Podcast appearances and mentions of ginger twist studio

In this episode, meet Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, a lovely local yarn store that doubles as a popular fiber destination for visitors to Edinburgh, Scotland. Jess's handdyed yarn has appeared several times in the pages of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, and she took the time to speak about that and the joys and challenges of owning a yarn shop. Have you been dreaming of your own store? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Join Anne for dinner during Shetland Wool Week Ginger Twist Studio is Jess's home on the web. Find her online store and hours for the brick and mortar! You can also find Ginger Twist Studio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Ginger's Splendor and Masham Mayhem were featured in the Forvie Shawl pattern and Sweet Flax was featured in the pattern for the Carstramon Top in The Journal of Scottish Yarns.  Jess's recommended spots for fiber-travelers to Edinburgh: Dovecot Studios, Chambers Street Museum, Leith, Pascal & Co., 24 Royal Terrace, Art & Vintage.

Show Notes: Intro - On the Needles - ~Noah's 2023 Birthday Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Knit Picks Hawthorne in the Poseidon Kettle Dye colourway Finished Projects - ~Jeremy's 2023 Birthday Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Self Striping in the Winter Icicle colourway ~2023 Preemie Hats #14, 15, 16, 17, & 18 on US6 (4mm), Premier Yarn Serenity Sock Prints in the Purple Spice colourway & Schoppel Wolle Cashmere Queen in the Fawn colourway | West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply Self Striping in the Winter Icicle colourway & Schoppel Wolle Cashmere Queen in the Fawn colourway | Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in the Silver Blue colourway, Shepherd Classic 100% Wool in the Cultured Purls colourway, & Bernat Softee Baby in the Mint colourway | Knitologie Worsted in the Royal Court colourway & Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn 3-Ply Tweed in the Sleet colourway | Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Dawn Blush colourway & Premier Yarn Serenity Sock Prints in the Purple Spice colourway Flosstube - Begins at timestamp 8:50 ~Santa's Stamp Collection by Katie Landis/The Black Needle Society Fortnight Fabric 16 ct Aida - Plush Called for DMC ~British Isles Adventure SAL by Caterpillar Cross Stitch Zweigart 16 ct Aida - Pale Blue Called for DMC ~Spring in Stars Hollow by Katie Landis / The Black Needle Society 18ct White Aida Called for DMC & colour conversion by Forbidden Fiber Co. ~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery Using Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7 Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcher & A Needle Runs Through It Project Bag from KnitRunDig Grime Guard from Crab Shack Stitchery Bitzy Bob Basic from That's So Kelly Co. Silicone ties Yummies (our current favourite things) - ~Just CrossStitch June 2023 ~Yarn and goodies from Ginger Twist Studio Yarn for A Place of Piece by Joji ~The Black Needle Society Garden Life Stitching & The Black Needle Society Spring in Stars Hollow I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society Join TBNS Waitlist to be notified when you can subscribe. Save 5% on everything in The Black Needle Society Vault with the code JAVAPURL5 Misc. - ~Pride AL - Runs through 1-July-2023. #GGKCSPrideAlong ~Support the Podcast, Become A Patron ~Support the Podcast, Join us on YouTube ~Want another way to help support our podcast? Throughout our website, links to books, tv shows, movies, etc. are Amazon Affiliate Links. We receive a portion of what you spend when you click through our website to shop on Amazon. What we receive helps us with the costs associated with producing this podcast as well as with prizes & shipping for giveaways. Thanks in advance for your support! If you are in the UK, please click this link, Amazon.co.uk, or the banner below to shop: If you are in Canada, please click this link, Amazon.ca or the banner below to shop: ~For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding! Find Us Online - C.C. - (she/they) ~ on Instagram as CC_JavaPurl Dami - (they/them) ~ on Instagram as DamiMunroe Pink Purl (she/her) - ~on Instagram as PinkiePurl JavaPurl Designs ~ JavaPurl Designs website GGKCS - ~ our Facebook page ~ email us: ggkcspodcast@gmail.com ~ on Apple Podcasts ~ on YouTube ~ Support the Podcast, Become a Patron Until next time,

What could be possible for moms who want to launch their own businesses and reawaken their imagination? A life consumed by making gooey chocolate that's for one. Hear how this chocolatier (and mom), Rebecca Knights, navigated business over the course of 20-plus years, from working for BBC to doing a no sugar campaign with Sarah Wilson, and to even being hired to put together a chocolate event for Adele. All of the decision moves that wound her up to having a successful chocolatier career are truly impressive. Rebecca is a business collaborator and decadent inventor in the kitchen. Rebecca started in the food industry to support her design studies. She soon took off to France to pursue her other passion and trained at Valrhona Chocolate until opening the first cocoa chocolate in Edinburgh in 2004. After 10 years of working and training in Europe, she finally opened Coco Chocolate in Kirribilli, merging her two passions for chocolates and design. In this episode, you will hear: Striving to achieve to survive The admin and sales aspects of running a chocolate business Finding the beauty in the small vs. empire-building How people's palates have evolved over the years Rebecca's current collaborations Opening a physical shop vs. an online store Share this with a chocolate lover or a creative small business owner who wants to build a profitable brick and mortar shop/s. Links https://cocochocolate.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/cocochocolateau/ Join Me So many moms are struggling to survive much less to thrive and use their superpower of an imagination and for those moms, I have opened a waitlist for moms who want to be first in line for my upcoming book: How to reawaken your imagination to see the greatness in yourself. Here's what you can expect, every Friday I share with you an insight that I have uncovered about the book-writing process as a mom and I tell you very practically how to implement these insights so that you can start feeling more confident about someday writing your own story or just on how to use your imagination a bit more each day. If you are a mom who is ambitious and seeks to make the biggest impact possible in her life and teach her kids how to do the same then this waitlist call is precisely for you. Go to www.melissallarena.com/waitlist You are invited to send me a DM. What did you uncover from this episode? https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ Related Episodes: Jessica James-Thomson, Owner of the yarn shop, Ginger Twist Studio, Talks About Career Transitions, Finding Your Own Pace, and Tackling Ambitious Goals, Episode 27 World Barista Champion Hugh Kelly Reveals the Future of Coffee, Episode 111

Natasha Sutton is a mum, the founder of Bundles of Luxe, and a breast cancer survivor. She grew up in a loving family and has spent most of her life on the Gold Coast of Australia. In her early years, she would sing and serve as the designated driver or “roadie” for her dad’s band.   As my guest this week on the podcast, Natasha opens up about her 5-year cancer journey, her new perspective, gratitude, and her desire to write a new, cancer-free life chapter. We also discuss how her business, Bundles of Luxe, was born out of the need for joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We end our conversation with specific ways to work through a similar diagnosis or how to be a better caretaker to someone who has cancer.   Prior to embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Natasha worked for Apple Retail for eight years in visual merchandising and information technology, and before that she worked for a university. Natasha is married to an American named Scott and has two daughters Elizabeth and Caitlin. Natasha’s ambition is to be as cool a parent as her dad as you’ll learn more about during our conversation. All these things were in full swing before she turned 40.  When she turned 40, Natasha went for a regular doctor checkup and asked for a mammogram because she had heard on the radio that the government said they were paying for them at 40 despite her own doctor’s suggestion to wait until she was 50. At 40, her mammogram came back fine. Picture of health. Then came her two-year follow-up mammogram and it came up with a lump. Long story short. It was cancer and it had spread.  Natasha needed chemo, a double mastectomy, hysterectomy, and hormone treatment.  There was a time when she was in remission yet today she is back working to get her remission status once again. Natasha’s family remains positive for a good outcome.   Despite her health, Natasha decided to start her business during COVID. She couldn’t go anywhere, she couldn’t work, and she wanted to do something fun that would bring joy to people. She knew that she got excited when she got packages at home because she couldn’t go out to the shops.  That’s how Bundles of Luxe began.   Bundles of Luxe is an e-commerce company that puts together one-of-a-kind gift baskets (i.e. gift “hampers” as they are called in Australia) that are curated with true love and high-quality care. Natasha only chooses products she absolutely loves - things that taste, feel, smell, and look wonderful. She prides herself on sourcing products from small Australian businesses wherever possible and does do international shipping!   Highlights:  Early on Natasha was a roadie and designated driver for her dad’s band who is still booked out now in his 70s. (4:12)  How Natasha interprets motherhood – how she is a “hands-on” and present mum and how that may have evolved and changed following her breast cancer diagnosis. (6:23) She opens up about her diagnosis with breast cancer when her youngest was 6 and oldest was 12, how she changed physically, and stopped being a “hands-on” mum at school. (7:49) Her feeling of being embarrassed about “being the mum with cancer.” (9:20) We discuss the idea of a stigma around “cancer;” also, whether or not it is a taboo topic, as well as, how cancer is viewed in the U.S. vs Australia. (10:32) Being lonely when what you have is not easy to talk about. (13:20) A day in the life for someone who is undergoing chemotherapy treatment and how Natasha’s priorities shifted. (13:43) Her experience using work as a distraction and putting on a happy face. (15:29) An update on her 5-year cancer journey which is still in progress, she is not in remission yet. (21:27) What has been helpful to Natasha during her health journey, including books like Lisa Messenger’s Mantra book, and the book Limitless by Jim Kwik. (21:59) Having the capacity in life, even when we don’t realize it (or use it). (25:00) How Natasha gives back, the questions she gets asked by breast cancer patients, and how the breast cancer community includes both men and women. (27:13) Natasha answers the question, “Is cancer part of your identity?” and how she would like to stop thinking about cancer every single day. (30:24) Turning around your identity from cancer on your mind all day to that of a successful businesswoman. Plus, what she would like her next chapter to look like. (33:07) Her business, Bundles of Luxe: what inspired her to create it, the products she offers (gift baskets with essential oils, products, and more), and how Natasha feels when she puts together a gift basket for someone. (40:34) Natasha’s 5-year-vision for her, plus a vivid description of her dream shop. (47:27) On taking a job that is not authentic, given her perspective and health journey, and the importance of expressing authenticity in your career. (50:53) Natasha’s thoughts on corporate stress these days, don’t sweat the small stuff, and what we can learn from essential healthcare professionals. (53:55) Your self-worth and identity are the heart and soul of your life. (55:13) Why she believes her daughters will be more empathetic because of her health journey. (01:03:27) Some advice for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer and advice for family members supporting those with a cancer diagnosis. (01:04:13)  Links to quench your curiosity  Shop for a loved one today at Bundles of Luxe! Follow Bundles of Luxe on Instagram Check out their Facebook page Pin them on Pinterest  Jessica James-Thomson, Owner of the yarn shop, Ginger Twist Studio, Talks About Career Transitions, Finding Your Own Pace, and Tackling Ambitious Goals, Episode 27 Kuniatsu “Coonie” Suzuki, Buddhist Monk, Talks About Meditation, His Buddhist Teachings, and Building Courage, Episode 26 

Jessica James-Thomson loves yarn! Her Nana taught her to knit as a youngster in Oregon, and there was no stopping her after she learned the basics. Ginger Twist Studio opened its doors in June 2013, and it is the cutest wee shop! Jessica feels very fortunate to have been able to take something she feels so passionate about and turn it into a career. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jess for this podcast.  During our conversation, she opened up about her move from the U.S. to Scotland to make a change. She also offered some great reminders about executing goals with persistence and focus. Is there something you want to bring to fruition? If so, what is your best next step? I hope this episode provides you with some inspiration.  Here is some more background about Jess and her shop: Ginger Twist Studio is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The shop is adorable. It is stacked to the rafters with delicious yarns, pattern books, and accessories. The offerings include a wide range of beautiful yarns hand-dyed by Jess. There are yarns for a variety of budgets to get your creative juices flowing, including Ginger's Hand Dyed, West Yorkshire Spinners, Brigantia, New Leaf Yarns, Bearford Flock, Navia, Woolyknit and much more! Visit her online shop to get some inspiration for your next project. And why not check out her virtual YARN CONCIERGE SERVICE? Proudly, the stock in the shop is finely curated. Jessica only stocks what she wants to knit with and can continue to be incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about everything in the shop.  Tune in to hear Jessica's thoughts pertaining to: Jessica sweeps us away with a description of her shop in Edinburgh, Scotland. (3:14) Her journey from the U.S. to Scotland and her transition from musical theatre to knitting and threads.(5:29) Acclimating to Scotland was somewhat easy because she felt like she belonged, attended school, and had connections in a new country. (9:53) How Jess got started in knitting and why it stayed with her. (12:24) There is a deliciousness to yarn. (13:23) The materials and history of knitting in Scotland. (16:28) Knitting is like meditation. A career coaching client of Melissa’s was a media professional who began a knitting club for relaxation. (21:07) Why knitting is no longer essential, but a luxury instead. (24:28) Jessica fits her business efforts into her day as a one-woman shop owner and how not having a backup plan helped Jess achieve her goals. (26:12) Jess describes a virtual yarn crawl that recently occurred and how she is trying to keep up business during the pandemic. (37:31) How to manage burnout and have a positive outlook. (42:31) Tune in to hear me ask Jessica this fundamental question:  When I look at a beautiful yarn creation, I feel intimidated. I think the same about my most ambitious goals. In what ways can knitting or crocheting help someone with big dreams move their needle in the right direction one stitch at a time?  Links to quench your curiosity: Admire Yarn Creations on Instagram Visit the Ginger Twist Studio Online

I visit Ginger Twist Studio in Edinburgh

Hello and welcome to a hyper colour episode of the podcast. This episode is sponsored by the Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl, Edinburgh's official yarn crawl, which is taking place on 11th June 2016 between 10am and 6pm. Visit three of Edinburgh's fantastic yarn stores and indie emporiums: Ginger Twist Studio, Be Inspired Fibres and Kathy's Knits. Enjoy a range of promotions and discounts, get your yarn passport signed and head to the afterparty at the Safari Lounge. Here you'll find a fantastic range of vendors in the pop-up marketplace including Phileas Yarns, Pekoe Tea, K.M. Bedigan, Spun Plum, C.C. Almon, Edinburgh Yarn Festival, Rainbow Heirloom, Rusty Ferret, Queen of Purls, Lesley Taylor, Hand Drawn Yarn. For more information head to gingertwiststudios.com/indie-burgh-yarn-crawl Don't forget to vote for the podcast at the New Media Europe Awards. Link in show notes. The podcast will be on a break for the next two weeks and returning on 7th June 2016. Enabler's Corner this week is all about the Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl, which I will be enabling you to in a big way. I went last year and loved it. Alpaca Chatter is all about how to wash and care for your alpaca items. Finally there is some random chatter about that most famous 1991 flash in the plan, Global Hypercolour. Show notes are at www.shinybees.com Music for this episode is by Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink'.

In this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of November, and discuss goals for December. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for!Knitting and Yarn:Arne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlosRegia Design team free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socksRegia Design team free Teddy pattern - http://us.schachenmayr.com/free-patterns/teddy-6369Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2Ginger Twist Studio - http://www.gingertwiststudios.com/shop/Blank Canvas by Ysolda - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blank-canvasBoyfriend cards by Pat Menchini - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boyfriend-cardiPom Pom magazine - http://www.pompommag.comGeeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.ukWinter Woolies Wool Fair- http://winterwoollies.webs.comBurrow and Soar - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BurrowandSoarTruly Hooked - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TrulyHookedA little bit Sheepish - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/alittlebitsheepishYarn stash I purchased can be seen here - http://www.ravelry.com/people/Katherine-Jayne/stash or at the blog at -http://www.katherinejayne.co.uk/blog/2015/11/25/winter-woolliesCrochet tumbling block quilt - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Katherine-Jayne/diamond-blanketMy first skein of yarn! - http://www.ravelry.com/people/Katherine-Jayne/stash/first-skeinSewing:Guthrie and Ghani fabric shop - http://www.guthrie-ghani.co.ukThe sewing Cafe - http://www.thesewingcafe.co.ukFabric stash can be seen over on the blog at - http://www.katherinejayne.co.uk/blog/2015/11/23/so-sewing English Paper piecing quilt - https://twitter.com/_katherinejayne/status/669195455771881473

TinkIn this episode I talk about the goals I set myself for the month of October, and discuss goals for November. Below are links to specific publications/patterns I mention, to see my other projects head on over to the blog (katherinejyane.co.uk) where there are specific tabs linking to different areas of creative endeavours, or email me at mail@katherinejayne.co.uk if you can’t find what you’re looking for!Knitting:Fairisle Tank from Claire Montgomerie's Knitting Vintage book - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fair-isle-tankSocks from the Toe up by Wendy D. Johnson - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-from-the-toe-upArne and Carlos design line sock yarn - http://us.schachenmayr.com/yarns/regia-4-ply-design-line-arne-carlosArne and Carlos free sock pattern - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/r0258---cable-detail-socksRugby DK free sock pattern by Projekt Managerin - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rugby-3Java Purl Designs, 'I love you more than Pumpkin Spice' Socks, 'Strawberries and Cream Frappe' Socks and 'We need a geek to break the code' Socks -  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/cc-almon---javapurl-designsAphaia Designs, Lundey mitts and  Tesserae shawl - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tesserae-2    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lundey-mittensZulo by Lee Meredith of Leethal Knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zuloSlavini by Kathrin Steinhauer - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/salviniaPentland Hills by Clare Devine - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pentland-hillsHutton Cowl by Sam Boggia - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hutton-cowlGrace by Jane Richmond - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grace-43Apple Pie by Tin Can knits - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apple-pie-3Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tambourine-2Ginger Twist Studio - http://www.gingertwiststudios.com/shop/Be Inspired Yarn shop - https://beinspiredfibres.wordpress.comKathy's knits - http://www.kathysknits.co.ukKettle yarn company - http://kettleyarnco.co.ukGeeky Puffin Knit Palooza - http://geekypuffinknitpalooza.blogspot.co.ukBlank Canvas by Ysolda - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blank-canvasBoyfriend cards by Pat Menchini - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boyfriend-cardiPom Pom magazine - http://www.pompommag.com

News-wise, it's all about events this week, with Highland Wool Festival taking place on 23rd May at Dingwall Mart. Indie Burgh Yarn Crawl 2015 will be happening on 13/14th June 2015 in Edinburgh, organised by Jess James of Ginger Twist Studio, in collaboration  with Kathy's Knits and Be Inspired Fibres. Clare Devine will also be teaching workshops over the weekend; you can find details at www.yarnandpointysticks.com. In Enablers' Corner, there's a round up of Linne Foirthe Club. Check out Scottish-based dyers Ripplescrafts, Ginger's Hand Dyed and Rainbow Heirloom. Make It Fit 2015 will be kicking off with a measure-up. More details to follow. In the Sock Surgery, Clare and I review The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet Vol II by Hunter Hammersen. You can win a copy of this over at Clare's blog. Full shownotes available at www.shinybees.com.  

Command and Conquer it ain't. Well, maybe. This week sees the latest happenings in my world, along with a quick virtual canter through this year's trip to Yarndale. In Wippin' Piccadilly, the Lush cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Blacker Swan is complete, and Quadratic by David O Kelly at Eden Cottage Yarns is on the needles. A new section is announced in the podcast: the Sock Surgery with Clare Devine and Kate Read. There is a giveaway PALOOZA jointly sponsored by Ginger Twist Studio and Yarn and Pointy Sticks designs. Finally, we have a one on one interview in the Ginger's Hand Dyed studio in Edinburgh, with the ever fabukous Jessica James. Join us as we chat Brigantia, red acrylic and sweaty little piece of chocolate. Shownotes as always at www.shinybees.com. I am Shinybees on Twitter, FAcebook and Instagram. Enjoy!

Hello from the Plain! This episode I'm joined by some new arrivals as I explain the radio silence for the last three and half months...Off The Needles I finished the Traveling Woman shawl using swap yarn from Ginger Twist Studio . It's lovely! I also completed the March pattern of the Kaleidoscope blanket.Spinning I plied the Hilltop Cloud Ann of Cleves, but missed the deadline for the Spinalong. LinksCaithness Craft Collective podcastGinger Twist StudioStitched Together podcastShiny Bees podcastMusic Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, available from Magnatune.Make Contact! We have a listeners' map. Please go on over to pop in a pin - we're covering 5 continents now but I'd still love to see where you all are! Please feel free to leave a comment here or at http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/, or email me at yarnsfromtheplain AT googlemail DOT com. We have a Ravelry group here, so come on over to chat. You can find me on Ravelry as talesfromtheplain and on Twitter as talesfromplain. TTFN, Nic x

Nothing to do with James Bond and everything to do with the return of the pattern pick this week, on the theme of Octopus. Octopi?! We have a round up of the lattest knitting news and anouncements, with the eagerly anticipated Unwind Brighton festival taking place on 12-13 July. There is also the launch of a fabulous new collaboration between Clare Devine of Yarn and Pointy Sticks and Sock Anatomy fame and the wonderful Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, who is dyeing the yarn for the colection. Keep your ears open for Scotland's answer to Unwind - The Edinburgh Yarn Festival. There is some knitalong news from P-Hop, who are running a Commonwealth Games KAL and from my good self, as I am teaming up with the Louises of Caithness Craft Collective and Knit British podcasts and the ever amusing Aimee of KnitSpinCake podcast. We're going to be doing a Lush Along of the Lush cardigan by Tin Can Knits. Lots of lovely prizes lined up, so come and join us. The pattern pick, as mentioned, covers a variety of cephalopod delights. I review Fluph in Dundee for our Yarn Shop Review and then there is a quick Wippin' Piccadilly update to ease those of you who are worried about the state of my knitting mojo.

The funk has been slam dunked by admitting we have a problem, Houston! This week we have a roundup of the knitting news, including a fab new yarn shop that will be opening, Harbour Yrans, and the coutdown to Unwind Brighton is well and truly on. The Second Quarter of The Golden Skein Power of 3 Yarn Club is revealed. We discuss tactics for alleviating a knitty funk in the Wippin' Piccadilly section and I resolve to do a giveaway of yarn from my recently frogged project. Leave a comment on the thread for this episode in the Ravelry group to enter. Finally, we have a yarn shop review of Ginger Twist Studio in Edinburgh.