Episode 54: When Did Fall Happen?

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Agleam by Lisa Mutch for Camp Loopy August project.  Ended up buying and using a full 3rd skein and I like the size better.

WIPs:
Syncopation Socks.  Using Andromeda sock yarn in Smoke to make socks for Brian.

Magical Thinking by Casapinka.  Loving it. Yarn, pattern, stitches.
Stalking:  summer weight cardigans

Summer Sanctuary by Sarah Gresbach.  Cotton/linen blend by Cascade Yarns Hampton.

Prayer Shawl #5 in Lion Brand Homespun on K hook.

Acquisitions - Salida Fiber Festival haul

Spinning Projects - "A Cornfield" art batt from Spinning Mermaid Fibers.  Spun the singles and I'm going to ply with a coordinating thread.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 2 blocks for the Quilts for Valor BOM
Needle book I mentioned last time.  Workshop about the Mariner's Compass block.  Project bags for some friends.
Beading more stitch markers, still having fun, need to decide what to do with them.

In the Garden:  Had the tree professionally trimmed.  Can't believe it's already time for fall cleanup.

In the Beeyard - They went from alive to dead.  Pulled the equipment and getting all cleaned up.  Takes a lot more time than I think it will.  Made a solar wax melter and am cycling through the bucket of goop.

Off Topic:  Countertops fixed, tile picked, now just waiting on installer for backsplash.
Watching/Listening:  I Thought I Knew How, follows the Master Knitter program.

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Episode 53: Summer Time, and the Living is . . . Easy?

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Prayer Shawl #4.  Unknown green acrylic yarn.  Crocheted.

Mini Mochi Fair Isle Hat by Sandi Rosner. This is my first fair isle project.  Blocking definitely helped the fit.

Expeditiously for Spring.  Loopy Ewe Space Camp June project.  Yarn is as gorgeous as the photo.

WIPs:
Syncopation Socks.  Using Andromeda sock yarn in Smoke to make socks for Brian.

Magical Thinking by Casapinka.  Loving it. Yarn, pattern, stitches.
Stalking:  summer weight cardigans

Summer Sanctuary by Sarah Gresbach.  Cotton/linen blend by Cascade Yarns Hampton.

Acquisitions - Estes Park Wool Market haul

Spinning Projects - Merino/silk blend I received as part of the holiday swap.  Yellow/blue/brown combo that I tried not to muddy.  About 306 yds.
Alpaca 2-ply

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects -
Finished binding on my pineapple table runner.  Sandwiched 2 other small projects ready for quilting.
Made a needle book and I love it.

In the Garden:  Snow storm on May 21st really took a toll on the tree.  Salvia, delphinium, catmint, penstemon are all blooming.  Clematis climbing, blooming, but looks off.

In the Beeyard - They're alive and working my flowers hard.

Off Topic:  finished repainting interior, new appliances (with issues), countertops.  Need to pick a backsplash we both like that will work.
Watching/Listening:  Crafty Hive podcast
Response to Ravelry's new gag order policy.

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Statement Regarding Ravelry's New Gag Order Policy

I try to keep politics out of my crafting, but recently Ravelry has made a statement I feel must be addressed.

"Support of the Trump administration is unambiguously and undeniably support for white supremacy."  - Ravelry administration

No.

You cannot make this a blanket statement.  It is NOT a fact.  Yes, there are prejudiced people who support President Trump, just as there are hateful people who don't.  Continue to ban hate speech as identified by the courts.  Supporting the democratically elected President DOES NOT make me a white supremacist.  Ravelry is promoting hate speech and prejudice by saying this.  They state they are not banning Republicans, but they are discriminating by putting a gag on our speech.  I am incredibly saddened and disappointed that Ravelry has become so politicized, because it is a useful crafting website.  Ravelry has now created a hostile environment for conservatives.

I will continue to use Ravelry, as it has the market cornered for the crafting community.  I hope they realize their knee jerk reaction to an isolated event was extreme and discriminated against other users, and recall their gag order policy accordingly.

Episode 52: Bomb Cyclones

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  

WIPs:
2018 Stephen West MKAL.  Picked it back up and have been making progress.  Finished clue 3, although I shortened it a bit.  Finished clue 4 but haven't bound off.  Loving it again.

Christmas stripey socks.  Using my precious Gynx yarn in the Naughty or Nice color way.  Inserted afterthought heels so I could try on better to gauge calf increases needed.

Syncopation Socks.  Using Andromeda sock yarn in Smoke to make socks for Brian.

Prayer Shawl #4.  Unknown green acrylic yarn.  Crocheting this time.

Mini Mochi Fair Isle Hat by Sandi Rosner. This is my first fair isle project.  Getting ready to do the decreases in pattern.

Stalking:  Magical Thinking by Casapinka.  Felted slippers.

Acquisitions - Beads and findings to making MORE beaded stitch markers/progress keepers.  Local Yarn Store Day haul.

Spinning Projects - Merino/silk blend I received as part of the holiday swap.  Yellow/blue/brown combo that I tried not to muddy.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Lily Pad workshop with Beth Lindquist.  Stitched top together using twosie-foursie method and I really like it.  Added borders, pulled fabric from stash to create backing.
Finished hand quilting my pineapple table runner.  Trimmed it up and it's ready for the binding.
Obsessed with making a needle book now.  Looked up tutorials, picked fabric, just need to decide on the size.

In the Garden: spring cleanup, trimming perennials, putting wool out for the birds to make nests.  We've had two "bomb cyclones" which pretty much closed everything down for a few days, and it snowed again last night.  I don't mind.

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  Was thinking of getting new countertops and a backsplash for kitchen already, then the microwave broke and decided to get all new appliances.  Was already planning on repainting interior, will be scheduled soon.  So there's all that.
Watching/Listening:  

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Episode 51: My Own Army of Minions

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Etched Rio Wrap. Need to wrap it up and put in the mail for mom.

Runa by Gudrun Johnston. Finished the hood, using the bias bind off and overcast stitch to seam.  Wish there were more specific photos in the project pages. Picked up for the button band and did ribbing.  Now I am crying over TWO horrible mistakes I made.

WIPs:
Christmas stripey socks.  Using my precious Gynx yarn in the Naughty or Nice color way.

Prayer Shawl #4.  Unknown green acrylic yarn.  Crocheting this time.

Mini Mochi Fair Isle Hat by Sandi Rosner. This is my first fair isle project, but don't get to practice catching floats because there's never more than 2 stitches one color in a row.

Stalking:  

Acquisitions - Beads and findings.  Hannah of Corner of Craft is an evil enabler. Followed her tutorials and now I'm addicted to making beaded stitch markers/progress keepers. 

Spinning Projects - Registered for Twist workshop with Maggie Casey at Estes Park Wool Market in June.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Lily Pad workshop with Beth Lindquist.  Started with a lap size, ended up with a queen.  Layed out on design board waiting for the rows to be sewn together.

Finished organizing my fabrics by type/color.  

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  How much of an inventory should one have when opening an Etsy shop?  Advice?
Watching/Listening:  Hannah with the Corner of Craft podcast, Chromatic Yarns. 

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Episode 50: A New Year

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Here are the show notes for Episode 50:  

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  n/a

WIPs:
Christmas stripey socks.  Using my precious Gynx yarn in the Naughty or Nice color way.

Etched Rio Wrap for mom. Using Plymouth yarns Estilo, and it's really lovely.

Prayer Shawl #4.  Unknown green acrylic yarn.  Crocheting this time.

Stalking:  Stranded color work hats.

Acquisitions - Project bag

Spinning Projects - some undyed alpaca roving on the Lendrum.  Silk mawatas on spindle dad made me.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Made quite a few project bags, mostly Christmas fabrics.  At least one will be a present for gift swap.  Sewed in thread catcher and I LOVE it.
Worked with my mom to make quilt for my sister.  Love how it turned out and it's already out for quilting.

Organizing my fabrics by type/color.  About halfway through.  Yes, I know I'm a nerd.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic: Needed some down time after the holidays.  Trying to return to/establish routine because I believe in "begin as you mean to continue."  Not into resolutions because I feel it just sets me up for failure, and everyday is a new day to start something, but I do feel like this is a good time to reflect on past year, look forward to future.
Watching/Listening:  Football season is almost over, it's down to the playoffs.  Nicole of Hue Loco.  I love her attitude of helping/enabling others to expand their crafting.

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