Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Episode 57: Crafting Again



For Episode 57, Sandy and Jade catch up on their crafting since they last podcasted. They talk about knitting, crochet, sewing, and papercrafts.


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Get Crafty!

Odds & Ends

Sandy has posted a picture tutorial outlining how to make a Chiyogami box using decoupage:Picture Tutorial . As a tip, make sure your paper doesn't bleed ink when using the decoupage glue!

Help a permaculture farmer get through a financial crunch! Oakheart Alpacas, Virginia
Pics of some available fleeces: https://plus.google.com/103578399108615664871/posts/jJRPSCeDj36

Whole fleeces, carded batts, and spun yarn also available: contact Tiffany or Andrew at oakheart.alpacas AT gmail.com or caynreth AT gmail.com for more pictures and price quotes (generally $5/oz, bulk buying options negotiable) .  

All fleeces come from a permaculture farm in Virginia, the wool is carded and spun by hand! Sandy bought a silver-black fleece from a critter called Outlaw, there’s plenty more where that came from if you want your own Outlaw wool!
 

Fiber Optics


FINISHED
OBJECTS
Jade
  • Finished the Color Affection Shawl using Miss Babs Yarn
  • Finished the Skinny Clapotis
Sandy
WIPS

Jade
  • Project: Starry Night Gloves 
  • Yarn: Dragonfly Fibers - Dragon Sock
  • Pattern: Jade's own pattern
  • Status: Nearly done. Have to finish one inch and the thumb of the 2nd glove.
Sandy
Sandy
Jade
  • Project: Stitches Sweater -- Ribby Cardy by Chic Knits
  • Yarn: Cascade Greenland
  • Status: Working on both sleeves still. One is 75% done, and the other is 50% done

Make it Sew! -


Jade
She's still working on her Super Seekrit Project. You can read about it on her blog.
SandySandy is doing simple alterations for her husband's clothing; specifically pants that need hemming.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Episode 56: Fanime Report



For Episode 56, EspaƱa and Jade geek out about Fanime & Clockwork Alchemy over Memorial Day weekend. They blather on about the Cons, the costuming/cosplay, the panels/workshops/events, and how much fun they had. Unfortunately, there is no crafting and DIY half of this episode.


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Get Geeky

Here are a few links that were discussed in this episode.