Champagne and Socks: Recent Episodes

Alisa Krasnostein

Talking all things craft.

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Rebooting this podcast - still talking about craft but also life. 

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Episode 56: Oops it took so long to edit this episode and I'm a knitting overcommitter! 

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Episode 55: The Return of the Log Cabin Blanket

Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers   Log Cabin Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/log-cabin-blanket   The Shawl Society III Secret Garden  - Shawl 1 - The Maytham Shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tss-season-iii-maytham-shawl      

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Episode 54: What's on and off my needles?   Listener Feedback from Amanda:   1897 - 1929 Edna Force Davis's Wool Crazy-patchwork Parlor Throw http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_556446   Simple Yet Effective Cowl in Dark Side of the Blue Moon by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/simple-yet-effective   Mirrorworks Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/mirrorwork-socks   Makers Haven https://www.instagram.com/makershaven   Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers   The Handmade Sock Society https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-handmade-sock-society   Beira in Total Lunar Eclipse by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beira  

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Episode 53: Knitting is Good for Me! 

Feautured in this episode, I talk about my Friendship Quilt and my Hexagon Charm Quilt. Look out for pictures of these two quilts on my social media. 

I also talk about:

Maker's Haven

Mirrorwork Socks

The Yarn Harlot

Simple House Slippers

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Episode 52: The Knitted Robots are done! 

The title says it all.

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Episode 51: 2018 The Year of Completion

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Episode 50: The Tale of the Knitting Log Cabin

Whhaaaaaat????!!!! Episode 50?! I can't believe I made it to episode 50!!!

Within this episode:

  • the long lost tale of the knitted log cabins

  • what I bought on my Black Friday shopping

  • update on the 365 Challenge

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna.

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Episode 49: What I've been up to

Find the links to all these projects on my Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneandSocks/

Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna.

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Episode 48: Finishing Projects, say what?

I finally finished the Joji Mystery Knit Along! 

The Joji Mystery Knit Along which now has a proper name - Starting Point.

I decided what to do with that jumper I was knitting in Dept of Rocket Science by Space Cadet Creations.

And an update on the 365 Challenge along with thoughts on Finished Objects!

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Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor.

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Episode 47: June was a tough month

An update on my knitting and quilting and on making something fun into something hard! 

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Episode 46: Tea Cozy Workshop! 

I attended Loani Prior's tea cozy workshop in Fremantle earlier this month. 

I report in and talk about how awesome it was! 

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Episode 45: Hyacinths versus Hydrangas and a new way going forward.  

I talk about Hyacinth vases from Tesselaar: find them here.

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Episode 44: A garden, a cake, and a quilt

Updates on the garden. 

A favourite cake recipe.

Catching up on the 365 Challenge

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Episode 43: Quilt Blocks Challenge

Here's where you can find the challenge: 365challenge.com.au

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Episode 42: It's a new year! 

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Episode 41: What's on and off my needles?

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Episode 40: The long tail of the flamingo mittens

Check out Instagram - girliejonesadventures - for the mittens in question.

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Episode 39: Stash Acquisition report

Blue Moon Fiber Arts:

Mermaid Tears Awesomesauce Gandalf the Gray Aquarius Join my craft circle:

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Episode 38: The sad tale of the rainbow bear blanket

My sincere apologies for the puppy barking in the background. Busy day at our house during recording.

Bear Rainbow Blanket - from Purl Soho 

Previous Champagne and Socks episodes featuring the Bear Rainbow Blanket: Episode 21 Episode 19

The Clapotis: http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html

Lisa Souza

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Episode 37: Quilt block swap update

SPOILERS for those in my quilt block swap group.

Pics of the blocks:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAWuuCMFG26/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAhIT0FFG3r/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBC3lgZlGwS/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures

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Episode 36: Once more unto the quilt block a month breach, dear friends

Completed Solstice Quilt top (before borders) Cosmos quilt - Jinny Beyer Join my craft circle:

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Episode 35: Christmas Crafterthon

Well, then knitting portion of it, anyhow.

Finished socks for Brother-in-law

Fingerless mittens

Space Cadet mini skeins

Second pair of socks cast on

Pretty Funny Tea Cosies by Loani Prior

Hawaiian Beauty Tea Cosy

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Episode 34: I'm baaaaack

After a reasonable hiatus, I'm attempting to get back to my twice weekly schedule.

Here, a quick summary of where I've been.

Also, my craft space. It is to be downsized.

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Episode 33: End of year knitting.

Keep an eye out on my Instagram for pics of the items I'm discussing.

Yarns mentioned:

Jorstad Creek - Tweed DK, Turquoise Blue Moon Fiber Arts Space Cadet Creations - Mini Skein Club - I've been documenting the skeins per month on my Pinterest board

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Episode 32: Finishing things and the opposite of that

I finally finished my Rainbow Bear Blanket. Check out my Instagram feed for those pics.

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Episode 31: Flowers, flowers and more flowers

It's been a while, let's review the bulb experiment.

Daffodils season,

The garden is blooming.

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Episode 30: Garden update and Space Cadet mini skeins baby sweater Virtual Design board - My Virtual Quilt

Space Cadet Creations Mini Skeins Club

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Episode 29: Farmers Wife Quilt (and singing from the toddler in the background)

More talk of the Farmer's Wife. And Quilt As You Go

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Episode 28: A Meandering Walk Through my Stash

Mentioned in this episode:

Quilting Lessons: Notes from the Scrap Bag of a Writer and Quilter by Janet Catherine Berlo

Brenda Dayne:  Cast On

Sock Clubs: Rocking Sock Club by Blue Moon Fiber Arts Cookie A Sock Club

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Episode 27: I'm Back!

I'm back after illness and a serious case of podcast block.

Some things I mentioned this episode:

Dear Jane Quilt - and my Dear Jane Pinterest board Farmer's Wife Quilt My Mug Rug Pinterest board

Closed Facebook group - Quilt Block N Swap

My Instagram: girliejonesadventures

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Champagne and Socks Episode 26: Packing dilemmas

The crowdfunding project I refer to is - Defying Doomsday.

What did I say I would pack?

  • fingerless gloves project

  • hot air balloon quilt project

  • Twelfth Planet Press scarf

  • Rainbow bear blanket

Deadlines tea cosy (for The Blackmail Blend prelaunch)

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Episode 25: Quilt and Craft Fair 2015 Special

Quilt and Craft Fair Wonderfil thread Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com

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Episode 24: Wait, more stash acquisition?

Biggan Design Space Cadet

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Episode 23: Glimpsing Old UFOs

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Episode 22: The Tulip Bulb Experiment Pt 2

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Episode 21: Bear's Rainbow Blanket Update, Yarn Shopping Live and Tea Cosies

Biggan Design Bear's Rainbow Blanket

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Episode 20: Rainy days, barking dogs and native wisteria

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Episode 19: Lace, knitting needle legacies and Bear's Rainbow blanket

Bear's Rainbow blanket from Purl Soho

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Episode 18: Pots and Pops of Colour

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Episode 17: Not so much with the finishing of things

Orixa by Andrea Rangel Hitofude

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Episode 16: At least we've got cushions now?

The cushion covers came from Sunburst Outdoor Living

David Allen's Getting Things Done has free online tools.

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Episode 15: Stash acquisitions and tea cosy knitting days

Fifi's Fabricology

Farmer's Wife Quilt - my Pinterest board

Baby Sweater - Fisherman's Pullover in 60 Quick Baby Knits by Sixth and Spring Books.

Loani Prior Tea Cosy books: How Tea Cosies Changed the World

Pretty Funny Tea Cosies Wild Tea Cosies Really Wild Tea Cosies

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Episode 14: Garden parties and updates

Been off at science fiction conventions so just a quick update on a rainy day.

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Episode 13: Castitonitis, Baby Sweater, Mini Skeins are go!

Loop - 15 Camden Passage, Islington (The coffee shop I mention is - The Coffeeworks Project and was my best cup of coffee in London - 96-98 Islington High Street)

Fisherman's Pullover from 60 Quick Baby Knits - I'm using Cascade 220 Superwash

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Episode 12: Indoor plants and The Tulip Bulb Project

Tulips in glas jar - Pinterest Tesselaar Star Fish Lily

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Episode 11: The Scones Fiasco plus JAM

Ash's Scones Recipe: 5 cups of SRF 1.5 cups cream 1.5 cups lemonade.

I baked them at 220 degrees C for about 10 minutes. Lots of advice on touching the dough for the minimal time possible. Don't overwork it.

Jam from Just Add Moonshine -  justaddmoonshine.wordpress.com

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Feedback Friday March 20

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Episode 10: Meditation, positive outlook and baby up the garden path

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Episode 9: An angsty meander through knitted shawl patterns of future past

Downton Abbey shawl is the MKAL by Jimmy Beans Wool hosted through Ravelry

Mini sweater pattern from greensandjeans.blogspot.com

Artisan Corner: Peppermint Bay shawl by Mitenae at knitty.com

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Episode 8: Frogs, birds and new growth

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Episode 7: Unboxed Yarnbox and the Edith's Secret Shawl

Yarnbox Edith's Secret Lorna Laces Yarn - Jimmy Beans Wool My version on Ravelry

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Episode 6: And there was lawn

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Episode 5: Just Your Average Mini Skein Obsession

Bears Rainbow Blanket KnitCrate Mini Skeins

Space Cadet Mini Skeins Suggestions Pinterest Board

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Feedback Friday episode:

Champagne and Socks Group on Ravelry

Building Blocks Project

Heidi's Currently Creating

Space Cadet Creations - sign up for the newsletter on the front page (lower right hand corner)

Yarnbox

JAM - Just Add Moonshine - justaddmoonshine@gmail.com and @justaddmoon on Twitter

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Episode 4: Up the Garden Path

No lawn installation but a completed garden path!

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Episode 3: Dream in Color Shrug

My blog posts from 2014 about New Years resolutions and craft organisation: The List 2015 Planning And Meltdown Panic Freakout Craft Space Organised An Unexpected Lesson

Yarn Clubs and Subscriptions services mentioned:

Rocking Sock Club The Cookie A Sock Club Space Cadet Creations Mad Tosh Sweater Club KnitCrate Yarnbox Dream in Color Shrug - Ravelry

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Feedback Friday Episode

Thank you for your emails, comments, Tweets and pics.

I mention Elizabeth Gilbert appearing at the Perth Writer's Festival. You can view her TED talks here:

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Episode 2: Introducing Project Cobra - defeating the barren wasteland of sadness and despair

My garden plan by Landescapes

Before:

New Patio  

Getting Underway 

Leftover bricks  

Path!

Champagne and Socks Podcast is a twice weekly podcast of all things craft – dropping Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join the craft circle and tell us what you’re working on this week.

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The Solstice Quilt, Part 1

Jinny Beyer's Solstice Quilt Kit Subscribe to her newsletter here - she often has sales, subscriber only offers and free patterns. Jinny Beyer's Block of the Month has moved to Craftsy in 2015.

You can view my finished blocks of the quilt on my Pinterest page.

Here's the Beyer video of how to cut the mitre border strips without using maths!

And here is how I accidentally cut the outer border strip - yes, I was being careless and was cutting a fabric without completely unfolded it first.

Champagne and Socks Podcast is a twice weekly podcast of all things craft - dropping Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join the craft circle and tell us what you're working on this week. Email me at champagneandsocks@gmail.com or find me on Twitter as @champagnesocks and find me on Ravelry as girliejones.

Finally, photos and links for this episode can be found in the shownotes at champagneandsocks.com

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In which I introduce myself and the podcast. Champagne and Socks will be a twice-weekly podcast of approx 5 minute episodes about all things craft.

Find more information on my other projects here:

Galactic Suburbia - Twelfth Planet Press

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