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Monday, March 21, 2016
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 29: Minicast
Mentioned in this episode:
The Meyer Briggs Episode (Episode 27)
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
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Friday, May 1, 2015
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 28: Unfinished
The Necessary Vest by Samantha Kirby
Lara Neel {instagram} author of Sock Architecture
Share your favorite Indie dyers in the ravelry thread for this episode!
Sarah MacKenzie at Amongst Lovely Things
Our current reads:
George Washington by the D’Aulaires
The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgleish
My reading goal for May is to get 60 minutes every day in May. Want to set your own May reading goal and check in with everyone in a thread on Ravelry? Let me know here.
Upcoming Event: Maker’s Faire
Kansas City on June 27-28 at Union Station
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Studio Podcast, Episode 27: Quite a Stack
Yarns and Patterns mentioned:
Casu Cowl by Galia Lael
Necessary Vest by Samantha Kirby
White BirchFiber Arts and the colorway is Fade to Black.
Podcasts mentioned:
Books mentioned:
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Harry Potter and the Gobletof Fire by J. K. Rowling
The Fault in Our Stars by John
Green
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Maze Runner by James Dashner
The History of theAncient World by Susan Wise Bauer
Other mentions:
online (free!) Meyer Briggs test (Type Finder Research Edition)
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast Episode 26: A Delicate Ballet
I finished the Lookin’ Jadey socks, Hermione’s Everyday Socks and the Long Mitt Envy fingerless gloves. I also cast on NEON vanilla socks
Cable love: Rocky Coast Cardigan
by Hannah Fettig, Baroque by Janice
Kang, and Zombie ViXen by Susan Claudino.
I set some fiber-y goals for the new year and tried out some new needles over the past several weeks, including HiyaHiya Sharps, Knitter's Pride Nova Platina and Chiaogoo RED.
We've been reading:
Ellie's Favorites: (age 2) Moo Baa La La La
by Sandra Boynton and Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney
The boys: (ages 7 and 9)
My Side of theMountain by Jean Craighead George
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
SarahPlain and Tall by Patricia McLachlan
Johnny Tremain by
Esther Forbes
My reading:
Drums ofAutumn by Diana Gabaldon
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell
The Pale Horseman by Bernard Cornwell
The History of the Ancient World
by Susan Wise Bauer
I will be heading to Stitches West February 19-22 and would love to meet up with you!
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Monday, December 1, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 25: Heel Connoisseur
This week I've been working on Hitofude and Hermione’s Everyday Socks out of a colorway by Nerd Girl Yarn. I’ve also been cutting fabric for pajamas for all of the
kids.
I love the amazing bath, body, and baby things at LuSaorganics.com and just restocked our cabinets.
We are preparing for the holiday season- I'd love to know some of your traditions and favorite winter things. Please share on the Episode 25 Thread on Ravelry.
I'm working on learning new sock heels and mention Sock Architectureby Lara Neel.
I picked up Hiya Hiya Sharps and Knitter’s Pride Nova Platina needles to try out this week.
Events: I will be heading to Stitches West February 19-22.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 24: Bizarre Circle of Conversation
Lots of Halloween sewing for this year, mostly for Ender's archer ensemble:
Knitting: World Series Socks, Hitofude, 5-1 Mittens, Flax
Winter Wear KAL: Let's knit together on some items for this winter- anything winter related can be connected to this KAL!
Join in by tagging your work with #winterwearKAL on Instagram and Twitter or on the Ravelry thread for the KAL.
Craftsy class: Handknit Knitting Design with Shirley Paden. Can you visualize what the written pattern will become before you have knit it? I'd love to know about how you see your knitting.
On the Nightstand: Life of Pi by Yann Martel, History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise Bauer, Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
Events: Stitches West February 19-22
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 23: A Whack of Hats
This week I wore the Shapely Boyfriend Sweater by Stefanie Japel, and several pairs of wool socks.
I worked on the Spare Socks, Looped Loop, Ender's sweater and FINISHED Braid Hills! I also made a whack of hats, but there are no ravelry pages for them yet. I also cast on Glitz at the Ritz using a club yarn from Nerd Girl Yarns club Random Fandom.
Winter Wear KAL: Let's knit together on some items for this winter- anything winter related can be connected to this KAL! Join in by tagging your work with #winterwearKAL on Instagram and Twitter.
I've been working through the Handknit Garment Design Craftsy class with Shirley Paden over the last few weeks. What have you been learning lately? Please share on the Ravelry thread for Episode 23!
On the Nightstand:
Sweater Design in Plain English by Maggie Righetti
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
A Million Little Ways by Emily Freeman
I love new book suggestions. Feel free to share what you are reading in the comments for this post or on the ravelry thread for this episode.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 22: Dude in A Kilt
This week we talk about my SPAKAL spinning, the Spare Socks, and Looped Loop.
Winter Wear KAL: Let's knit together on some items for this winter- anything winter related can be connected to this KAL! Join in by tagging your work with #winterwearKAL on Instagram and Twitter.
Projects/plans talked about in the winterwearKAL portion of the podcast include: Braid Hills cardigan, Flax, and Soledad.
Pocket Jamie makes an appearance in the tips and tricks section. He's worth a quick peak!
Sunday Short Rows Video is mentioned in Try New Things
Winter Wear KAL Top 5:
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Monday, September 8, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 21: I Say These Things
This week I talk about my SPAKAL project, the Braid Hills Cardigan, and the Spare Socks (I *did* cast on a sock!!! Why did I say last week that I wouldn't????)
Some of my favorite books that include finishing techniques:
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book
Finishing School by Deborah Newton
Principles of Knitting by Jane Hyatt
weaving in ends video from knittinghelp.com
Winter Wear KAL: Let's knit together on some items for this winter- anything winter related can be connected to this KAL! Join in by tagging your work with #winterwearKAL on Instagram and Twitter.
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Monday, September 1, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 20: Make Friends with the Gauge Swatch
This week I finished the House Targaryen Socks (knit in Nerd Girl Yarns colorway Regenerate) and made a lot of progress on the Braid Hills cardigan. I also mentioned Soledad and my progress on my SPAKAL sweater project.
Question: How do you store your tools?
Today in Always Learning we discuss accurate body measurements, ease, and sizing with a gauge swatch. Use #knittinginvestment to tag your knitting investments on Instagram and Twitter.
The buttonhole I'm using on the Braid Hills Cardigan can be found on knittinghelp.com.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 19: Knitting Investments
This week I worked on the House Targaryen Socks, finished the Little Flower Hat, and cast on for the Braid Hills Cardigan.
Patty Lyons introduced me to Knitter's Graph Paper.
I talk about taking the time to invest in your knits by selecting great materials and planning ahead.
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Thursday, August 14, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 18: Stitches Midwest!
This week I'm knitting the House Targaryen Socks (yarn from Nerd Girl Yarns) and the Jade Socks for my mom.
I attended Stitches Midwest last weekend. I saw a Babe Wheel up close, I got an amazing bag (Bummer) from Knerdshop, Little Red in the City by Ysolda Teague, and yarn from Kismet, Fresh from the Cauldron and Three Irish Girls.
{The supposed mini-skeins. I think only the dark purple ones count- your thoughts?}
At the podcaster meetup I met Prairie Girl Danie from Prairie Girl Knit and Spin Podcast, Emily from Knitting Butterflies, Boston Jen from Down Cellar Studio, and Paula and Bronwyn from Knitting Pipeline. They were all so kind and wonderful!
I took two classes at Stitches: Secrets of the Sleeve Cap Class with Patty Lyons (which is the first time anyone has ever made algebra truly relevant to my every day life) and From Hobby to Profession with Marly Bird.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 17: Making All the Plans
I'm still working on spinning the grey Shetland (from Spunky Eclectic) for the SPAKAL project.
I finished my Bright Lights Socks (Nerd Girl Yarns colorway: Glassical Phantasm)
working to free up needles so that I can work on the Braid Hills cardigan by Kate Davies that I mentioned in Episode 11. My new travel knit is House Targaryen in the NGY colorway Regenerate on the Astral base.
I *love* habitrpg- gaming for your daily accomplishments.
I'm excited to have the opportunity to go to Stitches Midwest this next weekend! I'm planning on two classes, one about pattern design and another about sleeve caps. The hardest decision has been how to pack my bags- I'm so excited for all the possibilities here!
My New Things this week are the NGY Random Fandom Yarn Club and hunting for sock patterns. I mention a few patterns: Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock, Leyburn Socks, Nutkin, Hermione's Every Day Socks, and Baroque. Please share your favorite sock patterns in comments!
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 16: The One with All the Spinning
This week I knit on my Bright Lights Socks (dyed by Nerd Girl Yarns) and worked on fall knitting plans to make sure everyone gets the necessary hats/mittens/Christmas gifts for this year. I also mentioned the Wildflower Cardigan by Alana Dakos.
I worked hard on spinning for my Tour de Fleece SPAKAL project since last podcast.
I'm really loving A Simple Plan Planner from Mardel.com and started collecting links about growing a cut flower garden on my Cut Garden Pinterest board. I also mention Song School Latin.
I ordered a few new tools from Fiber Artist Supply Co. and listed the top 5 Books on my Nightstand right now: Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon, Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon, The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes, and Bread & Wine by Shauna Niequist.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 15: Encouraging Kids in Fiber Arts
We visited Maker Faire Kansas City June 28th at Union Station. We were excited to see Nerd Girl Yarns there again this year.
This week I mentioned my Neon socks, the Jade Socks for my mom, My SPAKAL sweater (Tour de Fleece spinning) hosted by the Knitmore Girls.
In the spinning portion, I mention Abby Franquemont's youtube videos, Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont and Start Spinning by Maggie Casey. Please come join Team Sasquatch for support while you spin!
I LOVE pink hair, I talk about encouraging kids in fiber arts and talk about trying to update my Ravelry page pictures (mention Soledad and Looped Loop).
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Monday, June 23, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 14: Get Ready for the Tour
We're ready for Maker Faire in Kansas City this week and looking forward to the Nerd Girl Yarns booth there. Tour de Fleece is also coming up July 5-27 - join Team Sasquatch for the tour!
I'm preparing for the SPAKAL sweater (hosted by the Knitmore Girls). I'm spinning mine out of Shetland combed top from Spunky Eclectic for the Harvest Cardigan by Tin Can Knits.
This week I finished my Earth Death Citron, cast on my Fluormania Regia socks and worked a little more on the Jade Socks for my mom.
I'm loving/hating picking out paint colors for the house this week, and enjoyed the I am Not a Rock Star Documentary from the BBC this week.
I got my hands on some Addi Sock Rockets (and put them to work on the Flourmania socks) and also bout the Magnum 500 Pocket Scale for weighing fiber and yarn.
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 13: Always Learning
Events:
Knit in Public Week is NOW! June 14-22. Find somewhere to knit in public this week.
Maker Faire Kansas City
Nerd Girl Yarns
Tour de Fleece July 5-27
Team Sasquatch
My Tour de Fleece goal: 30 minutes a day on work days, 60 minutes a day on "At home" days"
What I'm Making:
This week I finished My Mom's Purple Socks, and ALMOST finished the Citron. I cast on my Lookin' Jadey Socks and hunted down 2 in progress sweaters: Wildflower Cardigan by Alana Dakos and Soledad by Annika Barranti. Do you have any toddler sweater suggestions?
In spinning, I'm getting ready to sample for the Harvest Sweater by Tin Can Knits and attempting to spin the yarn I want for this sweater.
Want to share your spinning progress? Join us for Spin Share on Fridays to share your progress.
I share some Garden Notes and a new segment called Always Learning talk about the book Simplicity Parenting and the Craftsy Class Sizing Knitwear Patterns.
Try New Things: How do you feel about Knit-Alongs?
Top 5: Favorite Summer Things (I mention: Door to Door Organics)
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 12: Tangled
The Berry Socks are complete! My Mom's Socks are very close to done. I cast on another pair for her. I'm also worked on finishing my Citron and completed section 7. One more section and the ruffle to go!
I wound sock yarn this week, including a skein from Nerd Girl Yarns and part of a skein of Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere. I'm still trying to sort out the mess from that last skein.
SPAKAL= Spin Along, Knit Along event held by the Knitmore Girls. I ordered the fiber for my SPAKAL sweater from Spunky Eclectic- a grey Shetland wool. I will be spinning for the Harvest sweater by Tin Can Knits.
My goals for Tour de Fleece are to spin for at least 30 minutes each day, aiming for an hour on days I don't work (and of course taking breaks to protect my arms) and to try to finish the singles for my SPAKAL sweater by the end of the tour.
Want to spin along during Tour de Fleece? Join Team Sasquatch! The team is made up of several podcasters and podcast listeners all spinning together. You don't have to be spinning for the SPAKAL project or any other particular goal- set your own plan in place and join us for fun and conversation.
I LOVE Bic Mark-It Markers and keeping scissors everywhere I craft. SO convenient.
I introduce a new segment this week: Garden Notes. This week I have a guest host for this segment- my son Ender.
For the Try New Things segment, I talk about needles. I currently have interchangeable Addi Turbos that I use for any projects not knit on DPNs and I love them. I'm looking at getting some Addi Sock Rockets in the near future. I've been thinking about getting Signature DPNs, but that may have to wait to see how many DPNs I drop and lose in the near future. I'm also interested in trying out the Knitter's Pride Needles and Hiya Hiya needles. What are your favorite needles?
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Monday, June 2, 2014
Midnight Fiber and Fabric Podcast, Episode 11: Inspiration
Two weeks ago we ran away from home for a vacation. I took a lot of yarn and worked on my mom's socks and my berry socks. I took more than that, including some handspun dyed by Nerd Girl Yarns (and purchased at Maker Faire) I also took yarn for the Nutkin sock pattern and the baby hat I've been working on.
I talk a little bit about making project bags and why I didn't take my Citron. I finished my 3rd bobbin of merino and I'm ready to work on plying.
Inspiration is the word of the day and I talk about how it strikes and how creative folks have to work at it daily instead of waiting for inspiration to strike.
We talk about 5 Inspiring Patterns:
Snowflake Fingerless Gloves :: Braid Hills :: Regenerate :: Hiro :: Starry Starry Night Socks
We talk about refreshing our art area with new paints, clay and canvas. I'm also exploring embroidery.
I mention a recent Circe podcast abut using your summer hours productively, the Coletterie blog's series The Wardrobe Architect, and The Art of Simple Podcast.
Join us on Team Sasquatch for Tour de Fleece!
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