Homespun Journey

Episode 025 Shownotes - Michigan FiberFest 2013 The Rivulet Shrug Pattern Guild Updates Events Updates SOAR Announcement Review of SpinOff On the Road again... Michigan Fiber Fest 2013

Episode 024 Shownotes - YARNCON 2013 Work in Process - Whats on and off my needles Exploring Stripes Beaded Bag from the Beaded Knitting workshop. I completed this bag in 17 days including the icord (which I normally hate and procrastinate knitting) due to the friendly competition with Midge65 who completed two in the same time and ultimately made 4 bags. Legwarmers for Spinning Buddy Jr. in stockinet in thick and thin colorful yarn. Used all 3 balls and made shorter legwarmers. New segment -5% (Tell story of 5%) ice breaker when being irrational which brings me to ... My 3rd set of Prairie Boots for Me! Me! Me! I went to sew the buttons on and didn’t like where the button holes were positioned so I am going to knit the very top flap ove r. (I substituted bulky yarn and forgot to alter for for the different gauge. A quick fix, but is put on hold now the weather is warmer. In this episode I am introducing another new segment I call... Distracted by the Shiney. This segment will talk about the products or projects that are distracting you from finishing the project that you currently are working on. We will talk more about it in On the Road Again. Guild Updates Illinois Prairie Spinners Guild Needle felted birds workshop and our new temporary location Warren Tavern in Warrenville, Illinois Cultured Purls Knitting Guild Beaded Knitting Workshop 3 ways to knit with beads -Prestring beads and push up between stitches. ( makes beaded pattern a little wonky) - Prestring beads and push up in front of slipped stitch. (sometime can slip to back of work) - My favorite way - use a crochet hook by placing the bead on the hook, removing the stitch with the hook and while stitch is under tension sliding the bead on the stitch and returning to knitting needle and knit. ( benefits does not stress yarn, bead is located on both sides of your project. Shop Updates Elgin Knit Works moved a block away from their original location in Elgin, Illinois Elgin Knit Works 8 Douglas Ave Elgin IL 60120 847-627-4700 shop@elginknitworks.com Mosaic Yarn Studio moved from DesPlaines to Mount Prospect Illinois Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd.
109 W. Prospect Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL  60056 Phone: 847-390-1013 Fax: 847-390-1256 Email: info@mosaicyarnstudio.com Webs is having a huge 39th anniversary sale all during March online at WWW.Yarn.com On the Road again... Yarn Con 2013 New Segment...Distracted by the Shiny. What product or project is distracting you from finishing the project that you currently have in WIPs. The Rivulet Shrug by Andrea Marquis Someone You should know My interview with Monika Kimrey Developing World 708/601-6664 Envision Unlimited WWW.Envision.Org Interview with John from White Mountain Whiskey LLC Wooly App for Ravelry contest and interview Kickstarter.com for version 2.0 Universal version that will be compatible with IPad and Android and uses all the Ravelry features that Ravelry makes available to developers. Why Wooly? Wooly app makes it easy to update your Ravelry project page on the go. I like how you can clearly review your projects and stash. You can also share your projects on facebook easily with the Wooly App. The reason why I love Wooly is that the Wooly app inserts your pictures first on your projects page instead of last like Ravelry does. This helps people on Iphones and Ipads easily update their project pages with the latest progress on their projects. You are able to see the basic information about the pattern such as which yarn weight, yardage and needle size is recommended if entered on yo

2012 Project review -Socks that Rock Thinking Socks -Zu Zu’s Petals cowl using Malabrigo yarn -Zauberball Thinking Socks in Ombre -Kensington Socks by Nancy Bush using Madeline Tosh -Toe up Baby socks in I love that Cotton -Mini Annis with Beads -Summer Blooms Shawl using Chiao Goo Red Lace needles -Opsa shawl in alpaca lace w/beads -3 pairs of Prairie Boots Yarn shop visit to The Fold in Marengo, Illinois 2013 Goals Mobius cast on (on purpose) Knit a toe up sock with heel flap Spin my cashmere/silk blend Illinois Prairie Spinners WWW.IPS.CHICAGOLANDSPINS.ORG My Journey to: The Janesville Area Knitting Guild’s annual Knit In WWW.JAKG.ORG Lake Lawn Lodge in Delavan, Wisconsin Franklin Habit Lace Edging workshop Upcoming Festivals to attend. Spinning and Knitting Tips -Clean and lubricate the INSIDE of your bobbin. -Know your ratios -Scotch Tension or Double Drive Spinning Wheel Knitting Tip Homemade yarn bowl. Your Spinning Buddy, Sherry Johnson

My Workshops with Franklin Habit History of Lace Jacquard Garter Stitch Gadgets Kensington Socks Story Contact information: www.HomespunJourney.Com Homespun Journey Podcast group on Ravelry Spinning Buddy on Ravelry, Facebook, and Twitter SpinningBuddy@HomespunJourney.com

My Journey to Midwest Fiber and FolkArt Fair Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL. Runway Fashion Show Llama Obstacle Course Market PLace The Fold Fiber Optic Yarns Susan’s Fiber Shop Trading Post for Fiber Arts Abstract Fibers Authors Book Signing Contact information: www.HomespunJourney.Com Homespun Journey Podcast group on Ravelry Spinning Buddy on Ravelry, Facebook, and Twitter SpinningBuddy@HomespunJourney.com

• Spinning Wheel • Gadget Corner • Cultured Purls Guild • Spinning Retreat

My Journey to Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo, MN. www.SHEPHERDSHARVESTFESTIVAL.ORG Saturday evening get-together with Deb Robson and Carol Ekarius authors of ‘The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook’ Contact information: www.HomespunJourney.Com Homespun Journey Podcast group on Ravelry Spinning Buddy on Ravelry, Facebook, and Twitter SpinningBuddy@sbcglobal.net

What's on my needles? Kensington socks by Nancy Bush pattern in ‘The Knitters Book of Socks’ by Clara Parkes Stephenson County Fiber Fest Malabrigo Song Gary Karlsrud - Composer Mediaworkzone.com Malabrigo Song Video

What's off my needles? Zu Zu’s Petals Cowl. www.carinaspencer.com/shop/zuzus-petals What's on my needles? Kensington socks by Nancy Bush pattern in ‘The Knitters Book of Socks’ by Clara Parkes Magazines Spin-Off - www.interweave.com Wild Fibers - www.wildfibersmagazine.com Fiber Discussion Sharlea Merino www.sharlea.com Malabrigo Song Gary Karlsrud - Composer Mediaworkzone.com Malabrigo Song Video

What's on my needles and wheel? Pictures and details can be found on my Ravelry Group Homespun Journey. Guild Update New Podcasts Book Review Journey with Spinster

What's on my needles and wheel? Pictures and details can be found on my Ravelry Group Homespun Journey. 2012 New Year's Resolution Spin the good stuff! Christmas Presents Books -Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook by Deb Robson & Carol Ekarius -Knitting Around the World a Multistranded History of a Time Honored Tradition By Lela Nargi -Friday Night Knitting Club Knit Two by Kate Jacobs - Stitch and Bitch by Debbie Stoller -Knit your own Dog by Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne My Journey to The Fold, Marengo, Illinois www.thefoldatmc.net Books -A Knitter's Life List by Gwen W. Steege -Unravelled by Maggie Sefton Needles -Kollage square needles -Addi Turbo by Skacel BFL/ Tussah Silk 50/50 top spinning fibers Book Review - Sunrise on Cedar Key by Terri DuLong Cultured Purls Knitting Guild Meets at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in basement Corner of First Street and Three Oaks Road Cary, IL. Informal Meetup at Barnes & Nobel Bookstore Crystal Lake, IL. 7 pm. www.culturedpurls.com Pay it Forward.....Charity Knitting MotherBearProject.org Calendar of Hope 2012. www.armyofwomen.org Events -Rhonda's Knit Wits. 3rd Thursday Get Together Wonder Lake, IL -Fiber Wrapped Figure art workshop with Danny Mansmith Art InStitchtute of Chicago 2020 N. Western Ave., 2nd Floor Chicago, IL. -3rd Annual Midwinter Fiber & Yarn Tasting Feb 25, 2012 starting at 9:00 am. Basics Natural Foods Co-op 1711 Lodge Drive Janesville, Wisconsin -Sheep in the City Getaway February 24, 25, & 26th, 2012 Comfort Suites Oak Creek, Wisconsin www.web.mac.com/jmassie1 Illinois Prairie Spinners 2012 Spring Retreat May 18-20, 2012 (Fri-Sun) Everyone is welcome to attend Registration Form Malabrigo Song Gary Karlsrud - Composer Mediaworkzone.com Malabrigo Song Video

• What’s on my Needles • Master Spinning Class - Olds College Canada • Portuguese Knitting at the Illinois Prairie Spinning Guild • Xmas Surprise • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool • Upcoming Events

• New iPhone App - Yarn Genie • Tips and Techniques • Stitches Midwest • Malabrigo Song Gary Karlsrud - Composer Mediaworkzone.com • Upcoming Events

• What’s On my needles • Over the Summer • Colonel Palmer House - Sheep to Shawl • Ill. Prairie Spinners - Tweed & Heathered Yarns • Michigan Fiber Festival • Knitting Tip

• What’s On my needles • Shephards Market • Sock-A-Palooza • Gadgets