What I've Been Up To | October & December Monthly Update!
Hello everyone! Todays video is a monthly update - well, sort of. It’s been a couple months since I’ve done one of these, so it actually talks through what I’ve been up to throughout October AND December.
These videos usually feature my project plans for the future, in addition to what I’ve accomplished in the previous period. However I’m kind of full to the brim of ideas - so much so that I think it could be a video on its own.
A lot of those ideas are longer term, too, so I won’t necessarily have progress to share in January when I film another update. So I think that will be a standalone video that I can look back on every 90 days. Then by the end of 2021 we can see how many of them became a reality!
Also, reward news: As of now all $36 rewards for the year have been shipped out, as have prints for October (which correspond with the billing at the beginning of November). All envelopes for November (which correspond with the billing at the beginning of December) have been labeled and I’m waiting on stamps, then they will go out too!
Credits for the past two months were supposed to feature on the videos about my Christmas costume, but since that will be patreon exclusive they will be bumped to my first two videos in January. Thanks so much for your patience with everything!!!
Here are some photos of the projects mentioned:
October :
The turn of the century wrapper:
The “Pumpkin” Project
December:
1920s Coat:
1930s Coat:
1940s Coat:
The Christmas Costume (I will probably do a final edit to this in the future so it looks more dramatic):
And I don’t think anyone will be an asshole about it but to clarify some dog stuff -
Guin wasn’t just dealing with paralysis (which a lot of dogs suffer from and live happy lives in spite of!) - her pupils were uneven and she was having trouble going to the bathroom. Despite a heavy dose of painkillers I was up almost all night with her since she was so uncomfortable. If I thought there was a possibility of her being healthy and happy in the future I obviously would have pursued it.
Also, about Persephone / Posie, I don’t want it to sound like I’m throwing the vet under the bus er anything! Half of mammary gland tumors are cancerous, regardless of how they look. And the masses had the feeling (very hard) and growth progression (along the lymph nodes) that is seen in malignant tumors. As well as some of them being over 5cm which is when they generally become more dangerous...They are also more likely to be cancerous in dogs over the age of 6…which Posie is.
Every sign pointed to them being cancerous. We were offered the option of having them aspirated and tested prior to surgery, but since there were so many small ones the samples likely would have been too small to accurately test. As far as I knew, she had cancer and it was never my intent to misinform anyone.
I think that covers everything! Thanks so much for your support and I’ll be back with another video and poll before the end of the month! I hope your holidays were lovely!! <3
What I've Been Up To | October & December Monthly Update! (YouTube)
Comments (19)
I enjoyed watching the shelf-making video. Even though I'm not into the figurines, it is easy to appreciate that people have their hobbies and collections, etc. And I was inspired to visit several websites devoted to All Things Japanese, which filled up what had started out as a rather bland stay-inside day. Your hopefulness is shared by many! The prospects of a new year and a new person leading us do wonders for one's mood. I'm looking forward to seeing a nice, long vid of your next big fabric haul from Lancaster! There is so much to look forward to!
Cannot wait for the sparkle chair video! Such a sewing mood.😆
I loved watching the video of your unicorn shelf, honestly I think it’s one of my favorites. You were just so happy about it that it made ME happy about it and that’s just the kind of thing we all need more of in this world. I’d love to see your videos for your chair and your hair. And your struggle with your lack of motivation causing you to be overwhelmed was incredibly relatable, it’s definitely something I’ve been struggling with as well. Let’s hope 2021 is gentler with us all.
Just wanted to say that I liked your unicorn shelf video and I’d watch more about that collection!
Me too. Do videos that you want to make. Just assume those are special treats for your fan club.
I know I’m not alone in thinking that I would rather watch less Angela if it’s a happy and not stressed Angela. I hope that 2021 treats us all a little more kindly and that you can make the videos that you want to even if they might not do too well on those evil algorithms. I have no tiny unicorns but I still really enjoyed the shelf video, and thought about how I’d love to one day have some custom shelving made for my weird objects that I collect. I watch everything you put out, even if it’s not something I have a specific interest in because I like your company and it is nice to just have someone talking while I’m alone in the house. I love that you share the times things don’t go to plan, and show that making mistakes isn’t necessarily the end of a project, but also that you are not afraid to let a project go if it’s causing you too much stress. Something I know I struggle with. You were the first sewing channel I followed on YouTube and your work is always an inspiration. I hope that one day my sewing will reach the same standards of finish and care that you display on your garments ( although I’m very lazy so maybe not😂) Thank you for helping us get through this year
I certainly won’t mind getting fewer videos if it means Angela gets the time she needs to stay happy and healthy. I’d much rather watch her make videos at a steady pace for many years than burn out making as much as possible now.
Thanks for your update Angela. I love your combination of yellow and green! You've had a really rough time this year. Stay kind to yourself. I understand your need to play the "algorithm game" next year, but I hope so much that you can mainly do the things you want to do - not only for your sake but for ours too! Because the things you get excited about are why we follow you. You were my first historical sewing You Tuber; in fact you're the proto-costuber and the one and only original... before I found you I dreamed of making historical clothes and never thought it was really possible! I hope 2021 is a much happier year for you.
2020 has not been very good to any of us, and that is okay. You are one my favorite creators and I appreciate the videos where things dont go as planed... Heck, one of my FAVORITE videos of allll time is your cooking video. You create beautiful things all the time, but you seemed so approachable /relatable in that video. I consider you a Youtube star- and it is nice to know that wonderfully talented people also struggle too. Heck, when it comes to food- the only thing I can make is reservations... You are so inspiring, and keep being your amazing self.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Sweetie, it's so easy to see your heart is broken. Guin changed your life, and the price of love is grief. Please take all the time you need. Everyone handles grief differently. You are my favorite YouTuber and I discovered the world of historical costumes through you. You have touched so many lives. I hope 2021 brings you all the happiness in the world.
Aww thanks for sharing the pictures of Guin. What a very sweet little pupper. I am so sorry you lost her. But I am so, so glad to hear that Posie's tumors were not cancerous!!!!! OMG you must have been so relieved. Hooray! And as for sewing, I am so excited to see the seahorse dress and the 1920s dress. And the Christmas project. We will always love you here on Patreon.
We had to put our beloved Jeffrey (22 year old cat) down last month and a 12 year old boxer lovingly nicknamed Smellie Ellie last July (on my birthday and as I was trying to write my degree CapStone). They are family. It is difficult but because we love them we let them go. I too am unfocused and uninspired. Life has been too surreal this year. You are allowed to feel how you feel when you feel it. No one should minimize that or make you feel defensive. I honestly think some people have no better way to deal with their own feelings than to try to invalidate others...projecting their own impotence. 🌈🌈🦋🦋♥️
oh i wanted to ask you never public released the sting ray dress video may i ask why?
im so glad posy is doing better and poor gwen, it is a hard choice but one made from a place of love. My grandmother says its the last gift you can give a pet you love as terrible as it is. I smile as I watch videos where guin joins you. We put down our 16 year old cat for similar reasons in july and it still hurts. But in his case he never knew a cold or a hungry day from the time he was 6 mos old when he was throw away with his brother( we only learned later he had a sibling).
Its been an insane year, none of us have been great. We all love you and want you to take time to focus on your mental health when needed, we'll all still be here <3
People who had any negative feedback about how you handled lovingly taking care of Guin probably are just guilty they haven't been as responsible. It really does say more about them than you, I am sorry people are jerks. It is the year of the jerk it seems. I want to also say I am a very satisfied and happy patron. I always enjoy your content - you have really grown and developed a unique style. I don't think other patrons if I speak for them and ask that you let us allow you some slack. We are all moving slowly forward... we all need each other to get where ever we are headed.
I was so sorry for Gwen ! And Posie looks like a sweetheart ! I am so glad she’s a healthy dog. It was a tough year for everybody and you certainly not to apologise or justify yourself. You just need to take care of you. We, your patreons, love you and what you do. I sincerly hope that you will find a new balance in your life and I’m super excited to share a new year of projects with you !
Straight up I want to say, you do not have to justify yourself to us, whether it is dog stuff related or not. That puts unnecessary pressure on you that you just do not need. There are always going to be people who only have negative things to say, and to be honest, they should be ignored (as difficult as that can be sometimes). I've been a part of your Youtube and Patreon family for a few years now, and I know that you would never do anything to hurt or mistreat your pets. If anyone thinks otherwise, they just are not with the program!! Now to watch your lovely update....