Episode 38 - A Show About Nothing

Sheila and Wendy bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Bandana Cowl and mittens. Wendy shows off the top half of her test knit sweater, the Wrought Iron Cardigan, and some of her recently spun yarn. The rest of the show is a lot of chat about nothing!

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Show Notes:

Introductions: Sheila aka SheilaD37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny

Thank You to Judith, Debbie, Elizabeth, and Joanne for your donations to the podcast, we really appreciate it.

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE. Show us your finished Mitts, Gloves, or Fingerless Here.

On The Dance Card:

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (tech edit stage right now) Pre-Order link here.

Rate Your Date:
Sheila finished Urban Necessity by Colleen Michele Meagher using Cascade 220 in a dark purple with US 5 / 3.75 mm.  Mods: fingerless and didn't do the increase for the fingers.  She also finished the Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho with Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk DK held double on US 9 / 5. mm castion on 111 stitches for the different weight yarn.
Wendy has nothing.

Whirlwind Romance:
Wendy shows off 300 yards of Spunky Electic BFL two plied, light fingering or heavy lace.
and 100 yards of Spinners Hill wool blend, Navajo Plied.

Future Dates:
Sheila is working on that Christmas List of knitting and will cast on the Howlcat by Alexander Tinsley.
Wendy has nothing.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Sheila shares her heartbreak of her mitts, making two left ones. Her heartbreak is that her Jacques Cousteau hat is too big.
Wendy shares her crush on Spinner's Hill batts.

Baubles and Bling:
Sheila shows off here monster Swap from Erin (Starkie81).  I think she used the snowman pattern from this.
Wendy has nothing.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Prizes will be sent out to the rest of the winners.  Thank you for getting in touch with us.

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Episode 37 - Happy Thanksgiving

Sheila and Wendy with the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished hat. Wendy shows off her California Revival Knits test knit for the first time. We also draw the second winner of the Top Down Mitten pattern. Bonus Screaming Monkey action!

Show Notes:

Introductions: Sheila aka SheilaD37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny 

Thank You to Judi B for your generous donation to the blog. 

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE.

566 Members Yay!!

 On The Dance Card:

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (tech edit stage right now) Pre-Order link here.  

Rate Your Date: 

Sheila finished the Jacques Cousteau Hat by Lalla Pohjanpalo on US 7 / 4.5 mm with Patons Classic Tweed in Aran colorway.

Future Dates:

Sheila some Christmas knitting for the family.

Wendy wants to cast on Spectra by Stephen West. 

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Sheila shares her crush of Flames.  Her heartbreak that her husband is losing his job and will be home. 

Wendy shares her heartbreak with her Gawain.

Baubles and Bling:

Sheila has a new bag from KnittingsMyBag by Lois and shares another scary Monkey.

Wendy shares her Min Mochi by Crystal Palace Yarns and her Puppy Snips that she bought at the Woolpack in Acton, MA. 

Gossip and Innuendo:

We draw for the second winner of the pattern All Hands on Deck that was donated to us by Rachel of Dyeabolical yarns.

We talk about our meet up with Jadee of Twisted Strands Podcast.  We got to visit with Susan and Kate and her friend as well.  Good times were had. 

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Episode 36 - Scary Monkey

Sheila and Wendy discuss the usual WIPs and show off a finished Pithy Hat, mini-monster and top down mittens. The first of two mitten pattern winners is announced. We also revisit a couple of past projects, including the heartbreak of Wendy's first lace shawl.

Show Notes

Introductions:  Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE.

556 Members Yay.

Thank you to Jace Q, and Judi L. for Donating to Podcast



On The Dance Card:

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Jacques Cousteau Hat by Lalla Pohjanpalo with Paton's Tweed

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Wendy is still planning Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (testing stage right now) Pre-Order link here. using her String Theory Caper sock yarn.

Rate Your Date:
All hands on Deck a top down mitten from Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns With Lorna's Laces
Mini Quincy Quade Quentin by Rebecca Danger
E-Town Pithy Hat by Briggs and Little

Future Dates:
Get Back BackPack by Claire Crompton
Felted Clogs by Bev Galeskas

Crushes and Heartbreak:
Scary Sock Monkey from Target.
Shetland Shawl that her cat licked
Knee High Socks Back to Basic for Sheila's husband.
Ridgeline by Lisa Beamer is now for sale.
Sheila breaks her key in the lock and had to replace it.

Baubles and Bling:
Knittings my bag, small Gnome bag.
All Wound Up, by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Gossip and Innuendo:
Mitten Give away, do another drawing next week.

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Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Road Trip Episode - Fiber Festival of New England 2011

A brief slide show of a few of Wendy's favorite vendors from the festival.
Show Notes

Cozy Rabbit Farm: Angora Yarn & Fiber
Ambrosia Cottage: Felted Hats
Still River Mill: Luxury fibers
Rowanwood Farm: Goat Milk Soap
Biltmore Wool Barn: Fiber
Mad Color Fiber Arts: Yarn & Fiber
Spunky Eclectic: Yarn, Fiber, Schact Spinning Wheels & Jessalu Bags

Episode 35 - 500 Member Prize-A-Palooza!

We finally reached 500 Ravelry Group members this week! Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual WIP and FO chat, along with lots of baubles and bling. 10 lucky members were randomly drawn to win prizes this week!

Show Notes

Introductions:  Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE.

Happy Birthday to Diane aka Knitabulls



On The Dance Card:

All hands on Deck a top down mitten from Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns

   go check out our thread for a chance to win the pattern, here.

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Mini Quincy Quade Quentin by Rebecca Danger

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Rate Your Date:

Sheila shows off her ugly Monster Chunk by Rebecca Danger used Vanna's Choice held double in red and blue on US 8 / 5. mm needles.  (It actually turned out pretty cute when I added a little hair)

Wendy shows off another I love Stockinette Baby Bib by Laura Treadway in Sugar N Cream cotton  US 7 / 4.5 mm.

Future Dates:

Sheila is planning on the Jacques Cousteau Hat by Lalla Pohjanpalo

Wendy is still planning Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (testing stage right now) Pre-Order link here. using her String Theory Caper sock yarn.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy shows off her Gnomespun Rambouillet in the Daylily colorway.  Also finished 2 ounces of  Spunky Eclectic BFL in the Black Cherry Colorway.

Baubles and Bling:

Wendy purchased a Schacht Ladybug wheel and loves it.

KnittingsMyBag, Wendy's prize from the PPC and a little something for Sheila as well.

Inspinity, Rachel sent some blocking wires for us to try out.

Biltmore Fiber

Still River Mill, Seven Sammies Yarn

Rowanwood Farm Soap

Gossip and Innuendo:

PRIZE-A-PALOOZA, we announce the winners of 10 fantastic prizes.  If you are a winner please pm us your address so that we can get the prizes out to you. 

Thank you all of you who have donated to us for this event. 

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Episode 34 - Sock It To Us!

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual project chat as we get VERY close to the 500 Group Member Prize-A-Palooza! Lots of WIPs this week, including Sheila's hooded sweater and Wendy's Lisianthus shawl. Baubles and bling include the gift of several pair of handmade socks from Wendy's mom.
Show Notes:

Introductions:  Sheila and Wendy  Our group on Ravelry is here.
Welcome to new viewers and welcome back to our returning viewers.
Thank you to Marhta Goldybear for you donation to the podcast, we really appreciate it.
Thank you to Freydale for the patterns we are looking forward to casting them on.


On The Dance Card:
All Hands on Deck by Rachel of Dyeabolical yarn.
Quincy Quade by Rebecca Danger
Monster Chunk by Rebecca Dange
Lisianthus by Rosemary Hill
Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot
Selbuvott or Not by Toritot Designs
I love Stockinette Baby Bib by Laura Treadway

Rate Your Date:
We both have nothing.

Future Dates:
Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (testing stage right now) Pre-Order link here.
Sheila wants to finish what is on the needles and cast on a generic sock.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Sheila heartbreaks over how she had to work during the power outage, had some issues with Max's sweater with gauge, it lies,
Wendy has nothing that she neither a crush or heartbreak.

Baubles and Bling:
We have Wendy's mom to thank for some lovely socks that she made.
Sheila received the Wonderful Wallaby Sweater pattern from Diane of the Knitabulls podcast.  Sheila also shows off her lovely pink stitch markers for her swap.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Wendy and her mother are of the the Fiber Festival at the Big E center.
Sheila is heading out to the Yankee Candle Factory in Deerfeild MA.

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Have a good week, Knit With Heart.