Friday, April 28, 2017

Episode 105: A Very British Episode


In the first half of episode 105, the girls recap on Silicon Valley ComiCon and the Science March in San Jose, and then Jade discusses her geeky-inspired trip to the U.K, including the Doctor Who experience in Cardiff. In the second half of the show, they discuss British yarn and their latest crafting/sewing/knitting projects.




Get Geeky

Events:
  • Kublacon: gaming: Memorial Day Weekend • May 26-29, 2017 • Hyatt Regency SFO
  • Fanime: http://www.fanime.com/ (San Jose Convention Center, downtown San Jose)
  • Clockwork Alchemy (DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose)
  • Baycon: San Mateo Mariott (10 min drive from Kubla)

Jade's trip to the UK:

SVCC & the Science March --- Jade had a fabulous time at SVCC; it was much better than the previous year. And Sandy volunteered at the Science March. This year, SVCC & the Science March coincided, and both Sandy&Jade enjoyed the events.

    Get Crafty


    Jade did a bunch of knitting on her travels, as well as visited a LYS. You can read her adventures here:Knitting & Crafting in the UK

    Fiber Optics



    Finished Objects
    Jade
    • Nada. Nothing. Zip. Zilch
    Sandy
    • 4 kitty hats in trans flag colors for the Billy De Frank Trans Day of Visibility. Last episode shownotes has the link to patterns and yarn.
    WIPs
    Jade
    • Yarn: Cascade Greenland (bought a ton at Stitches several years ago
    • Notes: Working the shawl collar. Taking forever in garter stitch.
    Sandy
    Jade
    • Pattern: Viajante
    • Yarn: Miss Babs Katahdin -- Morticia
    • Notes: Nearly done with the stockinette then onto lace. Right now BLACK HOLE OF KNITTING -- growing stockinette
    Sandy
    • Hexipuffs out of my leftover Opal yarn. This is in my everyday bag.
    Jade
    • Project: Dobby’s Tube Socks
    • Pattern: vanilla
    • Yarn/Colorway: White Birch Fiber Arts
    • Notes: Started ON the Tube going to London (1 hour ride to London), then worked on it primarily using the Tube to go around London.
    Sandy
    • Project: Project Linus blanket
    • Pattern: traditional granny squares
    • Yarn/Colorway: acrylic hodgepodge
    • Notes: finished squares, assembling using the flat braid join technique https://cypresstextiles.net/2013/04/19/flat-braid-join
    • Finished with join, now doing edging. It’s a large twin size.


    Make it Sew


    Sandy is altering lightweight cotton work slacks to slim-leg pants-- graded line from hip to ankle

    Tuesday, April 25, 2017

    Episode 104: Emerald City ComiCon Report


    In this special ComiCon episode, Jade gives a report on her adventures at Emerald City ComiCon in Seattle, Washington



    Get Geeky!

    This is part of a set of three episodes that will be released over the next few weeks as Sandy & Jade try to get back to their normal podcasting schedule. This episode does not contain any crafting or DIY.

    For this episode, we’re going to be doing a recap of Emerald City ComiCon, so very little crafting in this particular show as we just geek out on comiCons.

    Events:
    • SiliCon Valley ComiCon - April 21-23 -- San Jose Convention Center
    • Science March Silicon Valley also happening: (free to attend, organizers would like a headcount, please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-for-science-silicon-valley-tickets-32370685592 )
    • Kublacon: gaming: Memorial Day Weekend • May 26-29, 2017 • Hyatt Regency SFO
    • Fanime: http://www.fanime.com/ (San Jose Convention Center, downtown San Jose)
    • Clockwork Alchemy (DoubleTree Hotel, San Jose)
    • Baycon: San Mateo Mariott (10 min drive from Kubla)


    ECCC Wrap-up.  What Jade saw, stuff, etc.

    • Lots of great panels -- learned so much
    • Cosplay galore.
    • Nice friendly town
    • Artist alley -- like woah.