Podcasts about dragonfly fibers

Brainy Thing:   16:14       Behind the Redwood Curtain:   24:21   What We're Learning from our Knitting:  Margaret finished her first poncho -- well, actually a shoulder cosy:  Wave Shoulder Cozy by Eline Oftedal https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wave-shoulder-cosy with beads and starring Dragonfly Fibers yarns from Laura Nelkin's Ducenti Shawl kit.   She also played around with raffia yarn from Churchmouse yarns and teas making their pattern for stars. Catherine finished her second Socky Slouchy Hat of late  in fingering weight yarn:  https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/socky-slouchy-hat. by Lauren Sanchez: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/lauren-sanchez.   She's frustrated finding a scrubbie pattern she likes and continues working on her gnome.   Brainy Thing: Margaret continues to report on resilience, this time sharing information from Rick Hanson, a psychologist, neuroscientists, and Buddhist. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_hardwire_resilience_into_your_brain https://www.rickhanson.net/teaching/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/ https://www.rickhanson.net/ https://www.rickhanson.net/being-well-podcast/   Behind the Redwood Curtain: There's a little section of roadway on Highway 101 about 60 miles north of Arcata that is prone to rock slides. Catherine reports on Last Chance Grade: https://lastchancegrade.com/#:~:text=The%20Last%20Chance%20Grade%20Project,miles%20south%20of%20Crescent%20City.  

This week's episode is sponsored by:   Taking care of the planet and people are at the heart of everything we do at LoLo Body Care. The impact we’re making on the world and environment is something that we think of with each decision we make. We're working hard to make products that are a combination of the best possible ingredients and innovative technology. If we initiate a small carbon footprint, your purchase continues the small footprint and the planet benefits - which benefits all beings. Support us in big changes and tread lightly with us.       Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We are ending our run as owners and have sold the business to Canon Hand Dyes and White Birch Fiber Arts. If you're in the Washington, DC area, please come to our final holiday party on December 7th at our studio in Kensington, Maryland. More details can be found in our Ravelry group, on our Facebook page or on our Instagram feed. Thank you for 11 wonderful years! We hope you continue to love and support Dragonfly Fibers as it evolves with its new owners.   Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com.         Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   On the Needles:(0:32) Jasmin FINISHED her Polwarth pullover.  Jasmin has finished both fronts and the back on the Jedi cardigan . Gigi was working on a baby wrap cardigan out of Hue Loco for the True North Hearts and Hands donation. Body is done. Started a sleeves  Started a pink Wee Envelope. Left sleeve is done  Jasmin is at the toe on her on her  White Birch Fiber Arts socks in "A Study in Peach, Mint". Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect   All socks are done, need ends woven in. Regia Kidperfect: these could have been 3 pairs. Lucy Neatby’s garter short row heel.     Jasmin cast on Genevieve’s Christmas Sweater (Oliver Sweater) out of Onyx Fiber Arts DK.   Gigi: Also Patons Kroy: Vanilla is the new black sock Gigi wove in ends for a languishing sock. White, gray, blues color stripes in Kroy  Gigi started the last ball of yarn for the polygon blanket  We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:   Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Events: (15:28) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater (need a catchy hashtag) - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov -Stitches West Feb 20 -23 - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know! In Stitches (17:51) Jasmin wore her Tangled Yoke cardigan (Talullah cardigan), Mischief managed sockhead cowl, looped loop cowl. Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap, Knitmore cowl Mother Knows Best:(21:41) This week we answer a question from the “What do you want to hear about?” thread about  getting kids engaged in crafts. Jasmin mentions the Cricket loom   When Knitting Attacks: (29:11) Gigi: hadn’t worked on the polygon blanket for so long, forgot what I needed to do.  Didn’t read the pattern. Had to tink the second row because it needs to be purled  Jasmin- messed up the garter stitch cardigan three different ways. Jasmin miscounted when setting up the jacquard floats on Genevieve’s Christmas sweater. Gigi made mistakes on her Wee envelope   Straw into Gold: (34:58) Took bad wool and Louet Victoria to preschool for simple machine special project.   And Sew On:(45:44) In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, muslin for the bodice.  Gigi made a new , clean bodice muslin  Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.  Assignment said to make lace. Gigi is working on drawn thread work.   Midterm assignment: I put Tulle over the design and basted lines with yellow thread. Used tailors chalk to copy lines onto jeans, opened side seam so I have room to work . Next step is couching the crochet cotton lines onto the denim. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:             No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals around the country. Our last two shows as owners of Dragonfly Fibers are this month. Come see us at New York Sheep and Wool in Rhinebeck, New York and SAFF in Fletcher, North Carolina. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.             Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:37) Jasmin started AND finished the Namu Cowl by Knitboop out of Lisa Souza Cashmere in “squashblossom” (#MyRhineBIPOCSweater Join the Ravelry Group! , #BIPOCMAL2019). Jasmin mentions the  #BIPOCMAL2019, which started in September and ends in November. She loves Knitcompanion There is a dopamine response that we get from checking off a completed task; I couldn't find a technical term for the specific instance. Gigi made more hexagons for the Polygon blanket.   Jasmin is nearly finished with her Polwarth pullover. And the Cottongrass pullover is done. Gigi  worked on the  Regia Pairfect .   We will be collecting hats (locally) for refugees in New England:   Maine Access Immigrant Network 237 Oxford St., Suite 25A Portland, ME 04101   Gigi knitted an Armley beanie by Woolly Wormhead out of pink yarn.  It has been blocked, still needs end weaving  SPOILER: Woolly Wormhead has a new book coming out!   Jasmin cast on the Gatsby shawl by Dawn Henderson out of Ocean by the Sea’s Quill in “Peach Fizz” and worked on it during “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder”   Events: (19:11) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - #WHINEBECKBINGO - #BIPOCMAL2019 Sep-Nov - PIQF October 17-20 - True North Hearts and Hands donations: https://subcultureyarn.com/craftivism-hearts-hands-baby-layette-bag-donation/  -Half marathon for the knitting group to work on baby layette -We will take a break from podcasting from January until March. If you have suggestions for what to bring for the Podcast Tune-Up, let us know!   In Stitches (24:04) Jasmin wore her Dissent Cardigan, and stripey Canon Hand Dyes cowl, the BostonJen Greyhaven hat. Gigi is wearing her A-line skirt from the beginning clothing construction class Nightshirts with modesty panel. Night cap   Mother Knows Best:(24:47) 2663 - taking photos Knitting Butterflies & Tightly Spun  Photographing your Knits ,  Franklin Habit's Class Stephen West   When Knitting Attacks: (40:10) Vitamin D cardigan: Discovered that it suffered a serious snag. Need to repair it.   And Sew On:(41:34) In Gigi’s sewing class at Cañada College, she got the muslin for her skirt fitted; next step is the waistband.   Also, got started on the bodice    Couture Embellishments class at West Valley College continues.  Gigi turned in smocking and cartridge pleating samples.   Working on beading and sequin Techniques  The midterm project is supposed to be Embellishment and rejuvenation of something out of the closet; the final is supposed to be sewn from scratch  We are supposed to hand in a project plan, a description of what we are planning, I think that time and cost estimates are supposed to be included. 

This week's episode is sponsored by:       No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We have a busy fall show schedule! Come see us at Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival September 28th and 29th in Berryville, Virginia! All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.         Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com     On the Needles:(0:41) PUPPIES! Meet Han and Chewie Our personal instagram handles are @gigidahling @cuteknitter . Jasmin finished her  Vanilla is the New Black socks in White Birch Fiber Arts “At Night, the Ice Weasels Come” while shushing kids during the performances.  Jasmin mentions Jade from the Geek Girls Craft podcast  Jasmin started a pair of Vanilla is the New black socks out of White Birch Fiber Arts "Study in Peach, Mint". Gigi is working on a pair of Vanilla is the new Black socks out of the Mani-Pedi vacation yarn.   She  got to the toes, then started another pair with Regia Pairfect Kids color for the nieceling.  #operationSockdrawer The button band on Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is in progress. She mentions Splendid Apparel, by Anna Zilboorg.   Gigi is working on the  Polygon blanket again. She finished another hexagon  Jasmin’s Viajante is inching towards the mesh section. Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment KAL we're collaborating on! (The #RhineBIPOCSweater KAL!). Join the Ravelry Group, if you’re a BIPOC dyer, fill out the form, if you’re a BIPOC designer, make sure you’re on the Black Squirrel List. Jasmin is going to be making Sevrine out of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport in “Reservoir Hill”.   In Stitches (11:56) Jasmin wore her Sweet ImPEACHment hat to James and the Giant Peach, she mentions Genevieve's. Gigi wore the A line skirt from sewing class.    Events: (15:14) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing.  - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along  Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -#MyRhineBIPOCSweater - PIQF October 17-20   Mother Knows Best:(17:12) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about what we look for in a wonderful local yarn store. Let us know what you love about your yarn store in  the episode thread. Jasmin mentions Ysolda. Neighborhood Fiber Company, and Uncommon Threads, A Verb For Keeping Warm When Knitting Attacks:(39:54)) Gigi doesn't like how the Pairfect sock turned out, it was designed for a sock with a flap She needs to frog to beginning of the heel increases    Rocky Coast cardigan. Gigi put it on the dress form.She will need to pull it back to waistline and start hip shaping from there.   Straw into Gold:(45:05) Gigi started a braid of Purl up and Dye on a Jenkins Lark Turkish spindle.   Jasmin has been plying, to get yardage for Stash Dash, and to free up bobbins for her Family Sweater Project   And Sew On:(52:08) Gigi decided to sew more A-line skirts from class. She found some wool tweed and coordinating silk.  Also , she found some corduroy and coordinating squash blossom yellow lining.  Gigi serged the edges,   so the fabric can go in the washing machine.

Brainy thing:  18:37       Behind the Redwood Curtain: 29:19 What We’re Learning From Our Knitting Margaret finished a pair of summer socks:  Top down, 1x1 twist rib cuff, afterthought heel with gusset,  (check out Ariana Hipsagh    gussets in afterthought heel  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUyJM2FBH_o Reena Meijer Dress  Knit better Socks blog  http://knitbettersocks.blogspot.com/) The yarn is  Canon Hand Dyed 80 Merino, 10 Cashmere and 10 nylon.by The Amy Lee Show and the colorway is “I will believe that there are unicorns” a part of her January Shakespeare Club and a quote from the Tempest.   She learned a lot from making the first step from Laura Nelkin’s Ducenti Shawl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ducenti-mkal— a beaded i-cord. Made from in two different but closely coordinated colors, the two skeins of yarn came in Laura Nelkin’s Ducenti Shawl kit,  originally a mystery kit.They are a wonderfully soft single ply Dragonfly Fibers, Pixie yarn in 100 % merino in a mossy green and a variegated dark putty, with hints of a brassy brown and green. But she’s not making the the full shawl as designed by Laura.    She’s using it as the bottom of Eline Oftedal’s Waves Shoulder Cosy https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wave-shoulder-cosy   Catherine shares a free app from Home Depot for matching up colors.   She finds the matches are a tad on the dark side but still thinks it’s a nifty tool.   She found some yarn she’s long been looking for from  Lion Brand gradient stripe in pink for a dog sweater for a dog who looks fierce but isn’t.   She is working on her Dishcloth exchange using cotton she had on hand plus a  ball of lily’s sugar and cream  in white, lime, teal green, and  lavendar.  The pattern is  Vortex 5  by Rebecca Hudson  (Meditative is her Rav name.)      Brainy Thing Margaret reports on recent research on the Placebo effect  — Among the findings are that it works even if people know they are taking a placebo, it works in animals, and it changes an enzyme in the  brain. https://connect.uclahealth.org/2019/03/14/placebo-effect-sugar-pills-as-medicine/   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513296/ https://www.minnpost.com/second-opinion/2019/03/the-mysterious-and-maddening-placebo-effect-what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-it/ http://programinplacebostudies.org/   Arcata Fairy Festival A new kid-friendly event in Arcata is the Fairy Festival, celebrating its second year and planning for the next. https://www.arcatamainstreet.com/fairy-festival   Give Away Another fun giveaway.  Be the first to request it on the Ravelry thread.     In this episode of Teaching Your Brain to Knit we discuss summer socks, beaded i-cord, the dishcloth exchange anda pink striped yarn for a dog.   We share the latest on the Placebo Effect and report on a new area event, The Arcata Fairy Festival.    

This week's episode is sponsored by:   No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com     Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag.   Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois.   All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.   Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com.     Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.       We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:34) Thank you, LittleSkeinAnne for co-hosting in Mom's absence! ** admin update. Episodes 101-491 aren’t available until we finish admin work on them.   The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is complete, first sleeve is done, second sleeve is past the halfway point.   Anne is knitting an Ama sweater in her hand-dyed Merino Sport.    Jasmin is still casting on a Panjereh top by Christina Danaee out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio sock   Anne cast on a Pebbles & Pathways Sock, designed by heybrownberry, in her Smooth Sock club colorway “Marilla’s Amethyst Brooch.” (This is for Sock School)   Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment MAL we're collaborating on! We talk about a Rhinebeck Lonely Hearts type club. Jasmin is making some slow  progress on her Viajante. Jasmin mentions getting to see Patti LuPone in concert, and Brenda's French Soul Food (restaurant).   Jasmin mentions her Tundra pullover.   Most of Anne’s knitting time has gone to an upcoming kit sample (Hiirnaqtuq) designed by Caroline Dick which is inspired by a children’s book about an Inuktitut mother’s love for her child and their arctic landscapes.    Anne finished a two-night project: Alfalfa (baby) Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn.   In Stitches (22:39)   San Francisco summer means Karl the Fog and sweater weather. Anne has been wearing her Birkin sweater (now steeked into a cardigan), Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak (bulky cropped pullover, knit in a bright ruby red grapefruit color for cheerfulness in the damp grey weather), Water & Stone by Veera Valimaki, and her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter.   Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover in San Francisco.   Anne has also been wearing two different styles of the Odacier “Thea Rachelle Raglan” pattern, both are short sleeve, and one is regular mid-hip length and the other is tunic length and she made it to wear under her Soldotna. Both are made from Kaufman Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen.    Jasmin talks about Rick Mondragon's Knit to Fit class, and proportion.   Events: (33:04): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Anne mentions Amy Herzog's CustomFit. - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(37:14) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  thread about how we squeak in our knitting time. Where do you find time to knit? Jasmin talks about Sultana.    When Knitting Attacks:(47:52)   Anne’s beagle attacked her ball of Do or Donut.   Review:(56:14)   Online Activism for the Conflict Averse Anne’s Instagram: @littleskeinanne Book recommendations: So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo and White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Anti-racism educators: Where Change Started, Layla Saad, Rachel Cargle Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain    - If you're consuming their writing, please buy your teachers a KO-FI. - Engage in social proof. (Hit the like button) Signal boost posts from people of color. - Diversify purchases and buy from POC.  - Cartoon of Equality, Equity, Justice - If you have a question, start with googling your question. - What is tone policing? (Don't tell a person of color that they would be more effective, if they were "nice") - Signal boost salient comments, so they rise to the top - The "An Unfinished Object" blog, Follow it, and support it  Tour de Fleece:(1:35:58) Driveband and WW woes. Genevieve drop spindles! Jasmin mentions sewn drive bands. Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably  

Recorded on July 13, 2019 Book Talk starts at 15:00 Our annual Mother Bear KAL has begun!  Any bears you have knit or crocheted on 2019 are eligible to post in our FOs thread. Each bear is an entry.  Come join the Chatter thread here!   We have new prizes donated by PattyB, CraftBuzz, Heidi Wulfraat, KDunne and super sock designer Becky Greene.  Please message alittleposy or knittybarb if you have a prize you’d like to contribute.   Want to start your Mother Bear-making journey?  Check out the Mother Bear Project website to buy a pattern, make a donation, or see the gallery of children and their new bears, and the MBP Ravelry group for great ideas and community with other bear makers.   KNITTING   Tracie has finished: Octopus #2 by Susan B. Anderson in Universal Yarns Uptown DK Mother Bears 193-201    Barb has finished: Mother Bears #170 - #174   Tracie continues to work on:  1.  ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm, using Louisa Harding Amitola in the Hook and the Dawn colorways 2.  Judah Cardigan by Juliana Lustanader in Valley Yarns Goshen in the Pacific colorway 3.  Fiddly Bits #9 by Jane Pihota 4.  Dare to Dream by Boo Knits in Duren Dyeworks Heavenly Fingering in Cherry Pop   Still working on 1.  ZickZack Scarf by Christy Kamm - free pattern on Ravelry - 5380 projects!  Using Lang Yarns MilleColori Baby in the 51 and52 color ways 2.  Yolks Pullover by Natalie V, using a Craftsy Kit with Cloudborn Fibers Pima Cotton DK in the Magenta Colorway 3.  Sunnydale Cowl by Katy H. Carroll (Katinka Designs), using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo in the Anniversario colorway   Cast-on  July DVD Socks - Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the RadioActive Zombody color way Nightshift  by Andrea Mowry using a kit from Dragonfly Fibers   BOOKS Tracie has finished: Secrets of a Marine’s Wife: A True Story of Marriage, Obsession & Murder by Shanna Hogan - thumbs up American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin - thumbs up Lolita by Vladimir Nabakov thumbs up if you can stomach the subject matter God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut - enh   Barb says thumbs up to all her finished books: Little Shoes: The Sensational Depression-Era Murders that Became My Family’s Secret by Pamela Everett The Lost Man by Jane Harper Alien III by William Gibson - Audible Original Atomic Marriage by Curtis Sittenfeld Girls’ Night Out by Liz Fenton In the Heart of the Sea: the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick   Tracie is reading: Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune by Bill Deman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh   Barb is reading The Spaceship Next Door by Gene Doucette Winter Solstice by Rosamund Pilcher   Barb gives The Man in the Window podcast a thumbs up

This week's episode is sponsored by:             No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag. If you’re local to the Washington, DC area, please join us for our super-fun open house at our studio on Saturday, June 22nd from 12-4. We’re located at 4104 Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland. We have plenty of surprises in store! Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.     Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:33) We are drooling over ice cream. The Perfect Scoop. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 45  green squares are done so far, have yarn for one more, 48 purple squares. Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is separated for the armholes!   She remains  enthusiastic about Knitcompanion Gigi is working on  the Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018   Jasmin has separated the sleeves on her #chooseyourownadventureKAL Sprig in Squashblossom yellow and is zooming down the body. Gigi suggests buttons by Sheila Ernst Jasmin mentions the pleased expression on @antigonaNYC on Instagram in her Tundra Pullover. She also loves A Verb For Keeping Warm Jasmin is making progress on the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon. Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co, Merino Nylon Stellina in Coal Train Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Jasmin mentions Sally Fox Gigi is knitting more socks out of Patons Kroy, both need to be kitchenered and afterthought heeled. Events: (23:46): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24 - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(25:44) This week we discuss Franklin Habit’s  from the Lion Brand blog piece about the things we leave behind. Jasmin mentions custom label logo design by Julie.   When Knitting Attacks:(41:11) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers.  Edges are not crisp, but loose and flaring.  Frogged. Will slip 1st stitch.  Yarn lost color all over my hands.     Review:(44:07) The Art of Circular Yokes, by Kerry Bogert   Tour de Fleece Training:(1:02:46) Week 3:  take 25g and spin a sample to test both your fiber, and your wheel.   Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(1:04:03) Sewing machine is back. Jasmin really likes Ray’s sewing in SJ.   Aki's Bakery is now closed. No link.

006: I Went to London and All I Got Was This Yarn Released April 23, 2019 In this episode, Anne announces the winner of the last giveaway, talks about her trip to London, and announces another giveaway! Winner! Congratulations to Euphistic81 on Instagram, who won the giveaway announced in episode 5 from Dragonfly Fibers and Knitter's Pride! London! Anne and her daughter visited two fashion-related sites in London, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Fashion and Textile Museum, as well as the Fashion Museum in Bath. The V&A was hosting special exhibits about Dior and Mary Quant, but also has a permanent exhibit that includes knitwear. The Fashion and Textile Museum rotates it's exhibits frequently. Even if they aren't showing knitwear at the time, this small museum is very informative! The Fashion Museum in Bath walks you through centuries of fashion through 100 representative outfits, as well as hosting an additional exhibit that changes from time to time. The Mary Quant exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum featured a hand-knit dress surrounded by several of the knitting and sewing patterns Quant created so people could make their own versions of her designs. Some of her knitting patterns are available as PDFs from sellers on Etsy. Three Yarn Shops to Visit The Village Haberdashery is located in the West Hampstead area of London, just a short walk from the nearest Underground station. It focuses mainly on yarn and fabric crafts, but is a great little all-around craft store. Liberty London is well known for their Liberty fabrics, but it's also the flagship store for Rowan yarns. For many of us, this is a rare opportunity to take a gander at Rowan's entire line! My sweater's worth of Erila Knight's British Blue 100 from Wool in Bath, UK. Also, the project bag gifted to Anne by Wool's owner, Laura, as a thank you for contributing hats for The Big Knit 2019. Wool is a cozy, welcoming yarn shop just a short walk from the Bath Spa train station in Bath, England. They have an extensive collection of British yarns, a welcoming staff, and a gentle shop dog names Toby. Be sure to stop by on your way to or from the Roman Baths to give Toby a pat and take the time to peruse their extensive pattern offerings! Upcoming Events April 27, 2019 is Local Yarn Store Day. Be sure to check the listings to see if your LYS is participating. Whether they are officially involved of now, consider swinging by to show some support for your local brick-and-mortar stores that day! For those in New England, April 27 is also the day of the Connecticut Sheep, Wool, and Fiber Festival. Anne will be there with her family. Will you? Say hi if you see her there! Giveaway Be sure to listen to the episode to learn how to enter our newest episode for a Japanese Knot bag from LittleComfortsAtoZ and a hank of handspun alpaca from Peru. The episode 6 giveaway is a project bag from LittleComfortsAtoZ (Look for her on Etsy), a hank of handspun alpaca yarn, and a set of stitch markers! Featured Music The first song featured was "The Can't Find Kelly" sung by Billy Merson and is available at the Free Music Archive. The second song was "Ca Bages Ca Beans and Car Rots," sung by Florrie Ford, also available from the Free Music Archive. If you are a musician who would like a song featured on the program, or if you have comments or feedback, please contact the show at anne@familypodcasts.com. Support the Show You can help support this show by buying your laundry detergent through Dropps, like I do! It comes to my door every quarter without my having to worry about it. The pods use no plastic--not even in their packaging--and they work. And at half the price I had been paying for pods, the switch was a no-brainer for me. Give them a try and a portion of the price will support the podcast at no additional cost to you! Social Media You can follow Anne on Instagram or Ravelry as @ithoughtiknewhow. She posts articles related to knitting and yarn on the Facebook Group and on Twitter as @ThoughtIKhewHow. Subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the podcast app of your choice. There is now a Ravelry Group for the show. Be sure to join and introduce yourself!

This week's episode is sponsored by:                           No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive four more shipments, with or without bonus swag. Speaking of Maryland Sheep and Wool, we’ll be in our usual spot in the outside lower corral on May 4th and 5th. Come see Faerie, our brand-new mohair/silk blend, our show exclusive colorway, Carroll Creek Park and much more! All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness. Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com.   Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     On the Needles:(0:33)   Gigi is working on the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort.  27 squares done. Finished the lavender and purple yarn  One square out of leftovers. Jasmin is nearly at the armholes on her Polwarth pullover by Ysolda Teague out of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Capital Luxury Sport in the “Sanctuary City” benefit colorway. Gigi Newsprint cowl out of Oink Pigments in grey and black knitting is finished! Jasmin has cast on her  Weekender by Andrea Mowry out of Lisa Souza BFL worsted in “Blue Spruce”.   Gigi has finished Ysolda’s Poza, out of A Verb for Keeping Warm “Floating “ in Quarz She still needs to block the Purlbreak by Stephen West. Jasmin is about 25% done with the Intermezzo Cowl by Rahymah out of Lisa Souza Cashmere/Silk Fingering in “Squashblossom”.   Gigi picked up the Non-Euclidian heel Socks . Jasmin has swatched  (Anzula "For Better or For Worsted") for her Dissent pullover. Jasmin started a sock in Oink Pigments “Roy G Pig” to replace the one on our Knitmore Vanilla Sock pattern. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Maybe done by Stitches West 2020? Gigi is knitting : Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl, Out of Neighborhood Fiber Co,  in Studio Chunky in the "Reservoir Hill" colorway.   Events: (24:01) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - May 18 (tentatively) Spinning at the Winery - Stash dash end of May till sometime in August Knitgirllls are doing a clothing conservation month, April to May -Tour de Fleece July 6-28   In Stitches:(25:40) - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Ridgeline cowl, wool socks, - Jasmin: Bifrost Scarf, Rainbow Dots cowl. Jasmin also mentions the #todaysknitoutfit hashtag - Genevieve: Gryffindor Scarf and hat - Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps,   Mother Knows Best:(27:57) Why classes, why does Gigi sew?   When Knitting Attacks:(36:33) Gigi is attacked by her Poza, the Newsprint cowl, the Robin’s Hooded Bandana Cowl, the  Non- Euclidean heel Socks.   Jasmin is attacked by her Polwarth pullover. She mentions the Directors Cut Ysolda interview.   Review:(44:29) Dogs on Sweaters Franklin Habit is teaching a dog sweater class   Jasmin mentions that there are companies that process pet fur. (VIP Fibres is the company we're most familiar with, but they might not be in business anymore.)   Straw into Gold:(51:05) Jasmin finished the Silk Abby sent with her Device after a long dry spell spinning. Gigi loves the Sewing Out Loud podcast   And Sew On:(54:21) Flare skirt done, Surplice done Finished the book by The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dress Making; How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear them with Style   She is watching Project Runway, Season 10    

005: Tension Released March 26, 2019 In this episode, Anne talks about her tension issues with the third swatch of the Master Hand Knitter Program, plus a correction, music to knit by, projects she's been working on, a charity knitting opportunity, and the first giveaway of the podcast! A Correction In the last episode, Anne planned to knit the ribbing for swatch 2 of the Master Hand Knitting Program in smaller needles, but a listener pointed out that the instructions spell out that you should use the same needles. So, thank you to Julie for saving Anne from having to reknit the swatch! Progress on Swatch 3 Swatch three is a seed-stitch swatch, but without proper, consistent tension, gaps appear at the transition from purl to knit. After many attempts resulting in slow improvement, Anne has decided to stop knitting the swatch and, instead, will be knitting a seed stitch scarf, which should give her plenty of practice without ruining the yarn she needs for her MHK swatches! On and Off the Needles Anne has a lot on the needles right now, including her second attempt at Sencilla, by Shireen Nadir; Nejiri, by Yumiko Sakurai; and the Bonte Mitts, by Joyce Riemens. Listen to the episode to hear how they are progressing! The only project Anne finished since the last podcast was a modified version of the Juniper Cowl, available on the Berroco Website. For information on how she altered the pattern from a standard cowl to one that warms her shoulders as well, you'll have to listen to the podcast! The Big Knit UK While there's been little progress on "real" projects, Anne has been busy participating in The Big Knit by knitting 5 mini hats a day from March 15 to April 6. (So far, so good, as of the day this episode launches!) These tiny hats are a great way to turn scrap yarn into funding for Age UK. American knitters: if you would like to contribute to the cause, Anne is leaving April 2, 2019 for the UK and is happy to take your hats along, but you have to act fast to get the hats to herby April 1!! Send her an email at anne @ familypodcasts . com to get the mailing address when you're ready. Any American knitters who mails her 10 hats by April 1 will be thanked with a set of stitchmarkers from the inventory that remains from her former business. (While supplies last.) Knitters in the UK have until July to submit their mini hats through their local Age UK. Additionally, many knitting stores are acting as collection points. Anne will be taking her hats, and any she receives from listeners, to donate at Wool in Bath. Product Review: Ginger DPNs and Crochet Hooks A few days ago, Anne wrote a blog post singing the praises of Knitter's Pride Ginger line of needles and hooks. Check it out. Giveaway!! Our first giveaway is underway! The deadline to enter is April 18, and you must listen to this episode of the podcast to find out how to enter. This hank of Selkie Sport from Dragonfly Fibers and two sets of DPNs from Knitter's Pride could be yours if you win! The giveaway is a hank of Selkie Sport from Dragonfly Fibers and two sets of DPNs from Knitter's Pride. The Selkie Sport is 70% blue faced Leicester wool and 30% silk in the Denali colorway. It's a joy to work with and the range of blues is utterly blissful. This giaveaway is open to anyone who lives anywhere the USPS delivers, including international listeners. If I can get it to you by going to my post office, you can enter to win! The next episode should release on April 23, and I'll pick the winner as I record, so look for episode 6 to hear if you've won! Featured Music The first song featured was "Ma Jeewanaye" by H. R. Jothipala and is available at the Free Music Archive. The second song was West in Africa by a South African man named John Bartmann, also available from the Free Music Archive. If you are a musician who would like a song featured on the program, or if you have comments or feedback, please contact the show at anne@familypodcasts.com. Support the Show You can help support this show by buying your laundry and dishwashing detergents through Dropps, like I do! It comes to my door every quarter without my having to worry about it. The pods use no plastic--not even in their packaging--and they work. And at half the price I had been paying for pods, the switch was a no-brainer for me. Give them a try and a portion of the price will support the podcast at no additional cost to you! Social Media You can follow Anne on Instagram or Ravelry as @ithoughtiknewhow. She posts articles related to knitting and yarn on the Facebook Group and on Twitter as @ThoughtIKhewHow. Subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the podcast app of your choice. There is now a Ravelry Group for the show. Be sure to join and introduce yourself!

004: Slow Down, Buckaroo Released: March 12, 2019 In this episode, Anne shares what she learned while knitting the first and second swatches of the Master Hand Knitting Program. Thank You for your Pattern Help Anne asked, and listeners responded. A couple of great recommendations came in for Anne's request for a good beginner's sock pattern. Michelle recommended Anne try the Hermione's Everyday Socks pattern, available for free on Ravelry. Nancye from Dragonfly Fibers suggested she pick up a copy of Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. It hadn't arrived by the time this episode was recorded, but Anne has it now. It has both a "recipe" for socks and an actual pattern, so Anne will be drawing from that as well! Thank you! Knitting Techniques The first two swatches involve knitting K2, P2 and K1, P1 ribbing. In the podcast, Anne discusses three techniques that helped her neaten up ribbing. Listen to the episode to learn more about why ribbing can be tricky and how these techniques might help you. Asking the Questions Anne was a little too hasty in knitting the first few swatches for the program and learned her lesson about taking the time to exhibit some humility and accept she does not, in fact, know everything. Honey This week's affiliate is Honey, an app for your desktop that tracks price changes on Amazon, applies coupon codes for the best deals when you shop online, and earns points to apply toward gift cards when you shop at major retailers. Anne has used it for over a year now and Honey has found many ways to save. Join through this link, and Anne will receive a modest finder's fee to apply toward the cost of running the show. Product Review Nostepinnes are specially formed dowels used to wind yarn into center-pull balls for knitters. Knitter's Pride was very kind to send Anne a selection of products to test in exchange for her honest review. The first product she got to play with was a nostepinne. As promised in the episode, here's the YouTube video that she found the most helpful when she was learning: https://youtu.be/toNeWx0FOjA Anne found the nostepinne to be a helpful addition to her knitting tool kit. It saves the hassle of setting up a ball winder and swift for smaller winding jobs. It's also lightweight and wooden, which makes it a handy tool for those who knit while traveling. For people who are new to knitting, it's an economical option compared to buying a ball winder and swift combo. If you end up sticking with the hobby, those can come later, and the nostepinne can become something you use for the joy of it. The Knitter's Pride nostepinnes are available at many local yarn stores, or you can find them on Amazon, available in two varieties. Help for England! Bath, England: A knitter's paradise? Anne and her aspiring-fashion-designer daughter will be traveling to London at the beginning of April. Anne, the knitter, and Abby, the seamstress, are trying to pack their itinerary with appropriately-themed destinations. Aside from the typical tourist destinations, they will be visiting the Victoria and Albert, Fashion and Textile Museum, Camden Market, and the Village Haberdashery while they are in London, and Wool, Country Threads, and the Fashion Museum while they are in Bath. If you have any other recommendations for them within a 2-hour train ride of Paddington Station, please get in touch! Featured Music The first song featured was "Solo Acoustic Guitar" by Jason Shaw and available at the Free Music Archive. The second song was "Ready to Go" by Arthur Nicholson, a folk singer from Shetland. Arthur's work is insightful and mellow. You'll find yourself singing his choruses to yourself through the day. Find his work on Soundcloud or YouTube, or visit his website to buy a CD for yourself. If you are a musician who would like a song featured on the program, or if you have comments or feedback, please contact the show at anne@familypodcasts.com. Social Media You can follow Anne on Instagram or Ravelry as @ithoughtiknewhow. She posts articles related to knitting and yarn on the Facebook Group and on Twitter as @ThoughtIKhewHow. Subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the podcast app of your choice.

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 Yarns - Create Your Own Adventure by Fredi Baker The Blue Brick Alexandra's Crafts has become Alexandra: The Art of Yarn Our dinner Friday night with (L to R) Andy and Steve (Leading Men Fiber Arts), designer Sarah Schira (Imagined Landscape) , designer Lisa Ross (Paper Daisy Creations)   Saturday, February 23, 2019 Webs Yarn Store Bottle Rocket Sweater Design by Michelle Porter   Forbidden Fiber Mini's Needle Basket Canon Hand Dyes KnitBaahPurl   Trends noticed at Stitches:  lots of color work patterns!  Especially the Nightshift Shawl and colorwork yoke sweaters.   Discussion about: Nine Perfect Strangers                

Despite the noises and interruptions the yarn talk continues! Through downpours, laundry, head shaving, a neighbor coming by and odd thumping in the background, the show goes on.  Hear the Ewes respond to the Fiberuary Challenge and Yarn Love Challenge prompts. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry  or email us with your thoughts. twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com is our email address or click contact us on our website. Project Updates Marsha finished her cardigan Cloud Cover by Heidi Kirrmaier and loves it. Marsha double checked the label on her fleece and it is Wensleydale x Cormo x Merino fleece. After our last episode Marsha ordered another skein of worsted yarn from Thirteen Mile Lamb and Wool to have extra for dyeing for the colorwork pullover, Snowflower by Heidi Kirrmaier. She is still in the planning stage for dyeing the yarn. Plus she wants to take a colorwork class. Marsha is almost done with Slack Tide Scarf by Poststitch that she is making for her brother and she cast on a scarf for herself called Shared Rib by Anne Hanson using Old Maiden Aunt Yarns fingering weight that she bought last March at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. She also cast on a pullover Mountain High by Heidi Kirrmaier (again!) using The Croft Shetland Tweed by West Yorkshire Spinners that she bought at the The Yarn Cake in Glasgow. Kelly finished the  Mystery Knit Along with Cozy Up Knits using the Two Ewes Replenish Rambouillet.  It will be one of her Stitches garments if it gets blocked in time. Kelly has started the Koru by Aroha Knits. She’s using Dance Rustic Silk from Dragonfly Fibers. News The Solidarity Swap on Ravelry is a pattern and/or yarn swap celebrating designers and dyers who are people of color or from underrepresented groups. The group has a designer bundle listing a variety of designers and  Indie dyers that you might not have seen before. Another resource for finding designers, dyers, and other makers of color is Jeanette Sloan’s site POC Designers and Crafters. AllFreeKnitting has added the Two Ewes to its updated list of the top 10 knitting podcasts. Upcoming Events Stitches West Northwest Regional Spinners Association Whidbey Weavers Guild Black Sheep Gathering

This week's episode is sponsored by:                 No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We just started another year of our fabulous Club Dragonfly – six shipments available with or without bonus swag! It’s not too late to sign up. Details are available on our website. Come see us at STITCHES West at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California from February 21st-24th. We’ll be in booths 706, 708 and 710. Can’t make it to one of the shows? All our yarns and kits are available at www.dragonflyfibers.com. Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.     Take advantage of HelloFresh’s special offer for 2019. Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/KNITMORE80 and enter KNITMORE80.     Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   On the Needles:(0:42) There are deadlines approaching for the #OperationSockDrawer book, and we are very excited. Jasmin is thrilled about her Aumangea pullover by ArohaKnits; Jasmin also signed up for her Colorwork Workshop. Gigi mentions the new Reverberate podcast. Gigi unloaded all of the yarn left over from the swap to the Art Vistas program and the fabric to the middle school quilting project. Jasmin is nearly done with the back of her Aumangea Pullover. She took a picture with hers on Try- it-on-Tubing   Gigi unloaded all of the yarn left over from the swap. Art Vista, middle school quilting project, and Knitsvah. Gigi is knitting the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Two rows at a time. Jasmin is working on her Viajante.  She is also working on the Sarcastic Unicorn Sockhead cowl.   Gigi is working on another one of the gradients for the polygon blanket. Gigi knitted Vanilla is the New Black socks last year.This year she  has Non-Euclidian heel socks on the needles, working on three different pairs, Cherry Pop Stripes, "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze". Turned three heels.   You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back).   Gigi is knitting Hogwart's house colors from MustStashYarn for Genevieve. Almost at the toe   Gigi is knitting another Rocky Coast cardigan Lightning McQueen sideways dude cardigan for rex Gigi knitted another preemie hat. 72 stitch cast on   Events: (19:44) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(21:08) - Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, 1st ribbi cardi, 3 color cashmere cowl - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Knitmore cowl, Lorelei cowl, wool socks, red v neck , Beastkeeper shawl . She mentions the Gleener. - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat, Kapuzin hoodie -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, - Rex: Oliver sweater   Mother Knows Best:(27:18) How to do a “perfect sweater” sloper.   When Knitting Attacks:(36:12) Gigi: has cast on another Rocky Coast cardigan   Review:(41:34) Gadgets from Katrinkles Gigi mentions The Kissing Hand Jasmin likes their Niddy noddy   And Sew On:(50:10) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Building routines to make time for sewing. Sewing one seam per night on the Ribbi Cardi. Cut sack gowns in small and large.  Also, preemie size for hospital School: draping muslin on front and back of bodice.  Marking. Pinned rubric to dress form, expecting grade today.   Measured my own dress form, padding waist, belly and hips.  Trying to work parallel to what we do in class

This week's episode is sponsored by:             No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We just started another year of our fabulous Club Dragonfly – six shipments available with or without bonus swag! It’s not too late to sign up. Details are available on our website. Come see us at Vogue Knitting Live at the Marriott Marquis in New York from January 25th-27th. We’ll be in booths 906 and 908. From February 21st-24th, you can find us at STITCHES West in booths 706, 708 and 710.   Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.     For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/knitmore80 and enter knitmore80       Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.     Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works withALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices. On the Needles:(0:41) Jasmin mentions the Dissent sweater. Gigi did more units for the polygon blanket. Gigi has Non Euclidean heel socks on the needles, in the "Deep End" colorway, and has cast on a new pair in Cherry Pop Stripes, also "Rainbow Stripes" and "Purple Haze".  You can get all of the colors of Paton's Kroy from Craftsy (currently sold out, check back). Jasmin has made some progress on her Viajiante.   She ordered beads to start her Celestatarium.   Since Gigi has finished her Vitamin D sweater, she set up to knit another Rocky Coast cardigan Jasmin has finished the front of her Worsted Boxy and started the back. She needs to frog two sweaters in progress to accommodate her current size needs.   Gigi has set up a kit for the Poza cowl by Ysolda, out of Floating from A Verb For Keeping Warm. Gigi also wants to set up  Curls by Hunter As Well as a set of Fingerless Mitts by Cat Bordhi.   We are using our Strickplaners (purchase one here) by Martina Behm. Jasmin mentioned SymposiPress Stickers. Gigi mentions Die Urbane Spinnstube Jasmin has finished her Goin Gold hat by meliabella knit in Black Trillium Quadra and made giant pom poms (used the size 85 Pom Pom maker).   Events: (26:19) - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Jasmin is knitting the Fading Lines from Joji Locatelli. - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019 - Stitches West registration   In Stitches:(28:20) - Jasmin: wool socks,looped loop cowl, Goin Gold Hat, Seneca pullover, Frozen Hearts sweater - Gigi : Quynn hat with ear flaps, Greyhaven hat, sockhead cowl, Knitmore cowl, wool socks. Best Girlfriend jacket - Genevieve: Gryffindor scarf and hat -Andrew: Cashmere Andrew’s Watch Caps, Sam: grey hat. Greyhaven hat on loan   Mother Knows Best:(37:02) Air your stash every year. Maybe not exactly Mary Kondo, but get rid of stuff you’re not going to use. Touch everything.   When Knitting Attacks:(51:19) Gigi messed up the cast on for the Poza. Not enough stitches. Did Lucy Neatby technique out of Cool Socks Warm Feet. Jasmin suggests Judy Becker's Magic Cast on   Review:(58:18) This week we review: Knitting Pleats by Olga Pobedinskaya Gigi is wearing the Ridgeline Cowl, yarn from Backyard Fiberworks ,  Knitting Pleats in Ravelry   And Sew On:(1:07:39) Gigi is trying to sew or do something sewing related every day. Gigi talks about the postage stamp quilt. Jasmin raves about the Cricut Press   Gigi wants to make another sloper using the instructions from Suzy Furrer’s book Building Patterns,   The Architecture of Women’s Clothing

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 102 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors, Knitty Kitty Bags, Plum Deluxe and Prairie Bag Works   Off the Needles Mary's Harley Socks   Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Wild Hare Fiber Studio Pinnacle Fingering in Hope Colorway Needles- US 1 (2.25mm) 56 stitches   3 baskets Pattern: Ombre Basket pattern by  Elizabeth Pardue (free crochet pattern) 1st basket 2nd basket 3rd basket On the Needles Sunwalker Shawl Pattern: Sunwalker by Melanie Berg Yarn: Sun Valley Fibers MCS (Merino Cashmere Silk) Fingering in Kensington Colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Cast on initially and was knitting with the textured pattern called for. Talking too long. Beautiful texture but taking too long. The effect while beautiful wasn’t worth the effect. Ripped out after a few inches. Switched to garter stitch using increases called for. Planning to make it smaller than originally called for. Notes from this Ravelry Project Page as my guide.   Legwarmers for Riley Yarn: Legacy Fiber Arts in the Steel Toes base. Colorway:  Sue Says So Needles: US 1.5 for ribbing and US 2 for body Pattern: None. Cast on 56 with US 1.5 needles.  Switch to US 2 after ribbing. Knit one inch then increased to 60 stitches. 16 inches long for Riley who is 8 years old.   Ashley's Christmas Stocking   Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet by Family Circle  (originally in November 1977 magazine) Was reprinted in 90's got off ebay. made one for my cousin's daughter in 2014 Hook: F (3.75 mm) Yarn: Paton's Classic Wool Regia Blue Jean Socks Pattern: Spacious OMG Yarn: Regia Jean Style Color Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Grammy's shawl Yarn: Ross Farm Shetland 3 ply sport Needles: US 8 Pattern: New design, half hex like My Own Backyard Brainstorming   Christmas Knitting/Crochet plans: Dragon for Will using Yoki the Dragon pattern Unicorns for Ella and Carina using Shy Little Unicorn Pattern Outfits for Riley's doll (made last year) Oisin- alien or another star wars toy or two A child's poncho (Azel pullover by Heidi May) and a kitty using Small Cat Pattern A penguin using a pattern gifted to me by Happyfox24 More crochet baskets Garret requested more ninjas Anna dolla (from Kit) Some crochet washcloths Wintertide Headband pattern Crafty Adventures I'm working on my annual photo calendars from Picaboo   Knitting in Passing On this episode I shared three stories about knitting as it popped up in conversation at work, on the train, and in my car. KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread 283 entries so far! Don't forget to get in your November and December entries. Even if you haven't participated all year- enter your gift knitting now and you'll still have a chance to win. 12 Months to Christmas KAL Prizes! Amplitude Shawl pattern by Greg Cohoon Skein of Worsted weight yarn from Tink Yarn in Lady Luck colorway Project bag from Freckled Whimsey- navy with hearts. Good sock size. Removeable wristlet strap. Ripple Ribbed Socks pattern by Susie White     The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long Must be cast on on/after October 1st and be finished by November 30, 2016 to count. Knit any pattern by Melanie Berg (No WIPs allowed) 7 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast, Knitmore Girls We are also working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.Sun Valley Fibers, Lollipop Yarns & One Twisted Tree: beautiful yarns and kits. Check them out. Post your FO photo and details in the Big Bad Berg Along FO Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group 87 entries so far! They are BEAUTIFUL!!!! Even if you're not participating go over and check out the thread. Chatter thread has been really fun. You are all such great cheerleaders for each other. Love seeing that!   Prizes: $30 Gift Certificate to Sun Valley Fibers 600 yard, 5 color tweedy gradient kit from Quaere Fibre Skein of yarn (winner chooses base & color way) from Octopus Yarns   Pigskin Party Our 3rd annual make-along hosted in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group that runs during the NFL football season September 8- February 6th (Monday after Superbowl- you can knit and post photos on that last day) The more projects you finish, the more touchdowns and field goals you’ll score and the more points you earn. You can also increase your score by using products from our awesome sponsors or meeting other challenges and by recruiting new team members. The more points you have, the more entries you get for the prize drawings. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation  on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light if you’re not a hardcore player.  You can participate in as much or as little as you like. In short- it’s 5 months of fun, chatter, some good healthy banter and of course PRIZES!   Pigskin Party ’16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Check out the RulesCheck out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsorsCheck out our amazing sponsors. Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group. Thank you to our Pro Shop Sponsors! Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers   Key Details Mentioned in this Episode   10/10 Bingo winner- chiromom2- pattern from Becky Kelly- chose:  Bijou Creek Cowl.   Interceptions Big Bad Berg-a-long will run as an Interception. Oct 1-Nov 30 Berry Colorful Yarnings- Self-Striping Interception- November 1- November 30 Need ideas: check out this Bundle: http://www.ravelry.com/bundles/self-striping-not-socks Chat Thread FO Thread WIPs Interception- runs through 12/31 Finish some WIPs that you started before 9/8 Rules are posted in the Chat Thread and the FO Thread. Please post any/all questions in the Questions Thread. Prizes * $30 gift certificate to Knitters Brewing Company * DubbleBubble Sock Kit by Knitters Brewing Company * A set of Inversibles (Bounce fingering weight base - two 200-yard skeins) from Fibernymph Dye Works * $25 Gift Certificate to Beautiful Syster (Project bag maker) on Etsy * A pattern of the winner's choice from Knit Knight Designs * A pattern of winner's choice from Brenda Castiel * A pattern of winner's choice from Wendy Gaal of Knitters Brewing Company Points- 25 points for each WIP you finish before 12/8. No yardage points, sponsor points. No other points at all. 25 max. Mini Skein Interception- sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works Use one or more mini skeins to make a project from start to finish (adding to a cozy memories blanket won't start). Must be a new cast-on and cast off. Runs December 1- January 15th Take photo of your mini skeins before. Make project. Come chat about it here Enter to win prizes: Post mini skeins and FO photo in a post. Can enter as many times as FOs you have. 1 post per FO. Will pull for prizes. A copy of the book Mini Skein Knits and two sets of Fibernymph Dye Works minis. Nahst Designs- medium sized project back with zipper- black with plaid print. Easily fit a shawl or 2 socks. Includes notions pouch. Lilliput Yarn- skein of self striping in winner's choice of team colors (or whatever colors you like from her selection) Enter for points: in your End Zone Dance Thread 150 points for using Fibernymph Dye Works Mini Skeins (sponsor of this Interception)* 50 points for using mini skeins from any Pigskin Party ‘16 Sponsor (Pro Shop or Field Sponsor)* Plus your yardage, special teams points you’d already be eligible for. *Doesn't matter if you use one mini skein or 10, max is 150 pts for using Fibernymp and 50 points for using a Pro Shop or Field Sponsor yarn Check the Ravelry Board- Lisa (jamlknitter) is going to start a thread announcing a Mini Skein swap. Events   Vogue Knitting Live- NYC  January 13-15, 2017   Contest, News & Notes I pulled a winner of Filament No 1 Fall 2016 ebook   Thank you for the support for my new shawl design- My Own Backyard I pulled a winner for the pattern and the gradient kit from Dragonfly Fibers.   Life in Focus  In this episode I talked about cleaning out my closet, getting rid of me old, too-large clothes and how that morphed into participating in the *minsgame. I listen to an audio podcast called the Slow Home Podcast and in the month of October they were doing a Minimalist Challenge called the Minsgame where they invite listeners to play along.     Ask Me Anything   SaraknitsKC asks: "Can you talk more about your virtual knit nights? How did you find a group? Sounds like a lot of fun!"   My groups found me. But I'd highly recommend it. We use Google Hangout- details on how to start a video chat.   On a Happy Note   Making lifetime in Weight Watchers! Cooking chili! My friend Laura came to visit last weekend. We checked out these vendors at a local craft fair (our favorites) Stir it Up Cuisine Encore Apparel-   ‘ Gilmore Girls, tacos and good friends!    Quote of the Week   Attention is the most basic form of love. By paying attention we let ourselves be touched by life, and our hearts naturally become more open and engaged. -Tara Brach       -------------------- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

 SHOW NOTESThis week's WIPs include Jeck Socks, Cache Cache cowl, Indigo Frost poncho and generic cuff-down socks. FOs include one vanilla sock. We review Dragonfly Fibers Masterpiece Knits this week! Don't forget to play along in the Ravelry group for a chance to win a copy. Shout Outs:Mar/Apr KAL/CAL will be to knit with variegated yarn!  Trying digging something out from deep stash!  We will draw two winners during the first episode in May.Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn.  We will draw a new winner during the first episode in April.On The Dance Card:Wendy is working on:Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway.Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorwayIndigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work.Sheila is working on:Generic Cuff-Down sock in Opal Cotton.Rate Your Date:Sheila finished:One cuff down sock.Whirlwind Romance:NothingFuture Dates:Sheila needs to finish some projects and will knit more socks, possibly Rose City Rollers and a pair for herself from her BMFA heavyweight mill end.Wendy plans to design a new sock when she finishes the ones on her needles.Baubles & Bling:Nothing this weekGossip & Innuendo:BOOK REVIEW:This week we are reviewing Masterpiece Knits from Dragonfly Fibers.  You can purchase a pdf copy of this book on Ravelry for $18 or a hard copy plus a code for the pdf version on the Dragonfly Fibers website.The book is unusual in that it is centered around Dragonfly Fibers colorways based on fine art.  We both thought all of the featured colorways were beautiful.  The book has 15 patterns that would be suitable for almost any level of knitter.  There are simple projects for beginners as well as more complex projects for knitters with more experience.  Basically, something for everyone!We had a little trouble with the format at first as it came up on our devices with two pages at a time, which made it difficult to follow.  Wendy discovered by accident that if she sized the page up to fit only one page on the screen, it shifted to a one page at a time format, which made it much easier to read.  The patterns range from simple hats to sweaters, and include techniques like intarsia, cabling and textured stitches.  We really liked a lot of the patterns, most of which would work great with semi-solid and more variegated yarns.  The sweater patterns do come in some larger sizes for knitters who need them.  This book is definitely worth a look, especially if you love Dragonfly Fibers or fine art.  It is definitely a collection that will have you knitting more than one pattern.We will be giving away a copy of this book in episode 246.  Just tell us which pattern you would knit in the contest thread on Ravelry!Fiber EventsConnecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CTGore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MAMaryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MDNew Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NHRhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RIWebs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MAMassachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MAMaine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, MEFiber Revival TBAFinger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock MESouthern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NYVermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VTNew York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NYFiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA