***update*** I received an email confirming my refund. I am grateful for that and moving on! 🎉
@rachelmitchell2144
10 ай бұрын
Okay. Great! I think I might ask for one too. I’m still debating on knitting with the original clue or abandoning it all together. Sigh, It was first MKAL too. Appreciate your take on the whole situation.
@stephaniebenson2501
10 ай бұрын
Good for you regrouping. This is also my first MKAL and I was so very disappointed on many levels with all the drama.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Yes, I'll definitely hesitate to participate again.
@rachelmitchell2144
10 ай бұрын
Same. 💚🧶
@M00NR1DER_
10 ай бұрын
Wow, that was so eloquently and graciously said! I immediately thought of pinwheels also because it's one of my favorite quilt squares. Anyway, I'm happy you found something that brings you joy to make with that beautiful blue yarn, and I can't wait to see it finished! ❤❤❤
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@carolbeck3645
10 ай бұрын
I think most people are tired of the cancel culture too ! I've never agreed with it. Nice to see you again and your makes are beautiful ! I really like the cardigan your wearing !!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Carol!
@annaknitter
10 ай бұрын
I totally agree with what you said about the beauty of our craft. That is something very important to me. My professor for philosophy always said it makes a difference if you use a cheap looking lighter or a pretty engraved Zippo on a daily basis (he smokes). Beauty is so important ❤
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
It matters so much! Thank you for sharing Anna!
@RitaCwise
10 ай бұрын
The new Shaw pattern is so beautiful! What a lovely tribute to our Holy Mother Mary.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Christine!
@michelemarie885
10 ай бұрын
I can’t say I am sorry for the change in your project because your new shawl choice once knit up will be absolutely GORGEOUS!! And I love that you are honoring our Blessed Mother in this special way during the month of the Holy Rosary as well. 💙🩵
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Michele - it will be a special knit for me!
@brendapaulsel3708
10 ай бұрын
Happy Monday, Stephanie! I love the way you took a negative and turned it into a way to let your faith shine! You are an inspiration because you are not afraid to witness! Your new shawl will be beautiful. Teenage years can be fun but also full of new experiences for both children and parents. Enjoy the time learning and growing together. It goes by so quickly! Blessings on your week!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Brenda - always new things to learn when parenting :)
@DanaBarbieri
10 ай бұрын
It's so sad. He just put up a new video. I felt so sorry for him. He was in tears. He's such a talented sweetheart and the original clue is so pretty. I wasn't knitting it or planning to but I like to follow along to see how it develops. Your new shawl is very pretty. ❤
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I'm sad for him - I am sure this has all been very difficult.
@apicklewalkslothknits5004
10 ай бұрын
Ooh I love the new pattern you’ve chosen. And I like your take on the knitting drama. Knitting and community should be fun!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm enjoying it a lot!
@katiecoughlin5179
10 ай бұрын
I completely admire how charitably you spoke about the Stephen West mess. Clearly he and all of his testers didn't see what a very small group, who I am sure are not jewish, said they saw. I agree that I wish people wouldn't be looking for ways to see negative things and instead choose to believe the best in people. I love the new pattern. Thank you for sharing.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I really wish everyone would not be so quick to pass judgement on others!
@a.leehilliard4716
10 ай бұрын
They are and they have been going after him for years. Podcasters, designers, dyers.
@maureenm6679
10 ай бұрын
Stephanie, thank you for standing up to the cancel crowd. I agree, knitting should be fun, not an exercise in canceling someone who doesn’t agree with you. I love your shawl! Such a beautiful month for Our Lady.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I am enjoying the shawl tremendously!
@cottagekeeper1044
10 ай бұрын
Amen, I completely agree with you❤
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@MrsDuckpotatoe
10 ай бұрын
Well said; thanks for sharing.
@texaspeachknits
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ClickityStitchWitch
10 ай бұрын
Well spoken ❤ I feel the same. Love your Blessed Mother project!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@lori6404
10 ай бұрын
good morning Stephanie! I agree with why you aren't kitting it any longer. Making blanket statements like that from SW about people knitting the original version is a little off putting.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Lori!
@barbe847
10 ай бұрын
I agree with you on the MKal… I was looking forward and half way thru when this whole mess started. I have moved on choosing not to participate with the rest as this drama as it has deflated my love of knitting. I’ll have to find another shawl design to use for my yarn. Oh well…
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
I hope your love of knitting isn't deflated long!
@lizgriffith6361
10 ай бұрын
Well said. I too am not feeling it like I originally did. With that said, still on the fence of doing new suggestion. I've got the yarn already and have no other plans for it. I'm counting on the remaining clues to renew my mojo for this. I'm pretty sure they will. I love his patterns and his knitting energy. But totally getting your choice. Anyhow, Knit on! Your shawl is going to be stunning. I love lace work, and that pattern is absolutely lace. Lifelines? lol
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
I hope clue two invigorates you and everyone bounces back!
@stevensdefenseacademyllc7898
10 ай бұрын
You made me smile when you announced what your alternate plan would be for your blue yarn. What a lovely, gracious way to deal with the unpleasantness surrounding your original plan. I'm sure our Blessed Mother is very pleased! I also use Miraculous Metals or saint metals as a progress keepers, especially when I am knitting for someone else ( it helps me remember to pray for them.) God bless you! -Tricia
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Tricia! I am loving the new shawl and having a hard time putting it down to do other things. I love the idea of adding saint medals to remind you to pray - I am totally stealing that idea!
@vanessajohnson1944
10 ай бұрын
Where can I find the Miraculous Metals progress keepers, or do you make them?? Great ideas and I love the new shawl idea. i had thought of working a fan and feather. I will look through my Interweave Knits to see if I have this pattern. Happy Stitching!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
@vanessajohnson1944 I made mine from a medal that had been separated from a necklace.
@stevensdefenseacademyllc7898
10 ай бұрын
@@vanessajohnson1944I put saint metals that I already owned on lightbulb shaped metal stitch markers. ( We mostly get our saint metals at our local Catholic bookstore.)
@vanessajohnson1944
10 ай бұрын
We have one over a few towns. I have gotten books and a missal there. Am not Catholic, just have certain "joys" around it. A Very Good Friend introduced me to prayers and such. =]@@stevensdefenseacademyllc7898
@Inkedwool
10 ай бұрын
I am Catholic as well, and I love the pattern that you chose to do for the blue to represent Our Blessed Virgin Mary. ❤ I agree with you about the MKAL not being fun due to cancel culture. You said it perfectly!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments! I've subscribed to your channel 😀
@mydailyhaeds6326
10 ай бұрын
What an inspiring way to make a beautiful memory out of some negative nonsense! Have a lovely day and a wonderful time at the football game.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@sandracroley9784
10 ай бұрын
Hello from Canada 🇨🇦 😊. I am a very Pollyanna person, looking on the bright side of life, but I immediately saw a hate symbol... and I felt the opposite, that people who wanted to knit the original were being particularly nasty online. I have to commend you, though, your words and thoughts are very gracious, I appreciate that ❤
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment. I feel like we could all use a nice deep breath and 24 hours to think things through before posting opinions to the internet. Just like amazon purchases, lol. Stick them in the cart and wait 24 hours before hitting "buy".
@EileenK64
10 ай бұрын
I don’t really understand what happened but I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you. I love your sweet spirit, your faith shines.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you, better not to deep dive into the mess!
@laurellae
10 ай бұрын
So well spoken your thoughts on the mkal drama and love your alternative project for the yarn! Thank you for sharing!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JessRosasAZ
10 ай бұрын
Stephanie- I'm so glad you got your sound working. I cant wait to see your new shawl. It will be so beautiful!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Yes! I am so glad I don't have to buy a separate mic! I am really really grateful for your help!
@michellelindgren8419
10 ай бұрын
Hi Stephanie. Sorry that the MKAL took such a negative turn. The shawl you have chosen will be beautiful and you will get a lot of use from it. I know you will triumph over the 2 sided lace. You probably know this, but just in case… when knitting lace, it helps me to put markers to mark off the pattern repeats in the row. Then if I get to a marker and I’m not at the right spot in my knitting, I know I made a mistake and can fix it. Sometimes you have to move the markers as you knit a row, but I prefer doing that over getting to the end of the row and realizing I made a mistake.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Michelle! I did put in markers and they have already helped me!
@Tinsleymumsey
10 ай бұрын
How perfectly put🩵
@texaspeachknits
9 ай бұрын
thank you!
@annawerner1
10 ай бұрын
I have already loaded all three clues into my phone but have not started any of the knitting. I loved the original pattern and now it is a boring square I can design by myself:(
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
I've seen a couple pretty versions with center out lace squares, but yep I agree!
@angelinatharp5315
10 ай бұрын
I very well thought out response. Thank you.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Angelina
@jessicacoverdale1514
10 ай бұрын
Very well said, and I love the new pattern you picked out! That gradient will look gorgeous - definitely worth doing a technique you are not fond of to get that finished object. I've debated several times to join mkals but I think this whole fiasco just confirmed that I can continue to march to the beat of my own drum and knit what I want and love.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
I think it's best to stick with smaller groups! Too much drama in the big groups!!
@selfishknitter
10 ай бұрын
Not for the first time, I find myself impressed by your graciousness. ❤
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
You are so kind. Thank you!
@Yarn_Chicken_ETM
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your great message!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Tara!
@BR54niner
10 ай бұрын
I respect your decision tremendously and can tell you that when he talked about not wanting to “trigger” people…I had an instant desire to mention how every June a certain philosophy (sin) is crammed down the throat of those of us who would rather live in a cave than be bombarded every year. So with that said, we live in a world of selective virtue signaling. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and allowing me to share mine. Happy knitting. ♥️
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Hello, thank you for watching!
@terraroeber7587
10 ай бұрын
I’m definitely one to avoid drama at all costs! And that would just be so off putting for sure! And ugh having a high schooler is a bit traumatizing 😅 especially since when did I become old enough to have a high schooler??? 😂
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Right?! Seriously feeling old over here!
@meulemama
10 ай бұрын
7:57 I wanted to just reach out and say that in this case the “cancel culture” was not directed to you the individual. Stephen creates a pattern and puts it out into the world with his name on it and he also even includes swag like labels bags etc that has his name on it. His strong decision to distance himself “cancel” this design and restart was his decision because this is his business. If you choose to knit something/anything else including his cancelled design is still okay it’s just no longer his design and part of his MKAL. Your decision to knit something else is yours but the decision to support and promote them as part of the MKAL is his. When you used the cancel culture language in your video it felt like you had felt cancelled by Stephen and I’m sure there are many that are also feeling that way. Please consider that Stephen changed his design to do exactly what you spoke to in the end- he wanted to put beauty into the world with his name on it and his love behind it
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
I really appreciate your comment. I personally did not feel canceled by Stephen, and tried to voice that I in no way am promoting his cancelation. I did refer to "knitters on the internet" passing judgment on other knitters which adds to the negativity of the whole situation.
@ChickenLadyFiberArts
10 ай бұрын
Honoring Our Holy Mother was a great decision for you, Stephanie. May God continue to lead your heart. I love homeschooling - letting kids get their needed sleep instead of sticking to an arbitrary schedule is important for brain development - theirs and OURS!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Lynn!
@a.leehilliard4716
10 ай бұрын
People have been going after Mr. West in a negative way for the past ten years. It bothered me that it was the same knitwear designers and dyers and podcast hosts. I always wondered how they were going to ultimately succeed in getting him out of the paint. They finally succeeded. I am disgusted by what was done to him. I am sure that he will continue to rise and shine but seeing this behavior amongst crafters is beyond disturbing, but not surprising at all.
@texaspeachknits
9 ай бұрын
It's a broken world, full of broken people!
@hartleyshandmade8471
10 ай бұрын
I don't think I'll go any further either. How do you get a refund? I love your new shawl. I want to knit it. But I have a few to finish.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Email hello@westknits.com from the email you used for your westknits account
@knitnite
10 ай бұрын
We’ll spoken. That shawl will be lovely
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I enjoyed your podcast last night!
@skhoyt6024
10 ай бұрын
Such a shame that a few had to ruin the fun of the MKAL for so many! I wonder if anyone will really enjoy it now. I wasn’t doing it but I always like to see the results. I think the remake of that section took all the geometric interest out of it. But, you will enjoy making the beautiful lace shawl and challenging yourself with that. It will be gorgeous in your blue gradient! I’ll look forward to seeing your progress. I think the reason we create and enjoy beautiful things is because we are created in God’s image, and part of that is to create things.
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
You are so right!
@wendyknopp1252
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for your honest update. I hope you get a refund. Your shawl will be gorgeous!
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
You're welcome, yes Mr. West did refund me with no issues. I really appreciate that!
@my-mysknitsaloon
10 ай бұрын
Hi ! This is my first time watching you. And you give me Halleluja joy, because you explained " the drama" so elegant and christal clear. You made a wise choice not to join the S.W - MKAL. It's kind of sad and deeply blue how those who first hurray clue 1, quickly made a U - turn along with Stephen West. Fine if it had ended there,but it didn't. Instead that " U- turn members" jumped like S.W flying monkeys towards those who wants to continue knit the orginal clue 1. That's so outrageus. And like a two tounged snake. But they don't see that what they are doing is elitism not democracy. We was born free. And a little tender, love and care would have melted away all harshness. Where did freedom of speach going ? Greetings from Northern Sweden. 🤍🦋🤍 Psst...that Lace shawl you knitting on is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.🙏
@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Hello! Welcome, thank you so much for watching and for leaving your kind comment.
@Animalbandittt
10 ай бұрын
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@texaspeachknits
10 ай бұрын
Hi there! If you are tagging Kaci about my logo, it is not unique to either of us. The seated Knitter graphic is a free open source graphic from canva.com
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