Saturday, October 8, 2011

Episode 5: Lady Bronies


(Click to listen. Uses Flash)


PART I: Geek Out

Events:
  • World Fantasy San Diego, Oct 27-30: Jo Fletcher, Neil Gaiman, Parke Godwin, Ruth Sanderson, Shawna McCarthy, Connie Willis. peers.orgSaturday, November 12, 2011
  • Le Bal de Vampires, Nov 7, 2010 http://www.peers.org/vamp09.html

Reading Stack
  • Sandy is reading:
    • Mortal Engines (The Hungry City Chronicles), but stopped because it was too gloomy. However, Espana had read it, liked it, although agreed it was a bit bleak.
    • the graphic novel series The Losers, by Andy Diggle and Jock, (recommended to folks who like spy stories and government intrigue.)
Gaming: 
 Sandy talks about her proposed LARP for Dundracon (Pres Day Weekend 2012). It's a an Arabian Nights style one-shot game, “The Thousandth Night”. Sandy's troupe, December Star, has a community on Facebook: December Star RPG. 

PART II: Crafty Geekiness


Artwork: 

Knitting/Crochet: Pointy Sticks & Crooked Hooks
  • Jade: 
    • Finished the Mondo Cable cardigan yesterday, but is on a button search.
    • Working on a somewhat secret gift for a friend.
  • Sandy: 
    • About 12 inches into the back of her Apres Surf hoodie. Waist increases done, bust increases halfway done. 
    • 10 squares done on the shelter afghan. The website for its progress, and how you can help a shelter: http://santaclaracharitycraft.blogspot.com/
  • Lady Bronies: Sandy talks about a certain cartoon for knitting inspiration while Jade is horrified. Sandy has already kool-aid dyed yarn and is working on an intarsia chart.
  • Sandy & Jade talk about what they like to knit / crochet and their respective styles.
Spinning
  • Jade is working on Gretta, a fleece from Nebo Rock Ranch

Make it Sew
  • Short segment as none of the girls are working on anything, but Espana *should* be starting on her projects

DIY & Other Craft Projects












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