This episode will upload December 2, 2023
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Warm Thanks : to my listeners and to the CFR crowd
To Christina of Cutieful Yarns on Etsy, who has her fantastic yarns online now.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2024: ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished: a sock! Blueberry Waffle Sock in the Deep Forest
In Progress:
Stash toss 2023 (38 in versus 80 out)
Romjul Sweater 2023: Knitting a folded neckline , courtesy of Biscotte Yarns
Vineyard Cowl—I couldn’t resist!
Blueberry Waffle Sock in the Deep Forest --see above
Superstition Sweater —On the first sleeve
200 FairIsle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Helpful video--Purl Soho on German Short Rows
150 Scandinavian Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
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
Now working on gorgeous alpaca mix fluff from Dani!
Strategy: Giving thanks. Emphasis on the giving part. Refreshing.
Fluffy Books: Nope.
Something I Really Like:
Black Friday restocking and shopping small
Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: PD Hammock Orange Crème Black
Shepherds Pie: crust+leftovers+ton of strong cheese+gravy/bone broth
Everybody needs salmon fluff, right?
Salmon Fluff + homemade bread in blender with hot tea.
Blather:
Thanksgiving!
Stash roaming:
Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie--house practice
Watercolors: Taking Andrea Nelson's teach-able class no updates
Hubsdate: Project "G" progress: Nope. All together for a week!
Project T--the first journal of Europe—in small bits, and the second journal as a break. Nope.
Project cookbook! Staggering a bit, but 1 a day, including any recipe that I use as we go
Greenfingers report: winter garden, dreaming--ZZZZZZZ
Calendar:
Thanksgiving —Nov 23-26
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Anaheim, Dec. 14-17, 2023
Romjul: Dec 23--Jan 1, 2023-24
Yarnopoly and Second Saturday Stitchers—meet-ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (usually)
CFR10—Courtyard by Marriott, Valencia (unconfirmed) on Sept 28, 2024.
And Minerva gets the last word: 4 days off with Mom!
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 crafting 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
Crocodile Crafting--creative stitch markers and earrings
Adventure Needlework--needleminders and stitch (embroidery) gifts
Cutieful Yarns on Australian Etsy
