Thu, 20 October 2011
A quick podcast. I am sick. Next episode is going to be picking up loose threads and dangling topics from previous episodes, it should be fun and eclectic. A change in the podcast format. I will be creating a small new segment where I will be talking about motherhood and my son. Please get in touch via: Facebook -- The Well Knitted Life Podcast Twitter -- WellKnitLife Ravelry -- WellKnitLife WordsWithFriends -- WellKnitLife email either thewellknittedlife@gmail.com or wellknitlife@gmail.com |
Thu, 25 August 2011
I talk about what I've been up to this summer including some great kid friendly museums: Dinosaur Hall at the Natural History Museum Upcoming Events: Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild -- Musical Wheels this Saturday. I'll be there with my Fricke. Judith MacKenzie workshops coming up in September Los Angeles County Fair Spinning competition Bulletin Board: CraftLife Podcast Making Friends The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends Shyness and Language on Lingua Franca Shyness on the Diane Rehm Show Fibery Stuff: Harry Potter Knitting Crochet House Cup -- sign up for next term now if you'd like to join in. Organizing my stash so I can see and enjoy it has meant I'm buying less and finally using some of the yarns I've had forever Toe Up Two at a Time Socks by Melissa Morgan-Oakes Silk Road Socks by Hunter Hammersen I love SuperSock Select yarn, which I got from a DBNY sale, but this Labor Day weekend, there will be a big sale at the Supersock Store I think I'll be getting a Journey Wheel, thanks to the folks on the Ravelry Journey Wheel group, the Yahoo list, and getting in touch with Sheila Bosworth (wife of Johnathan Bosworth who makes them) Quote: |
Sat, 2 July 2011
This is the shop from the outside.
Yummy wall of color Mmm Madeline Tosh in front of the books and magazines Notice the Ventura County Fair posters. I loved looking at these all over the shop. Category:general
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Fri, 1 July 2011
Anacapa Fine Yarns is located at 4572 Telephone Rd, Ventura CA 93003. The phone number is (805)654-9500 The website is anacapafineyarns.com You can easily find links to their Facebook group, Blog, and Ravelry group from the home page of the website. Yarn lines carried at the store include: Araucania Berroco Debbie Bliss Dream in Color Filatura de Crosa Knit 1 Crochet Too Lorna's Laces Madeline Tosh Malabrigo Misty Manos de Uruguay Nashua Noro Plymouth Regia Rowan Sirdar Takhi Stacy Charles A big thank you to Lois Perry for a fun interview and particularly for her patience in waiting for this episode to come out. If you've enjoyed this episide and are able, please go to the store and show your support. |
Tue, 7 June 2011
I'm back! Finally! And very very late. But I'm back. Thank you to all my listeners who "Liked" the podcast on Facebook and got in touch with me during my unplanned hiatus. We talk about why I was gone 1) sick 2) work 3) no microphone I will talk more about my awesome Madrona experience as we get closer to Madrona 2012. Those of you who are in the area may consider attending Interweave's Knitting Lab and listening to talks by Barbara Walker and Alice Starmore. We talk about jumpstarting your motivation once plan A has failed you. 1) Stay Positive! 2) Use a more powerful motivator than your cravings. I refer to this RadiolLab episode called "Help!" 3) Reevaluate your goals. Are you keeping your eyes on the prize? 4) Figure out what's stopping you 5) Be realistic 6) Be creative Netflix.com has the exercise video I've been using here. Turns out it is also available on Hulu.com here. Knitting and Spinning update: Evenstar Shawl progress continues and I feel like I'm almost done! The floss threader was definitely more successful than the SuperFloss for putting on beads. Spinning: Thanks to an impromptu 3 ply project, I have learned to Andean ply! This website helped me a lot! (on www.Mielkesfarm.com) Quotation from SwamiPrajnanpad (Wikipedia has this to say about him, though there is more on the French version of Wikipedia) "Live your own life. That is to say, where you are, with what you are, and with who you are." Email me: WellKnitLife@gmail.com or TheWellKnittedLife@gmail.com Facebook: Look for "The Well Knitted Life Podcast" We also have a group on Ravelry.com |
Wed, 9 February 2011
It was raining pretty hard that day, so no exterior shot, I'm afraid. You can get an idea of the cool Sheep that look out onto the street here. And also a bit of the spindle selection.
Beth has some of the softest roving ever. The main desk. That's Beth in the middle, Chelsea on the side, and the beautiful wool that was delivered that day front and center. For an even better picture of Beth, download the podcast file.
In the back room, you can explore and pick up some wool from all sorts of sheep breeds Another view of the back room, including my fancy recording setup :) See the Greatwheel? From Peru. Babywearing and spinning. I love it!
I bought this zippered bag. Besides the zipper, the pouch is all made on the loom, including the seam. Impressive! Category:general
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Wed, 2 February 2011
A special edition of the podcast! I went to spend some time at The Spinning Loft in Howell, MI at the end of December. This is not exactly a Yarn Crawl episode, more of an unfettered conversation with the funny and knowledgeable Beth Smith. Rule of thumb guide for what you can make with fiber by weight: 2-3 oz wrist warmers or fingerless mitts (or edging on a larger project) 4 oz mittens or a hat 6-8 oz scarf 1 lb vest 1.5-2 lb sweater Add an ounce for sampling
Here are some of the workshops coming up at the Spinning Loft. I know I was plotting some way to make it over there for some of these: January 2011 Abby Franquemont / Backstrap Weaving
March 2011 Stephanie Pearl McPhee / Knitting for speed and efficiency April 2011 Anne Field of Spinning Wool: Beyond the Basics May 2011 Lisa Klakulak of Strong Felt / Wet felting June 2011 Miriam Felton of Twist & Knit July 2011 Jacey Boggs / Boucles August 2011 Deb Menz / Dyeing intensive September 2011 Amy King October 2011 Sarah Lamb / Weaving with painted warps for clothing November 2011 Shannon Okey / Recycled sweaters |
Thu, 27 January 2011
Small Talk: Organizing around the house, Getting a Dog (now does that pet allergy podcast make sense?) Garden update If you missed the Yarn Crawl episode for Grandma's Yarns and Notions in Lancaster, it is filed before Episode 16
New Segment! Listener Quick Tip First a tip from me, Preserved Lemons. Recipe here. Tip from Chris (chrisimon on Ravelry). Check out the business cards from Moo!
Joints: Where two bones come together in the body. Many layers and elements involved: skin, muscle, tendons, ligaments, synovial fluid, cartilage, bone, and nerves. Next week, arthritis and its treatment
Getting organized to do a complicated knitting project Get your pattern secured and hands free Figure out your needles Get a way to secure your beads (if needed) Find a container that makes it easy to get set up and start knitting when you have a chance
Quote: Napoleon Hill
Get in touch! www.thewellknittedlife.com thewellknittedlife@gmail.com On Ravelry I'm WellKnitLife Facebook page: The Well Knitted Life Podcast
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Mon, 24 January 2011
Knitted Christmas ornaments on the tree and a peek at the yarn. Classroom space with Sweater Class in progress. Nancy is in purple sitting on the sofa arm. Straight and circular pyrex needles A closer look at the crochet hooks. They also come with clear handles. And a gratuitous beauty shot... Category:general
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Mon, 24 January 2011
Update 7/1/11: Sadly, Grandma's Yarns and Notions has closed. I wish Nancy and Angie all the best in their future endeavors. A big thanks to Angie Wright and Nancy Szeremet for taking the time on a busy day to talk with me about Grandma's Yarns
Grandma's Yarns and Notions is located at: 45239 12 St East Lancaster, CA 93535 661-723-YARN
Yarns: Malabrigo -- Lace, Silky Merino, Chunky Cascade -- 220, Superwash, Heritage ONline -- Supersocke, Linie 23 Mirasol -- Samp'a, Nuna, Wach'i Dark Horse -- Rhapsody, Desert Flower Plymouth -- Alpaca Lace, Oh My, Dreamin, Bear Hugs Louisa Harding-- Jasmine, Fleuris Elsebeth Lavold -- Hempathy, Bambool, Silky Wool Feza Yarn -- Cypress Mohair, Kid Melange Queensland -- Bebe Cotsoy, Sugar Rush, Baby Joey
Sirdar -- Baby Bamboo, Snuggly King Cole -- Welcome, Baby, Splash
Notions: Glass needles, hooks and spindles by Intricate by Design Hiya Hiya needles Want to try the glass needles and hooks but not coming to Lancaster soon? They are happy to send them out to customers, and a few are even listed here. To celebrate their first anniversary, they will have a discount on all yarn in the store, and a special event Saturday February 5, 2011 starting at 11 am with raffles held throughout the day.
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