Bonus Episode: Fat Squirrel Origin Story
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2018
- Hello All! In this episode I answer:
How/Why I started the podcast
Why I call myself/the show The Fat Squirrel
How/Why I started the shop
How/Why I started to knit.
How/Why I started to spin.
Thank you so much for enjoying the show! - Zábava
Not only are you an absolutely amazing and successful bag maker, you are an epic, world-class podcaster and straight up, honest, real-life-telling, advice giving, supportive member of the community. We are *all* incredibly lucky you decided to start podcasting.
Elizabeth Farley Metzger oh my goodness, so many thank you’s!!
Nothing but the simple truth :)
Hey you! I have been a long time follower and am a proud owner of that fantastic first bag! You have brought laughter, relaxation, joy and heartfelt moments to my life over the years. You have increased my knowledge in knitting, cooking and of course apple picking :)
Thank you for everything!
Pamela
Pamela McCulloch thank you!
Best origin story I’ve heard in quite a while. I’m especially grateful there wasn’t a Stan Lee cameo! Because you share so much of yourself, I think of you often. When my little tree gets three apples, I think of you. When I see the leaky spot in my ceiling I think of you. When I am touching gorgeous rust colored yarn, and when I play a board game with my kids- I think of you. I’m sure I’m not the only one. Amy Beth, you may not have monitized your you tube, but you have lots of good vibes being sent to you on a regular basis. I wish you lived in Colorado. Hugs
Carrie Mtn sending some good vibes out to CO!
My husband is going thru experimental cancer treatments right now...thank you for the laughter and helping me step away for a moment. .God bless you. ..
Irene W620 sending lots of love to you.
I’m not fortunate enough to own one of your bags yet. I don’t purchase many project bags in leu of coveting my limited funds for yarn. I do own a skein of your hand dyed yarn that’s one of my precious possessions in my stash I haven’t found a project worthy of knitting it up yet. I’ve watched you on and off, (off only when podcast watching time is meager), for years and was privileged to meet you in person once. Your beautiful personality is so shiny and captivating and though life isn’t always happy, you always make me happy by doing nothing but talking and laughing. Keep up the great work brightening any corner of the universe you touch. 😘
Hishandmaid Dianna I remember you vividly....I wish we had had more time to talk!
You are not a failure. You really do brighten my day. Having some stress this week and you distracted me from worrying.Thank you so much for this particular podcast. You remind me of me in some ways. Keep doing what you do.
You are one of my favourite podcasters Amy. I connect with you on so many levels. For instance, I don’t go to the doctors often either, because no matter what the problem they always find a way of blaming it on my weight 😡. You always make me smile and your laughter is contagious.
I taught myself to knit because my mum was a left handed.so is my daughter so now my granddaughter wants to knit I can pass my skills on. So gratifying xx
You are and always have been ever so lovely! So happy you are still creating and podcasting! Humble and kind 🫶
Oh my gosh--Murder She Wrote/Magnum PI---best combo for sit and knit television EVER! We may not have had the internet's, but life was good!
You are fearless. Jumping right into a cabled sweater knit and then a multi colored stranded vest!
I’ve never heard your “beginning” story. All I know is that your bags are awesome and your knitting is gorgeous. Love your humor and wit too!
You just crack me up! Aside from that, you are the most honest and informative podcaster out there! Love you, girl!💕
You can always bring me joy... I don’t smile or laugh easily and you can bring me out...
Amy Beth you are awesome, amazing, encouraging, real, joyful, sassy, giving and best of all, part of my life even though it's through the internet, I have knitted many a project while watching your podcasts. I have laughed and cried right along with you. Thank you for being you!!!
There are many podcasts, Amy Beth, but I’ve watched yours from almost the beginning and am always excited when you post another...because I love your laugh and your smile (and your inspirational projects, too, lol).. but you are real and genuine and that comes across. So THANK YOU, for taking the time to make them and I hope there are lots more to come...have a lovely life! 😊❤️
youngbloodsuz awww, thank you!!!
You Dear Lady are such a joy and a blessing. I love watching the effervescence that is you come across with each of your podcasts. Keep doing what you do and we will gleefully follow along.
I had never seen this home dec fabric with the dove, until my aunt gave me some of her stash this last month! Believe it or not, I have a yard of that same canvas!! wow. just wow.
I've loved you from your first HELLLOOOOO.... I love knitting, it has shown me so many kindred spirits
Thank you for your awesomeness! You make my days better.
I loved hearing about how you got started in the whole fiber world! Thank you for doing this episode! ❤️
I just love you. That is all. You make me laugh and nod my head in agreement at our similar self-deprecating awkwardness wrapped in self love, and your quirky sense of humor is so infectious, I can't help but smile. Thank you. Just keep on keepin' on.
You do help brighten my day. Thanks Amy!
You brighten my day whenever I see you have another video up. Thanks for putting yourself out there, Amy Beth!
Hey there. Thank you for being you and for reassuring me (did you know you did that?!) that I am ok. You have kept me company during some sad times. Thank you, Ms. Fat Squirrel. You’re the best. The best!
Michelle D thank you!
Your joy is contagious ! Love it
Just awesome. You are truly the best!!!
Thank you for sharing your origin story. Your honesty is refreshing. I'm glad your here❤️
Thank you for sharing your story Amy Beth. Your honesty is truly inspiring and encouraging. You are beautiful.
The following lines will rhyme if you say his name correctly: "You have a safe asset with Kaffe Fassett." I learned that one from him on youtube.
Any time you want to let us in on your inner thoughts/feelings or let it all hang out, we’ve got your back! Sounds like you have evolved into a beautifully well-rounded (no pun intended!) sqrrl. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
Pam Krantz I like the pun!
Hi Amy Beth, I am 70
(although I am 32 forever in my mind :) As long as I can remember I
wanted to live a certain lifestyle. My family was amused and had no idea where
I came from, so I had no one to teach me and I turned to books. I was 10 and asked the school librarian for a book that would teach me to knit. She must have been a knitter
because she recommended that I start with a little kid (recommended for 5-year old’s)
how to knit book. At first, I was offended and said I wasn't a baby but she told me
when I did all the projects and showed her my progress, she would give me another book!
My father bought my first needles and 1 skein of yarn with the proviso that I make him a pair of slippers. By the end of fifth grade I had worked through 4 books and I was on my way.
I've come only lately to your podcast (and wonderful project bags) and love both. Particularly in these troubling times it's lovely to listen to a kindred spirit. I'll be gradually working my way through as many of your past podcasts as I can find. Far better than most television and many movies.
Omg I love you and your laugh and this podcast. Thank you for this!
Thank you for all you do. You make me smile and giggle. Always a joy to hear what you have to say. I'm still figuring it out as to what I want to do with my future as I'm not convinced I'm good at anything but I'm learning now that I might be and that's through crafting and creating. I'm loving that you're loving what you do. 😊😊😊
Hey, knitting lady! Love your face and have from the get-go. Deeply grateful for you and the warm, funny energy you bring into my world. ❤️ bethchiff
I love your podcasts and you always make me smile! Keep up the great job!
I love you! You always make me laugh, and sometimes tear up just a little bit. Thank you for being you...and I hope we get to share in your knitting/spinning/everything life for years to come.
Keep on being awesome!
Thank you for sharing. Love the knitting community.
Amy Beth you touched my heart. I too love fabric and love to hang it around my sewing room. My knitting and crochet is all around me. Literally We have lots do sewists who studied law and are teaching on tutorials. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Thanks for sharing.
Marian Rooth thank you!
Love you Amy Beth. you rock! Thank you for sharing. Your podcasts are so fun !
Loves this. And feeling happy for you, that you found balance and joy through work. Remember this, to draw on when there is a low place--that's what I remind myself, often, as I try not to take my life for granted. ❤
Just want to say thank you for your podcast and your beautiful bags and most important you being you!
Omg, I just love you so much. Thank you for being so awesome. You were my first knitting podcast and the standard at which I rate all others. 💜
You are very special and I’m glad that you made this episode. Your laugh is therapeutic. When it is said that laughter is good medicine, yours is certainly true of that! So glad that you found your true passion and the venue to share it with others!
Lu Smith thank you!
You make me smile every single time i watch. Thank you for all that you do in our community.😊
You are fearless and always make me smile.
You are a very special person! You are so informative! I enjoy your podcasts!
Really loved hearing the back story! Thanks.
I have watched you for years... never knew your back story. An amazing episode! Thank you for all the laughs and joy you have given me through the years. Hugs from New Hampshire.
Hi Amy Beth, I have finally had a chance to watch your origins video and loved it! You have a way to make us smile! I am so thankful to be able to have some “knit nights” with you. Thank you!
I love normalizing the word fat. I have called myself fat before just as a descriptor that didn't have any kind of value judgment attached. People GO NUTS. It's just a condition my body is right now, like tall, fair skinned, whatever. Thanks for trying to normalize it! Love your channel!
Thank you for being there! Loved watching this episode 😘
Your inspirational to those of us just starting out thank you for sharing.
I love your podcast and I'm glad you're here doing this! Thanks for sharing the origin story!
Thank You for Sharing, loved hearing your story. Take Care 💐
You are lovely. Really enjoyed watching this. Thank you.
I just love you. You are the best person. I hope you feel joy everyday and not self doubt. Do not forget how wonderful you are and the happiness and love you bring to others.
You are brilliant.
You are a dear one, thank you.
Wow, smart and funny and thoughtful episode. Thanks .
You are too funny! I love your honesty.
Really enjoyed this whole podcast! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
You are the best!
Oh my goodness. You make me smile big time! 😆
I loved this episode so much!! You’re the best! It’s so interesting to hear you talk about it being the first time you’ve felt successful. I look at your bags and think how you just have an extra special touch. They are so beautifully crafted but you also have such an eye for fabric and color. I’m glad you found something you feel like you’re good at because you are crazy good at it!!
Marni L Thank you so much!
Hi sweet friend! Just watched this, and loved hearing your story again. You are a bright spot in our world, and I appreciate you and your humor, intellect, and warmth so much! Thank you for all the joy and laughter you have brought to my life. Hope to see you soon!! xoxo
I am so glad you did this! I loved hearing your story (I am fairly new viewer.) I too love fabric but dont like to sew. That bag you held up with the orange bird is so awesome. I would have bought that. You pick the coolest fabrics for your bags.
You are just great. Just exactly who you are, where you are. Thanks for sharing you.
This is why I love your podcast 💗
you were my first knitting podcast, and you are still my fave. no joke... i squee like a happy piglet whenever i see your newest episode in my subscriptions feed, so much so that my SO always knows from two rooms away that there's a new Fat Squirrel video.
the nAyisha I love it!
i really needed to hear this today ♡ ty love ur podcast!
Love your podcast. You bring sunshine on any day❤️🌞
Just love you Amy Beth. Thank you for being you.
I find it interesting that I too taught myself to knit while at university in the mid 1960s, probably from a book. My first project was a lovely soft blue cardigan with eyelets (I think, some kind of design) as an overall pattern. I made it for my mother for Christmas. When she looked at it she had a very puzzled expression and asked what stitch I'd used. I thought it was a stocking stitch...knit/purl. Nope, apparently not. She didn't know exactly what I'd done so it took me a long time (waaaaay before internet or even good books on knitting) to figure out that I'd done exactly what you did...I'd twisted all my knit stitches. But you know what? It was a beautiful sweater. Wish I had it all these years later.
Fantastic episode! Totally enjoyed hearing your story. I'm still reeling at your 2nd project being a Starmore design. You my friend are awesome. So glad to have found your channel. Thank you for your podcast. Looking forward to your next episode.Lisa
Yes. You are so very good at this. I always laugh and learn with you. Thank you for sharing this with us. We never know what is in store for us if we just follow the rabbit trails where they lead and see those fascinating places where our values, interests, and gifts intersect. Well done.
Love you so much, Amy Beth. You are so funny and witty and yet so sincere. Keep doing you, please!
Thank you for this! Your laugh is infectious, BTW. In a good way!!!
You are a true ray of sunshine!
Bravo.... Go get em lady.
A great podcast! I have wondered some of the things that you answered and you gave me a good start to my day. A day is always good when you can start with laughter. I have had people tell me I knit wrong but I don't. I knit differently. I am a combination knitter and my items turn out beautifully so I don't mind. It was a design feature! LOL Hope you have a great weekend!
I think you’re awesome! Thank you for sharing! I think it is very encouraging to hear success stories🌸❤️🌸 have an amazing day🐿
I love your positive attitude!
Dearest Amy, you are a sweet, unique and talented person. It is a joy to watch your podcast. I love your philosophy in life. I admire that you do not hesitate to tell your thoughts the way they are. Loads of love
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Just became your patron -- thanks for your expertise and hours of fun content!
Teresa Berg thank you so much!
What a great way to start mah day! Gonna be smiling, yo 😁
Great podcast!
Hiya! I'm glad you posted this cause I came in a couple of months ago so I was curious. Love it!!
Love you so much, you make me happy!
It is so beautiful to see someone do what they have passion for. You absolutely glow in this video which is, to me, loving what you do! Thank you sooo much for your herstory...it’s beautiful. And yes Fat has become a less than awesome word...thank you for giving it a positive. OxoxoX
i watch every podcast and you make me think of things differently, currently on my second lay off twice on 2017 but you brought a new light to it thank you
jen clark best wishes for finding something that suits you!
Loved the origin story! You were the second ever podcast that I started watching, highly highly recommended by a friend. Watching your videos males me laugh, puts a smile on my face, inspires me to make, and challenge myself to try new things, and to just laugh at my failures instead of being so critical! Thank you! 🤗
Mandobug Crafts Thank you!!
Love to you AB! You brighten my days, are wonderful company and a great source of encouragement/inspiration. I can't imagine knitting without you! Thank you for doing what you do. You are a great joy!! Xo.
Kristen Bjork thank you so much!
I loved hearing your story! A lot of your early knitting experience sounded very familiar to me :) And, I always love watching your podcast. You make me laugh and always improve my mood. And, I learn something with every episode. Thank you!
You are so great! I am so happy that I found your podcast. Way to be inspirational! :)
Glad that I watched this... Now, I know. It's great to get your story. I've been enoying your podcasts. Thank you. -- KateColors
Omg, I love that judgy explanation. You are too funny. 😀
I loved this podcast! Thanks for sharing how you got started. I also really love how you are normalizing the word fat. Knitting is helping me while I recover from diet culture.
I'm glad you did this one. I always wondered if fat squirrel was a mean nickname you had in school. But you turned it into something positive and fun.
I know I speak for many when I say we are thankful for you also.
I work in a high stress job and I love that I can watch your podcast as my "Calgon take me away "
I have a feeling you're a wonderful mother and human type squirrel person😜