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Episode 177: Stitches West 2019 - Plus a Book Review!

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Listen Recorded on February 22 & 23, 2019 Thursday, February 21, 2019 Laura Bryant - Prism Yarn Patty Lyons Leading Men Fiber Arts  - Go Big or Go Gnome Hat and Mittens (by Sarah Schira) The Go Big or Go Gnome Hat and Mittens Dragonfly Fibers  - Nightshift Shawl Kit (Andrea Mowry) NightShift Shawl Kit from Dragonfly Fibers Franklin Habit Friday, February 22, 2019 Lily Chin  Tips and Tricks class Stunning String Studio Gateway to Fall Shawl Kit Marinated Yarns  -  Sunnydale Cowl  by Katinka Designs Marianted Yarns Apple Fiber Studio Tracie talked about a discontinued yarn,  Trendsetter Yarns Transition  from  discontinued yarns.com handknitting.com  - their  Fibra Natura Radiant Cotton  is a good affordable alternative to Cascade Ulta Pima for Knitted Knockers Never Not Knitting Take-Along Tote kit Lisa Souza Dyeworks Serendipidye Dyeworks Yarn Snobs Bar-Maids Invictus Y...

Episode 176: That Doesn't Sound Healthy

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Listen Recorded February 7, 2019 Book Talk starts at 35:45 Our 2019 Colorwork KAL has begun and will continue until May 15, 2019.  Come join the conversation on the Chatter Thread , and post your finished objects on the FOs thread . We are giving away a copy of BostonJen’s new shawl pattern, Go with the Flow - comment on the thread to be entered to win.  The contest will end March 15. We talked a little bit about inclusiveness in the Fiber Community.  Me and White Supremacy workbook by Laaya Saad  If you’d like to follow Paula Emmons-Fuessle’s updates about her battle with ovarian cancer and leave her a message,  you can do so here . We will be at Stitches West - February 21-24, Santa Clara Convention Center.  If you see us around the marketplace or bar area, come say hi!  Or come to the meet-up at Hyatt Bar Saturday afternoon. KNITTING Tracie has finished 1 Knitted Knocker , plus retro-fitted all ...

Episode 175: I Usually Take Pictures of Mine

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Listen Recorded on January 24, 2019 Winners for our Sweater KAL are announced at the end of the podcast, after ThumbsUp/ThumbsDown.  The winner of Helen Stewart's book, The Shawl Society, Season 1 is announced also. From the Ravelry Hiberkntting cowl pattern page  (Stephen West) Our 2019 Colorwork KAL will start on February 1, 2019, and will go until May 15, 2019.  Come join the Chatter Thread  and make your plans... KNITTING Barb's Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli Barb’s FOs 1.   Mother Bear #152 2.   Suburban Wrap  by Joji Locatelli, using  Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock  and  Hu made Made Twist 3.   Big Sister  cardigan by Hinterm Stein, using  Cascade Pacific  in the Dark Blue colorway 4.   Whinstone Hat  #3 by Chrissy Graham, using  Berroco Vintage  in the Forest Floor color way. Tracie's Ponytail Hat by Knikki Knits Tracie’s FOs 1.   Pi...

Episode 174: She Starts with a Bikini Wax

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Listen Recorded on January 5, 2019 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing.  Join our chatter thread and post your finished sweaters in the FOs thread.  Our very lively Chatter thread is  here .  And you can post pictures of your gorgeous finished sweaters  here!   You have until January 15, 2019 to post your FO picture. You can enter to win an autographed copy of The Shawl Society Season 1  by Helen Stewart by going to our Ravelry group  here  and entering the contest.  It is available on Amazon in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia.  Here in the U.S., it is $13.88 - you can buy it  here!   The contest ends on January 15, 2019. KNITTING Barb’s FOs Mother Bear #151 Hopcott Mitts  test knit for Chrissy Graham, using  Berroco Vintage  in a blue-green colorway Bankhead Hat #7 by Susie Gorlay, using leftover Berroco Vintage - teal blue and forest brown Tracie’s FOs 3 More Never No...