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	Cast on & finished Raffia cloche right after Memorial Day-- done in about a week! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/raffia-cloche
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	Project: Casted on socks for the Knitmore Girls Matchy-Matchy & OperationSockDrawer KALs for both her and her husband:  Yarn: Fortissima Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dennis-sock
Sandy	Still working on revamping a pair of crochet shorts. She's made copious notes on her Ravelry project page: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/nogitsunegirl/101-ladies-boyshorts
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.
Sandy	Sandy is doing simple alterations for her husband's clothing; specifically pants that need hemming.

Episode 56: Fanime Report

For Episode 56, España 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.

• Fanime Convention:http://www.fanime.com/ 
• Clockwork Alchemy: http://www.clockworkalchemy.com/
• Postmodern Jukebox -- one of the amazing bands that played this year: http://www.postmodernjukebox.com/