Episode 14: Take that, depression!

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Here are the show notes for Episode 14:  

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's: none

WIPs: 
Atlantic Current Socks, still slogging away
Plain garter stitch shawl in some TLC Heathers acrylic.  
Diagonal Ribbed cowl by Mel Clark in a lovely green baby alpaca, not sure who for.  Really wanted to make the dropped stitch cowl but I couldn't find the yarn I wanted to use with it.  
Evolution shawl by Rachel Henry for the Fiber Factor and Skacel Collection.  Started as a KAL last November and obviously stalled out.  Picked it back up at 5a and I'm on section 5b out of 6c.  Also in an alpaca yarn, Alpaca Sox in Wasabi.

Stalking - cowls.  Looking for fast, easy projects to use up some of my single skeins.  
Favs - Ombra cowl, Mavis, and Nennir. 

Acquisitions - Lorna's laces sportmate in Sassy Stripe, Lorna's Laces Shepard Worsted in La Regina, and KFI Luxury Collection Luxury Silk Sport in color LSS-07. 

Spinning Projects -
WIP: same cormo, 

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 
Binding my Waves of Glory quilt 

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  
Dinner out last night with some friends.  We meet once a month for dinner to ensure we're staying in touch.  I've had a really good week, with stable energy levels.  Maybe because I pampered myself?  Boots at Lane Bryant AND a massage!  Take that, depression!
Knit group on Saturday, which I actually made.  I've missed the past few weeks.  Met some new people and everything!
Watching:  Amy Beth of the Fat Squirrel podcast.  So funny!  Hellllooooo, and shenanigans!
Tried to do a virtual knit night last week but couldn't get Google Hangout to work correctly.  We're going to try again this Friday night at 5:30pm MST.  Come join us!

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Episode 13: Lucky for Me!

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's: Bronco Swirl hat by Mandie Harrington for the mother-in-law

WIPs: 
Atlantic Current Socks, still slogging away
Plain garter stitch shawl in some TLC Heathers acrylic.  

Stalking - KALs, projects for DCSPigskinParty2015, there's some great ideas out there.  Checking things out while watching the games.  Go Broncos!

Spinning Projects -
WIP: same cormo, no progress

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 
block 4 of a mystery block of the month quilt.  Two blocks each month, using reproduction fabrics, which I love. First Thursday Mystery at Ruth's Stitchery
My Waves of Glory quilt came back from the quilter.  It was quilted by Nikki Rainey at Nana's Quilt Cottage in Old Colorado City, and it's beautiful.  Now I just need to snip all the extra threads and bind it.
New acquisitions -- beautiful fabrics from Moda Simply Colorful II, V and Co.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  
Love the color coded cables for the Knitter's Pride products (I have the Karbonz interchangeables).  So much more fun than black.
Watching:  Diane of the Suburban Stitcher podcast.  Broncos lost last week, but we're still sitting ok.  We play Chiefs here this Sunday and we're gonna win!

Spent the last week in Phoenix with my sister and family and had a great time.  Hopefully made some good memories with my nieces and they remember us next time we see them.  So lucky to have such great family.

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Episode 12: Short and Sweet

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's: Bronco Barley hat by Tin Can Knits for my father-in-law, I think

WIPs: 
Bronco Swirl hat by Mandie Harrington for the mother-in-law
Atlantic Current Socks, still slogging away
Plain garter stitch shawl in some TLC Heathers acrylic.  

New acquisitions -- Sock ruler. some dpns
Stalking - hats for fall

Spinning Projects -
WIP: one bobbin down, whole bag of fiber left

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 
block 3 of a mystery block of the month quilt.  Two blocks each month, using reproduction fabrics, which I love. First Thursday Mystery at Ruth's Stitchery

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  I'll be busy next week, that's why I wanted to get this episode in, even if it is short.  
Watching:  Kemper of the Junkyarn podcast, I've been catching up on back episodes and really enjoying it.

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Episode 11: Scaredy Cat is Too Cute!

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's: Hermione's Everyday Socks for my mom
Scaredy Cat, October Interception for DCS Pigskin Party, made with hand-dyed, handspun yarn.  Just needs eyes and a nose, but I'm calling it done.

WIPs: 
Atlantic Current Socks, took to the football game with me, 
Tivoli Eileen Tee by Coralie Meslin of Tahki Stacy Charles, my swatch lied! Using Tahki yarns Sedona, 90/10 wool/silk, in the Kiwi color way.  Maybe 2 more rows done?
Plain garter stitch shawl in some TLC Heathers acrylic.  I ran out of yarn and it's not quite big enough, so edging will be in a coordinating color.

New acquisitions -- see my new yarns!
Stalking - Echoes of Color by Joji Locatelli

Spinning Projects -
WIP: fiber may be Cormo?

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 
blocks 1 and 2 of a mystery block of the month quilt.  Two blocks each month, using reproduction fabrics, which I love. First Thursday Mystery at Ruth's Stitchery

In the Garden: 
put away the hoses, waiting for the first freeze, which is late this year

In the Beeyard - time to put the entrance reducers on and prep for winter
Refine beeswax to make some homemade lip balm.

Off Topic:  Habitat for Humanity build was good, went to the AFA vs WYO game, where WYO lost horribly.  Reading Hinds Feet in High Places, which is very applicable to my journey through therapy.

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Episode 10: Fall Came Too Fast

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On The Road: missed the September ride with the gang to Pagosa Springs

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's: none
WIPs: 
Atlantic Current Socks, working up the leg, 
Vanilla socks in Zitron Trekking XXL color way 156, need to start the heel
Tivoli Eileen Tee by Coralie Meslin of Tahki Stacy Charles, my swatch lied! Using Tahki yarns Sedona, 90/10 wool/silk, in the Kiwi color way.
Plain garter stitch shawl in some TLC Heathers acrylic
I am ready for the DCS Pigskin Party 2015!

Spinning Projects -
WIP: some unknown white fiber, lots of neps but VERY bouncy

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 
no sewing because my room was in use by the niece!

Gone to the Dogs: n/a

In the Garden: 
starting the fall cleanup already.  Hubby trimmed the hedges and family cleaned up the front yard.

In the Beeyard - time to pull the honey supers and rent the extractor for the weekend

Off Topic:  will be volunteering for Habitat for Humanity build this weekend

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Episode 9: Hops for Everyone!

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In the Mug: n/a

On The Road: planning a September ride with the gang

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - starting at 
FO's: none

WIPs: 
Atlantic Current Socks, working up the leg, increased.
Vanilla socks in Zitron Trekking XXL color way 156
Tivoli Eileen Tee by Coralie Meslin of Tahki Stacy Charles, had to do math based on my gauge swatch.  Using Tahki yarns Sedona, 90/10 wool/silk, in the Kiwi color way.

I have caked up all the yarn in prep for cast-ons for the DCS Pigskin Party 2015!

Spinning Projects -
WIP: some unknown white fiber, lots of neps but VERY bouncy

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - starting at 
Currently sewing my kaleidoscope quilt borders, set on point with sashing is done

Gone to the Dogs: n/a

In the Garden: starting at 
Harvested my Centennial hops! Dried and bagged.

In the Beeyard - starting at 
How I got into beekeeping.

Off Topic:  My yarn acquisitions.  Yarn along the Rockies 2015.  
Thanks to everyone who introduced themselves in the Ravelry group!

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Episode 8: UFOs and WIPs

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In the Mug: n/a

On The Road: n/a

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - starting at 2:10
FO's: none, but I'm going to FROG my Seeta mitts.  They just weren't working.

WIPs: 
Atlantic Current Socks, I'm DONE turning the heel! working up the leg, increased.
Vanilla socks in Zitron Trekking XXL color way 156
Stopping myself from buying and casting on the Yowza Weigh-it shawl 4.
Started Aug 1 the Brooklyn Tweed KAL for the My Sister's Knitter KAL group
I will be working on my Seraphine shawl
I have caked up all the yarn in prep for cast-ons!

Spinning Projects -
WIP: done spinning thick/thin singles on my drop spindle but now I need to find a coordinating fiber to ply with.  Any suggestions?

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - starting at 14:20
working on my scrappy Chain of Friendship quilt by Sally Schneider. top done but wondering if I need a border. Thoughts?
Currently sewing my kaleidoscope quilt blocks, 16 of 18 done

Gone to the Dogs: n/a

In the Garden: starting at 
What's blooming - peppermint, hops, anise hyssop, blue blazes

In the Beeyard - starting at 20:15

Off Topic:  We have a Ravelry group!  Come join us at My High Plains Life Podcast group!
I also have a Periscope account now, also DaniGirlCO.  Why am I not on iTunes?  Can't get it to load, even using feedburner RSS feed.  Advice?

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