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

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Fiber Optics:

Bill hasn't learned how to knit yet, so Jade solo'd this part of the episode

• Jade is getting "antsy" with the number of projects she currently has on the needles, so she finished two of them that had been languishing:

• 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:

• V is for Vendetta costume
• Order of the Stick comic book link: http://www.giantitp.com/Comics.html

Jade has finished up the matching "waist cincher" for one of her hall costumes for Convolution that matches her bodice/vest.

• http://geekgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-making-of-costume-waist-cincher.html
• http://geekgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-making-of-costume-waist-cincher_9.html

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.

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.

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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

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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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

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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.

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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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:

http://1kfaces.com/books/magicians-choice-by-stefon-mears/

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

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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.

Episode 42: Life, the Universe, and Everything

It's Episode 42! So that means, it's the answer to Everything!!! The girls are back from WesterCon, and they talk about their experiences about it. In addition, they start planning for ConVolution in November and burble about the Goblin King Ball.

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Sandy and Jade talk about their experiences with WesterCon66, along with a on-site report from Bill & Jade. In addition, the girls talk about:

• Convolution in November --- http://www.con-volution.com/
• Goblin King Ball KickStarter
• The Phenomenauts band that played during WesterCon66
• FATE RPG that Sandy demo'd at Westercon66! http://www.faterpg.com/ ---

  Game blurb from the Evil Hat publishing website: Grab your plasma rifles, spell components, and jetpacks! Name your game; Fate Core is the foundation that can make it happen. Fate Core is a flexible system that can support whatever worlds you dream up. Have you always wanted to play a post-apocalyptic spaghetti western with tentacle monsters? Swords and sorcery in space? Wish there was a game based on your favorite series of books, film, or television, but it never happened? Fate Core is your answer.

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Fiber Optics:

• Sandy is working on:
• the Apres Surf Hoodie. She's currently working on the sleeves of the sweater, but it's slow going
• Hexi puffs from the Bee Keeper's quilt. She is currently 22 out of 920 hexes! She purchased the Brittany double pointed needles because her current needles weren't up to the task and she loves them!
• Crochet tank top # 1 by Jane Sharp in Knitpicks Comfy Worsted

• Jade is only working on her Aran sweater, and is finishing up the left front panel of the sweater.

• For Tour de Fleece, Jade is working on a merino hogget fleece. She's spinning 6 ounces to turn into a 3-2 cable ply.

Make it Sew

The girls talk about sewing dresses for the Goblin King ballgown and Convolution in general. Suggestions were made, such as modifying used wedding dresses for a "fairy ball gown effect. Sandy isn't quite sure what to make yet, but she definitely wants to make something! Jade is currently french draping her outfit for ConVolution, which is more Elven in nature -- a mix of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones look.

Geek Girl Crafts Podzine: Issue 4!

The FOURTH edition of the Geek Girl Crafts Podzine is now available!

In this issue, we have:

• Notes from the Editor
• Podcasting: an How-to Overview  -- Interested in podcasting? Jade gives you a high-level overview of how to get started.
• Mathematics and Science in Yarn -- Jade discusses how mathematicians and scientists are using fiber arts to discover more about certain theories, and are actually disproving whole theories with crocheted items!
• Crafting Memories with Scrapbooking -- During our interview with Jean Martin, she spoke about her love for scrapbooking, and now she expounds more about the topic. She creates scrapbooks from all the photos she takes at every fannish event.

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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

Episode 41: Bright Eyes

In this long awaited episode, the girls have a special guest host, where they geek out about the Memorial Day Con-a-poolza, and then talk about their plans for costuming in the upcoming months.We also have a special road-trip report from España on the first leg of her journey. We apologize for the delay in recording. There were some scheduling around sicknesses and lost voices.

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The girls and Bill talk about their experiences during the Memorial Day weekend conventions:

• Dundracon - gaming convention
• BayCon  - Memorial Day Weekend.
• Fanime / Clockwork Alchemy -- Memorial Day Weekend

And we talk about some of the conventions that are happening in the area

• WesterCon in July --- http://www.westercon.org
• Convolution in November --- http://www.con-volution.com/
• With special guest hosts: the Frouds and Wendy Pini

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Make it Sew

The three talk about upcoming  conventions and their plans for costuming for the upcoming cons

Fiber Optics:

• Sandy is making progress on her  Apres Surf Hoodie , but an unknown infestation of bugs in her apartment has her entire stash and projects bagged up.

• Jade is forever working on her Knit Swirl Coat and her Aran sweater and isn't making much progress with anything else. She does talk about her 3-glove curse, however.

Special Report!

España sends us a report on the first leg of her journey to Spain.