Monday, December 16, 2013

Episode 48: Sleepy Holidays



In this episode, Sandy & Jade talk about Sleepy Hollow on Fox, and then delve into some holiday crafting.

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Get Geeky!

Sleepy Hollow

Sandy & Jade talk about Sleepy Hollow on Fox. They both recommend the show.
Sandy suggests checking out Orlando Jone's Tumblr feed.

Get Crafty!

Last minute holiday gift ideas:

  1. ch 21 in bulky yarn 
  2. dc across, turn
  3. dc in back loops, turn

Fiber Optics:

  • Jade 
  • Walking Project: Working on Houdini socks out of Socks that Rock lightweight. She only gets 30 minutes to work on these every day, so it's taken a while to finish.
  • Easy fingerless mittens for her eldest nephew using Colinette Hullaboo aran weight yarn. It's going really fast!
  • AT the Pajama Jammie Jam, Jade picked up a crazy color Manos del Uruaguay skein of yarn...and had to cast on immediately. Colors are all highlighter neon, so she's pairing it with a skein of Cascade silk heritage (very nice) to tone down the colors.
  • Swapetition with the Savvy Girls! Check out what Jade got in her package.
  • Sandy.
    • Gift socks for a friend.
    • She's making progress on the Union Jack sweater, but "Intarsia b hard, yo."

Make it Sew 

Jade made a book bag for my nephew out of Star Wars fabric that she found at JoAnns in the remnant bin for 75% off.



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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Episode 47: Hammertime!



In this episode, we almost get an España back, but had some technical difficulties, so Sandy & Jade review Thor - The Dark World (with spoilers), then geek out about their latest crafty projects.

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Get Geeky!

Movie Review

Sandy & Jade review THOR - THE DARK WORLD. There are some heavy duty spoilers in this show, so if you haven't seen the movie, don't listen!

Get Crafty!

Fiber Optics:

  • Jade 
  • Working on Houdini socks as they are easy to knit while walking to work
  • Easy fingerless mittens for her BIL using Cascade Superwash sport multis
  • Swapetition with the Savvy Girls!

Make it Sew 

Jade has been making pajamas and project bags!



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Monday, November 11, 2013

Episode 46: ConVolution Field Report



For this special 30 minute episode, all three girls -- Sandy, Jade, AND Espana -- record field reports from ConVolution 2013. Special Guest, JC from the Nerdvana Podcast, joins the girls to talk about how the convention went. The girls will be back soon with a regular episode, so stay tuned.

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Monday, October 14, 2013

Episode 45: Shielded



In this episode, Jade is joined by Bill while Sandy is unable to podcast. They talk about the new show, Agents of Shield, and the DIY projects they are currently creating. As a warning, there are SPOILERS for the new t.v. show, Agents of Shield.


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Moment of Squeeee!

Where each panelist talks about their current favorite things. In this half of the show, Bill & Jade talk about:
  • The trailer for the 2nd Hobbit movie
  • The Agents of Shield t.v show on ABC.  WARNING: SPOILERS! If you haven't watched this show yet or want to see it, Bill & Jade DO talk about the show and some of the plots.
    You can watch back episodes online. http://abc.go.com/shows/marvels-agents-of-shield

Get Craft!

Fiber Optics:

Bill hasn't learned how to knit yet, so Jade solo'd this part of the episode
  • The “Scott Pilgrim” hat out of Cascade Eco in Green & Lion Brand homespun. 
    • If you haven’t seen the Scott Pilgrim movie, you REALLY should. It's a comic book movie.) 
    • And you also need to see Kick-Ass, which is along the same lines.
  • Finished Lacy Diagonal Scarf -- made from handspun yarn from SpinU
  • Jade still has 5 on the needles.
    • Aran sweater -- it's been slow going
    • Katwise gloves - Fingerless gloves inspired by Katwise, who creates upcycled sweaters and handwarmers.
    • Denver Cowl -- auto-pilot knitting for knitting groups or other gatherings.
    • Color Affection (in Miss Babs Yet) -- catch when catch can
    • Swirl Coat -- which is in slight hibernation with the warm weather.

Make it Sew 

Bill is working on his costume for the Convolution 2013 Goblin ball. It is a Doublet, in midnight blue and “pewter” lining, short cape to match, over tights and boots. Previous costumes included:
Jade has finished up the matching "waist cincher" for one of her hall costumes for Convolution that matches her bodice/vest.
In addition, she hand-sewed a prototype leather messenger bag:
http://geekgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/09/learning-to-hand-sew-leather.html

She also brought her sewing machine to get the timing fixed as she broke 6 needles while trying to sew linen. The following animated gif shows how a 'lock' stitch is created in a sewing machine and how important the timing is correct.







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Monday, September 30, 2013

Geek Girl Crafts Podzine: Issue 5 -- COOOONNNNSSSS!


The FIFTH edition of the Geek Girl Crafts Podzine is now available! In this fanzine, we focus a little bit more on conventions and the elements surrounding them.



In this issue, we have:
  • Notes from the Editor -- Welcome Back Everyone!
  • Community -- Bill Howard talks about community in fandom.
  • Learning How to Run a Convention: Hotel Liason -- Jennifer "Radar" Wylie talks about learning the ins-and-outs of learning how to run a convention.
  • How I do a 'Zine (Or how you shouldn't run a 'Zine) -- Hugo-winner Chris Garcia discusses how he puts together his fanzines
  • Fan of a Different Color -- .Jade talks about some of her experience in fandom as a person of color.
  • Knitted Cosplay -- Who knew you could make an entire cosplay costume from knitting? Certainly, the girls of Geek Girl Crafts were surprised and delighted to find someone who did just that!
  • Con Kibble -- Yvette provides a couple of recipes to create your own con kibble for the next convention.

Download the PDF file

You can also find our podzine at, http://efanzines.com/GGCP/
And you can also peruse all the other interesting fanzines available!


Interested in Contributing to the Next PodZINE?

Let us know how you like it! And if you want to contribute to our podzine, we're currently taking submissions for articles, photographs, fan art, flash fiction, and whatnought, for everything geek AND craft related.
  • Contact Us: ggcpodcast AT gmail.com
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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Episode 44: Batfleck



In this episode, Sandy & Jade wax on about the upcoming Batman movie and the announced star (as well as other related tangents). Then they talk about their costuming for the upcoming convention, ConVolution 2013


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Get Geeky!

Sandy and Jade talk about the BatMan movie and the announced star, Ben Affleck. Per usual, they got off on some related tangents in regards to genders in super hero movies.


For the morbidly curious: every Batman role ever performed on screen. Movies, TV, animated series (yes, even, Scooby Doo meets Batman) and more:
 http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0000177/?ref_=fn_ch_ch_1

For those interested in : BBC’s Knightfall production:
http://audiodrama.wikia.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall

Get Craft!

Fiber Optics:

Jade talks about the wonderful knitter who created the Knitted Wonder Woman costume for BayCon2013. You can get the pattern on Etsy!
  • Sandy is working on:
    •   "Pinkled Ginger" -- a not so secret, super seekrit project for a friend
  • Jade is having a small case of "start-itis"
    • Finished 
      • the last front panel of her Aran Sweater, but not starting the sleeves just yet.
      • the 3rd pair of fingerless mitts out of Alegrai by manos del Uruguay.
    •  Started: 
      • a birthday project for a friend, who shall go unnamed, in her favorite baseball team colors
      • Started the Color Affection (in Miss Babs Yet) in order to knit while hanging out with the aforementioned friend.
      • Started some hand knit "elvin" gloves out of several different skeins of handspun because the Color Affection was too complicated for "social knitting". This project is inspired by Katwise's wonderful recyled sweaters:

Make it Sew

The girls are BUSY sewing for Convolution.

Sandy's been busy sewing up a storm for her Troll Princess gown for the Goblin King Ball in November. Her bodice is done, as is the skirts. She's in the process of making a chemise. She also got the Zupan pattern (from Reconstructing History) for her husband, and is considering how to modify it so that he doesn't bake in it.

Jade still has received her silk samples from SilkBaron.com, but has not yet ordered the fabric. In the meantime, she has been sewing on her hall costumes, including a "mini-vest". You can find details on her personal blog.


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Monday, August 19, 2013

Episode 43: EBooks



In this month's episode, Sandy & Jade review Stefon Mear's first novel, Magician's Choice. Then they segueway into ebooks versus printed books. And, of course, round off things with crafting.


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Get Geeky!

Sandy and Jade review Stefon Mear's first novel, Magician's Choice. The girls give this book 3.75-4 stars out of 5, and highly recommend that you pick it up (if you like a bit of science fiction in your fantasy....or a bit of fantasy in your science fiction.

You can get more information at: Stefon Mear's blog or purchase the book at:

Surprisingly, this is Jade's first ebook read, so the girls dive into ebooks vs. printed books.

Get Craft!

Fiber Optics:

  • Sandy is working on:
    • Hexi puffs from the Bee Keeper's quilt. She is currently 32 out of 920 hexes!
    • A super seekrit project for a friend
  • Jade is  
    • working on her Aran sweater, and is finishing up the right front panel of the sweater.
    • the 3rd pair of fingerless mitts out of Alegrai by manos del Uruguay.

Make it Sew

Sandy's been busy sewing up a storm for her Troll Princess gown for the Goblin King Ball in November.

Jade's finished up a pair of leather elvish gloves as part of her many outfits for ConVolution weekend.
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