Spin Control

This week I have some knitting, some spinning, a little tale about my damn fine week and some updates on the deployment front.

Updates

- The list – I haven’t actually made any headway on the list

- Annual Repurpose-along: The official entry time is over but we are carrying on the fun.  Head over to the Ravelry Thread and  Flickr Group and vote for your favorite entries and help us pick the “Best-of-Show”.  Oh, and you can hear how dorky I sound when Anne Kenlon of the Greanstitch Podcast interviewed me;)

Spinning a tale

- This week I have a little story about the damn fine week I have had.

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

-  I finished my Repurpose-along tote, and am still working on my Daybreak Shawl as part of the CampKIP Knit-along.  I also got back to work on my daughter’s Lion Neck Cardi.  Itty-bitty decided she wants mom to make her a Shalom.

Spinning

- I am also still chugging away on the Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sheep2Shoe kit. Lovely.  I should finish the single today and then will ply on the e-spinner.

All Spun Up

- Leave taking time off and spending it with my family

Pre-Drafting

- I have pretty much finished all the formal military preparations and am ready to take time out of the office to get the house and familiy ready for my departure.

- I have been cutting the 2.5-inch squares for the quilt I want to make while I am gone.  I have also been trying to figure out what travel knitting I want to take with me.  I think the Scrappy Length-wise Scarf is an excellent candidate for this trip.

Spin off

- We have less than a week left in the Donation Incentive for the Months of March & April. KnitAdmin, contributed a copy of the book Spin Control by Amy King. 

- Song of the Week: Train Whistel by Hotels & Highways

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #47 - Damn Fine Week [ 33:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3093)

This week I have little tale about a personality quirk that caught on like wild fire, some knitting, some spinning, not a lot of sewing but an all around good show.

Updates

- Camp KIP recap!  This even was a huge success and words can hardly describe the time I had.  You will have to listen to get all the details.  Major thanks to everyone who contributed to the unbelievable gift I received at Camp.

Spinning a tale

- Haeeeyyyyyyyyy … need I say more?

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- Finished the gathered front tank just in time to wear it the last day.  Finished it off with buttons from the goody bags that were donated by Diane Bradburn.  Finishing the tank spurred a ton of casting on.  I started the Repurpose-along tote, Handspun Socks, and a Daybreak Shawl.

Spinning

- started and finished spinning my Krazy Batt and some lovely pencil roving from Dyeing For Colour.  I am also still chugging away on the Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sheep2Shoe kit. Lovely.

Sewing

- Margo (my sewing machine) is at the shop for a little cleaning and tune-up so there hasn’t been a lot of sewing.

All Spun Up

- I get all spun up about running.  Again, with the mixed feelings.

Pre-Drafting

- Lots and lots of training and running.  Um, yay?

- I found an example of the quilt I want to make while I am gone.  This antique sample proves that I can actually do this all by hand… it has been done before;)

Spin off

- The annual Repurpose-along is in full swing and runs through runs to April 22, 2011. Check out the awesome entries in the Ravelry Thread and  Flickr Group even if you don’t plan to enter.  They are great. Ann Kenlon, from Green Stitch, and I have picked our prizes. We will be giving away one cop each of Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase, and The Sweater Chop Shop.

- Don’t forget our Donation Incentive for the Months of March & April. KnitAdmin, contributed a copy of the book Spin Control by Amy King

- Song of the Week: Island in the Sun by Weezer

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #46 - Haeeeyyyyyyyy [ 29:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2684)

Show notes coming soon … I hope!

Off to Camp KIP.

Episode #45 - Impatience [ 19:20 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2620)

This week I have some knitting, some spinning, some fussy cutting, a whole lot of learning, some indesicion and a little coupon insanity.

Updates

- The List – There has been no movement on the list.  I am still number 5.

- The annual Repurpose-along is in full swing and runs through runs to April 23, 2011. No entries yet but we have a few questions on the Ravelry Thread.  Feel free to discuss or ask your own.  Ann Kenlon, from Green Stitch, and I have picked our prizes.  We will be giving away one cop each of Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase, and The Sweater Chop Shop.  If you aren’t a ravelry member, you can post pix on the Flickr Group.

Spinning a tale

- Weather or Not – Wanted to call it “Thundersnow, what the hell?” but didn’t think that would be appropriate

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- Finished the front of the gathered front tank and now I am workng on the back. The construction is very deceptive.

Spinning

- I started spinning on my Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sheep2Shoe kit.  Lovely.

Sewing

- Quilting classes all around.  They have been great and offered loves of learning opportunities for me.

Put My Spin On It

- This is a little bit of a mixed review on the Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sheep2Shoe kit.  It’s not terribly mixed but I had some opinions and thought I should share them.

All Spun Up

- I got all spun up about coupons.  This lead to some adventures.

Pre-flight Checks

- I have been doing quite a bit of training at work and preparing to head out

- This week I ask for your recommendation on reference material.  If you were trapped on a desert island with only on knitting reference book, what would it be?

Spin off

- Don’t forget our Donation Incentive for the Months of March & April. KnitAdmin, contributed a copy of the book Spin Control by Amy King

- Song of the Week: Talk About The Weather by Peter Kearns

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #44 - Weather or Not [ 30:57 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2664)

This week I have some knitting, a little bit of spinning, a fibery review, and an update on my spring cleaning progress.

Updates

- The annual Repurpose-along starts March 22 and runs to April 23, 2011. Post your repurpose pictures, ask questions and comment on the Ravelry Thread.

Spinning a tale

-  No quirky story this week … Just my Spring Cleaning Update

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- Still Chugging along on the gathered front tank and got it back to where I had to rip out and a little further.  I really want to cast a ton of stuff on but really need to focus on the tank.

Spinning

- I finished plying the next five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box. I think I finally figured out what I want to do with the fleece… I think

Sewing

- I totally conquered the zipper!!!

- Still working on the Sucker sewing and will finish this weekend.  I finally got some stuff posted to the Etsy Shop!  Next week will be a very heavy sewing episode … I am taking two quilting classes.

Put My Spin On It

- This week I have my final impression on the last five sample from from the Spindies Wysteria Fiber Artist Paintbox: NatchWoolie, Hampton Artist Yarns, Moonlight and Laughter, Moonwood Farms, and Wild Hare Fiber

All Spun Up

- I am all spun up about my listeners.  You guys are so supportive and wonderful.  For the first time, someone sent me love in the mail and I have had 3 repeat donors.  BeetleJuice sent me a copy of How to Improve Your Hand Quilting by Ami Simms.  You guys make it all worth while!

Pre-flight Checks

- I am on Spring Break with the JoyfulBoy and the military is far from my mind.  Not a lot to report.

- Don’s forget the discussion thread over on ravelry. I am open to anything. Feel free to ask if you have question.

Spin off

- Don’t forget our Donation Incentive for the Months of March & April.  KnitAdmin, contributed a copy of the book Spin Control by Amy King

- Song of the Week: You Can’t Find Me by Carus Thompson

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #43 - Spring Clean [ 29:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2742)

This week I have some crafty goodness, some flea market galavanting, a little story about why my husband is so worthy.

Updates

- I have got to get ready for CampKip!  I need to finish the tank, I need to figure out what crafty stuff to pack and finish up a few things in time to pack the mini van.

- We have a new Donation Incentive for the Months of March & April.  A lovely listener, KnitAdmin, contributed a copy of the book Spin Control by Amy King- My Birthday party was a big success.  I had a blast and truly feel loved.

- I am getting ready for the annual Repurpose-along.  I am working with Ann Kenlon from the Green Stitch Podcast to do this event in conjunctions.  The event will run from March 22 to April 23, 2011.  Tune in next week for all the details.

Spinning a tale- This is a little tale about how the JoyfulBoy proved his worth as a recipient of handmade gifts.

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

-  I had to rip back and restart the first four inches of the gathered front tank. The Lion Neck Cardi is proving to be great travel project and am taking it along with me when ever I get the chance.  I really want to cast a ton of stuff on but really need to focus on the tank.

Spinning

- I finished next five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box.  I think I finally figured out what I want to do with the  fleece… I think

Sewing

- I got sucked into some sucker sewing.  Defintiely not as much fun as chore sewing.  I should have some bags for the Etsy Shop very soon.

Put My Spin On It

- This week I have my initial impression on the next five sample from from the Spindies Wysteria Fiber Artist Paintbox: NatchWoolie, Hampton Artist Yarns, Moonlight and Laughter, Moonwood Farms, and Wild Hare Fiber

All Spun Up

 - I had a blast on a little Flea Market adventure I with the family.  I totally learned that I am not an antique store kind of gal … give me a Flee Market any day!

Pre-flight Checks

- One of th listeners suggested “pre-drafting” as an alternate name for this segment.  I am still mulling that over and am sticking with pre-flight for now.

- I am about tot take on my big Spring Clean in preparation for my departure.  I need to make sure the JoyfulBoy can find everything while I am gone.  I am taking the week off while he is on Spring Break so we can get it done.

- Don’s for get the discussion thread over on ravelry.  I am open to anything.  Feel free to ask if you have question.

Spin off

- Thanks for all the notes and communication this week. 

- Song of the Week: Afternoon at the Cave by Max Carmichael

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #42 - He Is So Worthy [ 28:36 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2628)

This week I have a some knitting, spinning,  sewing, some good news and apparentlly I give quite a bit of stuff to give away.

Updates

- Carlin is HOME!

- Flashback Sock KAL! The KAL drawing has officially closed but please keep posting those FO’s to the Ravelry thread… I drew two winners but you will have to listen to see who they are

Spin a Tale

- Itty-bitty had a very trying week with animals

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- Still chugging away on the second Lion Neck Cardi and I cast on and knit the first four inches of the gathered front tank.  My knitting seems slow because I am focus on these two larger projects and have a deadline for the tank.  I need to go back and continue work on the last pair of club sock I was working on.

Spinning

- I started spinning the next five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box. I will review all the fiber in the weeks to come.  I am also on a kick to get back to spinning on my fleece.

Sewing

- I totally hurt my brain picking fabric for my first two quilts. Made 8 of the DPN cases.  Love this pattern and plan to make more soon … love it. I should have some bags for the Etsy Shop very soon.

Put My Spin On It

- I have some opinions to share about Abby Franquemont’s DVD Drafting: The Long and Short of It.

All Spun Up

- I moved up on the list! 

Preflight Checks

- I need to put some kits together of the basic tools I will need for crafting while I am away.  I am taking two classes to get the skills I need to hand piece an entire quilt.  I chat about all the stuff i am doing to get in shape before training and the trip.

 Spin off

- January/February Donation incentive closed out on Feb 28. Congrats to Laura H., the winner of our handspun drawing.  Donate at anytime here.

- Song of the Week: A Starfish in the Front Yard by Chris Ayer

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #41 - Animal Crackers [ 30:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2796)

This week I have a some knitting, some spinning, a little sewing, some future crafty plans, a tale about teanage transformation and some answers to some questions that came as a result of last weeks episode.

Updates

- Flashback Sock KAL! I finished mine and will post picutes on the Ravelry thread… check the out. To enter the drawing, photos of your socks need to be posted to the thread by Feb 28.

- Carlin was finally shipped.  I got tracking information from Louet and she should be home on March 1.

Spin a Tale

- My teaan is starting to show real signs of her mutation into a teenaged girl

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I finished the Monkey Socks!  Still chugging away on the second Lion Neck Cardi and am happy to get some yarn out of the stash.  I swatched with seperate yarns for the gathered front tank.  I chose Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria.  I need to go back and continue work on the last pair of club sock I was working on.

Spinning

- I finished spinning the first five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box. I will review all the fiber I worked on later in the episode.

Sewing

- I need to find a pattern for some easy drawstring pants to make for Camp.  Made the second mock up of the DPN Case … love it. I should have some bags for the Etsy Shop very soon.

Put My Spin On It

- Part two of four on the Spindies Fiber Artists Paint box review. Finished the plying on the first five sample from: Woolie Bullie Wool, Fiber & Fur, BohoKnitterChic Fiber, Fuzzy Bunny Fiber, Dragons Wool, Silver Sun Alpaca.

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- This is the segment where I will address deployment related topics answer the question I receive

 Spin off

- January/February Donation incentive closes out on Feb 28. To donate to the podcast and be entered to win my yummy handspun, check out the donate page here.

- Song of the Week: The Day I Began by Alicia Marie

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #40 - It Happened [ 26:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2878)

This week I have a little knitting, spinning a fibery review and my big secret is reveal.

Updates

- Flashback Sock KAL! We have five FOs posted on the Ravelry thread… check the out. To enter the drawing, photos of your socks need to be posted to the thread by Feb 28.

- Carlin was delayed leaving Canada and I hope to have her back by this Friday.

- My Birthday party was a big success.  I had a blast and truly feel loved.

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I cast on the second Lion Neck Cardi and am happy to get some yarn out of the stash. She chose some Cascade Rio. I also made some serious progress on the Monkey Socks! to pick yarn for the gathered front tank when i am at spin group.

Spinning

- I finished spinning the first five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box. I will review all the fiber I worked on later in the episode.

Sewing

- I finished the bags for the drawing and a mock up of a DPN Case.  I should have some bags for the Etsy Shop very soon.

Put My Spin On It

- I am planning a four-part review of the ten samples from the Spindies box.  This week I have my initial impression of the first five sample from: Woolie Bullie Wool, Fiber & Fur, BohoKnitterChic Fiber, Fuzzy Bunny Fiber, Dragons Wool, Silver Spun Alpaca.

Spin a tale

- My BIG secret is revealed.

Spin off

- January/February Donation incentive closes out on Feb 28. To donate to the podcast and be entered to win my yummy handspun, check out the donate page here.

- Song of the Week: Nuclear Fusion by Stendek

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #39 - Podcast of a Different Color [ 30:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2409)

This week I have a little knitting, some spindle spinning a little discussion on the evolution of a knitter and some big secrets.

Updates

- Flashback Sock KAL! We have had some new FOs posted on the Ravelry thread… check the out.  I don’t think we are going to have trouble finishing by Feb 28.

- Carlin found her way to Canada and should be back this coming week!!!

- CampKIP – check out the Camp website for details pictures and details about the new location.

- I have a life changing secret.  Will I chicken out or reveil it this week?

Spin a tale

- As a knitter, I am evolving and wonder if it is something we all go through.

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I cast on the second Lion Neck Cardi and am happy to get some yarn out of the stash. She chose some Cascade Rio.  I also made some serious progress on the Monkey Socks! I also found my dream tank for CampKip … check out the gathered front tank.

Spinning

- Totally enjoying the fiber I am spinning on the Turkish Spindle.  I will review all the fiber I am working with in the weeks to come.  Have big plans to do a tricky little two-ply as described by Abby Franquemont in Respect the Spindle.

Sewing

- I need to get off my butt and make some bags for the Etsy Shop to pay for Camp.

All Spun Up

- It was my birthday and I think the JoyfulBoy has something big planned.

Spin off

- Thanks to everyone who contacted me since the last episode. Special thanks to everyone who gave iTunes Reviews and donated to support the show! January/February Donation incentive: To donate to the podcast and be entered to win my yummy handspun, check out the donate page here.

- Song of the Week: Sly Dreamer by One Red Martian

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #38 - Evolution [ 22:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2369)