Homespun Journey: Recent Episodes
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Episode 025 Shownotes - Michigan FiberFest 2013
The Rivulet Shrug Pattern
Guild Updates
Events Updates
SOAR Announcement
Review of SpinOff
On the Road again...
Michigan Fiber Fest 2013
Episode 024 Shownotes - YARNCON 2013
Work in Process - Whats on and off my needles
Exploring Stripes Beaded Bag from the Beaded Knitting workshop.
I completed this bag in 17 days including the icord (which I normally hate and procrastinate knitting) due to the friendly competition with Midge65 who completed two in the same time and ultimately made 4 bags.
Legwarmers for Spinning Buddy Jr. in stockinet in thick and thin colorful yarn. Used all 3 balls and made shorter legwarmers.
New segment -5%
(Tell story of 5%) ice breaker when being irrational
which brings me to ...
My 3rd set of Prairie Boots for Me! Me! Me!
I went to sew the buttons on and didn’t like where the button holes were positioned so I am going to knit the very top flap ove r. (I substituted bulky yarn and forgot to alter for for the different gauge. A quick fix, but is put on hold now the weather is warmer.
In this episode I am introducing another new segment I call... Distracted by the Shiney.
This segment will talk about the products or projects that are distracting you from finishing the project that you currently are working on. We will talk more about it in On the Road Again.
Guild Updates
Illinois Prairie Spinners Guild
Needle felted birds workshop
and our new temporary location Warren Tavern in Warrenville, Illinois
Cultured Purls Knitting Guild
Beaded Knitting Workshop
3 ways to knit with beads
-Prestring beads and push up between stitches. ( makes beaded pattern a little wonky)
- Prestring beads and push up in front of slipped stitch. (sometime can slip to back of work)
- My favorite way - use a crochet hook by placing the bead on the hook, removing the stitch with the hook and while stitch is under tension sliding the bead on the stitch and returning to knitting needle and knit. ( benefits does not stress yarn, bead is located on both sides of your project.
Shop Updates
Elgin Knit Works moved a block away from their original location in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin Knit Works
8 Douglas Ave
Elgin IL 60120
847-627-4700
shop@elginknitworks.com
Mosaic Yarn Studio moved from DesPlaines to Mount Prospect Illinois
Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd.
109 W. Prospect Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: 847-390-1013
Fax: 847-390-1256
Email: info@mosaicyarnstudio.com
Webs is having a huge 39th anniversary sale all during March online at
WWW.Yarn.com
On the Road again...
Yarn Con 2013
New Segment...Distracted by the Shiny.
What product or project is distracting you from finishing the project that you currently have in WIPs.
The Rivulet Shrug by Andrea Marquis
Someone You should know
My interview with Monika Kimrey
Developing World
708/601-6664
Envision Unlimited
WWW.Envision.Org
Interview with John from White Mountain Whiskey LLC
Wooly App for Ravelry contest and interview
Kickstarter.com for version 2.0 Universal version that will be compatible with IPad and Android and uses all the Ravelry features that Ravelry makes available to developers.
Why Wooly?
Wooly app makes it easy to update your Ravelry project page on the go. I like how you can clearly review your projects and stash. You can also share your projects on facebook easily with the Wooly App.
The reason why I love Wooly is that the Wooly app inserts your pictures first on your projects page instead of last like Ravelry does. This helps people on Iphones and Ipads easily update their project pages with the latest progress on their projects.
You are able to see the basic information about the pattern such as which yarn weight, yardage and needle size is recommended if entered on your project page, however you are not able to see your pattern instructions or see the details about your yarn unless you specifically loaded that information when and if you entered it in your stash.
This is because Ravelry had previously limited the types of information they would release to the developers to make the applications.
I love Ravelry for access to Patterns and Yarns as well as sharing information in the forums. Hopefully Ravelry will release these features to the developers so that they will be able to be added in version 2.0
WOOLY APP Drawing
Enter under the Homespun Journey Ravelry Group Under the Episode 24 YarnCon thread. Leave a comment and let us know your favorite Ravelry feature.
The winner will be chosen by random drawing as of June 15th, 2013 midnight.
John has graciously donated access to the Wooly App for free using a download code.
Upcoming Festivals
Maryland Sheep and Wool
Shepherds Harvest May 11-12, 20013
Middle Tennessee Fiber Show May 24-25, 2013
Hoosier Hills Fiber Fair Indiana May 31-June 1, 2013
Iowa Sheep and Wool June 8+9, 2013
Midwest Weavers in Kansas June 20-22 , 2013
Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair June 21-23, 2013
Black Sheep Gathering in Oregon June 21-23, 2013
2012 Project review
-Socks that Rock Thinking Socks
-Zu Zu’s Petals cowl using Malabrigo yarn
-Zauberball Thinking Socks in Ombre
-Kensington Socks by Nancy Bush using Madeline Tosh
-Toe up Baby socks in I love that Cotton
-Mini Annis with Beads
-Summer Blooms Shawl using Chiao Goo Red Lace needles
-Opsa shawl in alpaca lace w/beads
-3 pairs of Prairie Boots
Yarn shop visit to The Fold in Marengo, Illinois
2013 Goals
Mobius cast on (on purpose)
Knit a toe up sock with heel flap
Spin my cashmere/silk blend
Illinois Prairie Spinners
WWW.IPS.CHICAGOLANDSPINS.ORG
My Journey to:
The Janesville Area Knitting Guild’s annual Knit In
WWW.JAKG.ORG
Lake Lawn Lodge in Delavan, Wisconsin
Franklin Habit Lace Edging workshop
Upcoming Festivals to attend.
Spinning and Knitting Tips
-Clean and lubricate the INSIDE of your bobbin.
-Know your ratios
-Scotch Tension or Double Drive Spinning Wheel
Knitting Tip
Homemade yarn bowl.
Your Spinning Buddy,
Sherry Johnson
My Workshops with Franklin Habit
History of Lace
Jacquard Garter Stitch
Gadgets
Kensington Socks Story
Contact information:
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Homespun Journey Podcast group on Ravelry
Spinning Buddy on Ravelry, Facebook, and Twitter
SpinningBuddy@HomespunJourney.com
My Journey to Midwest Fiber and FolkArt Fair
Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL.
Runway Fashion Show
Llama Obstacle Course
Market PLace
The Fold
Fiber Optic Yarns
Susan’s Fiber Shop
Trading Post for Fiber Arts
Abstract Fibers
Authors Book Signing
Contact information:
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Homespun Journey Podcast group on Ravelry
Spinning Buddy on Ravelry, Facebook, and Twitter
SpinningBuddy@HomespunJourney.com
My Journey to Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival
Lake Elmo, MN.
www.SHEPHERDSHARVESTFESTIVAL.ORG
Saturday evening get-together with Deb Robson and Carol Ekarius
authors of ‘The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook’
Contact information:
www.HomespunJourney.Com
Homespun Journey Podcast group on Ravelry
Spinning Buddy on Ravelry, Facebook, and Twitter
SpinningBuddy@sbcglobal.net
What's on my needles?
Kensington socks by Nancy Bush
pattern in ‘The Knitters Book of Socks’ by Clara Parkes
Stephenson County Fiber Fest
Malabrigo Song
Gary Karlsrud - Composer
Mediaworkzone.com
Malabrigo Song Video
What's off my needles?
Zu Zu’s Petals Cowl.
www.carinaspencer.com/shop/zuzus-petals
What's on my needles?
Kensington socks by Nancy Bush
pattern in ‘The Knitters Book of Socks’ by Clara Parkes
Magazines
Spin-Off - www.interweave.com
Wild Fibers - www.wildfibersmagazine.com
Fiber Discussion
Sharlea Merino
www.sharlea.com
Malabrigo Song
Gary Karlsrud - Composer
Mediaworkzone.com
Malabrigo Song Video
What's on my needles and wheel?
Pictures and details can be found on my Ravelry Group Homespun Journey.
Guild Update
New Podcasts
Book Review
Journey with Spinster
What's on my needles and wheel?
Pictures and details can be found on my Ravelry Group Homespun Journey.
2012 New Year's Resolution
Spin the good stuff!
Christmas Presents
Books
-Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook by Deb Robson & Carol Ekarius
-Knitting Around the World a Multistranded History of a Time Honored Tradition
By Lela Nargi
-Friday Night Knitting Club Knit Two by Kate Jacobs
- Stitch and Bitch by Debbie Stoller
-Knit your own Dog by Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne
My Journey to The Fold, Marengo, Illinois
www.thefoldatmc.net
Books
-A Knitter's Life List by Gwen W. Steege
-Unravelled by Maggie Sefton
Needles
-Kollage square needles
-Addi Turbo by Skacel
BFL/ Tussah Silk 50/50 top spinning fibers
Book Review - Sunrise on Cedar Key by Terri DuLong
Cultured Purls Knitting Guild
Meets at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in basement
Corner of First Street and Three Oaks Road
Cary, IL.
Informal Meetup at Barnes & Nobel Bookstore Crystal Lake, IL. 7 pm.
www.culturedpurls.com
Pay it Forward.....Charity Knitting
MotherBearProject.org
Calendar of Hope 2012. www.armyofwomen.org
Events
-Rhonda's Knit Wits. 3rd Thursday Get Together Wonder Lake, IL
-Fiber Wrapped Figure art workshop with Danny Mansmith
Art InStitchtute of Chicago
2020 N. Western Ave., 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL.
-3rd Annual Midwinter Fiber & Yarn Tasting
Feb 25, 2012 starting at 9:00 am.
Basics Natural Foods Co-op
1711 Lodge Drive
Janesville, Wisconsin
-Sheep in the City Getaway
February 24, 25, & 26th, 2012
Comfort Suites
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
www.web.mac.com/jmassie1
Illinois Prairie Spinners 2012 Spring Retreat
May 18-20, 2012 (Fri-Sun)
Everyone is welcome to attend
Registration Form
Malabrigo Song
Gary Karlsrud - Composer
Mediaworkzone.com
Malabrigo Song Video
• What’s on my Needles
• Master Spinning Class - Olds College Canada
• Portuguese Knitting at the Illinois Prairie Spinning Guild
• Xmas Surprise
• Wisconsin Sheep & Wool
• Upcoming Events
• New iPhone App - Yarn Genie
• Tips and Techniques
• Stitches Midwest
• Malabrigo Song
Gary Karlsrud - Composer
Mediaworkzone.com
• Upcoming Events
• What’s On my needles
• Over the Summer
• Colonel Palmer House - Sheep to Shawl
• Ill. Prairie Spinners - Tweed & Heathered Yarns
• Michigan Fiber Festival
• Knitting Tip
• What’s Off my needles
• What’s On my needles
• Madison Knit-In
• Wisconsin Spin-In
• Stephenson County Spin-In
• Cognitive Creativity Workshop
• Stefania Isaacson Workshop
• Gadgets
• Contest winner
- My new workshop Cognitive Creativity - Handspinning with both sides of your Brain. March 26,2011.
- Recap of Guild workshop - Recycled bags plastic yarn
- My whirlwind trip to Sheep in the City Getaway with vendor interviews.
- Gadget Corner
- Spinning/Fiber Retreat April 29 -May 1, 2011
- Contest
What’s on my needles
Hemlock Ring Afgan - by Jared Flood
Entwined Fingerless Gloves - by Tera Johnson
Midwinter Fiber and Yarn Tasting
http://stitchingcreationsandcommunity.blogspot.com/2011/01/2nd-annual-midwinter-fiber-and-yarn.html
Janesville Area Knitting Guilds - 2011 Knit-In
http://jakg.org
Q’s Corner - Gadgets & Tools
Charm bracelet row counter
EWEbiquitous Fiber
Spider Silk (from Nova television)
“Make It Stronger”
Contest - Summary & Sign-off
Come join me as I interview Jan Massie about the Sheep in the City Getaway.
I also recap a presentation by The Spinning Guru Patsy Zawistoski to the Illinois Prairie Spinners Guild.
And preview upcoming events happening in February.
- Janesville Area Knit-In
- Rainbow Fleece Farm
(Update: The dates for the Rainbow Fleece Farm shearing have been changed since this podcast was recorded. The spring shearing will be held April 16 & 17)
Don’t forget to enter the Homespun Journey contest before it end March 31.
Interview with Carol Cassidy-Fayer and Chris Zimmerman about the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair.