Monday, Mar 02, 2009

Out-Takes--Driving Unexpectedly to Stitches West

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Yep, due to a weird array of circumstances I could never have predicted, I got to go to Stitches West! Here's the lengthy blather about how it came about.

And, yes, Stitches last Saturday was one of the most fun days I have ever had!

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Wednesday, Feb 25, 2009

Episode 34

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I call it "yarn"--my first hand spinning.


What's On My Hook/Needles: The ripple afghan, the cowl, the sock, and, yes, alas! I have begun to use a drop spindle.


A Strategy: Managing the Winter Blues: Use cheerful, upbeat music to raise your mood


Something I Really Like: The movie Wall*E


Blather: Voted off the island!


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Monday, Feb 16, 2009

Out-Takes Episode: The Scarf with a Murderous Bent

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Another out-takes--the tale of my homicidal scarf, as originally presented on the Never Not Knitting podcast (http://nevernotknitting.blogspot.com/). I really think you should go listen to that podcast (episode 12), but for those of you who have requested this....

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Sunday, Feb 15, 2009

Episode 33

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Incredibly decadent recycled sari silk yarn--thanks, Straphanging!


What's On My Hook/Needles: The baby blanket, the ripple afghan, the cowl, the sock, the visit to Itza Knitterie and Unwind and the best Superbowl party EVER!


A Strategy: Managing the Winter Blues: Cultivate a Place to Be When Sad


Something I Really Like: I owe it all to the kindness of strangers--Itunes reviews and Internet-based feedback


Blather: Negative Itunes Review and Transference/Countertransference


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Friday, Feb 13, 2009

Out-takes 2: Itza Knitterie Gathering

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A group of us invade Itza Knitterie, in Glendale, CA. Many nonessential topics whiz by.

Itza Knitterie's Web Site:
http://www.itzaknitterie.com/

Phone:(818) 507-1813

Snail: 1413 W. Kenneth Road
Glendale, CA 91201
USA

Go visit! Great selection, kind owners, great service.

NOTE: Itunes is acting up. I