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Welcome to Fibre Prep February. We are so excited to explore bast fibres with the SweetGeorgia Community this year, inspired by the lessons in Kim McKenna’s School of SweetGeorgia course, Spinning Bast Fibres: Tow Tops & Bast Blends . You do not need to be a School of SweetGeorgia member to join our fibre prep-along, though it helps to have Kim’s amazing tips and tricks, as well as her inspirational guidance for creating truly beautiful blends. SweetGeorgia Corriedale fibre in the Celebrating at Cleveland Park colourway, with Ramie bast fibres (and a small amount of green bamboo for a pop of extra colour!) Tools & Materials Each week, we explore the four bast fibres Kim covers in the course: flax (linen), hemp, ramie, and Himalayan nettle. If you picked up the SweetGeorgia Bast Fibres Kit , you will have all four. (We still have a couple available in the shop, while supplies last.) Each kit includes 40 grams of fibre, which is plenty for this exploration. Kim chose the ...

A new year often arrives with a rush of expectations. It starts with a mix of excitement to set goals, but often without enough thought, many of these New Year’s plans have already started to fall short before the first month is done. Keeping up with goals feels urgent, plans feel heavy, and creativity can start to feel like something that needs to be managed.  In this video and blog post, Felicia Lo shares why she chose a gentle and slow start to her 2026 planning. There is value in taking a little extra time to start with intention. Rather than rushing forward, a thoughtful beginning sets the tone for the entire year. In this video, Felicia reflects on her past goal-setting and explains why she is stepping away from rigid timelines in favour of something more flexible and supportive for her creative curiosities as a multicraftual maker. Calendar-Set Goals Felicia, like many of us, is naturally curious and deeply creative. With so many crafts and skills to explore, planning an...

This month’s Secret Stash Club knitting is all about cozy warm projects and vibrant colour. Inspired by Felicia’s unforgettable experience under the northern lights in the Yukon, Arctic Air captures the magic of a winter sky with its hand-dyed hues of deep teal, icy turquoise, and soft blue-green. To bring this colour story to life, enter in the cozy Barley Sock hat by Tin Can Knits. This pattern is a perfect project for highlighting the gentle movement and vibrant tones of this unique yarn. Whether you’re braving chilly mornings or simply looking for a relaxing knit, this hat is sure to inspire and warm your winter days. THE ARCTIC AIR COLOUR STORY The Arctic Air colourway was inspired by Felicia’s first trip to Yukon and a magical morning viewing the northern lights. When looking through her phone’s camera, grey clouds completely transformed into these violet and emerald ribbons in the star-filled sky. Arctic Air is a reminder of the amazing, spectacular experiences happening all...

In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo sits down with Barb Barone of Yarniversity, a passionate knitting-machine instructor. Together, they share their love for this versatile tool and how it beautifully complements hand-knitting while expanding what is possible in their making. Barb explains how she discovered machine knitting and how she continues to explore what can be created on her LK 150. With a sense of curiosity and play, she approaches her work without limits, always experimenting and learning. Barb generously shares her knowledge and enthusiasm with others, inviting more makers into this rewarding craft. Barb Barone and her tucked stitch capelets. Where to Find Barb Barone & Yarniversity Barb’s Instagram Yarniversity YouTube channel Throughout the podcast, Barb shares some of her machine-knit projects, and has shared many of these pictures to share here! Thank You for Listening Thank you for spending time with us in this episo...