Namaste Farms: Recent Episodes
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Southern California shepherdess Natalie Redding, discuss's shepherding, knitting, fiber arts and events and topics related to flock and current events. Check out my Livestreams and Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Martin Dally is on tonight to discuss what's happening in the US wool industry. We will also tell you the answers to the Nov. Breedbox and how you can figure out the breeds.
Brought to you by www.darlingarts.etsy.com
Please check out Kimberly Darling's handspinning fibers and art yarns. Kimberly is a good friend of Namaste Farms and a Blogtalk sponsor!
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. We'll be chatting with Martin Dally on October Breedbox breeds which include; Whitefaced Woodland, New Forest Boreray and more. Please support October Breedbox Sponsors:
Kimberly Darling www.darlingarts.etsy.com
Check out her hand painted roving, super cool knitting needles, hand spun yarns and more. Kimberly is a longtime friend of Namaste Farms and super supportive.
Debbie Johnson www.hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com
Debbie will wow you with inventory, silk, angelina, top, roving yarns and more. I love Debbie and the longtime sponsorship she's given to us. Please have a look, and BUY!
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. During this episode, Kimberly and Natalie will discuss the "common thread" between personality and creativity. We'll chat about what your yarn says about you and how to break habits you don't want. Next week, October Breedboxes!
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin with Martin Dally for a night of sheep and fleece. This is the second to the last Breedbox for 2014 until its revamp for 2015.
Tonight, lots of UK breeds and the information surrounding them. As usual, Natalie and Kimberly will visit about upcoming things, AND, we will be chock full of education and laughs. Please support our breedbox sponsors Kimberly Darling of Darlingarts.com AND Debbie Johnson of Hamptonartisticyarns.com I want to thank them so much for their support, and you can thank them through your purchases.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. We'll talk about some of the topics and the format for the upcoming online dyeing seminar with www.Fiberygoodness.com. Of course, we'll talk about current events and whats been going on in both Kimberly and my life!
Stay tuned next week for the belated September Breedbox edition with Martin Dally of Superside LTD.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Join us as we discuss pushing the boundaries and blowing up what we know. This is so important in any journey, and, particularly one like the fiber arts where there really is no standard. Please tune in for thought provoking information.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Kimberly's been training with a career coach and has some purls of wisdom for all of us. We'll talk about why some of us can't get past ourselves to bring success (and everything we need) into our lives. No matter what you want from live, these tools apply. Giveaway in chat.
Join Natalie and Kimberly for a very thought provoking converstation on current topics. This one is a doozey with a lot of controversey... join the converstation in chat. Giveaway of 1/4 lb longlocks to one lucky person!
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. We'll be on tonight to talk about some fun stuff coming up, the launch of Namaste Farms Wool Products status, Lambtown, and more. GIveaway in chat!
Joion, Kimberly, Natalie and all Things Fibery Goodness with Arlene Thayer. Welcome back, Arlene Thayer, who is returning to catch up Blog Talk listeners with all things happening at fiberygoodness.com and spinartiste.com. Natalie and Kimberly are going to try their best to keep Arlene on track but it isn’t going to be easy because Arlene wants Natalie’s new kitten in the worst way. What will Arlene resort to? Will she give away fiberygoodness or spinartiste secrets? Tune into find out… Giveaway in chat....
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Tonight we'll talk about current events and some upcoming events. There will be spattering of fiber stuff in between our commentary. Live, laugh, learn... Please check out Blogtalk sponsors www.darlingarts.etsy.com and www.hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com
Join us tonight with Martin Dally for August Breedbox breeds. We'll visit with Martin Dally about what's going on, how his trip to Australia was, and of course, breedbox breeds.
August Breedboxes sponsored by
Hampton Artistic Yarns www.hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com Hampton Artistic Yarns is an loyal supporter of Namaste Farms and has a fantastic shop. She color coordinates her shop which makes finding tops, rovings, silks and yarns a breeze.
Darling Arts www.Darlingarts.etsy.com Kimberly Darling is owner and operator of Darling Arts. She's a friend of Namaste Farms and teaches design professionally. Kimberly displays her understanding of design in her bright colorways and handspun yarns.
Please visit both Darlingarts.etsy.com and Hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com.... don't just look, BUY.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of laughs, entertainment and, well, sometimes education. Check out my new website, www.namastefarms.com and watch as it grows, gets new posts and we launch our store. Of course, as always, there will be a giveaway in chat.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk and a visit with one Sara McGrath, also known as Lushmommy.
Sara has been crafting since an early age and has been selling to stores since high school. She graduated with a fashion degree and was hired by Bloomingdales straight out of college. Besides having a fashion major and minor in Costuming, Sara worked for CBS costume Dept, was an assistant to the creative director for Lucky Magazine. She continued working, making jewelry as a sideline, and had her wares featured on the cover and inside Lucky Magazine.
Sara has had her health issues and some career sidewinding troubles BUT, she continues to find new ways of making money and turning her ingenuity into cash. Listen to Sara McGrath tonight on Namaste Farms Blogtalk... giveaway in chat... live, love, learn and be inspired while listening to our podcast!
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. We'll be talking about how to have more sensitivity in your spinning and your life. That's right, how and what you spin can tell valuable clues about your personaility and will give you cause to ponder. Kimberly and I'll discuss when it's time to keep moving forward or having the courage to throw in the towel because sometimes letting go is actually "winning!"
OH Kruse and their Perfection and Show String line of feeds powers Namaste Farms champions; www.OHKRUSE.com
Join Natalie Redding with Martin Dally www.toprams.com on UK sheep breeds; North Ronaldsay, Cotswold, Gotland, Wensleydale and the United States, Gulf coast Native. We will have a giveaway in chat and hope you'll join us at Namaste Farms Blogtalk
Please support our July Breedbox Sponsors :
Kimberly Darling; www.Darlingarts.etsy.com
Debbie Johnson; www.HamptonArtisticYarns.etsy.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Listen to us live Thursday nights at 6:00 pm PST and 9:00 pm EST. Be in chat for a Namaste Farms giveway!
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Watch Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild every Saturday 10:00 pm eastern. Sponsored by Oh Kruse
Blogtalk is sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection and Show String line of feeds.www.ohkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk with Martin Dally. Learn about Gromark and other June Breedbox breeds... listen to Martin talk about his big wins at an Oregon Fiber Festival and Natalie and Kimberly catch up on the last two weeks. Giveaway in chat of 1/4 lb long locks. Join us and share!
June Breedboxes are sponsored by:
www.hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com; please check out Debbie Johnsons amazing and beautiful spinning fibers and embellishments as well as gorgeous handspun yarns.
www.darlingarts.etsy.com Kimberly just opened her shop and she has handpainted rovings, locks, batts and even some crazy big knitting needles. Check out Kimberly Darlings store and help her kick off July.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of feeds, www.OHkruse.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Rdding for a night of fun and education. Tonight 6:00 pm PST we'll talk about current events, we'll talk to Siri and we'll discuss the new line of fiber products, mainly Namaste Farms; "Dirty Bastard."Sponsored by Oh Kruse. Tonight, the Kitchen Sink Scrapbox yarn made by Natalie, will be given away in chat.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. WWW.OHkruse.com
Join Natalie and Kimberly for a night of laughs and chit chat. Learn who gets our "Scraphole" award (that's a bad thing) and learn about what's going on in knit, crochet and spinning. We will talk about some secrets I have an up and coming Youtubes. We will give away two half pound fiber lots in chat.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection and Show String line of feeds. www.OH Kruse.com
Show starts at 6:00 pm PST/9:00 EST
Please join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for chat with noted cat behaviorist, Marilyn Krieger. Marilyn is noted around the world for her dedication and understanding of our feline companions. She's an award winning author, consultant and has been on shows such as Animal Planets, Cats 101. Please check out Marilyn's website, www.thecatcoach.com to read more about what she does and the interesting life she leads helping our feline friends.
We will take questions from chat and may take one or two callers.
Namaste Farms Blogtalk, Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild Sponsored by Oh Kruse
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds; www.ohkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Jennifer Clark-Ewers for a night of chit chat and education on Namaste Farms Blogtalk. We will discuss what goes on in the mind of our 4 legged friends and how biology effects personality. We will be having a Scrapbox giveaway to one person in chat.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of feeds; www.OHKruse.com
Believe it or not, there are ways to make your business more successful with just a little thought and attention to detail... Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding on Namaste Farms Blogtalk for a truthful discussion on ways to make your business bigger and better. These tips will help any business whether you're in fiber or not. Of course, we will talk about whats been happening and fill the night with fun dialogue and laughs.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their perfection line of feeds, www.OHKruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Martin Dally for the May Breedbox breeds. Learn about Devon Cornwall, Bond, UK BFL and Navajo Churro.
May breedboxes are sponsored by Debbie Johnson and her www.HamptonArtisticYarns.Etsy.com where all things spinning, roving, silk, and handspun yarns can be purchased.
Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio is sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of feeds. www.ohkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for educational and entertaining converstation. Tonight, we will talk to Cynthia Fiore, friend of Namaste Farms and tarot card reader. As described in her website, http://sunmoonstarstarot.com/,
"I am an intuitive and traditional tarot card reader. I am of the Catholic Faith and find my personal views on religion really do not influence or relate to my tarot readings. I read with compassion and understanding as this service is to provide guidance and assistance through uncomfortable, troubling, or difficult situations..."
Cynthia is great fun to chat with and she can deconstruct myths and superstitions relating to how cards are read and the inspiration behind the readings.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds, www.OHKRUSE.com
Meet the Lizette Hopkins, Vice President and vendor Chairwoman for one of my favorite fiber festivals and sheep shows, Lambtown! Lizette is a former TV anchor/reporter turned ballroom dance instructor. We'll talk to her about being the VP of a fiber festival, and what we can expect from events like Lambtown. Listen to Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding live on Thursday March 1st at 6:00 pm pacific...
Sponsored byOH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds, www.OHKruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin to talk about upcoming projects INCLUDING ScrapBox... This is a club similar to Phat Fiber but with exotic fibers, beads, neps, and more. Kimberly and Natalie will talk about this and other things happening. We will take questions live on the air about fiber, new adventures and upcoming events.
Blogtalk program is sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds, www.OHKruse.com
April Breedbox's are sponsored by
www.hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com for all things spinning with amazing handspun yarns.
www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com Felted dryer balls and felted soap bars. Clothing is 40% off with discount40 at checkout.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk for a night of education, fleece, and fiber fun with Martin Dally.
We'll talk about April's breedbox breeds and visit with Martin about what's been happening.
Watch Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild every Saturday 10:00 pm eastern.
April Breedbox breeds is sp
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection and Show String line of feeds; www.phkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of laughs and education with guest, Richard Lehmann. Richard spent 30 years as the host of his own radio program in Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle and Kansas City. He was also named by Billboard Magazine as National Air Personality of the Year. Richard has interviewed Movie and Television celebrities as well as 2 US Presidents, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and many more.
Currently, Richard is the Vice President of “ The American Dutch Rabbit Club “ one of the oldest organizations of its kind. Has bred and showed Dutch Rabbits nationwide since 1975.
Richard has bred hundreds of Grand Champion Dutch Rabbits and won several national awards. In 2013, Richard was also named into the The American Dutch Rabbit Club Hall of Fame.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. www.OHKruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk with Martin Dally (Super Sire LTD). Martin will discuss March Breedbox breeds; English Leicester, Black Mules, Cormo, Colored Coopworth. Martin knows all things sheep and we'll talk about these breeds in detail.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of feeds.
Please join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Also, Jennifer Clark Ewers from K9zNewe will visit us to chat about all things Border Collie.
We will open lines for callers, and chit chat with friends. You can ask questions LIVE! Yes, there will be a giveaway tonight.
Don't forget watch Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild every Saturday 10:00 pm eastern.
Program sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. http://www.ohkruse.com
Breedboxes sponsored by:
http://www.hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com and her AMAZING handspun yarns, dyed fiber and all things for the handspinner.
http://www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com and my favorite mercantile. This store has finished products from gift boxes, to woven and knit items. I love Seven Oaks farm and their extensive line of products.
Join Kimberly McAlindin, Natalie Redding and Martin Dally for a discussion about February's breedoxe breeds: Exmoor, Exmoorino, American Merino and Delaine Merino. Martin is the foremost sheep expert in the US and will discuss the breeds and the breed samples. Of course, watch Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild every Saturday 10:00 pm eastern, 7:00 pm pacific
Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. http://www.ohkruse.com
Tonight on Namaste Farms Blogtalk, join Natalie and Kimberly for a conversation with Allen Mesick and Randy Shumaker's
Allen and Randy are good friends of Namaste Farms and have impressive resumes:
Allens kudos include:
-ARBA licensed rabbit judge
-2013 recipient of the ARBA Distinguished Service Award
-2013 volunteer with Farmer-to-Farmer working on rabbit farming in Haiti to feed impoverished people
Randy's kudos include:
-Current Vice President of ARBA (25,000 members)
-ARBA licensed rabbit and cavy (guinea pig) judge
-Co-owner of Eureka! Mohair Farm
-He'll be judging in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia in May and June 2014
Please check out Eureka! mohair on FB and tune in tonight.
Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. www.OHkruse.com
Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding Thursday night for a converstation Michelle Boyd, Master Spinner and Coordinator for fiber workshops at Olds College in Canada. Michelle is a good friend of Namaste Farms Blogtalk and is a fantastic and knowledgeable guest.
Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection Line of feeds. Oh Kruse feeds Namaste Farms flock of champions. www.ohkruse.co
Join us Thursday night to catch up with Arlene to see where she is on her mission to make the fiber arts world a smaller place with technology. Arlene's going to talk about the Human Weaving project she's doing with Wool Wench at the SWAY Guild festival in April, her new live broadcast project, the runaway success of the Journey to the Golden Fleece, and more!
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of Feeds; www.ohkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of laughs, friendship and education. Tonight will talk about upcoming Spreecasts, breedboxes and what's happening in our lives. 7:00 pm pacific
Sponsored by Oh Kruse and the Perfection and Show String line of feeds. www.ohkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of laughs and entertainment. We'll talk about what's going on at Namaste Farms and at Hooked on Knitting. Kimberly will discuss current trends in the colors and knitwear designs.
We haven't opened up the mics in along time but we will allow people to call in for questions.
Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection and Showstring feeds. Oh Kruse feeds Namaste Farms Champions www.ohkruse.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin, Natalie Redding and Martin Dally for a night of laughs, entertainment and education. Learn about these finewool sheep and some of the controversy surrounding the Sharlea's.
January Breedbox sponsors: Hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com where you can purchase all things spinning. Check out Hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com for hand dyed roving, handspun yarns, silk brick and add ins. Also, please check my favorite Online Mercantile Sevenoaksfarm.virb.com where you can purchase all things alpaca including, blankets, sweaters, gloves, socks, and some of the cutest hats and scarves. www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com also has amazing gift boxes, candles, soaps, you name it. Please support our sponsors, don't just look; buy.
Join Natalie and Jennifer for a night of laughs, education and entertainment as we discuss all things sheep and herding dogs.
Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds, as well as their Canine Advantage dog foods.
www.ohkruse.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of laughs, education and/or entertainment. We'll visit about the press tour, Kimberly's event in Anaheim, Ca and what's coming up. Please join us Thursday, Jan 16, at 6:00 pacific.
Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection and Show String line of feeds.
www.Ohkruse.com
Find out what's happening with Natalie and Kimberly in a night of laughs, entertainment and education. We will also address some issues in animal sciences, specifically the super fine Saxon Merino (also known as Sharlea) controversy.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Show String and Perfection line of feeds. www.OHkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of education and laughs. Martin Dally of Super Sire LTD (www.toprams.com) will join us tonight to discuss the December breedbox breeds.
Please visit our breedbox sponsor shops www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com and www.hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com for some late Christmas gifts or gifts for all occasions.
Blogtalk itself is sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Show String feeds. Visit them at www.ohkruse.com and please like their FB page.
Follow me on Twitter; @namastefarms and Kimberly @hookedonknits
Join Natalie and Kimberly for a night of fun and laughs. We'll be visiting about current events, flock, fiber and what's going on our world. Also, we'll talk a little bit about Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild and the event that's coming up in January.
Show sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds.
Tune in tonight at 6:00 lb Pacific to a night of all things German sheep breeds. The breeds we discuss about tonight are, for the most part, Landrace breeds which are exceptionally hardy and used (much like Herwicks in the UK) to maintain topography of certian regions. Martin Dally of Super Sire LTD will be here to talk about the specific samples in the November breedboxes (available at Namastefarms.com) and about the breeds themselves.
Channel sponsored by OH Kruse and their Show String linge of feeds.
Breedbox sponsors:
Hampton Artistic Yarns: Hamptonartisticyarns.etsy.com I love Hampton Artistic Yarns for her spinning products such as silk bricks, dyed rovings, batts and even handspun yarns. The proprieter, Debbie Johnson, has a great way of organizing her shop in terms of colors. Find items you need; browse through palettes of jewel tones and colors of the season.
Seven Oaks Farm: Sevenoaksfarm.virb.com This is my favorite mercantile with a huge array of products. You want knitted items and gifts for the holidays? Please visit Seven Oaks farm. They also have soaps, all things alpaca and gift boxes.
Here is the teaser:"Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin Thursday night to talk with Arlene Thayer of Spin Artiste.com about the exciting launch of her new projects with Suzy Brown of Woolwench.com including the new website www.fiberygoodness.com and The Journey to the Golden Fleece Fiber Creativity Course. One lucky listener will receive a beautiful circular weaving made by Woolwench herself."
Please note, we're starting 1 hour early to allow for October breedbox breeds with Martin Dally.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds.
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Reddng for a night of entertaniment and eductation. We'll discuss current events, flock, fiber and what's happening in our lives.
Please note, Martin Dally is on the road AI-ing sheep and isn't available tonight. Expect him next Thursday to discuss breeds.
Sponsored by OH Kruse and the Perfection line of feeds. www.ohkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of laughs and entertainment on Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio. We'll discuss what's happening in our world and life in general. There will be a giveaway in the chatroom. The fun starts at 6:00 Pm Pacific Sponsored by OH Kruse and their perfection line of feeds. www.ohkruse.com
Join Kimberly and Natalie to talk about what's happening. Natalie will discuss what's happened on the Nat Geo Wild filming and when to expect it starts again, and Kimberly will discuss her new position as Editor-in-Chief of a magazine. This will be a fun episode packed with laughs, entertainment and our usual banter. There will be a give away in the chat room. Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection line of Feeds at www.ohkruse.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding with a night of fun and education with Martin Dally. Martin is one of the worlds leading experts in the sheep industry. He will discuss Northern European Shortails; specifically Manx Loaghtan, UK Shetland, Icelandic, and Hebridean. This episode will be filmed for Nat Geo Wild. Please bear with us while we re-create a segment on Nutrition. Directly after, we will move forward with the breed bios. This episode is sponsored by Seven Oaks Farm and the Alpaca products store and mercantile: www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com and Queso Cabeza Icelandics and Llamas. They have beautiful icelandic fleece at www.quesocabezofarm.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin, Natalie Redding and Martin Dally for a discussion about the August breedbox breeds. These include Valais Blacknose, Vlaams Kudenschaap, Ile de France, and North Country Cheviots. Join us Thursday night at 6:00 pm central. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds www.ohkruse.com Hampton Artistic Yarns; www.hamptonartisticyarns.com Seven Oaks Farm; www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com photos from Google image
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Joy Dally for a night of all things Teeswater. Joy and her husband, Martin, will talk to us about the evolution and future of one of (art yarn) handspinners favorite breeds. This will be a fantastic show and will give us insight into one of the worlds most amazing longwools. Generously sponsored by OH Kruse and their Show String feeds; www.ohkruse.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding with guest, Jennifer Ewers from Canines N Ewe Stockdog Training facility and Rambouillet sheep ranch. Jennifer is a shepherdess, Border Collie trainer, and trial judge. She has won all of the major competitive sheep dog trials in California as well as double lift at the On-the-Lamb Shoot Out Sheep Dog Trial in Mountaineer, New Mexico. She has been invited to the prestigious "Soldier Hollow" four times in which she has qualified for the semi-finals round. Jennifer has qualified dogs for the National Finals in both nursery and open for the past five years and won Reserve Nursery Champion two different years. She has also reached the National semi-finals on several occasions. We are so happy to have such an accomplished guest talk to us about the history, the instinct and the amazing qualities that make Border Collies one of the most brilliant and biddable herding dogs on earth. Sponsored by OH Kruse Perfection and Show String line of feeds. www.OHKruse.com
Listen live with Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding as we interview Martin Dally, sheep expert and former UC Davis professor. The breeds we're discussing tonight are Perendale, American Tunis, Herdwick, Jacob and Colored Corriedale. This episode is sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. www.ohkruse.com Seven Oaks Farm www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com Six Fingered Kitty www.sixfingeredkitty.etsy.com
Sheep, flock and fiber expert Martin Dally talks about the origin, aspects and fleece character and type of Zwartbles, California Reds, Polwarth and Targhee breeds. Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of laughs and education. Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. June Breedbox sponsors: Seven Oaks Farm: Mercantile, soaps, alpaca woolen items Hampton Artistic Yarns: Yarns and Fiber Cooke Creek Fibers: All things Targhee
Join Kimberly and Natalie for a night of laughs and education. Kimberly will talk about knitting machines and weaving. We will discuss what's easier, what yarns work great and how to make fantastic creations that are easy and time efficient. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of Feeds. www.ohkruse.com www.hookedonknitting.com www.namastefarms.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding... learn about ionic, anonic and cationic soaps. Also, learn the key to getting waxy grease off of wool and mohair... figure out the real deal about washing alpaca. We have facts and we will share them with you. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. www.namastefarms.com www.hookedonknitting.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding with Martin Dally for a night of learning about the history of these breeds. Learn about New Zealand Borders Vs. American... learn about the schism in the Romney breeds. Martin is a sheep fleece and animals expert who has been the judge of most of the prestigious fiber festivals in the US. He worked at UC Davis for 20 years and travels the globe collecting semen from all the worlds breeds. Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection and Show String line of feeds, as well as: Seven Oaks Farm; www.sevenoaks.virb.com Lush Fiber Farm www.Lushfiberfarm.artfire.com Hampton Artistic www.HamptonArtisticyarns
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of discussion with Michelle Boyd. Michelle is a very talented and highly experienced fiber arts teacher and mentor. She is well known for having been a coordinator for the Master Spinners program at Olds College in Canada. If someone knows what to do with Karakul, Racka, Navajo Churro, Corriedale, Bond, Cormo, Wensleydale, and and and... MIchelle Boyd will. Please join us live on Thursday night, we welcome questions in chat and callers. If you have trouble listening live on the internet, you can always call in and listen from your telephone. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their perfection line of feeds. www.ohkruse.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of conversation with Martin Dally, small ruminant expert, Judge, and president of Super Sire Ltd. Martin will discuss the origins and characteristics of Karakul, Shetland, Navajo Churro and Racka sheep. He will touch on their very similar fleece types as well as how we tell them apart. For Namaste Farms Breedbox purchasers, he will also discuss the fleece samples. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds and our April Breedbox sponsors. greenhillsfarmandfleece@yahoo.com Sevenoaksfarm.virb.com Lushfiberfarm.artfire.com
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of conversation, laughs and education. Natalie and Kimberly will give you a "heads up" for up and coming fleeces and breeds for the breedboxes as well as what's going on in our worlds. Get ready for the "down low" on what it takes to negotiate this TV show and the dirty little secrets no one knows. Martin will be on next week to talk about April Breedbox breeds and the fleeces represented. As many know, Blogtalk has been a bugger lately but your patience will pay off; Blogtalk minions said that everything is a "go" tomorrow night... also, a gal named Amy said this: "If you are having trouble getting in chat, clear your cookies and update flash. This should help. If you have more trouble, contact me at amydomestico@cinchcast.com"
When saying "English Angora Rabbits" there is not a single name that comes to mind faster than "Betty Chu." In addition to having a PhD, Betty takes great pride in raising her rabbits. She is legendary in the angora rabbit world, is respected and trulyt hero when it comes to ethics in breeding, selling and caring for her rabbits. Below is a picture of Betty with Zeeva. The rabbit will only grow a fleece this long once in it's life. Please join Natalie and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of all things Angora Rabbit. Sponsored my OH Kruse and their Show String and Perfection line of feeds.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of information and fun with Dr. Leah Feldman DVM. Leah is one of Natalies buddies as well as a very well respected veterinarian. Leah will take time to talk about dog and cat health; more specifically vaccinations. She will cover titers, what to worry about and what vaccinations your pets really need. Leah is well versed in dermatologic concerns and we will be taking questions from callers. This is a great time to participate and get honest information from a knowledgeable DVM. Leah received a bachelors degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences, and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Minnesota. She have a special interest in dermatology, infectious/zoonotic diseases, and end of life care. She's a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), and the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA). Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. The only feed fed to Namaste Farms flock of champions. www.ohkruse.com
Martin Dally, Supersire LTD will be on March 28th, 2013 to talk about March breedbox breeds, Rambouillet, Merino, Bond, and Corriedale sheep. Martin Dally is the foremost sheep expert in the country. He is one of the few people qualified to do Laproscopic AI and he travels the globe importing sheep genetics. Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of information about some of the worlds most sought after breeds. March Breedboxes still available at www.namastefarms.com Show sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds; www.Ohkruse.com Good News Llamas at www.Goodnewsllamas.com Seven Oaks Farm at www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com Fiber Curios and Sundries at www.fibercuriosandsundries.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of laughs and conversation with "The Crochet Dude." Drew Emborsky is an amazing crochet designer, marketer, entrepenuer and blogger. He is one of eight children whose passion for crochet was fostered by his Marine father. Drew is a personal friend of Kimberly's and we can't wait to visit with him about his line of crochet tools, yarns, books and seminars. Please join us live Thursday March 21st at 6:00 pm Pacific. Sponsored by OH Kruse and thie Perfection line of feeds. WWW.Ohkruse.com also www.lushfiberfarm.artfire.com for handspun items, commissioned spinning, silk items, hand dyed rovings and fiber. I know the owner Stacy, and she is a kind and compassinate person. She is also a dealer for Spinolution and a new line of carders.
Please join Kimberly McAlindin (Hookedonknitting.com) and Natalie Redding (Namastefarms.com) for a night of fun and converstation with Benjamin Levisay. Benjamin Levisay, CEO of XRX, Inc., publishers of Knitter's Magazine and XRX Books as well as promoters of STITCHES Expos, is a second-generation partner in this 27-year-old company originally started by his uncle, Alexis Xenakis, his father, David Xenakis, and their partner Elaine Rowley. Benjamin has been a part of the fiber industry since his family opened a yarn shop in Sioux Falls, SD when he was a small boy, an enterprise that later evolved into XRX. After a career in the software industry, Benjamin rejoined the company seven years ago as CEO and Director of Marketing & Sales. He is more commonly known as one of the hosts of STITCHES and a regular in the fiber world's social media circles. It is his intention to carry on the legacy of passion and commitment that characterized his family's contributions to the fiber world. This show is sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds.
Join Natalie and Kimberly with a chit chat Allen Mesick and Eric Stewart. Allen is a well known ARBA judge and partner of the famed, Randy Shumaker. Not only is Allen one of the sexiest and most popular men in the ARBA, he is a friend of Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio (having one of the all time highest rated shows of 2012). Eric Stewart is new as a guest to our Blogtalk BUT, is a judge for the ARBA as well as boasting a scientific project in assisted reproductive techniques in rabbits. This included cryopreservation and AI. Eric is very active in promoting youth organizations and is a past LRCA Youth Committee. Both Allen and Eric raise rabbits, with ALlen focusing on non-fiber producing breeds and Eric raising English, French, Giant and German Angora rabbits. Please join us for a night with two amazing judges and breeders of rabbits. Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their Perfection liine of feeds.
Kyle Kunnecke is a very well regarded knitwear designer who divides his time between fiber arts, designing and working on HIV/AIDS awareness, and educating young people about social issues such as teen pregnancy etc.. Original designs of Kyle Kunnecke have been published in Knitter’s Magazine, Your Knitting Life Magazine, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Hat Book, and on his website www.kylewilliam.com. In addition to writing and other artistic endeavors, Kyle is one of the late, Janice Rosema's favorite designers. Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of fun, education and laughter with Kyle Kunnecke. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their perfection line of feeds. This episode is sponsored also by Linda Teller Pete; www.navajorugweavers.com
Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a tribute to Janice Rosema. Kimberly will discuss Janice's patterns, the true genius behind them. In addition, she when will tell us when they will be released. Also, we will talk about her history, her published works, AND I will read some excerpts from her private journals. Janice was a complicated person with true genius. She was a mother, the sister of olympian Peggy Fleming, and a brilliant designer. Please join us; I will be giving away something very personal of Janices to one person who is in the chat room or listening live. Thank you so much friends. Sponsored by OH Kruse www.OHkruse.com Lushfiberfarm; www.Lushfiberfarm.artfire.com where you can purchase hand dyed fibers, carders, and Stacy also has a spinning service. If you want to sponsor a sheep, she has that too... Lushfiberfarm is a frequent sponsor and we love Stacy. Check out her store and if you need a carder, contact her. Linda Teller Pete www.navajorugweavers.com Please join Linda in Ojai, Ca. on April 12-17 for a weaving retreat. Linda and her sister Barbara are Navajo Indians and 5th generation weavers. Please visit her site for more information.
Martin Dally, www.toprams.com, will be live on Blogtalk with Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding to discuss breeds and breeding; most specifically, Feb Breedbox breeds; Teeswater and Wensleydales. Martin is a flock and fiber judge for some of the most prestigious shows in the US. Also, he worked at the sheep unit at UC DAVIS and was a frequent consultant for the vet school. Martin is one of the few people that performs Laproscopic AI in sheep and he travels the globe importing semen. This show is GENEROUSLY sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds. www.ohkruse.com Also, visit our Feb Breedbox Sponsors Lush Fiber Farm: www.Lushfiberfarm.artfire.com Stacey is a super person who has supported us in the past. In her artfire store, you can purchase yarns, hand dyed rovings and all things fiber. She also provides a handspinning spinning service for those who love fiber but don't spin. Please visit Lush Fiber Farm. Seven Oaks Farm: www.sevenoaksfarm.virb.com Lisa at Seven Oaks has AMAZING alpaca socks and mittens (which I actually wear and love), quality wool and fiber products including LOTS AND LOTS of knitted items. I love the alpaca hoodie and the ladies vest. Great designs and shawls too. Check out her site and go shopping on the many pages of products. Hampton Artistic Yarns: www.hamptonartisticyarns.com Debbie is great and dyeing and organizing, she is a perfectionist and a talented artist... her Hampton Artistic Yarns store has hand dyed fibers, yarns and embellishments. Her store is chock full right now and has silk cocoons, sari silk, and these crazy GOLD silk cocoons... they look like something you've never seen. Please check them out.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of learning with Lynda Pete, 5th generation Navajo weaver and teacher. Lynda teaches across the US with her sister, Barbara. She will tell us about her tapestries and the importance to her family and the Navajo Nation. Lynda and Barbara are the only two true Navajo's that teach Navajo weaving... please visit us Thursday night, 6:00 pm pacific for Lyndas take on weaving, teaching and life. Also, please visit www.navajorugweavers.com for upcoming classes. Mark your calenders for April 12-17th in Ojai, Ca. where Barbara and Lynda will be teaching a workshop. Looms are only 130.00 and can also be purchased prewarped. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of feeds and Lynda Teller Pete.
Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of conversation with Noah Maze. Noah has many fans (including Natalie) because of his unique ability to put life in perspective by giving historical humorous narratives infused with thought provoking philosophy. Noah is a well respected member of the yoga community. He travels the globe teaching yoga and is a partner in Shravana School of Yoga. Noah also studies with Tantric Scholar Douglas R. Brooks (Rajanaka Yoga) who he often travels with. Please join us LIVE Thursday Jan 31st for an amazing and inspiring evening with Noah Maze. As always, sponsored by OH Kruse and their Pertfection line of feeds www.OhKruse.com Lynda Teller Pete; Navajo Indian and Navajo Weaving Teacher; retreat in Ojai April12-17th www.navajorugweavers.com And Leapingsheep.com for natural wool felted dog toys and dryer anti-static balls. Remove static without chemical sheets... www.leapingsheep.com
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a night of flock and fiber with co-author of the Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, Deb Robson. If you haven't heard of the Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, you need to buy one immediately. This is the single best book about fleece and flock on the market. It was well researched, has in depth content and stunning photos of animals, fiber and yarn. OH Kruse and their Perfection and Show String Line of feeds. This is the feed of Namaste Farms flock of Champions. www.Ohkruse.com Lister Shears with their Laser 2's for the small flockmaster and the professional model, the Nexus and the David Fagan Handpiece.
Join Namaste Farms Blogtalk with Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night talking to Liz Stottlemyer; creator of Hobbledehoy Yarn and Fibers. Liz has a fiber arts business specializing in a variety of batt styles from smooth and double-blended to wild and textured. Focusing on high contrasts and vivid hand-dyed colorways, Hobbledehoy aims to tickle the color-lover's imagination. Liz is exceptionally popular for her one of a kind batts and someone that I am a huge fan of. Join us Thursday night, 6:00 pm Pacific for a night of fun and fiber.... Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of Feeds; www.OHkuse.com Janice Rosema IS BACK as Blogtalks Original sponsor. You can find Spinolution wheels, batts, and amazing handspun yarns and patterns at: www.janicerosema.etsy.com and www.excavations.etsy.com Please visit Spinolution at www.spinolution.com for their amazing spinning wheels, perfect for the fiber artist.
One of my favorite people and the biggest mentors in my flock and fiber career, Sharon Chestnutt, will be on Thursday Night Bogtalk. Join Natalie Redding and co-host Kimberly McAlindin or Amy Williams Spencer for a night of all things mohair. Listen to how Sharon feels about thr progress Colored Angoras have made, her thoughts on breeding and how she judges fleece. Please make time for this show, she is who taught me all I know and the person I look to for all things goat. Sponsored by Oh Kruse and their perfection line of feeds: www.Ohkruse.com SpinningMermaid: Louet, Spinolution, Majacraft and Strauch Carders AND amazing batts and fibers www.Spinningmermaid.etsy.com AND MY FAVORITE Spinolution WHEELS: www.spinolution.com I LOVE the Hopper, Mach 3 and all they have to offer. Check them out for their spindle set too.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin Thursday night to talk to Martin Dally about the JANUARY BREEDBOX breeds. Martin will tell us his expert opinion about the samples AND insider secrets about the breeds themselves. Learn from one of the worlds most COMPREHENSIVE experts on all things flock and fiber. To find out about the breeds in January's Breedbox, go to http://namastefarms.com/january-breed-all-about-it-breedbox-breeds/ Thursdays show is sponsored by: OH Kruse and their Show String and Perfection line of feeds; www.OHKruse.com THIS SHOW is also sponsored by www.sixfingeredkitty.etsy.com, we also know her as Daphne Hunt. Daphne has a great way with colors loving autumn colors and darker jewel tones. She stocks her store with fiber ready to spin or goodies you can use for your own creations. Please support Daphne, and keep an eye open for new and delicious things in her shop.
Join Natalie Redding and Amy Spencer Williams to learn about terms necessary to REALLY know how to figure out what you're buying when it comes to fleece and fiber. Do you know what "carbonization" is? Do you know what "break length," or "migration" means when a seller describes fleece? Much of what you will learn in this episode is completely necessary to really understand the fleece and fiber world and more over, understand what you're buying, what's exceptable and how to know if the person your buying from knows what they're talking about. We will happily take questions or calls. Sponsored by: OH Kruse and their Perfection Line of feeds www.ohkruse.com Spinningmermaid Louet, Spinolution, Majacraft, Strauch dealer who does layaway and takes trade ins. Spinningmermaid is also an amazing battmaker, dyer and all around fiber purveyor. Please visit her ETSY shop www.spinningmermaid.etsy.com also sponsored by Lister Shears and Spinolution wheels..
Join us for a live interview with drum carder maker, Otto Strauch. The Strauch Fiber Equipment company makes hand carders, skein winders and one of the industry favorite drum carders, the Mad Batt'r. Find out what was the inspiration for this company, what Otto thinks about changing trends in the industry and all things carding. Sponsored my OH Kruse and their Show String and Perfection line of feeds; http//:www.Ohkruse.com Lister Shears: http//:www.lister (first picture from queenievonsugarpants FLICKR)
Michelle Boyd, Master Spinner and former teacher at Olds College, SOAR and ANWG talks about spindles and the in's and out's of different spinning wheels. This is a "no holds barred" approach and she will give you information garnished over a careers spanning more than 30 years in fiber arts. Michelle is highly respected in the fiber community and a friend of Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Please join this weeks co-host, Amy WIlliams Spencer and host, Natalie Redding to talk "shop" with Michelle. Sponsored by OH Kruse line of Perfection, Show String and Canine Advantage feeds http://www.Ohkruse.com Picture of spindle, courtesy of NAOMI RYONO... most amazing supporter, friend and photographer. Lister Shears: Choose their Laser 2's for alpacas, sheep and goats. Fantastic power with a handpiece that can fit all hand sizes.
Please join co-host Kimberly McAlindin and host Natalie Redding for Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio and a night with Jacey Stringham Boggs. We will have lively conversation with Jacey to find out what's happening with her in business, personal life and her new venture, Ply magazine. Sponsored by OH KRUSE Canine Advantage and Show String feeds, Lister Shears and Simplepatterns.etsy.com
Please join us for a night of entertaining discussion with fiber artist, alpaca breeder and Psychiatrist, Barb Troje. Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding will talk with Barb Troje about her career as as Psychiatrist (involuntary commitment in a prison), her love of animals and her budding fiber arts passion. Barbara will give us insight into learning to de-stress with fiber and all about what she does in her "on" and "off time." After the interview, Kimberly and Natalie will take calls from listeners and talk about UPCOMING Jacey Boggs Blogtalk, changes to the Ravelry group and A VERY FAMOUS fiber artist who will be joining Ravelry for a regualr "Ask the Expert" thread. Hosted by Oh Kruse and their Perfection line of Goat Feeds www.ohkruse.com and Spinning Mermaid www.spinningmermaid.etsy.com for her Spinolution and Majacraft wheels as well as her fibers.
POWERFUL WOMAN is an understatement when talking about Arlene Ciroula. Most people know Arlene as the brains behind Spin Artiste, however, many don't know she is in a VERY high position (Chief Operating Officer) in a high profie accounting firm, KatzAbosch. P.A. I am so happy to have Arlene come on the show and talk about what it is like to be a power person in a male dominated profession. She will also discuss her inspiration for Spin Artiste and other aspects of her life. This will be a very informative and inspiring discussion. After Arlene, we will have one of the most hilarious women I know on; Amy Williams Spencer. She will talk about her business and what her life is like juggling career and family. Hosted by Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding. Sponsored by OH KRUSE and their Perfection line of feeds wwwl.OHKruse.com and Karla V Muntane www.spnningmermaid.etsy.com
Please join Natalie Redding and Drucilla Pettibone for a night of yarn talk with Jacey Stringham Boggs. Jacey is probably the most recognizable name in the art yarn world and one of my favorite humans. She is a teacher, author, mentor, mother and all around genius. She will be available live for questions. Please follow her on Facebook, Ravelry and connect with her on her blog www.insubordinknit.com Thursday nights 6:00 pm pacific, follow Namaste Farms on Blogtalk and join the lively chat room. Sponsored by OH Kruse Perfection Feeds www.ohkruse.com and Janice Rosema at www.excavations.etsy.com; www.janicerosema.etsy.com
In this episode of Namaste Farms Blogtalk, Drucilla Pettibone and Natalie Redding will discuss traditional dogmas relating to farming, fiber, manners, and even knitting. The information was garnished from books written as early as the late 1800's. It is really interesting to find out information like: 1. The census on horses from 1910 2. Why you shouldn't eat a fruitcake and drink beer at the same time 3. Why you shouldn't knit Continental style. There will be much humor and a lot of learning in tonights episode! Also, Natalie will reveal the new commercial industry product for removing VM. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of Feeds at www.ohkruse.com and Janice Rosema at www.janicerosema.etsy.com and www.excavations.etsy.com
Kimberly McAlindin will be joining us tonight on Blogtalk to talk about what's been up in the knit and crochet world as well as more about dyeing and spinning secrets. We will have open mic night where people can call in for questions or to share secrets. We are giving away 1/2 lb of long locks in the chatroom as well as 1/2 lb of kid mohair. Tonight will have stories, secrets and lots of spice. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds www.ohkruse.com and Janice Rosema at www.janicerosema.etsy.com and www.excavations.etsy.com for handspun yarns, patterns and my favorite, SPINOLUTION wheels. Check out Kimberly and my venture for videos and patterns at www.simplepatterns.etsy.com
Josh Bennett is an amazing designer highly touted by Vogue Knitting Editor, Trish Malcom. Josh is an FIT graduate and has a new collection with Rowan yarns as well as a feature In Magazine 51. Josh is also designing a new hand knit collection for Michael Bastian in NYC, and instructs at Vogue Knitting LIve. Please join Namaste Farms Blogtalk for a live interview with this handsome, young and talented designer. He will be available for call in questions from listeners. Kimberly McAlindin will join Drucilla Pettibone and Natalie Redding
All about the brain... REALLY. Learn about the lobes and what part governs what part of your emotions and responses. Brain Trivia AND learn about what we know about the brain in relation to motivation, ADHD, PTSD and much more. We really will discuss the brain tonight on Namaste Farms Blogtalk with Drucilla Pettibone and Natalie Redding. As usual, we will be giving away some free links to a new video; be one of the first to know how to make "Monkey balls", and craft butterfly yarn. Sponsored by Janice Rosema at www.janicerosema.etsy.com and www.excavations.etsy.com and Oh Kruse at www.ohkruse.com
Learn about the innerworkings of the brain in this thought provoking show.; Autism, ADHD, suicide, motivation, amnesia, creativity, all these things are rooted in the brain. Find out what parts govern how we think, who we are and what we believe. Also, there will be 5 free links to Natalie's NEW video "Unspun." It is a yarn that she developed and was wildly successful on Yarnmarket. Be one of the only ones with a free link. These people will be chosen from the chatroom during the show. Also, Natalie will reveal a secret about spinning during the show. Sponsored by Oh Kruse and Perfection line of feeds; www.ohkruse.com and Janice Rosema at www.janicerosema.etsy.com Please check Kimberly and Natalie's new etsy shop; SimplePatterns
Join Natalie Redding and Drucilla Pettibone on Thursday. We will demystify doshas and their relation to health. Further, we will discuss Deepak Chopra and his book; "Training the Mind, Healing the Body." We will offer this information to people in a VERY understandable format AND share personal stories. We welcome callers. At the end of the show, I will give a private Youtube extension to teach you some techniques of spinning. I will make the video this week and anyone in the chat or online will get the URL. You will all be the first to view it for two weeks; then I will make it public. So, we will be on LIVE Thursday night at 6:00 pm pacific. This show is sponsored by OH Kruse www.OHkruse.com and Janice Rosema at www.janicerosema.etsy.com and www.excavations.etsy.com Also, special thanks to Ricky Brincat www.etsy.com/shop/BingFibers for gifting me the Chopra books. Check him out on Facebook and Etsy for his beautiful yarns.
Join Drucilla Pettibone and Natalie Redding for a night with Dr. Zail Khalsa a highly regarded Beverly HIlls wellness practitioner who promotes health using many different mechanisms with Chiropractic care at the central core. He is an Ayurvedic practitioner with a Molecular Biology degree and uses his science background combining neurophysiology in his methodology.
Dr. Khalsa has an amazing biography including being a 40 year cancer survivor. His service is to inspire others to identify with a consciousness of health and make healthier lifestyle choices, He is highly knowledgeable and intelligent and will be available live for questions.
Thursday night; Sept. 6th 6:00 pm Pacific
Hosted by OH Kruse Perfection feeds www.ohkruse.com and Janice Rosema at www.excavations.etsy.com and www.janicerosema.etsy.com
Join Natalie Redding and Drucilla Pettibone for a live interview with Clint Cummings market lamb judge and ruminant nutrition expert. Clint will tell use new trends in feeds and feeding and common misconceptions about the feed industry. Join us Thursday night, 6:00 pm Pacific. Sponsored by OH Kruse Perfection feeds and Janice Rosema excavations.etsy.com Next week we will have Chiropractor and Ayurvedic practitioner. Zail Khalsa.
Join us for a live interview with respected American Rabbit Breeders Association judges Randy Shumaker and Allen Mesick. Randy and Allen have impressive bio's and have dedicated their lives to Animal Science. Randy Shumaker has been an active rabbit breeder for nearly thirty years. In 2009, Randy successfully passed the recognition of Red and Opal Mini Satins into the ARBA Standard of Perfection. For over fifteen years, Randy has been a licensed ARBA rabbit judge. In the 1990s, he also gained his ARBA judge license for cavies. Randy has judged all over the United States, Canada, Bermuda, three times in Japan. He has five times been nationally voted to judge the prestigious Best In Show at ARBA Conventions. Allen Mesick has been an active rabbit breeder since his youth. In 2001, Allen became a Registrar and was named the “ARBA King”. Currently, Allen raises Netherland Dwarfs, Mini Rex, and Tans. In 2007, Allen received his ARBA Judge license. He has judged all over the United States, and twice in Canada. Promoting rabbits and the ARBA internationally is a major focus for Allen today. Join us on Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio Thursday night 6:00 pm Pacific time for our live interview. The show is hosted by Drucilla Pettibone and Natalie Redding.
Join Drucilla Pettibone and Natalie Redding to discuss jealousy, envy (and the difference between the two) in business, work and networking. This is a relevant topic especially for all of us who are in the same business and, while friends, are essentially competing against each other for clientele and revenue. Learn coping techniques to disempower this overwhelming emotion and how to talk yourself "out of" you anger, hurt, and insecurities. Live Thursday night 6:00 pm for Namaste Farms Blogtalk Radio. This episode sponsored By Janice Rosema and OH Kruse Grain and Milling
Join Natalie Redding and Drucilla Pettibone for a GREAT episode on "Emotional Vampires." Psychiatrist Judith Orloff explians: "Emotional vampires are lurking everywhere and wear many different disguises–from needy relatives to workplace bullies. Whether they do so intentionally or not, these people can make us feel overwhelmed, depressed, defensive, angry, and wiped out." Dru and Natalie will talk about the categories of these "takers" and how to spot them. We will be live and open for questions. Thursday night, 6:00 pm pacific time.
There is not a single name more recognizable than "Betty Chu" in the angora rabbit business. She is a legend who has selectively bred her rabbits to maintain coats with lengths in excess of 10 inches. Betty's is humble, educated (with a PhD) and one of the most respected people in the industry. Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a live interview with the amazing, Betty Chu.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin on Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio for an episode on LETTING GO. This is a topic that all of us can benefit from; whether you want to let go of a bad business decision, a nemesis, a painful divorce, or even YOUR OWN SELF IMAGE... this show is talking to you. Please, join us for our own version of comedy, Kimberly's segment on "What's New" AND our topic, "Letting Go" Thursday night at 6:00 pm Pacific. Don't forget, join us in the chat room during the show.
Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding on Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio as they chat with Drucilla Pettibone about careers changes and her life in the fiber world. Drucilla is a well known blogger who is known for her love of the spindle and all things fiber. She will discuss her life and how she got into restoring antique spinning tools. Join us tonight and call in live to talk to Drucilla! You can visit her shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/petitbones/about/ and her blog at http://www.drucillapettibone.blogspot.com. This episode is sponsored by OH Kruse Perfection feeds and Janice Rosema.
Namaste Farms Blogtalk is ecstatic to have Catherine de La Cruz for a show dedicated to Livestock Guardians. Catherine de la Cruz is an accomplished author and expert of guardians and has been breeding Pyrenees fo 50 years. Please join us live on Thursday, July 5th at 6:00 pm pacific. Hosted by Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin to learn about the history of the spinning wheel and drop spindle. This will be a very comprehensive view and will discuss European, Middle East influence as well as Biblical references. In addition, we will have our usual segment with Kimberly McAlindin on Knitting/Crochet/Spinning News and we WELCOME people to call in and visit. Sponsored by Oh Kruse and Janice Rosema Patterns, Yarns and Fleece.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin with guest Troy Kadin (OH Kruse Grain and MIlling) to discuss the pet food industry. Troy has been working in the companion animal food industry for more than 20 years. His passion began early in his career when his own dog had health issues relating to commerical dog food. Troy knows the pet food industry inside and out. He knows what's going on now and what's to come (FDA regulations). He will tell us "the truth" about China and what "out sourcing" has done to the quality of pet foods. Don't panic, there are some positive changes and he will give you a candid and educated glimpse into an industry many of us only see from the outside.
Please join Natalie Redding and Kimberly Mc Alindin for a chat with Star Athena. Star Athena has many credits but the one you may be particularly interested in is the Annual Tour De Fleece. Star Athena is also a very accomplished pattern maker and writer for such publications as Knitscene, Interweave Knits, Vogue, knitty, Ravelry. The books where she's creditted are "Knitting Socks From Around the World", "Joy of Sox," and “Expectant Little Knits”. Beyond this, if you are a sock knitter, Star Athena teaches and lectures about sock design. As always, join Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio on Thursday night 6:00 pm Pacific. We have a super active chatroom and we will take callers for this live interview. Shaaazamm!
If you aren't familiar with Chrome64 on Ravelry, you should be. She is the one that made a sweater from Phat fiber ALL from a Turkish drop spindle. She is one crazy talented lady who travels, blogs and obsessively spins. Please join us to learn about her, the travel wheels she reviewed and the talent behind the lady. As always, Thursday night at 6:00 pm Pacific; Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio with Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding.
Have you ever wondered what "Botton/Low Whorl," "Top/High Whorl," "Turkish" or "Navajo" spindles were? Did you know they are addictive? Join Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio tonight and listen to CathyZ talk about drop spindles and her addiction to them. Please call in for open discussion on your own spindles, some of your favorite makers and what drives your passion. Thursday, May 24th 6;00 PM pacific with Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin.
Phat Fiber is a genuis idea and pretty much everyone knows what it is, but if you don't, it is a WILDLY successful fiber exchange. In the words of Phat Fiber on Ravelry; "A yarn store or fiber festival in a box delivered to your doorstep once a month. Featuring indie yarn samples, batts, roving, original patterns, teas, stitch markers, and much more!" Jessica and husband Marcus, will talk about marketing, how they came up this idea, and all about their crazy success.These are people we can all take take internet fiber marketing tips from. Please join Kimberly McAlindin, Natalie Redding and Phat Fiber Founders Thursday Night, 6:00 PM Pacific.
Join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin AND GUEST Lenore Ortyl for a fantastic show on "Winning Strategies for Etsy, Artfire and HOW TO MAKE your own ecommerce." Lenore will tell you how to market, what the best options may be and the ups and downs of having your own ecommerce site. Believe it or not, it is now SO EASY to make your own shop on your own site. That's right... so... this is an updated topci and one you shouldn't miss. Of course, we will have Kimberly's segment on what's new in the industry.
In the early 1990's, one of my friends introduced me to methodology for gaining confidence and developing personal and professional excellence. This method was developed be Timothy Gallwey and is termed, "The Inner Game." I am going to give you tips based on Timothy's philosophy and these tips will make your business and personal life BETTER. Most importantly, it will make you stop any self loathing or replaying of mistakes in your mind. Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for Thursday night 6:00 PM Pacific for live Blogtalk Radio on THE INNER GAME. I promise you, the methods that I will talk about will absolutely change your life and your mindset. You will sell more, handle dissappointment better, compete more efficiently and you will STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP. As usual, we will talk about spinning and are adding a new segment hosted by Kimberly McAlindin on the Fiber, Knit and Crochet world; "What's New."
Join Namaste Farms Blogtalk and learn how to make yourself more successful in business, home and life. Are you a procrastinator? Is your Etsy shop in a slump? Do you feel like you are going nowhere and are stagnating? Please join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin for a live show on "making your life BETTER." We are opening up the lines for tips from listeners so PLEASE join us. We have a tremendously active chatroom where you can listen and chat at the same time. Tune in Thursday night 6;00 pm pacific. Please share.
On Thursday night Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio, we have a live interview with re-known designer, colleague and friend of Kimberly McAlindin; Kristin Omdahl. Kristin is a best selling author and designs knit and crochet garments and patterns under her label KRISTIN (and website styledbykristin.com.) Kristin also appears in every episode of Knitting Daily TV on public television as the show's Crochet Corner expert, conducts seminars around the country, and teaches knitting and crochet in her DVD workshops. Kristin is also the author of Wrapped in Crochet, Crochet So Fine, and A Knitting Wrapsody. Her work has appeared in many magazines and books.
Join Natalie Redding, Kimberly McAlindin and Kristin Omdahl Thursday 6;00 Pm Pacific!
Dana Miller Coburn joins us tonight for a live consultation. Please listen in with Dana as she dicusses how she lives, loves, and learns with our 4 legged friends. This is an exciting epsidode with a live consultation where Dana discusses end of life issues with a longtime canine companion, Chico. Join Natalie Redding, Kimberly McAlindin and Dana Miller Coburn for a thought provoking conversation and reading.
Please join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for thoughtful discussion on "The Fall of Famous Humans from Grace," thoughts about friends, and (those who really aren't) and some new dogmas about all our lives on the internet. We welcome callers on this and want to discuss issues that are global as well as personal. We will touch on emotions such as depression, and empowerment on how to escape this devastating emotion. Tonights show will be a very enlightening discussion that will leave you feeling powerful and emancipated. We will also discuss the upcoming Dana Miller Coburn show and her giving a reading on one lucky listeners pet.
Scrapie is a degenerative disease and is caused by the same type of organism that causes mad cow disease in cattle. Please join Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin and learn all you need to know about this contagious disease of sheep and goats. Tune in to Namaste Farms Blogtlakradio Thursday night 6:00 pm Pacific time for a live discussion with time for call in questions and answers.
Listen tonight to Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin talk about what to expect from fleeces you shear and fleeces you buy. We will also have a segment with one of our favorite designers, Janice Rosema. Please join us tonight at 6:00 pm pacific. Also, join our active chatroom and be welcomed by our friends Monica Thompson and Naomi Ryono.
I am so thrilled to have Dana Miller Coburn on this weeks Namaste Farms Blogtalk. Dana is a highly regarded animal communicator who resides in Southern California. She makes her living from "talking to pets" and has the amazing ability to commincate with animals over long distances. Dana is a vervant animal activist and also contributes both time and resources to many animal charities. Please join us live Thursday night, 6:00 pm Pacific to listen to Dana talk about her gift. She will be available live for questions.
I am so excited that Cindy Vogels; 2012 Westminster Best in Show judge, will be on Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio. She has been involved with dogs since high school and has raised many breeds including Kerry Blues, Greyhounds and Norfolks. Today, Cindy lives in Colorado with her husband of 30 years. She shows Morgan horses and is still active in the AKC. Please join us to learn about what it feels like to judge the Best in Show as well as Cindy's life with dogs, her being treasurer of the AKC and her committee position on the AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Please join us for Dr. Sponenberg on goat color genetics. He is the foremost expert and will be on Namaste Farms Blogtalk radio with Natalie Redding and Kimberly McAlindin, Thursday March 1st at 6:00 pm Pacific. Anyone who knows about colored Angora Goats knows about Phil Sponenberg. He will be on live for an interview and to answer questions.
Namaste Farms Blogtalk will meet as usual on Thursday night 6:00 Pacific. We will banter then switch over to iMeet and I will teach people how to put feathers in yarn in a secure and tidy way. I use a method that fly tiers use which has allowed me to sell my yarns for hundreds of dollars to some of the Hollywood elites. You must be a follower on Namaste Farms Blogtalk and "like" the channel on FB. If you have questions, please let me know.
Barber Pole worm is a serious production concern in sheep, goats, and camelids costing millions of dollars a year in production losses. Join the foremost expert on this internal parasite Dr. Miller from Louisiana State University. He will discuss FAMACHA, anthelmentic resistance, and copper boluses as a viable option for ruminants. Please join Natalie Redding, Kimberly McAlindin on Thursday night Feb. 16th, 6:00 pm Pacific. He will be live for interview and questions. Namaste Farms Blogtalk Radio
The famed, Crochet Dude will be on our show Thursday, Feb 9th at 6:00 pm pacific. Blogging from his studio in Houston, Drew has made quite a name for himself. He is highly published in patterns, his own books and magazines. He is also the crochet expert on the hit show Knit & Crochet Now! airing currently on PBS. Drew also has his own line of crochet products that are available nationwide. Please join Kimberly McAlindin, Foo and me (Natalie Redding) for a night of crochet, laughter and fun.
Josh Bennett is an amazing designer highly touted by Vogue Knitting Editor, Trish Malcom. Josh is an FIT graduate and has a new collection with Rowan yarns as well as a feature In Magazine 51. Josh is also designing a new hand knit collection for Michael Bastian in NYC, and instructs at Vogue Knitting LIve. Please join Namaste Farms Blogtalk for a live interview with this handsome, young and talented designer. He will be available for call in questions from listeners. Josh Bennett
Our very own Kimberly McAlindin will be live on Namaste Farms iMeet. She will be live on iMeet during our show. For those that do not have computers which can support iMeet, we will try to have the audio stream live through Blogtalk. Please open a free iMeet account so you are prepared and can determine if your computer will work with program. This is an interactive format and you can see everyone in the room through video and can communicate directly with Kimberly for questions. This is an experiment but I think it will be a great way to help fiber artists who need a helping hand. Please join us starting 6:00 pm. Please send your email to Natalie so you can be invited to the iMeet room. If I don't have your email, iMeet won't let you in.
Author, knitting, crochet designer Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton (also famed for her use of Noro yarns) will be on Namaste Farms Blogtalk live Thursday night 6:00 pm pacific.
Cornelia garners her inspiration from the yarns she uses. Find out what type of yarns motivate this well respected designer who has been in the business for nearly 3 decades.
Please join Kimberly McAlindin, Foo (and me) for an hour of education, banter and laughter.
Don't think Lion Brand only has lower priced yarns! They have an amazing line of made in the USA high end 100% natural yarns that are to die for. In fact, they have many yarns that are similar to Habu such as their wool and stainless. Lion Brand yarns is an American and family owned company which has pattern support and a center in NYC as well as a facility in New Jersey. Join us Thursday night to learn all about this amazing company.
Annie Modesitt is well known for her intriguing style of knitting as well as knitwear designs. Further, she has worked with Martha Stewart and is one of the most well recognized knitting experts. Please join us on Blogtalk to hear what Annie says about life and knitting.
Join Natalie, Kimberly, and Foo for an interview with Andrew Poad from Majacraft Spinning wheels. Andrew tells us the history, philosophy and upcoming projects that Majacraft has created. Please join us for humorous banter as well as educational information relating to all things fiber. Andrew will be live from New Zealand to answer questions!
This is the once a month "open Mic Night." Listen to Natalie, Foo, and Kimberly talk about current trends in the knitting and crochet world as well as fiber industry. We will cover some of our past guests and have an open mic for questions relating to anything. Please join us for live interaction and learn what is going on with the hobby and business we love. If you need help with anything knitting or crochet, Kimberly will offer free Skype help for free towards the end of the show. Please contact Natalie in advance.
Interview with Paula Simmons of Pat Green carders. These are wonderful people with a very long history in the fiber arts business. Paula authored her first book on spinning in the 1970's and has been spinning ever since. Hear what Paula has to say about Schact Wheels, trends in the industry and "the real scoop" about their philosophy on business.
Michelle Boyd is a well respected teacher and fiber arts coordinator for Olds College Master Spinner Certification program. Listen to Michelle talk about her life, the 6 year certification program and her love of fiber arts.
Join us for the second half of Jacey's interview. She talks about life, writing, spinning and what's going on in the fiber world. Jacey is one of the most recognizable names in the spinning world, is associate editor of Spin-Off magazine, video producer, author and teacher.
Jacey Stringham Boggs, author, video producer, and spinning teacher visits with Natalie Redding about life, the spinning industry and what she's been up to. Join Kimberly Mcalindin, Jennifer Smith and Namaste Farms for an hour and a half of friendly conversation. Listen to Jacey about upcoming projects and answering questions from live callers. Please visit Jacey at www.insubordiknit.com for upcoming retreats and to pre-purchase her new book.
Learn about what new breeds are being imported into the US, choosing the right breeds and other information regarding sheep and husbandry. Join Martin Dally, sheep and fleece judge, AI technician and sheep expert.
Listen to INTERVIEW with Dr. M. Jones from Kansas State University Veterinary Hospital (well known camelid center). There are a lot of misconceptions about nutrition, fatty liver disease and fleece quality in camelids. After much peer reviewed scientific paper research and discussion with experts such as Dr. Jones, we will try and break down this information in a concise way. If you know anyone with type 2 diabetes, this information is relevant because alpacas and llamas have naturally high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance similar to humans with Type 2 diabetes. This will expand your knowledge and unlearn what you thought you knew!
There is so much debate on the effect of water and it's pH in washing fleeces. From putting salt, sodium bicarbonate or vinegar, to using different soaps like Orvus, Dawn and Unicorn; discover what you need to know to get the results you want. Also, find out what soaps may leave a film that is impossible to remove from knitted items and washed fiber. This is a MUST for the hand processor. Learn what you need to know about washing fiber and the chemistry behind the facts.
This will be the first live show and will focus on information regarding the different types of fiber preparation by commercial mills. It is very crucial for handspinners to understand there are differences between commercial mills that scour primarily wool, alpaca and llama and Pygora. Please join Natalie Redding of Namaste Farms for informative discussion and live chat. This is a must for the alpaca, mohair or wool producer and can save you time and expense when having your fibers processed by a mill.