This episode will upload Oct. 10, 2026
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Lisa! For a lovely big ko-fi that I missed with very sweet birthday and podcasting wishes!
Sustainable Living: looking for a roommate for CFR12!
MNLynn: for a pic of the Stolen Neighbors Quilt—apparently just amazing.
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Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 12 (2026): ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry. Yes, I have updated the thread on Ravelry.
CHANGE: Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 12 is scheduled for Nov 7, 2026.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This is a Developing thread, so check back often.
Don't forget the Bloodroot tee fashion show
Registration for CFR 12 (2026):
Via Paypal to Dr. Gemma at gemmadw AT yahoo.com
Payment is due at time of registration and is NOT refundable.**
Sign-ups begin Sept. 1, 2026
Classes:
Gemma will show us how to make a no-sew bag from an old t-shirt (bring an old shirt; Gemma has about 12 though to share). If we are all feeling brave, we may work on making T-shirt yarn from any extras
The Burbank Squad also plans to teach a class/lead a demo.
Loretta 1031 left a message about donations for her crocheting club for school kids. This still applies!
From Loretta :
“ Current Wants:
-Project bags (larger plastic baggies work great!)
-Plastic clasp stitch markers
-size G, H, and I crochet hooks
-Worsted-weight yarn — washable and light colors, please”
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished: The Log Cabin Zig Zag Quilt Top:
In Progress:
Stash toss 2026 (34 in, 107 out)
Doing the sides, all the blocks are joined. Done up the side panels. Thinking of the liner, digging out an old flannel sheet.
Lakeside cardigan : Remaining: 1 set of front on panels, each is 2x2, weaving those ends, attaching, then major remaining seams.
It's crocheted and has been on my Rav projects page for months. I’m done the second torso piece and I've sewn it all together. On the left arm! That will leave the bottom ribbing section and some fixes on the bottom of the other arm.
A
great video by The Shetland Trader on steeking armholes for stranded -pattern vests. A
fine discussion of reinforcing and cutting a steek by Brooklynn Tweed. You do put underarm stitches on a stitch holder. You do still shape the armhole per the pattern. Currently shaping the armholes as I head for the neckline.
At neck and upper armhole shapings
Bloodroot Tee: Done sleeves and just heading down the body. Hooray! 10” of body and about 3” to go! Still going!
Oceanside Top: Now on color #4 and onto the flutter sleeves section
Quilt squares and organizing—we are at 100 finished blocks.
Block assembly. I have a 10 x 10 block SPECTACULAR quilt top! On to the backing!
Dizzy Blondes: nope.
Using the electric eel 6.1.
Strategy: 30 mins EMDR/evening with Calm app continues.
And now it’s time for that serious discussion about the news with your kids.
AW shoot! Bike desking , 3-4 miles/day
Fluffy Books:
Something I Really Like: Duck Duck Go browser—moving away from the big guys step by step.
Put a Lid on It: Crio bru (caramel), pumpkin bread, and cream cheese
Blather:
Saturday: The Yarn Crawl continues: no trains, so a quick spin round to Stitch Stop LA
And quilting!
Sunday: more quilting, iced tea, keto ice cream, knitting, chores
Community Resources:
Skills and techniques list :
links And Minerva gets the last word: it’s just a restful, slow week around here.
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