I make my list AFTER the work is done. I list everything I did and THEN I scratch it all out. So much more satisfying than seeing things left that I've neglected to do or run out of time! No self recriminations for me!!!! Enjoy the celebrations of guests.

I love how smart Carlos is, he has an amazing memory and he is obviously very interested in a lot because he remembers where they bought something which holiday etc. and the names that are hard to pronounce he has no problem with them…

The corset is gorgeous. You should frame it in a box frame and hang it on the wall. Thanks for another fun episode

I, too, used to use the soap/crumpled newspaper for windows, Arne. Somewhere several years back, at least in the US, newspapers changed the ink that was used, and it didn't shine up the windows, etc. So, I went over to the commercial spray cleaner in the bottles. Oh, well. Memories, I guess.

Watching and listening to youtube is like sitting across the table from friends exchanging stories.

Our kitchen, our rules 😂

I'm grateful for your podcast and your sharing ideas. The quilts are going to be beautiful, Everything you do is couture and lovely. The trip with Kate sounds like a lot of fun. She's a very interesting person. Have a great staycation. ❤

A cruise with both of you and Kate would be unforgettable.

It's great to see you guys 😊. It's past midnight here in SW Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦, your podcast just uploaded👍. I am a night owl, so I am watching it now 🙂. Hope you had a great party 🥳.

When we bought our house 39 years ago, there were no gardens and only one old cherry tree. Now, when I sit on the porch, I feel like you felt looking at what you planted. It's such a wonderful feeling.

Catching up, it feels like your channel is getting richer with more of a wide-angle lens view of your creative lives!! I'm loving it.

You guys are my heroes! 10 people overnight would send me to the hospital! Way more stress than I could handle!

Window washing tip, as you said, tepid water, a couple of drops of dish washing liquid &&& a couple of teaspoons of white vinegar. Soft cloth to wash the window, in sections, then use a squidgy to dry the window, using a dry cloth to wipe the squidgy dry after every swipe. Have a great weekend with the family. Happy Bday, Arne. Cheers

I was one of those people who called your actions bickering but I didn't mean it in the sense that you were actually fighting fighting that you were just really picking on each other and I thought it was lots of fun I love watching the two of you together. I am like you in that 7072 at the most is my favorite temperature and here I am in New Mexico and we have been having very warm weather. I just live in an apartment nowadays so I don't have to be out working in it which I am grateful for. I keep my plants watered on my Lanai and that's all I have to do outside. Enjoy yourselves outside while you are still able to do your garden and all those fun things blessings and hugs

I love 68° to 72° and low humidity...love spring & fall...enjoy your wonder-full gathering and party.

My best cleaning tip for the window sills and especially the ones that have tracks for the screens, is to sprinkle them with baking soda. Then put some white vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray the vinegar onto the baking soda. it will foam up loosening the dirt and allowing you to just wip it clean. Great for cleaning many hard to reach places like bathrooms, and corners of floors etc. Have fun at your birthday- house party.

I love having a list to cross things off! The corset and peacock scarf are beautiful!

I always end with a smile listening to my feel goid gus. Thx for sharing . ❤ Can you imagine my 3 feel good people on a cruise together😮 It is going to be awesome. Enjoy your party🙂 after all the hard work.

Rhubarb pie! Folks here (California) seem to use "strawberry rhubarb" as a synonym for "strawberry and rhubarb," but I grew up (New England) with the distinction that there were two kinds of rhubarb - the green one, and the dark pink one - strawberry rhubarb. I love it all.

I love what you are doing with the embroideries for a quilt. I have just been working on a new quilt for my granddaughter, it’s been a long time since I quilted. I have several unfinished quilt that I need to complete. Lots of things to do.

The rhubarb, the tiramisu, the afternoon tea, the clematis, the friends, the month of July off. ❤️ It all sounds so wonderful. 🫖💐🥧

Looking forward to seeing the BEFORE and AFTER pictures of your garden

I love the sass, "You're a guest in our kitchen. Our kitchen, our rules." 😂 But yes, when I first started watching your videos I didn't understand that the "arguing" back and forth between you two is how you play. Now I think it's hilarious because I know no one is getting their feelings hurt. It's just a difference in cultures I think but if someone isn't used to it it can come off as being mean. Anyway, I love you both! Thanks for posting yet another fun and entertaining video. 💛 With love from Central United States.

Better late than never! I hope the party was fun and went well.🎉

Belated or not "Sit and Knit for a Bit" is wonderful! Well worth waiting for. I'm really enjoying watching it today :)

Yes. Cleaning windows and glass tables etc. with newspapers as the wiping element leaves a streak free surface. Mirrors too. 😊😊

I love love pink and green! I have loved it for over 50 years!!! Arne I am happy we are near the same vintage! Enjoy your big bday! We came to Norway for my big bday! Fantastic! Norwex with the two types of microcloths.. One is a polisher! Fantastic!

Loving the quilted flowers 🌸

Hope you have a wonderful time at your party. Safe trip get your hair done. You two are so fun. Enjoy every thing you do. 😊

Lovely works of Art. Just Beautiful I am very inspired. by you two.

Hi Arne & Carlos! The traditional way to wash windows is with a mixture of hot water and clear vinegar. Since vinegar is acidic, it cuts through grime. It also doesn't streak. I learned this from my grandmothers. My ultra clean mother-in-law cleaned her windows this way. Her windows were always clear & spotless. By the way, I'm north of New York City & the weather has been very hot and humid. Also, we've been suffering from the smoke coming down from the Canadian fires. The pollen has been extreme since April. I sympathize with Carlos...I suffer from allergies, too! Stay well & happy knitting!

Wish I could be a member at this time but since I cant I'd like to extend my thanks, obviously to both of YOU for being such a delight, but also to all of your members who help make it possible ❤

Arne and Carlos your garden looks beautiful

You two always make me smile. Thank you! ❤❤❤

Hi Arne, You are right about the newspaper for cleaning the windows. 😎

Wishing you two beautiful weather and great fun with your guests! 💕

I use a mix of dish soap white vinegar and water, and wipe dry with old T-shirts👏. Love you both and have a wonderful birthday Arne🎉

Lovely episode, thanks !

Yay!! 🎉 finally downloaded. Sorry you had to stress over the download delay. It was ok. Love to see you anytime. 😊

Beautiful corset! The detail is stunning.

Window washing solution suggestion: water, few drops of dish liquid as you mentioned, and vinegar (amount not too critical) - the vinegar helps cut grease on windows - then just use a squeegee to 'dry' the window - works a treat (I have a lot of large windows and I've found that the fastest way - no buffing/drying with a cloth, although I do have a cloth to wipe off bits here and there). Hope you had a great time with your visitors!

Marvelous episode!!! 😊

I looooove pink and green 💚💕💚💕💚

Enjoy your party! The garden looks magnificent and I'm sure your guests will enjoy themselves immensely. Happy Birthday Arne and Happy Summer to you both.

I’m with you Carlos, real glasses and porcelain dishes.

Thank you for my trips to Europe each week. I really enjoy the energy and banter between you both. ❤❤

Thank you for your video! Hope the entertaining goes well.

30⁰C. here in Kansas today. Pretty normal for this time of year. Wheat harvest is going strong and I enjoy watching the big trucks haul wheat past my house. Many of these drivers have windows down as they don't use AC in their big trucks. I, on the other hand, am enjoying the AC and my sewing.

I love the cooking videos! They are hilarious! It is clear that you have genuine care and affection for each other and they are for fun.

I'm also making strawberry/rhubarb pie for dessert today. Do you do a lattice top or a closed top or a crumb top? I think I'm going to try a crumb top this time. Arne, I still clean the windows with crumpled newspaper, it works great! Happy 60th birthday!!! Enjoy your guests!

Great episode, I hope the party for Arne will be fabulous.

I’m looking forward to seeing the views from your new windows. I love hearing all about your days - what a lovely visit!

I love your garden. It grows so fast. I woke up to watch my favourite podcasters. Such a great way to start my day!

Hoping your dinner party/birthday party was a big success. Arne deserves a very happy birthday for a special new decade. 🎉

I love your EPP flowers from the upcycled embroidery & directional fabric! Beautiful! ❤

Wow love your patches and the intricate bead work.👏👏

So much wonderful content, so much you are both doing! Thank you all for making and sharing this lovely video!

The closest yarn shop to me is 185 miles away. The one I prefer is 231 miles away and I stop by there when I visit my son in LA. I like that they remember me. They have a great selection of yarns and support their local indie dyers, which I love. They also have multiple crafts supported.

Happy birthday Arne! I hope you have a wonderful party & year to come. Congratulations on a fully booked cruise. I'd love to go! I recently added a hexi project to my crochet & knit wips, like Kate no matter how long it takes. I absolutely super love your hexagons with old embroidery!! Wowza! Can't wait to see that finished. Blessings!

Oh yes, i love that gingham in the hexagon configuration, stunning! Cant wait for you to be filming quilt videos. I make quilts but dont knit, so this will be a bonus for me! You can always use the darker one to make a smaller piece for the table, etc. Yes, Carlos, I love the white/light color as well. You could always use the darker ones for the back of the quilt. I didnt realize you had a cruise with Kate and quilting! That is exciting!

I love the back and forth banter. I always get tickled when watching your videos

I love you guys thank you so much for sharing. I hope you have fun with your party. x

Your corset is beautiful, and it does look like it was a lot of fun to make!

Where to begin to respond.... 1) I like how you are in front of the clematis plants, so we can see their progress. Thanks for sharing that it can be trimmed or pruned in the growing season and it will regrow for next years blooms. 😂 please forgive my lack of proper punctuation, my keyboard is set on different actions... 2. Interesting about the twilight hours of the summer and birds chirping throughout the night up there....In Southern California, the busy birds are doing the same feeding their young. So, our sleep is interrupted as well.😊. Such as life. 3. Your blue poppies sound interesting and would be lovely to see. I tried growing the Hungarian Blue poppies for bread seed but it wasn’t meant to be. I was thrilled to have some prolific bloomers of orange California Poppies and then some Red Poppy Corn flowers this year after so many years of drought. 4. The paper piecing quilt is looking good and fresh. 5. So much to chit chat. Thanks for sharing about Norwegian strawberries and rhubarb 🎉 I have my own crafts, chores to do as renovations are going on here. Best wishes to yours🎉

I love you both you crazy (in a great way) gentlemen! I love that you share the reality of how crazy life can be with so much to do in such a short amount of time! We have all been there. I know you are going to have a wonderful time with your friends. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Cheers from St. Paul, MN

yay for another list maker! My husband always teases me when I add things to my list that I've already done. Enjoy your party!

Love, love, love your Crazy Quilt Corset. It’s yummy!

Better late than never! Didn't mind waiting. 💖

Great show

The best window washing tip I have is to wipe the inside from side to side and the outside top to bottom. That makes it easy to see on which side to remove any possible streaks.

Where I live in North Carolina the temperature is 85°F/29°C. Like Carlos, I prefer cold.

What a beautiful corset!

Hi Arne & Carlos! Love the corset. I would absolutely wear something like that 😃

Thank you for an enjoyable morning visit. I look forward to seeing the next short. They're very fun.

I knit and put it down! I finally have finished a pair of socks, and they fit perfectly! Yea, on to another pair.🇨🇦

Looking forward to the garden shorts!

Hi! I would love to see a tutorial on developing a pattern! Also, I don’t know how I missed the info about the quilting cruise with Kate. I must have missed that newsletter. What a great idea!! Thank you Arne and Carlos! I always look forward to seeing you! ❤️

It’s 0630 here in Virginia Beach and I so enjoy watching you both and all the ideas you share with us all. I am knitting a dish cloth using the Norwegian way that you are teaching is. It’s been a little struggle because for 50 yes I did the American way that I was taught. Your Norwegian way is much easier on the wrists that I agree. Thank You both for all you do for us.

I enjoy your videos very much, became a member a few minutes ago 🙂 my partner‘s mom is from Norway and I cannot wait to get back there hopefully soon. Just watching you in your garden reminds me so much of our vacation last year 🥰 I am very much into knitting, crocheting and sewing most of my life, unfortunately due to work I am not half as fast with my projects as new ideas come into my mind 🤣 you are an inspiration 🙂 oh… and for the window cleaning: I learnt that it is best to use either newspaper or leather cloths, but also using luke warm water with two drops of fabric softener. Since I don‘t use that at all, I am also sticking to dish soap. And also cleaning windows when it is rather cloudy.

Have a very happy birthday party Arne!!

I'm with you Carlos , I love making lists. It is Imperative when you are having guests. I too love the feeling of checking things off the list, knowing you are accomplishing something. Happy Birthday celebration Arne.

And.. Happy big six O to you Arne - celebrated mine 9 years ago in my home town of Zurich, CH.

Thanks for a generous post when you are both so busy!

Love the beards guys. AND both your shirts and corset is beautiful as well ! Your garden is looking quite lush -a virtuqal paradise ! Im certain all was gorgeous for your guests- you’re the classiest guys I know in all you ARE and DO ! Dare is say it - real gentlemen . Video was worth the wait !!!!!! Love the pj gardeners shorts. Love Marilyn D NJ , USA

Loved your pavlova , funny I should mention early and you had already made one. Great pleased you like it Arne.

Your videos make me feel so good! Thank you for being comfortable sharing your life with all of us. My husband and I do “loving” banter, back and forth, like you do. People don’t seem to understand, that’s our way of thinking, understanding the other’s point of view, and negotiating a resolution. (I said resolution, not Revolution! 😂) Anyway good for you…it’s wonderful to spend any time with you two.

I loved visiting Oslo in February, I so want to return for a summer visit, to see more museums and parks in bloom!

Good luck on cleaning the house. Hope the party goes well! The garden is looking very nice and green. Love the doll sweater my favorite color. Take care

Side note: I love listening to First Aid kit! Those girls 'rock'!

Jippie I booked the cruise with you guys and Kate to travel with the coastal express. Party time here already. 🎉😀

Thanks!

I love your crazyquilt piece. A program on making crazy quilts would be great.

Hahahaha, Mojo bird mama 🤣 SuperArne stitch recovery is AMAZING 🦸‍♂️LOVE all your projects!! Enjoy your get-together birthday party!!!

It’s so cool hearing about your vegetation. It sounds so similar to here in Scandia, Minnesota. Scandia’ s sister city is Mellerud, Sweden. The birch trees and clematis and the list goes on. Your gardens are beautiful.

Lovely episode. I'm with Arne. About 23 degrees Celsius is oké, but not any warmer. I used to make clothes for my Barbie dolls the way Arne does. It was fun.

Enjoy everything that you both do.

Beautiful crazy quilt 🤩

Carlos, you like order and control. Which is wonderful! But in quilting, sometimes the fabric tells you what to do. You may love the darker hexie flower(s) to contrast nicely with the lighter ones. You'll know when you lay them out. I love the flowers you have shown so far. It'll be a gorgeous quilt. I also love the color and pattern of the peacock scarf. ❤❤ You guys are so creative.

You're welcome to come to Maine to help me clean my windows ... or just to watch! We love the cold, too. This hot summer is too warm for Maine.

That is so exciting to go on a cruise with Kate…hope you share your journey with us…