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Cast On: Episode 67: I Can Stop When I Want to

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:28:04 -0400

Intarsia curious? I can help.

This American Life: This American Life: #362: Got You Pegged

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:48:12 -0400

Stories about the trouble people get into when they assume too much about strangers.

LibriVox: Librivox Community Podcast #87

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:12:42 -0400

Listen to Librivox Community Podcast Show #87 - 24th August 2008 Download audio file (librivox_community_podcast_87.mp3) Duration 23:01 Your multi-faceted host this week is Jerome. Part Two of a Character Voices Special, featuring sjmarky (6:07) ceastman (11:30). Stats (0:45) and a preview of recently-cataloged projects by chocoholic (1:56). Librivox-themed Parody from chloey (5:17) and Trailer-style Promo from Jerome (14:58). Jerome lists [...]

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 74 - Trendy

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:40:24 -0400

Dotty is finished and there will soon be photos.
Only 4 months to Christmas, start planning (or worrying).
Any suggestions for a shawl from Victorian Lace Today (for less than 1700 yards of yarn)?

What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth
Philadelphia Knit In Public 20 September 2008 in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This show's music
Heavy Mellow Delight (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
New Pathways for Sock Knitters - Book One  by Cat Bordhi (link)
Other
Tapestry  from Rowan (link)
Felted Tweed  from Rowan (link)

This is cute.

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Lets Knit2gether (wmv Video): lk2g-030 Rhinebeck 2007 Chapter Three

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:12:16 -0400

In this episode we continue our epic at 2007 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck New York. What’s in this show: CAT’s fiber shopping Sheep to Shawl Llama and Alpaca Interview with Diane and Tom Golding of Golding Fiber Tools What I am wearing: Clapotis made with Noro Silk Garden in color #211 LetsKnit2gether tote What’s on the Set: Time Machines: Time Travel [...]

CraftyPod: CraftyPod #75: All About Spoonflower, with Stephen Fraser

craftypod@deepideas.com (Sister Diane) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:12 -0400

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.

Click the âPlayâ button at the bottom of this post to listen!

In this show:

- An interview with Stephen Fraser, co-founder of Spoonflower.

- All about having custom fabric printed - how to do it, and what it means.

- Lots of interesting technical detail about how fabric printing is done, and how it impacts the environment.

Some Spoonflower Links:

- First, a link to the Spoonflower website. Get yourself on the beta list!

- Keep up with developments on the Spoonflower blog.

- Feast your eyes on the Spoonflower Fabric Designs Flickr Group.

- Here are some folks who've blogged their Spoonflower expreriences: Jinjur, A Little Hut, Polka Dot Cottage, Thaneeya, and moi.

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 73 - Lifestyle Knitting

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:40:25 -0400

This week we're joined by Barbara Coddington the founding editor of Yarn Magazine.
If you're planning a trip, check out KnitMap.

What's happening
Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

This show's music
Rob Costlow Baby Girl (Part 1) - Awakenings (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Knitting for Him by Martin Storey and Wendy Baker (link)

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It's a Purl, Man » Podcasts: IAPM53: Local Yarn Shops at NENA 2008

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:12:07 -0400

The ladies from Creative Warehouse and their Kuku knitted dolls Many thanks to Jan Anderson super yarn rep of “All About Yarn” for inviting me to NENA. She is a gracious host and very proud of the yarn companies that she reps. Also, many thanks to the folks at Blue Heron for giving me a table [...]

Cast On: Episode 66: Curiosity and the Cat

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:20:45 -0400

Tales of ridiculously simple knitting.

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 72 - Nothing

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:56:26 -0400

This week there's a chat with Mandie Chandler of Ewe Give Me The Knits.
The drum carder get a mention.
The Australian Government is reviewing Aviation Security Screening and is asking for submissions, so if you'd like to let them know your opinion of the ban on knitting needles on aircraft the document is here. The addresses and things are on the document - the section mentioning knitting needles is on page 12.

What's happening
Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

This show's music
Rob Costlow Tulip Trees from Reconstruction (Magnatune)

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This American Life: This American Life: #361: Fear of Sleep

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:05:07 -0400

Mike Birbiglia had bizarre adventures at night, but just got used to sleep being slightly scary LibriVox » Librivox Community Podcast: Librivox Community Podcast #86 - Our 3rd Anniversary! http://librivox.org/2008/08/08/librivox-community-podcast-86-our-3rd-anniversary/ This week’s community podcast celebrates LibriVox’s third anniversary, and is presented by Cori Samuel. On 10th August, 2005, LibriVox was officially launched and a week later Hugh was podcasting the news to the world — excerpted at (01:05). The first book worked on was Conrad’s The Secret Agent, and by the end of 2005, about [...]

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 71 - The Real Thing

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:32:13 -0400

What I did during the break. The Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, a cold breakfast next to a lake, a wool museum and a nice shop in Melbourne. There are even some kangaroos and wallabies get a mention.
In this show we have a chat with Feisty Wench and Damo at a Ravelry get together.

What's happening
Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

This show's music
Fernwood Open Seas (Magnatune)

The pen with which this week's show was written is from Delaney Pen Designs mine's the one at the lower left on the front page. (It's a really nice pen!)
I got my Rowan yarn at Sunspun.
And if you're in the area, you can visit the National Wool Museum in Geelong.

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LibriVox: LibriVox Community Podcast #85

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:52:03 -0400

Listen to LibriVox Community Podcast Show #85 - 1st August 2008 Download audio file (librivox_community_podcast_85.mp3) Duration 32:20 Your host this week is Cori Samuel. A Character Voices Special - Part One … inspired by this thread. Mask O’Glass (00:49-05:55) and sjmarky (16:51-31:31) get the ball rolling with some thoughts on the subject. Mark even gives [...]

WeaveCast: A podcast for handweavers: Episode 30: Converging Weavers

syne@weavecast.com (Syne Mitchell) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:04:14 -0400

WeaveCast goes to Convergence 2008! Every two years the Handweaver's Guild of America puts on Convergence, a weaving conference that draws weavers from around the world. We bring you an audio glimpse of the Convergence experience, hear from many different weavers, and talk to loom manufacturers about a subject near and dear to all weaver's hearts: looms!

Resources (mentioned during the show)

Handweaver's Guild of America

Afghans for Afghans Flickr Pictures

Wanted Movie Review

AVL Looms

Schacht Spindle Co.

Toika

Leclerc Looms

Glimakra

Fireside Fiberarts (interview on Episode 25)

Ashford

Louet

Musical Guest
Terri England with "Tones of the Tropics"

Sponsor for Episode 30

Download Episode 30: Converging Weavers

CraftyPod: CraftyPod #74: Stop Hatin' on Scrapbooking! with Lain Ehmann

craftypod@deepideas.com (Sister Diane) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:52:15 -0400

Scrapbook page by Lain Ehmann. See more at Scrap Happy.

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.

Click the âPlayâ button at the bottom of this post to listen!

In this show:

- Lain Ehmann helps us understand scrapbooking - why doesn't it get any respect?

- Learn how scrapbooking is much broader, and much simpler, than you might think.

- Find out more about travel scrapbooking, cancer scrapbooking, digital, 3D, and more.

Scrappy Linkage:

- Check out Lain's ScrapHappy Blog.

- Also, give a listen to the ScrapHappy Podcast.

- Here's Simple Scrapbooks Magazine, too.

- Lain's right - Stickles rock!

- Here's some cool pattern-edge scissors.

- Check out this Google Directory of scrapbooking sites.

- An interesting basic scrapbook tips compendium, at LifeTips.

- If you want to play with digital scrapbooking, find some free elements here.

LibriVox: What do you like most about LibriVox?

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:40:21 -0400

LibriVox’s Third Anniversary is coming up, and we’re putting together a celebratory community podcast to be released on the 7th August. We want to hear from our listeners … what you think the best things about LibriVox are. You could say something about a special recording you’ve listened to. Maybe a book that’s meant a [...]

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #360: Switched At Birth

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:56:02 -0400

Two baby girls were born in a hospital, and the infants were accidentally switched. One of the mothers realized the mistake but chose to keep quiet. Until the day, more than 40 years later, when she decides to tell both daughters what happened.

LibriVox: Librivox Community Podcast #84

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:20:14 -0400

Listen to Librivox Community Podcast Show #84 - 24th July 2008 Download audio file (librivox_community_podcast_84.mp3) Duration 27:52 Your host this week is Esther “Starlite” on the forums. Introduction with Peter Yearsly singing Mystery singer. Can you guess who is singing the LibriVoxateers song? (Ok all you oldies already know) Pirates of Penzance. Peter and Henry, Choral Ladies. Interview with [...]

Lets Knit2gether (wmv Video): LK2G Live Announcement

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:20:12 -0400

Let’s Knit2gether is going live on July 26th at 6:30 pm EDT. Join us! Follow the instructions on our Live page

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #359: Life After Death

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:17 -0400

When John returned from Iraq, he was haunted by the killing he'd done. He got treatment, and his case looked optimistic. Then John attacked his fiancée. This and other stories of people who've come face to face with death and are struggling to move on.

LibriVox » Librivox Community Podcast: Librivox Community Podcast #83

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:48:03 -0400

Listen to Librivox Community Podcast Show #83 - 16th July 2008 Download audio file (librivox_community_podcast_83.mp3) Duration 17:14 Your host this week is Joe ‘Mango’ Pilsbury. Alana sings her version of the LibriVox Song. (Not So) Annoying Twit discusses the use of software to change pitch in recorded voices — a possible route to character [...]

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #293: A Little Bit of Knowledge

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:04:07 -0400

Stories about the pitfalls of knowing just a little bit too little.

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 70 - Meg Swansen

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:28:05 -0400

This week Meg Swanson joins us to talk about knitting and lots of other things. Thanks to Sara for helping get it organised.

What's happening
Anglicare Knit In #5 9am to 3pm 9 July Government House Perth Western Australia
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July
Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this season's shows: Ann and Eugene Bourgeois, Ann Feitelson, Kaffe Fassett, Franklin Habit, Rob Costlow and Meg Swanson - and especially to Michelle Griffin for her musical contribution each week.
Thank you also to Lee Fay for the interviews she recorded in New Zealand to open the series.
Also everyone who got in contact over the past months.

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This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #327: By Proxy

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:48:10 -0400

Stories of proxy fights, proxy arguments, and proxy situations of all kinds.

Lets Knit2gether (wmv Video): lk2g-029 Jayne Hat for Leo Laporte

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:56:13 -0400

In this episode of our video podcast, CAT talks about her quest to make a hat for Leo Laporte the host of TWIT We also demonstrate how to make a pom-pom with the pom-pom tool! On the set: Jayne Cobb Hat from Firefly Lambs Pride Bulky Yarn in Orange You Glad, Sunburst Gold and Rust Susan Bates Pom-Pom Tool What am [...]

This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: This American Life: #358: Social Engineering

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:28:06 -0400

Stories of social engineering on a small scale. In one, a man convinces his friend to try something new, turn his back on a good-paying salary and an apartment...and become homeless.

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 69 - Jared Flood

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:04:15 -0400

This week knitter, photographer and designer Jared Flood joins us to talk about his knitting and lots of other things.
How playing Dungeons and Dragons helps with knitting design (I think the only way to be more geeky would be to get some Star Trek in there as well).

What's happening
Anglicare Knit In #5 9am to 3pm 9 July Government House Perth Western Australia
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July
Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Wild Tea Cosies by Loani Prior (link)

Next week will be a big one for the final show of series 7, so don't miss it.

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It's a Purl, Man » Podcasts: iapm52:WWKIP2008

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:28:13 -0400

Here is what WWKIP 2008 looked like in Boston: Behold, David Sedaris’s willy warmer This is swatchy Watch out for these guys when knitting in public Check out the birds dirty work Finally, I saw this later that day at Foxwoods and had to share: Here are some links from the show: Boston Hand Made Sarah Mac Band Wendy’s Modest Dress

LibriVox: Librivox Community Podcast #82

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:48:17 -0400

Listen to Librivox Community Podcast Show #82 - 26th June 2008 Download audio file (librivox_community_podcast_82.mp3) Duration 16:09 Your host this week is Cori Samuel. Equipment reviews: digitaltoast goes retro, while Starlite is back to the future with a new H2! Music: From Dvorak’s New World Symphony in the public domain at musopen.com. Book promotion samples [...]

Cast On: Episode 65: Absent Friends

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:04:12 -0400

For Jean

WeaveCast: A podcast for handweavers: Episode 29: Spinning for Weaving

syne@weavecast.com (Syne Mitchell) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:32:02 -0400

This episode we interview Judith MacKenzie McCuin about spinning for weaving, get an update on the Afghans for Afghans shawl project, learn about a new weaving currency, and I describe my own forays into weaving with my handspun.

Resources (mentioned during the show)

Flickr Site of Shawls woven by WeaveCast listeners
Afghans for Afghans: Rectangle Shawl Project
A New Yarn (Seattle's non-profit yarn shop)
Weaving Coin by Ken Young (email him)
Palette generator
Arachne Guild
Cherri Hankins's how-to videos on YouTube
Teach Yourself Visually Handspinning by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
The Intentional Spinner: A Holistic Approach to Making Yarn by Judith MacKenzie McCuin
Chasing Rainbows

Musical Guests

Etrangers “Mind Spin”
Clare Downing “Spinning Wheel”
Jon Caspi “Spin �' a song for children…of all ages”

Download Episode 29: Spinning for Weaving

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 68 - Rob Costlow

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:40:14 -0400

This week's interview is with Rob Costlow one of the musicians who has provided music for the show, some of the most popular music in fact.
The Baby Suprise Jackets and birthday cardigan are coming along nicely and the Malabrigo project has made it onto the needles.

What's happening
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July
Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

This show's music
Rob Costlow Tulip Trees (Magnatune)

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Lets Knit2gether (wmv Video): lk2g-028 Sock Wars III continued

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:12:04 -0400

In this episode of our video podcast, we continue CAT’s adventure in the Sock Wars III experience!The first rule of Sock Wars is to talk about Sock Wars (so here we are!) The rules of engagement: Kill your target by knitting a pair of socks before your assassin kills you. See more at Sock Wars on Ravelry What’s [...]

Sticks & String Podcast: Kaffe Fassett

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:13:03 -0400

This week Kaffe Fassett, knitting legend and adjective, joins us. Given his hectic schedule, it was great to catch up with him.
World Wide Knit in Public Day went well in Sydney, I hope everyone else had a great time at their local events.

What's happening
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Other
Classic 8 Ply from Bendigo Woollen Mills (link)

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CraftyPod: Where's CraftyPod??

craftypod@deepideas.com (Sister Diane) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:56:05 -0400

. . . In case you were wondering, here's the reason - AND the projected return date!

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 62 - Who knits?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:52:24 -0400

This week we visit the marketing department at Australian Country Spinners with Damian and Stephen.
If you'd like to support Manda in her walk in support of breast cancer research, then visit her blog here and be generous (lots of prizes too).

What's happening
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...
Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May
Knitting Inspirations 1st Knitting Retreat Just outside Perth WA (Western Australia, not Washington) 16 - 18 May
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

This show's music
Heavy Mellow Blue Mountain Lake (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Guy Knits by Knitters Magazine (link)

You won't believe Bug Knits.
The show will be back on 19 May with series 7 - to which I am very much looking forward.

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CraftyPod: CraftyPod #73: Men Who Craft, with Josh, Adam, Michael, and Digibudi

craftypod@deepideas.com (Sister Diane) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:48:05 -0400

Left to Right: Doll by Digibudi, Poster by Adam Louie, Hat by Josh Moon. All images used with permission.

Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.

Click the âPlayâ? button at the bottom of this post to listen!

In this show:

- A look at the world of men who craft, featuring Josh Moon, Adam Louie, Michael Handley, and Digibudi.

- What does crafting mean to these guys, and what's it like to be a male crafter in a predominantly-female crafting culture?

- Possibly a sweeping gender stereotype or two, but only by accident.

Link to my Guests:

- Sewer-Sewist, a blog Josh writes with his wife, Sarah.

- Adam shows up from time to time on his wife Kayte's blog, Love Forever.

- State of the Craft is Michael's blog about quilting.

- Read about Digibudi over at Digibudi's Digital Garden.

Lets Knit2gether (wmv Video): lk2g-025 Metal Arts

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:56:05 -0400

In this episode of our video podcast we walk you through tips on knitting with wire and demonstrate knitting a bracelet from start to finish! Book Review: What I am wearing:Sparkling Elegance, necklace of gold wire and Swavorski Crystals designed by CAT

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 61 - What's it worth?

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:28:08 -0400

It's holidays again, and autumn is spreading around the mountains will a few places with very nice reds and golds.
I've purchased a Rowan pattern book, they're very nice but I'm afraid that it may be the start of a slippery slope.
Thanks to everyone buying from the CafePress site because so much has been sold that there's a bulk sales bonus which will pay for all the show hosting costs for the rest of the year, so a big thank you to everyone.
This week's interview from Australian Country Spinners is with the test knitters.

What's happening
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...
Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May
Knitting Inspirations 1st Knitting Retreat Just outside Perth WA (Western Australia, not Washington) 16 - 18 May
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

This show's music
Rob Costlow Family (Magnatune)

From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Design you own knits in 5 easy steps by Debbie Abrahams (link)

Show 62's looking good.

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WeaveCast: A podcast for handweavers: Episode 26: Sew Your Weaving

syne@weavecast.com (Syne Mitchell) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:42:50 -0400

Do you dream of sewing beautifully fitted and custom garments out of your handwoven fabric? We talk to talented weaver and seamstress, Daryl Lancaster about the particular joys and challenges of sewing with handwoven fabric. In the end essay, "Uniquely Me" I describe my own tentative steps into the world of art-to-wear.

Resources

Musical Guest
"More Than You Seem" by Causeway

Sponsor for Episode 26

Download Episode 26: Sew Your Weaving

Sticks & String Podcast: Show 60 - One yarn

david@sticksandstring.com.au — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:04:04 -0400

Lots of things this week. Henry is back home with his ribbon, and Burrastow by Ann Feitelson is well underway (if 15cm is 'well').
David Bliss reads his 'A Husband's knitted brow' - thanks David.
RavelryRaiser '08 is on, you can take part here but you'll have to be a Ravelry member to get there.
This week we hear from the Australian Country Spinners' pattern writers.
The Handweavers', Spinners' and Dyers' Guild of Western Australia is doing a fibre/scarf swap open to both local and international participants.
FibresWest is on in October in Gelorup Western Australia.
And for some amazing colour designs, look here.
The Bendigo Breakfast sign up is here.

What's happening
Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people...
Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth

This show's music
Rhonda Lorance Soaring (Magnatune)

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