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Can we redefine caregiving as a journey of empowerment rather than a burden? Host Jerome Myers and guest Frankie Brown from Autumn Life Solutions engage in a heartfelt conversation on the Dreamcatchers podcast, exploring the profound impact of caregiving on individuals and their families. They navigate the complexities of caregiver stress, the overlooked importance of self-care, and the critical need for proactive planning. Listeners will uncover the dual aspects of caregiving—its challenges and transformative potential—along with practical strategies for staying connected with loved ones, managing personal health, and preparing for future caregiving needs.  Whether you are currently a caregiver or might be one in the future, this conversation offers valuable perspectives and tools to approach caregiving with confidence and compassion. Feel invited to explore these insightful discussions fully by listening to the entire podcast, where deeper understanding and practical advice await to guide you on the caregiving journey. [00:00 – 07:52] Introduction and Background Frankie discusses her motivation to write a book aimed at helping caregivers during the pandemic Overview of Autumn Life Solutions' mission to extend care to caregivers. Initial discussion on universal caregiving challenges exacerbated by the pandemic [07:53 – 15:44] Understanding Caregiver Stress Detailed exploration of the physical and emotional toll on caregivers The necessity of self-care and how caregivers often neglect it Frankie shares personal insights on why caregiver support is central to her mission [15:45 – 23:52] Strategies and Support for Caregivers Practical advice on staying connected with loved ones in various caregiving settings It is important to have a solid care plan to avoid common pitfalls Discussion on the support systems and resources available through Autumn Life Solutions [23:53 – 31:44] Preparing for the Inevitable The critical role of anticipatory measures and pre-planning in caregiving Real-life examples highlight the consequences of inadequate preparation Frankie emphasizes the benefits of proactive rather than reactive caregiving [31:45 – 39:18] Closing Thoughts and Key Takeaways Recap the importance of caregiver support and the need for comprehensive care plans Encourage listeners to embrace proactive caregiving roles Final thoughts on preserving dignity and legacy through effective caregiving Key Quotes: “Unfortunately, caregivers often die before the people that they are taking care of... because caregivers put themselves as the last to be taken care of.” - Frankie Brown "The greatest burden is having no plan at all" - Jerome Myers  Connect with Frankie! Website: https://autumnlifesolutions.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-brown-25547295/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to expand their business growth by sharing this episode or listening to our previous episodes. Dreamcatchers is a welcoming group focused on personal growth rather than fitting into a specific demographic. It attracts a diverse crowd from various backgrounds and ages, united by the desire to achieve more. Learn more at https://exittoexcellence.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it truly take to care for someone you love in a time of need, and how can you prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this demanding role? In a deeply empathetic and understanding discussion, Dr. Felecia Froe and guest Frankie Brown shed light on these critical questions, sharing their journey and professional insights into the world of caregiving. This episode not only uncovers the personal stories behind the caregivers' roles but also delves into practical strategies for managing the extensive responsibilities of caring for aging or ill family members. Listeners will explore the delicate balance required to manage the financial aspects of caregiving, the importance of early and thorough planning, and the emotional resilience needed to cope with the stresses of caregiving. Frankie offers valuable, practical advice on safeguarding the caregiver's well-being, highlighting how personal health directly impacts one's ability to provide care. This conversation is designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate their roles effectively. 00:00 - Introduction and the Inspiration Behind Caregiving 05:12 - Family Influences and the Evolution of Caregiving 10:24 - Financial Planning and the Need for Early Preparation 15:36 - Supporting Caregivers: Strategies and Solutions 20:48 - Conclusion: Resources and Empowerment Connect with Frankie! Website:https://autumnlifesolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-brown-25547295/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bea1/ Be the Boss of Your Own Money and Own Your Future. Connect with us and Discover Investment Strategies Designed to make a Difference. Website: https://moneywithmission.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneywithmission   Key Quotes: "It's about preparation and participation in the care of our loved ones, not just emotional but financial readiness too." - Frankie Brown   "Caregivers often carry both the burden and the blessing of their roles silently."  Dr. Felecia Froe

What does it truly take to care for someone you love in a time of need, and how can you prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this demanding role? In a deeply empathetic and understanding discussion, Dr. Felecia Froe and guest Frankie Brown shed light on these critical questions, sharing their journey and professional insights into the world of caregiving. This episode not only uncovers the personal stories behind the caregivers' roles but also delves into practical strategies for managing the extensive responsibilities of caring for aging or ill family members. Listeners will explore the delicate balance required to manage the financial aspects of caregiving, the importance of early and thorough planning, and the emotional resilience needed to cope with the stresses of caregiving. Frankie offers valuable, practical advice on safeguarding the caregiver's well-being, highlighting how personal health directly impacts one's ability to provide care. This conversation is designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate their roles effectively. 00:00 - Introduction and the Inspiration Behind Caregiving 05:12 - Family Influences and the Evolution of Caregiving 10:24 - Financial Planning and the Need for Early Preparation 15:36 - Supporting Caregivers: Strategies and Solutions 20:48 - Conclusion: Resources and Empowerment Connect with Frankie! Website:https://autumnlifesolutions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-brown-25547295/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankie.bea1/ Be the Boss of Your Own Money and Own Your Future. Connect with us and Discover Investment Strategies Designed to make a Difference. Website: https://moneywithmission.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneywithmission   Key Quotes: "It's about preparation and participation in the care of our loved ones, not just emotional but financial readiness too." - Frankie Brown   "Caregivers often carry both the burden and the blessing of their roles silently."  Dr. Felecia Froe

In this episode, we're talking with Frankie Brown, Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management and Financial Aid at Sidwell Friends School in Washington DC. Frankie is here to speak with us about the space between being a leader while still needing to be led, managing up while also creating a path for others to follow in your footsteps, and how leadership still looks different for women and women of color in independent schools.

With all the joy sucked out of life at the moment, it's time to turn festive up to 11! As a massive Christmas fan, I'm always one to have the real tree picked out, chopped down and in the house by the last week in November. This year, I'm planning to go a little bigger on the decoration front and add quite a bit more to interiors to get in the spirit. After all, it's not like we're going to be anywhere but indoors for a while. And when it comes to fairy lights, more is always more. So this week I have a pattern selection to share with you for knitted Christmas wreaths. I'm aware some of my lovely listeners don't celebrate Christmas, so I've been sure to add some suggestions that are suitable for you too. As always, there's a mix of free and paid patterns. Where possible, links go to designer's own sites. Be aware some links go to Ravelry if you have accessibility difficulties on that site. Pattern Pick - Knitted Christmas Wreaths 1) Woolly Wreath & Garland by Church Mouse Yarns and Teas 2) Awreatha by Rachel Kluesner 3) Woodland Wreath by Frankie Brown 4) Hampstead Wreath by Wendy Baker and Belinda Boaden 5) Merry Knitmas Advent Wreath by Sue Stratford 6) Christmas Jumper Wreaths by Zoe Michel Images and links to these patterns are in the full show notes at www.shinybees.com/164 Credits - Music for this episode is with kind permission of Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink' available on iTunes.

Ep.22 Frankie Brown|BTG|Behind the Goals by BTG with Leanne Crichton & Rachel Corsie

A conversation with Ayesha McGowan, Caroline Misick, and Frankie Brown about diversity and visual representation in cycling. Ayesha McGowan is on a mission to add color and numbers to women's cycling through her journey to become the first African-American professional road cyclist. Caroline and Frankie join us from the Dayton Chapter of the Major Taylor Cycling Club to talk about the Great Miami Riverway and the nation's largest paved trail network.

On this week's show, Daniel is joined by Scotland women internationalists Frankie Brown and Ife Dieke as they talk the women's game, the upcoming European Championships, Frankie's life as a doctor, Ife's travels and much more. Also available on iTunes!

Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. A really big circular sock machine event is April 6-10 at Cape Girardeau, MO. Put on by the Erlbacher company. The Spring Fiber Expo is coming up on April 9-10 in Highland, MI. I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN. DAK workshop featuring Charlene Shafer for April 29 - 30. For more information, call Cathy directly at 734-243-3016. 28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. With the increased interest in machine knitting, this event may fill up early. Cathy’s email address is: monroeknitseminar@att.net. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9. The Ladies Who Lunch had lunch at Biga Lora in Ann Arbor and had excellent thin crust pizza and beer. We shopped for coned yarn at Forma Fiber Arts in Whitmore Lake, MI. I did some grocery shopping at Hauxing market in Ypsilanti, MI. I bought two knitting machines from my neighbor - the Brother 260E bulky gauge and the Brother 940 standard gauge. I was able to buy a replacement needle here: Denise interchangeable needles on Ebay. Check out the Ask Jack videos if you want to clean and lubricate your knitting machine. Malabrigo Sock yarn shrinks in the dryer. I frogged back to the heel the toe up socks with KnitCircus Gradient Stripes yarn. I need a stretchy rib for the leg. I often use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by the Sox Therapist especially for toe up socks. I re-started and re-paused the 10 Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown. I’m using Zauberball yarn in the Tropical Fish colorway and incorporating the Waste Yarn Wrap technique for a totally reversible blanket by Lucy Neatby. I broke one of my Lantern Moon Wood Sox Stix double pointed needles! I used five colors of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted yarn for my tuck stitch blanket. If I don’t frog it for being too long and too narrow, I will use Diana Sullivan’s Scalloped Fold Over Trim for the edge. I made a cast on rag using The Answer Lady’s YouTube video. The Bond knitting machine videos by Cheryl Brunette demonstrate how weight is needed to cast on.

Dangling Conversation by Mindy Ross, Baby Boots by Frankie Brown, Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham. In addition to finished projects I talk about new types of needle protectors. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co . I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!  

Episode 7 - A major life event Bygones Are you on Ravelry? If so, would you join a group devoted to this podcast? I mean you don’t have to be really devoted to it but would you join it? I need to have at least three people before I can be a group. Major life announcement I’ve retired - or will be retired by June 30.   A plan for a structured week: A day to plan and shop for our meals and do other errands. A housecleaning day. An anti-procrastination day. An outside activity day like bike riding or kayaking. An cultural enrichment day. A stay-at-home day for reading or knitting.(Just one day??) A long term project day. Also write notes to family and friends - longhand. Likes & Dislikes No furnace and no air conditioning in May! Lowest gas and electric utility bill of the year. LIKE!   Paperwork always piles up. DISLIKE! Events Circular Sock Machine gathering in Grand Ledge, Michigan This event was organized by Carol Larsen of Rivers Edge Fiber Arts http://www.riversedgefiberarts.com/  and  Eric Wolff of Browning and Wolff  http://www.browningandwolff.etsy.com/   Come to the next one on August 22. July 24-25 is the Monroe knitting machine event in Monroe, Michigan. Contact Cathy Reaume(734)-243-3016.  Acquisitions I bought one skein of hand dyed yarn from Carol Larsen and six balls of Zauberball in the Tropical Fish colorway to make the Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown. Check out the project that inspired me. Here’s the Youtube video link two parts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnBEWkQABtQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GQxCwxSAtU Hand Knitting For Angie’s baby girl: Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat by Greg Cohoon. The pattern costs $3.00 but Greg is donating all the proceeds to Family Support Network of Central Carolina.  I made the newborn size and then dyed it pink.    For Sara’s baby girl: Miss Daisy cardigan by Lisa Chemrey. I used some hand spun yarn (White Pine Fiberworks) that had been in my stash forever. I bought it at the Spinner’s Flock event in Chelsea.   I used Wilton’s food safe cake dyes to dye yarn. Here is a link to their site with all the information about yarn dyeing.   I used a skein of Steinbach Wolle Activ Pronto 6 ply sock yarn. I made a pair of Turkish Bed Socks.   No love on the Aranami shawl this month.    I finished the lunchtime mittens. I forgot to mention that I  started and finished knit the Golden Cherries Shawlette by Pam Jemelian. I used Quince and Co Chickadee yarn. Machine Knitting Spouse’s v-neck saddle-shoulder cardigan on the LK 150 machine. I used the Cochenille Garment Designer software to  create the pattern. All pieces are knitted and blocked and are awaiting seaming and a hand knitted button band and lower edge.  I used Lopi yarn. After I get this podcast episode uploaded, I’m going to work on seaming and hand knitting the ribbing at the hem and the button bands. I may have enough Lopi yarn in color number 0052 (gray) for a shawl collar.   Next up is machine knitted socks for my nephew-in-law’s 50th birthday.  Contact Information Check out my personal card.    

I went to the Lexington Ky Sheep and Fiber festival in May, and this podcast is a review of that great trip.  Here is a link to the vendor list. A few specific links for vendors I mention in the podcast: The Ross Farm Fibers    Dyed in the Wool  A Yarn Well Spun    Rock and String Creations I mentioned the video for Dirty Jobs, where Mike goes to Ohio Valley woolen mill. The Ravelry pattern is the Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown.  The link may or may not take you to it, Ravelry requires you to be signed in to see it. Finally music for today's podcast is from Music Alley and is by Rachel Barton Pine. It is a violin medley of Scots tunes.

Episode 36: Production scheduling – It feels so good to be back infront of the microphone! Not to be to Excusey but... there's a chineese curse. Or a saying that's been attributed as a chineese curse... That says May you live in interesting times. Life over here ahas taken a turn to the interesting to say the least. Production What’s in My Teapot Shipping Materials Sourcing After 5 Production Soft Serve by fervid Design I found this while surfing Ravelry for interesting hats to make for my knit groups year of the baby contest. It looks like a swirl ofhbh DQ soft serve. I’m using the left overs from the Top Down raglan sweater. 10 stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown. My knittign grup is having a blanket drive for Project linus. I have a large amount of recycled afghan yarn ans thought this blanket mayhe a good use as It doesn't include my main turn off when it comes to blamkets. Long never ending rows. I have this cast on and I'm to the point of adding in the contrast color. I've ripped it out twice as I'm not happy with how the joing look. The prescribed SL1 K1 PSSO isn't workign for me. I may tear this out again and tinker with it some more. Find out more about project linus at www.projectlinus.org it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.” What’s In my Tea Pot casablanca twist An interesting twist on classic Moroccan Mint tea, which traditionally combines Gunpowder green tea from China with fresh mint. We kept the latter, and replaced the smoky notes of Gunpowder with the muscatel highlights of a First Flush Darjeeling from India. The result is very a refreshing cup, with bold, cool minty notes, smooth and relaxing texture and flavor. Very intriguing cup. Shipping The Cupcake Hat The Cupcake Hat is done! In the end I gave up on the Heart Shaped Pompom as the cherry. I can’t believe that I do not have a pair of scissors in the house that can cut well in the channel of the pompom makers. That’s one for the Christmas List! What I ended up going with was a cut Amigurumi cherry that I crocheted and stuffed with one of my misshapen heart pompoms. Instead of multi colored “sprinkles” I did a series of French Knots in red for “Cherry Chips” It’s Flat out adorable and since it’s red and White Vaentinesy I’ve been wearing it around town today. Top and side views are on my project page. (Yes, this may be a sign of the Apocalypse.) Holden Shawlette by Mindy Wilkes Knit from my Nazar Boncugu Wollemeisse. ("nah-zahr bon-joo-ooh") I’ll butcher this name no more! I Looked it up and was surprised to find my blue yarn was named for the Turkish Evil Eye talismans. http://www.turkishclass.com/picture_11212 “Nazar Boncuğu is traditional Turkish talisman, usually made of glass, in many stiles, from simple to ornate. There is belief between Turkish people that it absorbs bad energy coming from evil eyes.” Learn something new everyday! I have 4 more rows and the bind off to go! I had to tink back the last garter stitch rib 2X. I was too involved with Mathew and Mary on Downton Abbey and the 1st time purled the wrong side row as normal. The second time I knit the wrong side row but for got the YO increases. Then my screw together interchangeable needle fell apart and luckily nothing fot away. It was at that point that I put the project down and went off to cook dinner and take a breather. I sat down to pick it up again while watching yet more Downton and found that some grubby little fingers had moved Mommy’s sticky note and I knit the wrong row on the chart. Every thing in back in place for another go at it tonight. Hopefully I’ll have a better time of it. Material Sourcing Merino Camel Blend I’m still working on the Merino Camel blend. I have all the camel blended into the merino. I have all the rolags sitting on the entertainment center so that they yell “Spin ME!” every time I walk by. My goal was to get them done for the winter Spin along but seeing as that ends today…. I don’t think I’ll be making it. I am still less than thrilled with these merino locks. In addition to having all sorts of second cuts in this bag I found that the other half the bag was poorly washed and is sticky. From the smell I don’t think it’s lanolin I think it’s excess detergent. A LOT of excess detergent. My thought was to try and spin some of this merino from the lock… But I think I’ll be re washing some of this. From the looks of things I’m estimating that I’ll fill my second bobbin and maybe a bit of a third. Cant’s wait to see this plied! After 5 Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet Snow Storm Winter Fest in February Brakes Crock Pot Yogurt OMG Soooo Good! http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html Use whole milk for thicker yogurt. I used 2% and mine was a bit on the runny side. It was thick just not as thick as commercial yogurt. That first swipe with the spoon through the crock pot was soooo worth the wait!

Piper's Journey KAL begins, Ten Stitch Twist This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Peddler’s Way Quilt Co, and The Fiber Universe. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions. Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Knitting Pipeline Retreat! Bronwyn the Brave is keeping a list of those registered for the retreat. The list is posted on our Knitting Pipeline Group on Ravelry. March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday) Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 $50 for all or $40 for Sat only. Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle: Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571 Pipeliner Notes: Dorothy’s letter last week struck a chord with many listeners.  Chris left a message about her sighting of a barn owl. Karebot has a great conversation starter. What would you do during a zombie apocalypse? A correction from last week’s show: (Thank you spinsjal!) Joshua Tucker is a massage therapist, NOT a physical therapist. Read Wendy’s note on our board with another side to the issue. Nature Notes: Last Friday we awoke to dense fog which was not an auspicious beginning to our Snowy Owl Expedition.   We made it to the Emiquon Wetland Preserve and saw quite a few American Bald Eagles. We also saw Snow Geese! There were thousands of them flying in ribbons as far as we could see down the waterway. Funky and Aizome did see Snowy Owls in Minnesota! I have not given up yet and there is always next year. Featured Nature writer: John Madson Where the Sky Began: Land of the Tallgrass Prairie. 1982 To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a bee, And revery. The revery alone will do If bees are few. --Emily Dickinson Needle Notes: Yarn recommendations for socks (that will wear well). Traci (4 girls) Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock, Woolen Rabbit Harmony, Opal. Prairiepoet: Blue Moon Fiber Lightweight Socks that Rock. For the record, I have tried duplicate stitch (Swiss Darning) and do not like it for the tight gauge of socks. I read a letter from JudyBee who is knitting Kevlar into her bullet proof socks! Even Charlene Schurch was impressed!  Ten Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown took a little over a month to knit using stash yarn.  Spirals are soothing and relaxing even when there are short rows involved. Project notes are here.  The Blethering Room: Article about Pam Allen Piper's Journey KAL begins!  This is my first published pattern and I'm thrilled.  Thanks for your encouragement and support! In the Pipeline Oops from last week! I have done more cowls than I thought. Kilkenny Cowl by Pam Allen is one of Emily’s favorites. Spectra by Stephen West. 2 Knit Lit Chicks KAL Watching…Downtown Abbey…we have a giveaway from Roman Hills! They have a stunning and very clever Downton Abbey Line with colorways named for the characters. Leave a comment below to be entered into a drawing for a skein of the Dowager Countess. What is a weekend? Thank you, Roman Hills! You have until Feb 21 to leave a comment on the show blog. www.knittingpipeline.com. Listening: The Paris Wife by Paula MacClain. I’m falling behind in podcast listening. Reading: Finished Zombies Don’t Cry: Book One in a Living Dead Love Story. By Rusty Fischer Last week I said it was funny. Right after that it was not so funny. It was sad. Birds of a Feather by Jacqueline Winspear Book 2 in Maisie Dobbs series. Goat Song: A Seasonal Life, A Short History of Herding, and the Art of Making Cheese. Recommended by Alisonc. Bob Dylan was inspired by the Robert Burns tune featured at the end of this episode. It is sung by Shira Kammen from A Celebration of Robert Burns. www.magnatune.com Thanks for listening! Haste ye back! complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com

Tips for long lasting knits This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co and The Fiber Universe. The folks at Quince & Co believe that businesses can be good citizens—should be good citizens—without making too much a fuss about it. So, they have combined efforts to create a line of thoughtfully conceived yarns spun from American wool or sourced from overseas suppliers who grow plants, raise animals, or manufacture a yarn in as earth- and labor-friendly a way as possible. Find them at www.quinceandco.comand while you are there, sign up for their free e-newsletter. The Fiber Universe provides quality products, service and instruction for fiber enthusiasts. They stock yarn from Cascade, Plymouth, Skacel, Three Irish Girls, Kauni, Jojoland, Claudia Handpaints, and more. Fibers for spinning and felting are available from local farms. The Fiber Universe accepts orders over the phone and offers free shipping on orders over $50. Check out their website, www.thefiberuniverse.com or give them a call today at 309.673.5659. Our retreat! We still have room for you!   March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday) $50 for all or $40 for Sat only. Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch. Details on show blog www.knittingpipeline.com. Nature Notes Stitch Markers from Kim Ogle. www.ogledesign.etsy.com Karin says that Bertie the Bat is back! I’m still on the watch for the snowy owl. Thanks to everyone who has sent me information. There was a clip on the NBC evening news onWed Feb 1.  Needle Notes I’ve been proactive about my sock knitting lately. Choose yarn that will wear well. What are your favorite hard wearing sock yarns? Knit to a tight gauge Close fit (negative ease) Smooth skin (bring on the lotion!) Pre-darning Tips from Clara Parkes in Vogue: Look at your socks. See what areas are wearing out. When you come to these areas in your knitting go down a needle size. Turn socks inside out. Thread a blunt needle with your sock yarn and run it through the purl bumps on the wrong side. I took this a step further by making horizontal rows with mohair-silk blend. Crafting with Carpal Tunnel Group First thread is sticky. Do this one thing for your wrist pain. Joshua Tucker specializes in the elimination of carpal tunnel pain and symptoms. The Blethering Room Piper’s Journey KAL We will start as soon as the pattern is released by Quince& Co. I hope this will be in the next week! In the Pipeline Designed a cowl in 2 yarn weights and going for a 3rd. I enjoy wearing it. On the Home Stretch on Ten Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown. Spectra by Stephen West with 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast. I bought bulky yarn to make Lee Bernstein’s OhSo Hat Downtown Abbey! Now has its own thread on our Knitting Pipeline Ravelry Group My Life So Far  Filmed on location in Scotland (Argyll), kilts, kilt hose, Scottish Country Dancing, pipe music, a knitted shawl, Fair Isle Vests, and Colin Firth! The Paris Wife by Paula McClain Zombies Don’t Cry: Book One in a Living Dead Love Story. By Rusty Fischer Yes, my first zombie teen fiction. The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within. William C. Bryant I didn't have time to get music on the show this week. I am looking for snowy owls! Haste ye back!

Listen here or use the Flash Player on this site for current and past episodes. This episode is sponsored by Quince & Co and Peddler’sWay Quilt Shop. If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US. Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. Peddler’s Way Quilt Shop is a new sponsor of our show and our knitting Pipeline Retreat, March 2-3, 2012 in Washington IL. The shop is located just about a mile from our retreat location just off the historic Washington Square. Peddler’s Way Quilt Shop is practically at the back door of those of you staying at The Cornerstone Inn Bed and Breakfast. On the second floor of this 6,000 sq ft store is a fiber section with an array of fine quality yarns, books, and needles.  Fundraiser for Autism Speaks: Erin of Mommy Needs Yarnhas designed a sock pattern! No More Tears and all of the proceeds from its $5 sale will go to Autism Speaks. Erin is hosting a KAL/Knitalong in February.   Knitting Pipeline Retreat March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday) Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 (outside of Peoria in Central IL) $50 for all or $40 for Sat only. Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch. Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat PO Box 549 Washington IL 61571 Nature Notes A Naturalist Buys an Old Farm by Edwin Way Teale c 1974. Trail Wood Landand house donated to Connecticut Audubon Society. Every bit of this book is a gem, to be read slowly, as one might walk a favorite trail in the woods. James Gates Percival b 1795 Oddly enough, this man has fallen into near obscurity and it is now my personal mission to elevate his position. Not really. 1835 accepted appt by Gov of CT to conduct a geological survey of the state of CT.  ~James Gates Percival  "The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you do the work." Needle Notes This is what Sarah made with the ball of Schulana...and it only took 35 minutes to knit. "Twistin' the Night Away" by Susan Menashe  Mildred Mitts is up on Ravelry as a free pattern. Test knitted by Mildred and some of the knitters in my class at The Blend.  Fabric Labels for your knitting: Annabel Babe Cardigan and At First Sight by Laura Linnemann went to St.Louis to a baby shower. I used Aizome’s method for labels. Quick and easy! I like the looks of it. I used Calibri font in pt 12.  Finished Project: Piper’s Journey #2 Cost to knit this shawl in Quince & Co Chickadee is about $21 ($6.90 per 50 g skein) Other yarn weights will work. Bronwyn used fingering weight and reserved half the skein for the border. My Piper’s Journey #2 is in Split Pea. Do as I say not as I do. On the edging do not slip first stitch on the outside of the border. I thought I could get away with it even though I wrote the pattern and said not to do it. Piper’s Journey KAL will start as soon as the pattern is released. Pipersjourneykal tag In the Pipeline Ten Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown.  Spectra by Stephen West hosted by 2 Knit Lit Chicks Laura Linnemann’s Mystery Mitten KAL starts Feb 12th   Lavender Bear’s Tea Time. Video cast. Just watched introductory episode so far.  TVknittingpodcast by StitchMistress (audio)  Knitting Brooklyn by Jessica jpeled (audio) The Blethering Room  Tammy of The Proverbial Knitter has a tutorial on Long Tail Cast on in Rib. Tammy is a fantastic teacher. I am going to copy her way of explaining how to do the long tail cast-on. Review Notes Iknit Needle Sizer .99 Not perfect but definitely useful and worth the price. Knit Handy Knit Handy helps estimate how much yarn you need for a project. Wonderful tool! Definitely worth the price! Easy to use.One of the Last poems written by Robert Burns: Oh Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast by Robert Burns(1759-1796) Oh wert thou in the cauld blast,On yonder lea, on yonder lea,My plaidie to the angry airt,I'd shelter thee, I'd shelter thee;Or did misfortune's bitter stormsAround thee blaw, around thee blaw,Thy bield should be my bosom,To share it a', to share it a'.Or were I in the wildest waste,Sae black and bare, sae black and bare,The desart were a paradise,If thou wert there, if thou wert there.Or were I monarch o' the globe,Wi' thee to reign, wi' thee to reign,The brightest jewel in my crownWad be my queen, wad be my queen. Thanks for listening and haste ye back!

Hitchhiker, Beginner transitions to Intermediate knitter Complete show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com. This show is sponsored by Quince & Co, Ewe-nique Yarns in Morton IL, and The Fiber Universe.  If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US.  Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com Ewe-nique Yarns is a full-service yarn shop located at The Field Shopping Center in Morton IL.  Debbie and Jenny are happy to ship to Pipeliners.  The Fiber Universe in downtown Peoria is the newest sponsor for our Knitting Pipeline Retreat and the show. Sarah and Bronwyn join me for today’s episode. I enjoy your feedback, comments on the blog, and questions.  Feel free to write to me at Paulaef@aol.com or on Ravelry as PrairiePiper. Needle Notes and In The Pipeline Bronwyn FO's: Maluka by Bea Schmidt ,   Tea Bags Basket by  Knitvana,  Touch Screen Phone Mitts    We mention Knit Knit Café Podcast and Abby knitting conductive thread into her mitts. Bronwyn is test knitting my first published design, Piper’s Journey.  It should be published by Quince & Co around the end of January or so.  And yes, we are doing a KAL on our Board! Sarah:  Textural Healing Shawl by Shannon Squire.  Queued: Flying Geese Blanket from Mason-Dixon Knitting Paula: FO: Hitchhiker by Martine Behm  WIP: Ten Stitch Twist Blanket by Frankie Brown   In Pipeline: Rebecca Danger The Big Book of Knitted Monsters , OhSo Hat by Lee Bernstein, and Shaw Hill by Alicia Plummer. The Blethering Room Sarah tells the story of her Make Up Skein of yarn. We answer questions from k4charlotte.  When does a beginner knitter become an intermediate knitter?  When do you know to back out of a project because you are in too deep? High Notes: Bronwyn:  Music Together; Sarah: Sledding; Paula: DVR’s Low Notes: Bronwyn: failed charging of laptops; Paula: when you think you have recorded a show and you haven’t A big High Note is Our retreat!  We still have room for you!  March 2-3, 2012 (Friday night and all day Saturday Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571 $50 for all or $40 for Sat only.  Includes Fri nite meal, light breakfast on Sat, and Saturday lunch. Details on show blog www.knittingpipeline.com Make check payable to Paula Emons-Fuessle Mail to: Knitting Pipeline Retreat PO Box 549 Washington IL 61571 Haste ye back!

Maine Morning Mitts complete show notes and photos at www.knittingpipeline.com. This show is sponsored by  my Longaberger Home Business, Quince & Co and Ewe-nique Yarns in Morton IL. If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US. Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com Ewe-nique Yarns is a full-service yarn shop located at The Field Shopping Center in Morton IL. Among the items they carry are a full line of Addi needles, Chiagoo, and Knit Picks. They also stock Malabrigo, Madelinetosh, Frog Tree. Elsabeth Lavold, Debbie Bliss, Claudia Handpainted, Louisa Harding, Rown, Sublime and dozens more. Debbie and Jenny are happy to ship to Pipeliners. “Earburning” another Raveler is highlighting their Ravelry name so that it links to their profile. The person who is earburned will also get a message in their box that basically says, “Psst, we’re over here saying good things about you”.   A BIG THANK you to all the volunteers for test knitting my first to-be published design, Piper’s Journey. Thank you so very much EVERYONE for your support for the design.  Nature Notes I haven’t seen any snowy owls but have seen a lot of white plastic bags that pretend to be. We nearly broke a record for the most days without 1” of snowfall! The record is 330 in 1918.  Naturalist and writer Edwin Way Teale born Joliet IL 1899 Wandering Through Winterwas first nature book to win a Pulitzer Prize for non-fiction. “Our minds, as well as our bodies, have need of the out-of-doors. Our spirits, too, need simple things, elemental things, the sun and the wind and the rain, moonlight and starlight, sunrise and mist and mossy forest trails, the perfumes of dawn and the smell of fresh-turned earth and the ancient music of wind among the trees.” ― Edwin Way Teale Maine Morning Mitts by Clara Parkes made for Georgia.  Reprinted from The Knitters Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes. Hitchhiker by Martina Behm is almost done! Ten Stitch Twist Blanket by Frankie Brown is more fun than ever! Finished reading on my Nook. Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. Recommend reading in order. Book 2 is Birds of a Feather. Currently reading (actual paper book) Blood, Bones, and Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton. Cooking memoir. Raw, honest, well-written. Not for the faint of heart. Watching Downton Abbey Season 2. Did not disappoint!   Knitting Classes at The Blend, our local coffee shop and hang-out. Recycling Sweaters into pillows and other things. Knitting Pipeline Retreat March 2-3 (Friday night and all day Sat) Washington IL 61571 $50 or $40 for Sat only Registration form available on show blog in the side bar. Thine Am I by Robert Burns A Celebration of Robert Burns by Shira Kammen. www.magnatune.com

Bitty Bump, Short Row Woes Thank you to show sponsors: Quince & Co  and Ewe-nique Yarns, Morton IL 61550 If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US.  Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com Ewe-nique Yarns is a full-service yarn shop located at The Field Shopping Center in Morton IL.  Among the items they carry are a full line of Addi needles, Chiagoo, and Knit Picks.  They also stock Malabrigo, Madelinetosh, Frog Tree. Elsabeth Lavod, Debbie Bliss, Claudia Handpainted, Louisa Harding, Rown, Sublime and dozens more. Debbie and Jenny are happy to ship to Pipeliners. Thank you to everyone who helped me find a copy of Knitting Triangles by Evelyn Clark!  I accepted the first offer from Diane.  Citronlady    These Pipeliners also offered out of the sheer goodness of their hearts: Smurphy=Sarah, Nancy in Holland MI, Kimberly of the Sock Bunny  Knit and Fit Podcast. I read a Pipeliner Note from Mildred, age 13. Nature Notes Snowy Owl sightings in Illinois Illinois Birdwatchers List Serve IBET We are experiencing an irruption year in Illinois.  Irruption means "to increase irregularly." "Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." ~ Benjamin Franklin Needle Notes Piper’s Journey will be published by Quince & Co. at the end of January.  A crescent shaped shawl with a not too lacy border. Calls for 3 skeins of Quince & Co Chickadee. I am looking for a few test knitters. Start asap but not necessary to use wool called for.  I will email pattern to you.  Please contact me by email Paulaef@aol.com. Bitty Bump   Marcella’s e book by Gina Bonomo aka Skeincocaine  $20 for book.  $5 individual pattern. Woodturner Pully  I forgot to put in short rows!  Woe is me. I made a label with counted cross stitch fabric and embroidery floss.  Stitched to hem on inside. Aizome explained how she makes labels for quilts. Ravelry Tip:  You can favorite posts in discussion groups on Ravelry.  I like to save posts with good information that I might want to reference later. My nephew produced a clever video featuring the bed he made and Woodturner Pully.  The house where this film was made was built by my dad in the 1960’s.  The watercolor paintings on the walls are by my dad.  And yes, that’s my little mom with my nephew!  http://youtu.be/6ASk8I2m5Gw In the Pipeline: Hitchhiker by Martine Behm 10 Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown  Island at War Downton Abbey  There is a group for Downton Abbey lovers on Ravelry. Downton Abbey Hat  Yarngasm Podcast by Voolenvine  Books on the Nightstand Cocoa Blocks Tip from Jacques Torres (Mr. Chocolate) When making hot chocolate, bring milk to a boil first to melt the chocolate and then bring it to a second boil.  The second boil makes the chocolate extra rich and creamy. Music of the Spheres  Matteis: Ground After the Scotch Humour www.magnatune.com A happy New Year! Grant that I May bring no tear to any eye When this New Year in time shall end Let it be said I've played the friend, Have lived and loved and labored here, And made of it a happy year. ~Edgar Guest complete show notes and photos at www.knittingpipeline.com Haste ye back!

Kelley talks about her experiences with the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure, shares a new free pattern she designed, and chats with Tina about Frankie Brown's fantastic knitting patterns that put a new spin on charity knitting.