Episode 53: Science Fact

In this episode, the girls touch upon the how science fiction has become science fact in today's modern culture --- from a magical Nautilus submarine that can stay underwater for months at a time (nuclear submarines) to communicators (cell phones) to being able to print body parts. Then they switch gears and discuss their DIY and crafting projects for spring.

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Get Geeky!

The girls only briefly touch upon some of the elements of modern technology that was once science fiction:

• The Oculus Rift visors
• The Valkyrie Robot
• Vote for the next NASA space suits
• The Mars Land Rover
• Google Glass
• 3D Printed Skull
• A boy gets a new hand printed by a 3D printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGSo_I86_lQ

Get Crafty!

Spring is here and Jade has start-itis, while Sandy is having problems with her crafting.

Fiber Optics

FINISHED	OBJECTS
Jade	Project: UFO from Area 51. Irish Hiking Scarf started in 2009, Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease (80% acrylic + 20% wool)   Ended up turning it into a cowl with 10 minutes worth of work.
WIPS
Jade	Project: St. Brigid Aran Sweater Yarn: Cascade 220 Status: Seaming done, and now knitting the neck band..
Sandy	Finally finished a sleeve for the Apres Surf hoodie-- frogged or ripped back at least 3 times!
Jade	Project: Color Affection Yarn: Miss Babs Yet Status: Am in the last section of the shawl (one color)
Sandy	casting on sock Houdinis for road trip
Jade	Project: Peacock Houdinis Yarn: Manos del Urugay Status: Finished A single sock.
Sandy	Beekeper quilt!
Jade	Project: Stitches Sweater -- Ribby Cardy by Chic Knits Yarn: Cascade Greenland Status: Sweater tradition. Working on the back
Jade	Project: Skinny Clapotis Yarn: My handspun - Cashmere Silk from Abstract Fibers. Status: Only 210 yards, so needed something that was going to use all of it. Punted on this project for nearly a year, looking for a “perfect pattern”

 

Episode 52: Science Fiction & Fantasy in Mainstream Media Today

In this episode, the girls talk about some of the science fiction/fantasy/horror genres currently available on t.v. and in the movies; when they were growing up, they were hard-pressed to find more than a handful of t.v shows and now they can't keep up. In the crafting part of the show, they discuss the creativity juices that flow during the various conventions because of the interactions between geeky fans and how it continues afterwards -- from costuming to knitting/crochet to jewelry to LARP writing...or even creating a podcast.

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Get Geeky!

The girls give a list of some of the science fiction & fantasy shows that are currently available in the mainstream media, today. It is not an exhaustive list, by any means:

• Hannibal, 
• SHIELD, 
• Arrow, 
• Helix, 
• Archer, 
• Hollow, 
• Supernatural
• Game of Thrones
• Once Upon a Time
• Almost Human, 
• Grimm, 
• JourneyQuest
• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, 
• Being Human
•  Iron Man: The Animation
• Log Horizon

Get Crafty!

In addition to all of their crafty-goodness, the girls talk about how conventions really get their creative juices flowing as they are surrounded by creative geeky fans who help inspire, conspire, and encourage their endeavors from writing stories, LARPS, costuming, knitting/crochet, or even creating a podcast!


For Ravellenics, the Geek Girl Crafts had mixed results. Jade got the gold with her Alice Starmore cable cardigan, but Sandy fell like the Jamaican bobsled team and had to frog her Apres Surf hoodie sleeve. However, she's determined to cross the finish line!

Fiber Optics

FINISHED	OBJECTS
Jade	Project: St. Brigid Aran Sweater Yarn: Cascade 220 Status: Finished all the knitting for a GOLD! It still needs to be blocked & seamed, but the goal is accomplised.
Sandy	Project: Apres Surf Hoodie. Status: Finished a sleeve for the Apres Surf hoodie, then FROGGED IT. AUGH.
Jade	Project: Sock Monkey Houdinis Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Sock - Grey Brown Marl Status: Finished.
WIPS
Jade	Project: Color Affection Yarn: Miss Babs Yet Status: Nearly completed with the 3-color section during the Ravellenics, but this was a stretch goal for Jade
Sandy	Hexipuffs!
Jade	Project: Peacock Houdinis Yarn: Manos del Urugay Status: Started casting on
Jade	Project: Stitches Sweater -- Ribby Cardy by Chic Knits Yarn: Cascade Greenland Status: Sweater tradition. Finished Front Left Panel