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Rebooting this podcast - still talking about craft but also life. Visit the Facebook page Champagne and Socks for pics and links or to drop by and say hi.
Episode 56: Oops it took so long to edit this episode and I'm a knitting overcommitter! Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 55: The Return of the Log Cabin Blanket Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers Log Cabin Blanket https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/log-cabin-blanket The Shawl Society III Secret Garden - Shawl 1 - The Maytham Shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tss-season-iii-maytham-shawl Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks
Episode 54: What's on and off my needles? Listener Feedback from Amanda: 1897 - 1929 Edna Force Davis's Wool Crazy-patchwork Parlor Throw http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_556446 Simple Yet Effective Cowl in Dark Side of the Blue Moon by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/simple-yet-effective Mirrorworks Socks https://www.ravelry.com/projects/girliejones/mirrorwork-socks Makers Haven https://www.instagram.com/makershaven Simple House Slippers https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-house-slippers The Handmade Sock Society https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-handmade-sock-society Beira in Total Lunar Eclipse by Blue Moon Fiber Arts https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beira Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks
Episode 53: Knitting is Good for Me! Feautured in this episode, I talk about my Friendship Quilt and my Hexagon Charm Quilt. Look out for pictures of these two quilts on my social media. I also talk about: Maker's Haven Mirrorwork Socks The Yarn Harlot Simple House Slippers
Episode 52: The Knitted Robots are done! The title says it all. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks
Episode 51: 2018 The Year of Completion Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks
Episode 50: The Tale of the Knitting Log Cabin Whhaaaaaat????!!!! Episode 50?! I can't believe I made it to episode 50!!! Within this episode: - the long lost tale of the knitted log cabins - what I bought on my Black Friday shopping - update on the 365 Challenge Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks And my new Patreon: find that here.
Episode 49: What I've been up to Find the links to all these projects on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneandSocks/ Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor, Heidi and Anna. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks And my new Patreon: find that here.
Episode 48: Finishing Projects, say what? I finally finished the Joji Mystery Knit Along! The Joji Mystery Knit Along which now has a proper name - Starting Point. I decided what to do with that jumper I was knitting in Dept of Rocket Science by Space Cadet Creations. And an update on the 365 Challenge along with thoughts on Finished Objects! Find the links to all these projects on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneandSocks/ Many thanks to Patrons: Acts of Kitchen, Kate, Tansy and Elanor. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap; ChampagneandSocks And my new Patreon: find that here.
Episode 47: June was a tough month An update on my knitting and quilting and on making something fun into something hard! Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap And my new Patreon: find that here.
Episode 46: Tea Cozy Workshop! I attended Loani Prior's tea cozy workshop in Fremantle earlier this month. I report in and talk about how awesome it was! Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap And my new Patreon: find that here.
Episode 45: Hyacinths versus Hydrangas and a new way going forward. I talk about Hyacinth vases from Tesselaar: find them here. And my new Patreon: find that here. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 44: A garden, a cake, and a quilt Updates on the garden. A favourite cake recipe. Catching up on the 365 Challenge Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 43: Quilt Blocks Challenge Here's where you can find the challenge: 365challenge.com.au Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 42: It's a new year! Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 41: What's on and off my needles? Check out my Instagram for pics of the finished quilt blocks. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 40: The long tail of the flamingo mittens Check out Instagram - girliejonesadventures - for the mittens in question. Find Spilly Jane on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/spillyjane Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 39: Stash Acquisition report Blue Moon Fiber Arts: Mermaid Tears Awesomesauce Gandalf the Gray Aquarius Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 38: The sad tale of the rainbow bear blanket My sincere apologies for the puppy barking in the background. Busy day at our house during recording. Bear Rainbow Blanket - from Purl Soho Previous Champagne and Socks episodes featuring the Bear Rainbow Blanket: Episode 21 Episode 19 The Clapotis: http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/PATTclapotis.html Lisa Souza http://www.lisaknit.com/site/yarn.html Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 37: Quilt block swap update SPOILERS for those in my quilt block swap group. Pics of the blocks: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAWuuCMFG26/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures https://www.instagram.com/p/BAhIT0FFG3r/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures https://www.instagram.com/p/BBC3lgZlGwS/?taken-by=girliejonesadventures Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 36: Once more unto the quilt block a month breach, dear friends Completed Solstice Quilt top (before borders) Cosmos quilt - Jinny Beyer Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 35: Christmas Crafterthon Well, then knitting portion of it, anyhow. Finished socks for Brother-in-law Fingerless mittens Space Cadet mini skeins Second pair of socks cast on Pretty Funny Tea Cosies by Loani Prior Hawaiian Beauty Tea Cosy Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 34: I'm baaaaack After a reasonable hiatus, I'm attempting to get back to my twice weekly schedule. Here, a quick summary of where I've been. Also, my craft space. It is to be downsized. Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Instagram: girliejonesadventures Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com Facebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 33: End of year knitting.Keep an eye out on my Instagram for pics of the items I'm discussing.Yarns mentioned:Jorstad Creek - Tweed DK, TurquoiseBlue Moon Fiber ArtsSpace Cadet Creations - Mini Skein Club - I've been documenting the skeins per month on my Pinterest board
Episode 32: Finishing things and the opposite of thatI finally finished my Rainbow Bear Blanket. Check out my Instagram feed for those pics.My Instagram: girliejonesadventures Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.comFacebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Episode 31: Flowers, flowers and more flowersIt's been a while, let's review the bulb experiment.Daffodils season,The garden is blooming.
Episode 30: Garden update and Space Cadet mini skeins baby sweaterVirtual Design board - My Virtual QuiltSpace Cadet Creations Mini Skeins ClubCheck out my Instagram for photos of this unfolding project! Join my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejonesTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinFacebook: Quilt Block N SwapInstagram: girliejonesadventureswww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 29: Farmers Wife Quilt (and singing from the toddler in the background)More talk of the Farmer's Wife.And Quilt As You GoCheck out my Instagram for photos of this unfolding project! Join my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejonesTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinFacebook: Quilt Block N SwapInstagram: girliejonesadventureswww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 28: A Meandering Walk Through my StashMentioned in this episode: Quilting Lessons: Notes from the Scrap Bag of a Writer and Quilter by Janet Catherine BerloBrenda Dayne: Cast OnSock Clubs:Rocking Sock Club by Blue Moon Fiber ArtsCookie A Sock ClubJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejonesTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinFacebook: Quilt Block N SwapInstagram: girliejonesadventureswww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 27: I'm Back! I'm back after illness and a serious case of podcast block.Some things I mentioned this episode:Dear Jane Quilt - and my Dear Jane Pinterest boardFarmer's Wife QuiltMy Mug Rug Pinterest boardClosed Facebook group - Quilt Block N SwapMy Instagram: girliejonesadventuresJoin my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.comFacebook: Quilt Block N' Swap
Champagne and Socks Episode 26: Packing dilemmasThe crowdfunding project I refer to is - Defying Doomsday.What did I say I would pack?- fingerless gloves project- hot air balloon quilt project- Twelfth Planet Press scarf- Rainbow bear blanketDeadlines tea cosy (for The Blackmail Blend prelaunch) Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 25: Quilt and Craft Fair 2015 SpecialQuilt and Craft FairWonderfil threadJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 24: Wait, more stash acquisition?Biggan DesignSpace CadetJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 23: Glimpsing Old UFOsJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 22: The Tulip Bulb Experiment Pt 2Join my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 21: Bear's Rainbow Blanket Update, Yarn Shopping Live and Tea CosiesBiggan DesignBear's Rainbow BlanketJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 20: Rainy days, barking dogs and native wisteriaJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones Group: Champagne and Socks Craft CircleTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 19: Lace, knitting needle legacies and Bear's Rainbow blanket Bear's Rainbow blanket from Purl SohoJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 18: Pots and Pops of ColourJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 17: Not so much with the finishing of thingsOrixa by Andrea RangelHitofudeJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 16: At least we've got cushions now?The cushion covers came from Sunburst Outdoor LivingDavid Allen's Getting Things Done has free online tools. Join my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 15: Stash acquisitions and tea cosy knitting daysFifi's FabricologyFarmer's Wife Quilt - my Pinterest boardBaby Sweater - Fisherman's Pullover in 60 Quick Baby Knits by Sixth and Spring Books.Loani Prior Tea Cosy books:How Tea Cosies Changed the World Pretty Funny Tea CosiesWild Tea CosiesReally Wild Tea CosiesJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones and Champagne and Socks Craft Circle GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 14: Garden parties and updatesBeen off at science fiction conventions so just a quick update on a rainy day.
Episode 13: Castitonitis, Baby Sweater, Mini Skeins are go!Loop - 15 Camden Passage, Islington(The coffee shop I mention is - The Coffeeworks Project and was my best cup of coffee in London - 96-98 Islington High Street)Fisherman's Pullover from 60 Quick Baby Knits - I'm using Cascade 220 SuperwashJoin my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 12: Indoor plants and The Tulip Bulb ProjectTulips in glas jar - PinterestTesselaar Star Fish Lily
Episode 11: The Scones Fiasco plus JAMAsh's Scones Recipe:5 cups of SRF1.5 cups cream1.5 cups lemonade.I baked them at 220 degrees C for about 10 minutes.Lots of advice on touching the dough for the minimal time possible. Don't overwork it.Jam from Just Add Moonshine - justaddmoonshine.wordpress.com
Feedback Friday March 20Join my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 10: Meditation, positive outlook and baby up the garden pathJoin my craft circle: Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.com Ravelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks Group Twitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnostein www.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 9: An angsty meander through knitted shawl patterns of future pastDownton Abbey shawl is the MKAL by Jimmy Beans Wool hosted through RavelryMini sweater pattern from greensandjeans.blogspot.comArtisan Corner: Peppermint Bay shawl by Mitenae at knitty.comJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com
Episode 8: Frogs, birds and new growthJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com