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Host: Viv aka Sober_iThrive  Guests: Lisa and Jen   Lisa's Bio: Hi, I'm Lisa, aka PizzaLisa on the I Am Sober App. I'm a mom, wife, restaurant owner and a sober alcoholic.  With a 'work hard, play hard' mentality and an ego as big as a house, I bulldozed my way through life. Being powerful was my goal. I now know the only thing I can control is my own actions. Not my husband, not my employees and certainly not my drinking.  I've found humility through working the steps of AA, being involved in the sober community, working with a sponsor, service and consistent self reflection.  I've been in recovery since January 24, 2022. I am now the best version of myself and continue to gradually grow-- one day at a time.   Jen's Bio: My name is Jen aka GrowinginGrace&Gratitude on the I Am Sober App.  I am a wife, mom, full-time worker, and someone who abused alcohol daily.  Driven by my personal struggles and a longing for connection, I joined the sobertown zooms and embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery. Since December 28, 2021, I am living the AF lifestyle, and learning to make everyday count.  I started a blog Growing in Grace & Gratitude, where I delve into various aspects of spirituality and sobriety. Blog Link: https://growingingracegrat.wixsite.com/gigg   About our Host: Viv Viv, also known as Sober_iThrive, is an Internationally Certified Professional Addiction Recovery Coach and Life Coach. She founded Sober iThrive, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey toward sobriety and a thriving life. Sober iThrive offers comprehensive services, including personalized rehabilitation programs. Viv's credentials include certifications in the following: Professional Addiction Recovery Coaching and Professional Life Coaching: Work/Life Balance Co-creating a New Sober Lifestyle Addiction(s) Recovery Neuroscience of Brain Function and Joyful Recovery Roots of Addiction Alcohol and Drugs and its Effects Right Thinking in Recovery Family Issues in Recovery and co-dependent behaviors Viv's dedication to empowering individuals to reclaim their lives, embrace sobriety, and thrive is evident through Sober iThrive. To connect with Viv and access her services, visit her website at SoberiThrive.org. Other ways to find her: Sober iThrive Linktr.ee Instagram @Sober_iThrive International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches (IAPRC)     Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink Recovery Movie Meet-Ups No Sippy, No Slippy. Not Another Drop, No Matter What Remember to Pour The Poison Down The Sink!! Sobertownpodcast.com  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 117 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, Periwinkle Sheep, and One Geek to Craft Them All   Off the Needles   Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards each Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm  Blues Stripey Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Beyond the Wall Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beyond the Wall Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Lime in the Coconut Socks Yarn: Blueberry Chick Yarn in the Put the Lime in the Coconut Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)   Summer 2017 Dishcloths  Pattern: Teal Swirl Dishcloth Hook: Various H + J (I think) Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream   Riley's 2017 Christmas Legwarmers Pattern: none Yarn: Knit Picks Felici colorway: 27304 Lemonade (greens, yellows, blues: self striping) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) & US 2. (2.75 mm) Cast on 56 stitches with US 1.5 ribbing for a couple inches. Switch to US 2 and knit stockinette for 1 stripe. Increase by 4 stitches to get to 60 sts. Knit the leg and reverse the shaping on the other side. New Stash Dash total: 3571.9 meters   On the Needles   Reese's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Front and back are done and blocked.     Peregrine Falcon Pattern in Spirit Animals Book by  by Jessica Boyer put out by Leisure Arts. $10 ebook copy from their website. Paperback $12.99 Yarn: Knit Picks Brava and Cascade 220 Superwash Hook: C   From the Armchair Tune in to hear my review of the Knitter's Pride- Knit Blockers   Want to win a set for yourself? Follow Knitter’s Pride Instagram Account then come over to the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group and let me know. While you're there, I'd also love to hear what your favorite Knitter's Pride Product is (if you have one) Knitting in Passing I  met a lovely lady named Beryl at the hair salon last Saturday. She said she was just learning socks. I encouraged her to stick with it. I love the opportunity to chat with kind people, as Michelle of The Actually Knitting Podcast says, #becauseofknitting   KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!     WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from first quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.   Splash Pad Party   Everything you need to know about the Splash Pad Party can be found here. Rules, Sponsors etc. Check out the Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Prize Thread Questions Thread     Key Details Mentioned in this Episode-   Use coupon code AUGUST at periwinklesheep.com From Aug 1-15 to get 15% off your order. Congrats to Team Pushing the Purls- winner of the Shuffleboard Tournament Tune in for some July chat/Instagram winners   Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017   Life in Focus July: Focus on Family We spent the first 5 days of the month in NH with my parents, my best friend, Dan's brother and my niece and nephew. Quality family time that you can hear more about from Aila (8) and Will (10) at the end of the episode. I spent quality time with my great Aunt Florence after knee replacement. When she's done w/ rehab for her knee, going to make a date to have her help me with a sewing project.     On a Happy Note Dan and I are planning a kayak camping trip in August. My friend Devon was back in the US for a visit. She lives in Vienna now with her husband and they are expecting first baby in November. While she was home, she, Kris and I made this corn chowder recipe from Food + Wine. It was a little bland so we added a little cayan pepper and about a cup and half of Fiesta blend shredded cheese from Whole Foods (just what I had in my fridge). Then on Sunday we went to her Shower. Enjoying getting back to walking on a more consistent basis. Trying out new "recipes" (I don't follow recipes strictly) Spaghetti Squash, Roasted Red Pepper, Zucchini, Eggplant, Tomatoes Basil, Ricotta (lazy man's veggie lasagne) Overnight Oats: 1/2 c rolled oats, 3/4 c unsweetened almond/coconut blend milk, 1scoop of vanilla protein, cinnamon and blueberries- put in fridge overnight. 6 Weight Watchers Smart Points Quote of the Week “Do not hunt for subjects, let them choose you, not you them.  Only do that which insists on being done and runs right up against you, hitting you in the eye until you do it.”   -- Samuel Butler       ------ 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!

For full show notes and access to additional resources for this episode, visit: prooftoproduct.com/001 Jen Pham-Corbett and Lisa Towns, the founders of Farewell Paperie attended Tradeshow Bootcamp’s very first Paper Camp conference in 2012, when it was just a handful of us sitting around on the living room floor of a bed and breakfast, and since then, they've had a ton of growth in their business. They've exhibited shows, expanded their product line. They've hired a team, and they've worked with sales reps. They've also been TSBC speakers for the last few years. These ladies are super smart business women and fantastic mentors to others in the creative field.   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: [01:30] Farewell Paperie’s story[05:00] Moving from custom work to off the shelf products[06:30] Launching to wholesale & reaching out to retailers[10:30] Exhibiting at their first trade show, SF Gift[11:30] Taking risks in business.  When to jump and when to get to work[13:30] Product development strategies and deciding which ideas to move forward. Missteps made in the process.[19:30] Expanding beyond paper products into party ware.[23:30] Organic growth and creating a cohesive line.[24:30] Tips for managing a team & how Jen & Lisa knew it was time to hire.[31:00] Employee manuals & team systems.[35:30] Benefits of having a business partner, leveraging each other’s strengths & splitting responsibilities.[47:00] Exit strategies, legalities & business formation[50:00] Diversifying revenue streams KEY TAKE-AWAYS: “Jump in feet first, not head first.” - Lisa Towns   On product development consider “is this the right price point that we can sell this, do we have the margins that we need, how much inventory can we handle” - Lisa Towns   “There’s so much hesitation and fear of failure, that people hold themselves back.” - Jen Pham-Corbett   “When you delegate parts of your business, it opens up things that can provide a much bigger return for the business.” - Jen Pham-Corbett   “At the end of the day, each of our products passes through three or four sets of hands and we have to pay every single one of those sets of hands to do that, so we have to factor that into the costs.  Looking at it that way has changed the way we develop our product completely.” - Jen Pham-Corbett   “Sometimes there’s stuff that we love to do and we totally want to do it but we just can’t do it because we can’t make the margins on it.” - Jen Pham-Corbett   “We probably should have hired a long time before we did, but we resisted because we thought about how we can afford to bring someone on? - Jen Pham-Corbett   On business partnerships:  “You have to want the same goals and you have to want the same things for your brand.” -  Jen Pham-Corbett   LINKS: Paper Camp National Stationery Show Farewell Paperie’s retail shop Asana for proect management Google Sites for operations manuals     MEET JEN & LISA: Farewell Paperie is a letterpress and design studio in sunny Seattle, Washington. Since 2009, Lisa G. Towns and Jen Pham-Corbett have been serving up letterpress paper and entertainment goods with their signature smart snark style a little sassy and a lot of truth. Every design is meant to be a souvenir from life's little inside jokes.   On our fleet of antique printing presses, including a 1905 Chandler & Price named Bill, and two Heidelberg Windmills named Helga and Blanche, the Farewell Paperie team puts handmade love into pops of colorful typography and friendly messaging that feels like you're saying it in person.   The Farewell Paperie line is carried in over 700 retailers internationally, including Paper Source, Papyrus, Urban Outfitters, American Eagle, Powell's Books and more.   Website: www.farewellpaperie.com Facebook: farewellpaperie Instagram: @farewellpaperie Pinterest: farewellpaperie Twitter: @farewellpaperie   JOIN THE TSBC FAMILY: Interested in learning more about launching or refining a wholesale line or exhibiting at trade shows?  Join us for our Paper Camp conference this September in Los Angeles. Get more details and register at www.tradeshowcamp.com/papercamp     ABOUT PROOF TO PRODUCT: Proof to Product is brought to you by Tradeshow Bootcamp and hosted by me, Katie Hunt. Since 2011, TSBC has worked with hundreds of product based businesses to help them up level, scale, and build profitable sustainable companies. You can find our show notes and additional resources at ProofToProduct.com. If you like what you heard today, please head over to Apple Podcast to leave a five star review and subscribe. Thanks so much for listening. We'll be back next week with a new episode.  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 112 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contests, News and Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off The Needles Brooklyn the Ballerina Pattern: Brooklyn the Ballerina by Yarn Society on Etsy (not list on Ravelry) $4.99 Hook: C Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (white), Knit Picks Brava (blue), Malibrigo (red)   On the Needles   Mexicali Stripes Socks + Blues Stripey Socks Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Lea’s Christmas Stocking  Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps Using 3 rounds of one color of fingering.   Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm   Brainstorming Swatching for Donner by Elizabeth Doherty. Yarn= Ellyn Cooper’s Yarn Sonnets- Jenny base which is a 50/50 bamboo cotton fingering in the driftwood colorway Getting Gradient Angles back on track. I encourage you to check out the amazing kits at Infinite Twist. be sure to put Down Cellar Studio in the referral box at check out to get some free goodies. For a free copy of the Quintia Shawl pattern through May 31st with code: highfive It's the the of year to wash the winter knits before storing them for the winter. That will help to keep any critters away. Crafty Adventures Week in the Life Project by Ali Edwards. Some products I mentioned. Becky Higgins 6x8 page protectors Snap brand 6x8 page protectors Pics Art app to put digital stamps on photos Digital stamps from Ali Edwards   KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. April Prize: Fibernymph Dye Works- A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each) Splash Pad Party KAL The Splash Pad Party KAL runs June 1- July 31. Click here for Rules. Interested in Sponsoring? Click here for details. Snack Shack Sponsors (as of 4/28) Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns The Martini Knitter Company MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe Windswept Designs The Worsted Purl  Zombody Knits   Pro Shop Sponsors (as of 4/28)   Atelier de Soyun Colorful Eclectic Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Knit Style Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags The Periwinkle Sheep Pearl and Plum Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked Yarns Wooly Wonka Fibers Designs of Arcadia will be selling Splash Pad Party Logo Totes- get Pro Shop points for using that as your project bag. Also makes a great beach/pool tote! I love mine.   Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017 + Pop Up Event a the Knot House May 5-7 in Frederick MD NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017 RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fleece & Fiber Fair- May 20 & 21, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Tune in to hear my best trips for Maryland Sheep & Wool Planning. Also check out: My blog post on Fiber Events: Setting Yourself Up for Success Mary, Kino Knits, created a free downloadable fiber festival planning sheet, available exclusively to subscribers to her new Kino Knits newsletter. Sign up here.   Stash Dash KAL - hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th.   Contest News and Notes Please check out my latest shawl design Emelyn Mae Shawl  regular price $6.00. On sale for 50% off until May 15th.     Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017- April Explore my Surroundings   Exploring Charles Street after work. $10 sock blockers at store that's moving. Dan and I went to a local restaurant for their $2 tapas Thursday night events three weeks in a row. Adding date night into routine definitely making me happier. On A Happy Note Easter with the family Retirement Planning Kris' birthday dinner Bowling for A’s 8th birthday. CT Sheep and Wool Festival with Emelyn (our 4th fiber festival together). Tune in for audio at end of the episode. Quote of the Week “To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real.” – Winston Churchill, “Hobbies”   ------   For website: 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!  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 111 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off The Needles Brown, Purple and Yellow Ninjas Yarn: Cascade 220 super wash Hook: C 2.75 mm   Kris' 2017 Birthday Socks Yarn: Mint Rain Twist Sock- Self Striping in the After the Storm Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Fluffy Sheep Pattern: Chinese New Year Sheep/Lamb by Stephanie Jessica Lau Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak (fluffy yarn) + worsted weight acrylic yarn   Shy Little Unicorn Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by  Ana Paula Rimoli (library book) Yarn: KnitPicks Brava Worsted Hook: C Her name: Poopsiedoo On the Needles  Key West Socks OMG Heel Sock Pattern US 1.5 Needles Yarn: Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Spring Sonata Colorway   Beyond the Wall Socks Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Beyond the Wall Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Gray + Black Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Gris colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Tune in to hear my review of trying on 9 inch circular needles.   Riley's 2017 Christmas Legwarmers Pattern: none Yarn: Knit Picks Felici colorway: 27304 Lemonade (greens, yellows, blues: self striping) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) & US 2. (2.75 mm)   Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Weaveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover fingering weight scraps   Worsted Weight Riley Rose Shawl Pattern: Riley Rose by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Hikoo by Skacel Simpliworsted in Aqua Mint, Deep Turquoise, Gypsy Red and White Needles: US 10 1/2 (6.5 mm) Brainstorming Crochet Christmas stockings More socks (stocked up on Patons Kroy on sale from Craftsy.com) Crafty Adventures I share some thought on getting back into scrapbooking after a long hiatus. Knitting in Passing My friend Megg and I generated a lot of conversation knitting at the Camp Pulse event last weekend. I think I may have a few more converts to teach.   KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes! Tune in to hear if you won a First Quarter Prize   Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy Slip and Swirl Sock pattern by Kristi Barnwell Lil Miss Chelsea Bean Shawl by Jenn Sheelen   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. In April, we also have an additional prize from Fibernymph Dye Works A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each)   Splash Pad Party KAL   The Splash Pad Party KAL runs June 1- July 31. Click here for Rules. Interested in Sponsoring? Click here for details.  Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Connecticut Sheep and Wool: April 29, 2017 Stitches United: April 27-30, 2017 Gore Place Shearing Festival: April 29, 2017 Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017 NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017 RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fleece & Fiber Fair- May 20 & 21, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017   Coming to CT Sheep & Wool or Stitches United? Participate in our Riley Rose Shawl Contest. Wear your Riley Rose, take a photo and post to get one entry Take a photo of someone else wearing a Riley Rose shawl and get 2 entries See someone wearing one, make a friend and take a photo together and get 3 entries. All photos must be posted on Instagram with #rileyroseshawl and tag me @BostonJen1  to be eligible to win   Stash Dash KAL - hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th.   #the100dayproject What is it: choose a creative project you will commit to for 100 days. Most people choose something very specific. I am just going to focus on doing something creative every day. So far, knitting, crochet, project life scrapbooking and hand lettering/drawing.   Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017   April- Explore Your Surroundings Boston Public Library Event: Colum McCann; Click here to learn more about the author Dan and I went to dinner at a local restaurant for dinner on Thursday - We never do ANYTHING in our town so I treated us to dinner at a fancy restaurant near us. Turns out they do $2 tapas! On A Happy Note Riley was in a Panto performance of Aladdin Taking Garret to Legoland for his 7th Birthday Emelyn's surprise 13th Birthday Party. I thoroughly enjoyed the new Beauty & the Beast movie Eme performed in Guys & Dolls! Camp Pulse weekend!   Quote of the Week I'm not interested in blind optimism, but I'm very interested in optimism that is hard-won, that takes on darkness and then says, 'This is not enough.' Colum McCann ------   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!  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 110 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles   Frankensock #4 Yarn: Various Scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Video Tutorial for Cate's Clasp Weft Join for Knitting available on my YouTube channel. Cate will be releasing a PDF soon. Check back here for a link. Check out Cate's other brilliant works at Infinite Twist This join is meant for non-super wash yarn. It has held up well in super wash socks, maybe because they are knit tightly. You may want to swatch if using a more slippery yarn, especially at a looser gauge. I also started  Frankensock #5   Meghan's Birthday Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Khaki Colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Dan’s New Year’s Socks Yarn: KFI Luxury Collection (MCN)- Color 604, browns, light green and a teal Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) Pattern: OMG heel 52 stitches   Stanley the Giraffe Pattern: Stanley the Giraffe by Little Muggles ($5 through Craftsy) Yarn: Vanna’s Choice Hook: F 3.75mm   Orange Ninja + Brown Ninja Pattern: my own notes Yarn: Cascade 220 super wash Hook: C 2.75 mm Pink Ninja Pattern: my own notes Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted- magenta Hook: D 3.25 mm On the Needles   Kris' 2017 Birthday Socks Yarn: Mint Rain Twist Sock- Self Striping in the After the Storm Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams     Fluffy Sheep Pattern: Chinese New Year Sheep/Lamb by Stephanie Jessica Lau Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak (fluffy yarn) + worsted weight acrylic yarn Brainstorming  Idea from TwinSet Jan re: options for Color Collusion shawl. I need to start Christmas stockings for this year. Eme wants partners for her bunnies sheep and elephant. She recommended I start with baby bunnies in fun colors! Can do. From the Armchair Check out this cool documentary:   REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle the Planet- Documentary   Knitting in Passing My niece Emelyn (almost 13 years old) wants to finish the cowl she cast on last year after the RI Fiber Fest. Riley wanted to knit on socks at a fundraiser we were at last week, so she, Megg and I all knit together for a few minutes. KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread. First Quarter Prizes: Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy Slip and Swirl Sock pattern by Kristi Barnwell   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Additional prize for March— Fibernymph Dye Works resist-dyed sock blank – either with sparkle or without – custom dyed in the winners choice of colors. Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Fiber Marketplace: April 8 (Maine) Connecticut Sheep and Wool: April 29, 2017 Stitches United: April 27-30, 2017 Gore Place Shearing Festival: April 29, 2017 Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017 NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017 RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017 March Happiness Project- Automation I've made some progress Set up my credit card to auto pay each month. Set up my phone and Dan’s phone to auto upload our photos to Dropbox. I am still looking for better photo management solution to replace iPhoto. Have any tips for me? I've backed up my photos to Google Photos I am working on a new habit of deleting photos off my phone each night before bed. I purchased an eye-fi SD card from Amazon. This will send my camera photos onto my phone so I can edit, upload, share with others, put right into Project life app on my phone. I love it! It was easy to set and it is easy to use. Contests, News and Notes   Fuller Craft Museum- Revolution in the Making: The Pussyhat Project (opens 1/21/18): article link     The Fuller Craft Museum is calling for submissions to come with a written description of the story behind the hats, which are often made as an act of meditation. Contributors are also asked to first send a photograph of their pussy hat to the Fuller Craft Museum before submitting, to make sure there is no overlap in design with other hats already received by the museum.   Patterns I'm excited about Slip and Swirl Socks by Kristi Barnwell of the In a Sknit podcast Susan B Anderson's Butterfly & Cocoon pattern available for individual sale on Ravelry   Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017 March Happiness Project- Automation Struggling a little more with this one but I have made some progress. Only have 1 credit card. Set it to auto pay each month. Set up my phone and Dan’s phone to auto upload our photos to Dropbox. I store all of our photos and its easier and takes less time this way than having to take Dan’s phone and plug it into my computer. Still looking for better photo management solution. If others have tips. Have all Macs. iPhoto. Slow. crashes. Not ideal. I have lightroom from disc, not creative cloud. may move to one of those options but need to decide. In the meantime, at least our photos are safe and backed up. Also backing up ALL my photos phone and computer to Google Photo which I mentioned in this segment last month. Trying out new habit of deleting photos off my phone each night before bed. Strategy of pairing- write in journal and delete bad photos before bed Bought an Eye fi card from Amazon. Puts camera photos onto my phone so i can edit, upload, share with others, put right into Project life app on my phone. Really easy to use. Connect to the wifi network when it comes up. open app on my phone and photos download into the app. Download onto my phone's photo app only if I choose, which is nice! Easy to use. Glad I have it. Still may not always use it, but I enjoy having that option.   On A Happy Note  Spring shopping. Not totally happy about the shopping process but happy to have a few things that fit well. Trying new recipes (I don’t enjoy the process, but the result make me happy) New to me things: cooking lentils and trying chipotle sauce (to replicate bowl from B Good). Scrapbooking, documenting important memories, ordering photos from Persnickety Prints Hanging out with our friends daughters- Carina and Ella Dinner and movie for my friend Megg's birthday! Family fun at a local fundraiser. Emelyn asking to go on a birthday date with Dan (and him saying yes, but they need to go out for a fancy dinner!) Quote of the Week "Two things define you. Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything." -Unknown  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 109 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    Off the Needles On the Needles Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles   Anna Crochet Doll Pattern: Anna (Frozen) Inspired Softie by Kristen's Kords (kit) Hook: E (3.5 mm) Yarn: Caron One Pound + Red Heart With love     On the Needles Frankensock #4 Yarn: Various Scraps Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams (knit cuff down) Video Tutorial I created for the join I use for these socks- means no weaving in extra ends. Easy to execute on the go.   Meghan's Birthday Socks Yarn: Bergere de France Goomy 50 in the Imprim Khaki Colorway Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams     Journey Sweater  Pattern: Journey by Alina Schneider Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (merino/bamboo worsted weight) Needles:  US 6 (4.0 mm)     Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm     Stanley the Giraffe Pattern: Stanley the Giraffe by Little Muggles ($5 through Craftsy) Yarn: Vanna’s Choice Hook: F 3.75mm  Knitting in Passing    I've recently taught knitting skills to 4 co-workers! I love sharing this hobby with new people! KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread. First Quarter Prizes: Project Bag of Winner's Choice from She is Sew Whimsical on Etsy   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Additional prize for March— Fibernymph Dye Works resist-dyed sock blank – either with sparkle or without – custom dyed in the winners choice of colors. Congrats to our February winner- KnitterDeb1030 Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Connecticut Sheep and Wool: April 29, 2017 Stitches United: April 27-30, 2017 Gore Place Shearing Festival: April 29, 2017 Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017 NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017 RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017 March Happiness Project- Automation I've made some progress Set up my credit card to auto pay each month. Set up my phone and Dan’s phone to auto upload our photos to Dropbox. I am still looking for better photo management solution to replace iPhoto. Have any tips for me? I've backed up my photos to Google Photos I am working on a new habit of deleting photos off my phone each night before bed. I purchased an eye-fi SD card from Amazon. This will send my camera photos onto my phone so I can edit, upload, share with others, put right into Project life app on my phone. Haven’t had a chance to play with it yet. On a Happy Note Daytona 500 party- we had a great time visiting with friends + presenting the trophy Dan made to the last year's winner of their Fantasy League. Visited Boston Public Market Open House Knit Night at Gather Here in Cambridge+ meeting my friend's new baby Wine Tasting/Fundraiser Party at a friend's house + wearing a vintage shirt I purchased years ago but hadn't yet worn. I got new glasses!! I took my niece Millie to Legoland for her 5th birthday. There is some bonus audio of Millie and me at the end of the episode.   Quote of the Week   “To be mature you have to realize what you value most. It is extraordinary to discover that comparatively few people reach this level of maturity. They seem never to have paused to consider what has value for them. They spend great effort and sometimes make great sacrifices for values that, fundamentally, meet no real needs of their own. Perhaps they have imbibed the values of their particular profession or job, of their community or their neighbors, of their parents or family. Not to arrive at a clear understanding of one’s own values is a tragic waste. You have missed the whole point of what life is for.”   -- Eleanor Roosevelt, You Learn by Living       ----------   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!