This episode will upload August 19, 2023
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Warm Thanks :
Everyone supporting CFR2023!
Welcome Etsy Folks! Welcome Yarnopoly!
StephieJo and Brenda C. For class ideas- see the info thread below. ASK for any class that interests you!
StephieJo:
“ I know there are a lot of us that are multi-craftual and can teach all kinds of techniques. Perhaps we should have a thread for folks to list techniques they are interested in learning, and then anyone competent in that skill can set up a time to do a little education session.
For y’all that have been at previous CFRs, you know how much I enjoy sharing knowledge, so I’m up to teach anything of which I’m capable.”
Brenda:
“ I’d also be happy to teach/demonstrate various techniques. Some ideas:
- mattress stitch (seaming)
- grafting (aka kitchener stitch)
- my favorite cast-on (no long tail needed!)
- easy intarsia.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2023: ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.
But in brief:
*It’s on for Saturday, November 11, 2023. 9 AM to 5 PM (event room hours).
*Cost: $35 per adult attendee—PayPal to gemmadw AT yahoo.com not refundable
*NEW: Last day, to pay attendance fee: September 1, 2023
Vendors:
Lisa Souza Yarns --confirmed hotel!!
Oink Pigments—confirmed!
Tina’s Soaps
Lazersheep Yarns—confirmed!! AND is making us a show-special colorway!!
Alpenglow—confirmed! Thanks, Carrie!
And the Sea Glass colorway by Dizzy Blonde Studio! Available with a shawl pattern from Brenda Castiel, who is designer GoodStuff, possibly in kits with shawl design, yarn, and project bag.
Mini skeins swap-- 25 g, about 100 yards, please. Patterns on the Ravelry info thread for the retreat.
Goody bags--10 Etsy per day--see the links below! Yank Your Yarn is coming through for us!
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
Nope
In Progress:
Stash toss 2023 (8 in versus 43 out)
2 pairs of Simplicity 8558:
Lanesplitter Skirt—needs blocking, seam, and waistband
The Llama Love Sweater (single llama version):
Helpful video--Purl Soho on German Short Rows
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
Simple scallops shawl in Oink Pigments disco yarn
Dizzy Blondes:
Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com
3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress
A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day
Unboxing the new Nano—not yet
Strategy: Mindfulness: “Look before, or you'll find yourself behind.”--Ben Franklin Being proactive, but also being mindful of consequences and resisting impulse.
Fluffy Books:.
The Bridgerton books—sweetness of ordinary people with reasonable dialogue. On to the prequel series: Rokesbys
Something I Really Like: yep, the wristband pincushion—cheap and useful
Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: continue.
Plum Deluxe—admit it: Picard Earl Grey grows on a person
Blather:
Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie: working on Q’s indoor skills and locking the pantry
Watercolors: Taking Andrea Nelson's teach-able class
Squiggles, mountains, oceans
Hubsdate: sprucing up the place: gardening every dawn and dusk, local cuttings, and shears
Great Garden plants—reasonable prices, fine variety, shipped well
Calendar:
Cogknitive FiberRetreat 2023: Saturday, November 11, 2023
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Anaheim, Dec. 12-17, 2023
And Minerva gets the last word: a trick of the light?
My Favorite Resources:
Dyers:
LYS and supplies:
Webs for supplies
Sierra Cottons and Wools in Bishop, CA
The Altered Stitch in Valley Village, LA
The Knitting Tree in Airport-land, LA
Latelier on Ventura
Nice extras and Cool Stuff:
Birch and Cider for custom leather tags on Etsy
Razzberries Studios on Etsy for chatelaine supplies
Kings Creations on Etsy 3-D printed Creations--yarn bowls
Yarnopoly of SCV--Santa Clarita's own knitting group
Bags By Awesome Grannie--beautiful project bags on Etsy
Busy Bees Fibers--now on their own indie site! hand-dyed wool, roving, and especially those measuring tape bracelets that I adore
The Maker's Stash--tastefully made bags, understated and classic
Wishful Knitting --whimsical knitting notions and tools
Betty Jo's Corner--laser cut tools for your fiber-work
Luna Fairy Cat--People Jewelry, Yarn Jewelry, and Book Jewelry
Yank Your Yarn--Pop-Culture Inspired Snag-Free Stitch Markers
Nexus Knits--Providing a handmade link for families and home. Stitchmarkers!
Also at: http://nexusknits.com sales support children's charities!
Seeking Sanity--Knitting, and Crochet Supplies
Sunrise Grove--Artisan knitting & embroidery notions, earrings & more
Crocodile Crafting--creative stitch markers and earrings
Adventure Needlework--needleminders and stitch (embroidery) gifts
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