Episode 118: I Got Crabs!

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's baby blanket, Wendy's Seashell Shawl, baubles and bling from Knittingsmybag and a fun contest announcement from Stitched by Jessalu! 

Show Notes:

KAL/CAL:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items with a lace pattern or motif in the thread in our group between now and July 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

A baby blanket of her own design.

Wendy is working on:

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.  It is STILL not finished.

Seashell Shawl by Ivy Brambles Yarn in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread II.

Rate Your Date:

Nothing this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way.

Highland Handmades Superwash Merino in the This is Just to Say color way

Tour de Fleece starts on Saturday, June 29th!  Join our "It's Not Really a Team"!  The prize will be a Polwarth/Silk 4oz braid from Gale's Arts.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Sheila plans on knitting Maile Sweater by Nikki Van de Car in BMFA Socks That Rock.  (Wendy will knit one in handspun).

Baubles & Bling:

Knittingsmybag Crab bag!  I love it.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Stitched by Jessalu is holding a Summer Fun Photo Contest!  You can enter one photo of your bag with a landmark of historical significane or pop culture significance per month.  You get a 10% off code just for entering and you could win a $25 off prize at the end of the month!!!  You can get more info on the rules HERE.  You can post your contest photos HERE.  Everyone is vacationing around now, why not travel with your bags and win a prize???

Fiber Revival on Newburyport, MA on August 10, 2013.  A nice family event with lots of terrific vendors!!

The "It's Not Really a Team" Tour de Fleece Contest!  Spinners, get your spin on!  Check out the thread for a TdF contest in the group.

Episode 117: Bad Teeth

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's baby blanket and Wonderful Wallaby Sweater, and Wendy's Seashell Shawl. Finished objects include the Crooked Walking Shawl and Be Sweet hat. Baubles and bling include lots of yarn from Blue Moon Fiber Arts grab bag sale. 

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items with a lace pattern or motif in the thread in our group between now and July 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

A baby blanket of her own design.

Wendy is working on:

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.  It is STILL not finished.

Seashell Shawl by Ivy Brambles Yarn in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread II.

Rate Your Date:

Crooked Walking Shawl by Anne Hanson in Nightingale Fibers Martha base (Baby Alpaca/Silk) in the Grey Sky colorway on US3/3.25mm needles.  It is a sport weight, but I think it will work okay with this pattern.  I am doing the medium shawl.

Sweetie Pie Hat by Tanis Gray in Be Sweet Bambino Taffy 

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way.

Highland Handmades Superwash Merino in the This is Just to Say color way

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Baubles & Bling:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn from the Grab Bag Sale.  Sheila ordered medium weight, and ended up getting a bag of heavy weight by mistake, which the company let her keep.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Fiber Revival on Newburyport, MA on August 10, 2013.  A nice family event with lots of terrific vendors!!

The "It's Not Really a Team" Tour de Fleece Contest!  Spinners, get your spin on!  Check out the thread for a TdF contest in the group.

Episode 116: Oh Solo Me, Oh!

Wendy is on her own this week. Featured projects include the Rubber Baby Duck booties and the Gooseberry Hat. Baubles and Bling include a Black Magic Woman batt from Enchanted Knoll. Wendy also brings a review of a yarn store in Maine that her mother visited. 

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items with a lace pattern or motif in the thread in our group between now and July 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.  It is STILL not finished.

Crooked Walking Shawl by Anne Hanson in Nightingale Fibers Martha base (Baby Alpaca/Silk) in the Grey Sky colorway on US3/3.25mm needles.  It is a sport weight, but I think it will work okay with this pattern.  I am doing the medium shawl.

Gooseberry Hat by Suvi Simola in Bernat Softee Baby on US4/3.5mm needles.

Rate Your Date:

Baby Rubber Duck Booties by Christine Grant (Madmonkeyknits) in Bernat Softee Baby on US4/3.5mm needles.  Bill out of Kauni yarn scraps, eyes out of embroidery floss.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way.

Highland Handmades Superwash Merino in the This is Just to Say color way

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Seashell Shawl by Ivy Brambles Yarn in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread II.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Baubles & Bling:

Enchanted Knoll Farm batt in Black Magic Woman

Plymouth Happy Feet Yarn from Rosemary's Yarn & Gift Shop in Windham, ME.  My mom really loved this store.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Fiber Revival on Newburyport, MA on August 10, 2013.  A nice family event with lots of terrific vendors!!

The "It's Not Really a Team" Tour de Fleece Contest!  Spinners, get your spin on!  Check out the thread for a TdF contest in the group.

Episode 115: We Talk Weight Loss

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including the Wonderful Wallaby sweater, the Crooked Walking Shawl and the never-ending Vortex blanket. We show off lots of goodies from Maine Fiber Frolic, including fiber from Highland Handmades and PortFiber. We talk about our current weight loss strategies as well! 

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and July 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.  It is STILL not finished.

Crooked Walking Shawl by Anne Hanson in Nightingale Fibers Martha base (Baby Alpaca/Silk) in the Grey Sky colorway.  It is a sport weight, but I think it will work okay with this pattern.  I am doing the medium shawl.

Rate Your Date:

Nothing this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Seashell Shawl by Ivy Brambles Yarn in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread II.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Baby Rubber Duck Shoes by Christine Grant in Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn.

Sheila plans on knitting:

Clapotis
A dishcloth of her own design with a button strap.
A baby blanket of her own design.

Baubles & Bling:

Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top:  Polwarth in the Ever In Her Spring colorway, and Birch Batt in the Surf 'n' Turf color way.

PortFiber Polwarth top in the Prickly Pear color way.

Sheep Quilt Hanger (can't remember the store and can't find the item on line, either.  Sorry!)

Gifts from Ravelry friend 4kittieshaveI

Gossip & Innuendo:

Maine Fiber Frolic was lots of fun!  We will definitely attend next year.

Episode 114: Chef Don't Judge

Very little project action happening here. Sheila is still working on her wonderful Wallaby and Wendy is having trouble getting into the rhythm of her Crooked Walking Path Shawl. Baubles and Bling this week include fiber and some pottery from MA Sheep and Wool, as well as the awesome birthday presents from Sheila!

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and July 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.  It is STILL not finished.

Crooked Walking Shawl by Anne Hanson in Nightingale Fibers Martha base (Baby Alpaca/Silk) in the Grey Sky colorway.  It is a sport weight, but I think it will work okay with this pattern.  I am doing the medium shawl.

Rate Your Date:

Nothing this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Seashell Shawl by Ivy Brambles Yarn in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread II.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Baby Rubber Duck Shoes by Christine Grant in Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn.

Sheila plans on knitting:

Clapotis
A dishcloth of her own design with a button strap.
A baby blanket of her own design.

Baubles & Bling:

Spunky Eclectic Yak/Silk blend in the Dijon color way

Spinner's Hill Wool, Silk blend in a green multi color way

Spinner's Hill pottery mug (not sure who made it)

Sheila bought Wendy a gnome-in-a-jar necklace and a gnome bamboo iPhone cover!  I don't have links because they were gifts, but you can find the necklace on Etsy and the phone cover on Amazon.

Life is Good Cinch Sack for walking.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Wendy will be attending Fiber Frolic in Maine on 6/1/13.

We drew three prize winners today!  Watch the show for the announcements and contact Wendy (pennywenny on Ravelry) with your name and address if you won a yarn prize!