Friday, December 15, 2023
Monday, December 11, 2023
Episode 160: Staying on Schedule
This episode will upload December 16, 2023
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.
Warm Thanks :
PrairiePoet—I am honored to be your spinning partner.
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 10 (2024): ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
In Progress:
Stash toss 2023 (38 in versus 80 out)
Romjul Sweater 2023: Knitting a folded neckline , courtesy of Biscotte Yarns
CFR23 Scrappy Socks past the heel…on 2nd sock
Vineyard Cowl--nope
Blueberry Waffle Sock in the Deep Forest --sock the second, past the heel
Superstition Sweater —On the first sleeve. Still.
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: Holidays--stick with your family's routines
Fluffy Books: The Hero's Journal.
DC League of Super Pets—FAR better than it should be, on Netflix.
Something I Really Like:
Side Quest cards: 3 different decks, based on the Heros Journals
Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: PD Advent Calendar!
A weaker entry, too light. Fragrance is better before steeping.
But on Day 3….a real winner!
Blather:
Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie--nope.
Watercolors: Taking Andrea Nelson's teach-able class no updates
Hubsdate: Project "G" progress: oh no. Holiday boxes! Tree is up!
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:
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 on Sept 28, 2024.
And Minerva gets the last word: tag-team hunting with Cap’n
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
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Episode 159: All the Projects!
This episode will upload December 9, 2023
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.
Warm Thanks :
Ann McGee for her kind gift of the Holiday Doodle Scarf.
“ Any DK, light worsted, or sport weight yarn. Specially designed to work with 20g mini skeins for Yarn Advents. Every chart can be completed in 20g of yarn or less.”
DNAPRICE for a gallon of ko -fi to support the podcast!
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2024: ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
Nope
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 --sock the second
Superstition Sweater —On the first sleeve. Still.
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: Holidays--start that savings for next year.
Fluffy Books: The Hero's Journal.
Something I Really Like:
Pulidiki-Silly Putty to clean your keyboards and other irregular surfaces
Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: PD Advent Calendar!
Blather:
Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie--nope.
Watercolors: Taking Andrea Nelson's teach-able class no updates
Hubsdate: Project "G" progress: oh no. Holiday boxes!
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:
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 on Sept 28, 2024.
And Minerva gets the last word: it’s a HAPPY mess!
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
Friday, December 1, 2023
Sunday, November 26, 2023
Episode 158: Warm Thanks!
This episode will upload December 2, 2023
Comments are welcomed! Either comment here or go to our group on Ravelry.
I have a YouTube channel "Doctor Gemma". Flash tips (1 minute or less) around surviving the pandemic and longer strategy discussions.
Buy Dr Gemma a Ko-Fi, if you're enjoying the podcast and feeling up to it. Remember that I am still working, though, so feel free to give the money to a charity instead.
I will NOT add you to any of my follower groups currently, due to robo-accounts. Please follow me here. You can contact me through our group on Ravelry or on this blog.
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
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