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Nah but I almost wish at this point lol I need to distract myself with unhealthy coping mechanism to forget

Is the 75% off clearance sale every June?

WOW! Gorgeous yarnie goodness! Red is the color I gravitate towards, the balls of green, blue, and purple were my favorites. Yes please to mystery boxes. I've purchased 3 mystery boxes from 2 other RUclipsr's. I have found some fantastic high-end yarns at my local thrift stores. One of my favorite local finds was yarn hand dyed in my town!

Great haul, Claire, thanks for sharing! 👏💞

I don't do anything for the 4th these days. I can see a few fireworks displays from my place if I'm inclined, and my dog is bothered by the noise so we get to manage that. Thinking back to being a kid, I remember several 4ths that were long days with picnics and fireworks into the evening that I now think of as having been disregulating, even when spent in nice company.

4th of July has been my holiday for eons! But I totally understand how it can be bad for folks. The noise, the smells, the humanity…ooof! Some of the reasons I like it…(1) it’s usually warm which means I can go outside to take a walk to get away from folks even at a BBQ; (2) good marching bands in a parade are a reason to express autistic joy out in public without people thinking you’re too weird; and (3) fireworks, when you can get close enough (but not too close) to them, are loud and again are a great way to express autistic joy. The key for me with fireworks was always being within eyesight of the launching spot so I could see when they shot off and could anticipate the sound. Surprise booms are no good!!!! One way I’ve managed to escape a group when I need to is by offering to go pick up another bag of ice or potato salad or case of pop (yes, I’m from the Midwest and we call it pop 😂). If I’m at someone’s house and no one needs anything I’ll say I want to check out the neighborhood and go for a short walk. Which totally means I can sit in my car and hide for a few mins. 😂 Hope everyone is having a good week whether you celebrate or not!!!❤

17:03 That 30 second quote sums up 48 years of my life. I should probably share this video with my family.

Always great fun to hear about your yarn haul Claire! :)

I was ready to throw down over the title of "greatest thrift yarn haul on the internet" but then you pulled out that Mad Tosh. 🏳

Girl you got Thrift Skills!!!!

Fun fact: Viking helmets did not actually have horns. I guess their horn allotment went to their sheep instead. :)

I agree that you get. some great deals. So much so I would love to shop with you. Even my dad would be proud and empressed.

Yay for the yarn show! I thrifted some yarn once but I haven’t decided what to make with it yet. They only had a few balls at the thrift store but I’m glad yours is always so well stocked!

I’m givin you a thumbs up for sure. I cannot watch the yarn content. Seriously a sensory issue. I have to admit I was shocked when I saw you doing the yarn stuff. I was like how can she do that? She’s autistic . of course the yarn makes her teeth hurt , wanna throw up and makes her skin crawl and feel squirmy and just way overwhelmed but wow, you like yarn. 😂😂😂🎉

Claire I would totally buy a wool-free mystery box….. 😍

Denim yarn?! :D COOL

I like all of your content, but yarn thrifting videos are always very exciting ❤

I was asked about going to see Animie. I say depends on how I am doing. Nothing is fun when you feel light headed.

go Claire! I wish I had such a cozy colorful and tactile-stimmy special interest :)) <3

Here to support your yarn special interest… yarn on!

Watching this, I thought, "Claire would be great on voiceovers." Great job on your creativity 😊

Did you use 60" width fabric? I found some linen fabric but it's at 58" in width

My understanding is shirring is the rows of elastic, so that's the right work. In a sewing course I found out smocking is actually gathering the fabric like that using embroidery. They look similar, but one is just elastic and one is done with embroidery. Just mentioning it due to the note at the beginning. 😅 I have a remnant piece from a fabric like that and eventually want to turn it into a doll dress, but it'll take a little more work since it's child-sized. Very cute dress. 💜

4th of July is me and my son's birthday. I'll be 48, he will be 26! Neither of us like fireworks..lol I used to put together a big birthday party for us. Which always left me exhausted. So a few years ago, I realized my own birthday wasn't fun anymore and just draining. So after talking to my son, we decided to just spend the day hanging out together and not doing a party. It's been much better! This year he's gonna let me interview him for my RUclips channel!! I'm excited!!

You definitely find way cooler thrifted yarn than I ever do..

Great yarn haul!!!! I'm currently working on a temperature blanket. I'm in Texas... the next few months are going to be one color! HAHAHAHHA We're frying here! I'm a flight attendant and think next year I'll do it based on the high temp of the city I am in.

Love it all❤❤❤

That’s is great that 5th make fabric with that smocking in it already. I sewed my own once and it was a pain.

I want to see this live!

The cabin brown and fog blue are gorgeous 😱

I haven't even watched the whole thing and I commenting 🤣 I love going thrifting for anything!

😱 Omgosh I can't believe that I've been missing these videos! I love everything about this... especially the tune and your EXCITEMENT is addictive!🎉🩵

I will be spending the holiday and so many nearby days trying to keep my dogs and myself calm. I can’t handle fireworks.

Whohoo, new song line😅

Yarn🧶! I am exited to see what You got😃

Yarn show is perfect and I am so here for it! I have been thrifting sweaters as the only thing I can find here so far is crochet thread, sugar and cream and novelty yarns 😭 I would be all over a mystery box of yarn! Cool idea!

Oh, I love flutter sleeves! This is super cute! ❤

I am so curious to see if this addresses when your neurodivergent 4th of July discomfort is more about hating America and all its injustices more than a noise or social thing hahaha

Love your intro Claire ❤ truly unique!

*It's Monday!* 🍻 The ant wars are over! 🙌‍😂 Don't forget to lock your pets up! Our cat ran away one year from the Canada Day fireworks 😭 Hope everyone has a good holiday! 🥳

Oh my. I remember crying during fireworks as a child and my dad getting angry with me about it. Eventually, I grew to love the 4th, but after living in a suburb obsessed with fireworks, I now hate them again. I mean, my street really did sound like a warzone! I have a video somewhere as proof.

Pretty good week for the most part here. I am dealing with more sensory overwhelm lately so I'm laying low and limiting my activities to what I feel is best for me. 😊

I’m staying home on the 4th. I’ll cook a hotdog with some BBQ chips.

Hi Claire , I also only have 2 hands😉, it's no fun getting older😕. I'll be all alone with my dog for the 4th, thinking about going to a park in the morning before it gets crowded and just sit and enjoy the warm weather for a little while

Like # 100 It's Canada Day today. I'm staying home. I'm dreading people in the neighbourhood setting off fireworks tonight. They're not supposed to (there's a professional display in the park by the water)... but the past few years people just set them off anywhere 🙁 Cute dress! I had a busy weekend... haven't really got to relax. Saw friends in Montreal yesterday... 4 hours of driving (i hate driving) and 5 hours of friend. Nice to see people, but it was a lot.

I like to talk about your life purpose. I'm struggling with that for years

We get to vote on the 4th July this year, so that'll be fun...

Hello, Claire and everyone else! 4th of July is an important day but for a number of years, for me and my family it has been very low key. For years it was parties/ BBQ’s or camping and definitely watching fireworks but more recently just a day to reflect and have a special meal at home, just my husband and I…my Autistic brain likes that.

+woodshedtheory *I've a dilemma on equipment for 胡桃河町日系油童教會 Japanese Christian Church of Walnut Creek (CA, USA):* Specifically, concerns over a bidirectional condenser microphone. I see it as necessary, to get the no-sense plane in line wi' the PEAVEY main speakers. Concerning the Animal Damage Control Ford F250 XLT, there's a front suspension issue; suspect a worn-out bushing on one o' the links (the Super Duty suspension has a five-link layout).

gm Claire! you need a tripod! I have frequent hand pain too and have to avoid holding things like the phone for too long. getting old is a joy ;P I'm glad you're feeling much better! yechk, the 4th and NYE are stay at home nights for me. at least I have my noise cancellers now, and I just got a weighted blanket. this week I participated in my 3rd Autistic adults support group, its a nice group, and I actually talked this time. finding new friends is intimidating, but its much less so around nice and understanding people I also watched your dress video, which I'm surprised that I did, but you are fun to listen to, and your dress turned out great)) well done! have a great week!