Episode 62: ConVolution 2014, Special Report

In this special 20 minute episode, Sandy & Jade do a "live" recording at ConVolution 2014. They are joined by the Masquerade Director, Radar Wylie, and Jade's partner-in-cosplay. They discuss ConVolution's first ever masquerade, Jade & Bill's costume/cosplay entry, and give a general report of the convention itself.

---

(Click to listen! Uses Flash)

• Click here to directly download the show
• You can also find us on iTunes or subscribe directly to the podcast episode RSS feed.

---

---

Episode 61: Playing Catchup

In this heavy crafting episode, Jade & Sandy play catch up on the events of the past month. They talk about their knitting, crafting, and sewing projects, and hint at the special upcoming episode recorded with some special guests at one of the local conventions.

---

(Click to listen! Uses Flash)

• Click here to directly download the show
• You can also find us on iTunes or subscribe directly to the podcast episode RSS feed.

---

Get Crafty

Fiber Optics

FINISHED	OBJECTS
Jade	Stained Glass Gloves using a Fake Isle technique http://www.ravelry.com/projects/JadeCat9/stained-glass-2 Domo-kun hat for Eldest Niece. This is Jade's first intarsia project Yarn: Cascade 220 superwash
WIP	OBJECTS
Jade	Vanilla socks using the the Fish Kiss Lips heel: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel Yarn: Plymouth Stiletto -- a Stripy, Sparkly yarn!
Sandy	Matchy-matchy socks for Sandy For #OperationSockDrawer and the MatchyMatchy KAL, http://ravel.me/nogitsunegirl/ds  The Dennis sock in Schoeller+Stahl Fortissima Shadow Color ….it’s toe time!
Jade	Scottish Thistle - Lace shawl - #kiltmenowKal  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unleaving  Yarn == 100% British Cashmere DYED with Scottish Highland Water :-)
Sandy	Emerald Sea tank top from Knitty Summer 2007. Need to reknit the back piece due to extra fabric. http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTemeraldseas.html

Make it Sew! -

• Sandy finished the world's ugliest duvet, and is working on putting together a tutorial.
• Jade is finished her Han Solo costume two weeks before the convention! You can find details on her blog at: http://geekgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/search/label/HanSolo
• Now she's looking at upcoming projects
• She is also working on some leather crafting projects: http://geekgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/2014/09/learning-how-to-leather-tooling.html

Episode 60: We Are Groot!

In this episode, Jade & Sandy geek out about Guardians of the Galaxy...warning MAJOR SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE!!! Then in the second half, geek out about some of the fiber artists who have taken to creating Groot, as well as their own knitting projects. Jade discusses her newest costuming project---cosplaying Han Solo for the next convention.

---

(Click to listen! Uses Flash)

• Click here to directly download the show
• You can also find us on iTunes or subscribe directly to the podcast episode RSS feed.

---

Get Geeky

Guardians of the Galaxy links:

• http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2015381/ 
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Galaxy

Get Crafty

Fiber Optics

FINISHED	OBJECTS
Jade	Vanilla socks using the the Fish Kiss Lips heel: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel Yarn: Kroy Patons Hat for youngest nephew: red with orange stripes:  Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash
Sandy	Matchy-matchy socks for Eric! For #OperationSockDrawer and the MatchyMatchy KAL, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dennis-sock
WIP	OBJECTS
Jade	Domo-kun hat for Eldest Niece. This is Jade's first intarsia project Yarn: Cascade 220 superwash
Sandy	Matchy-matchy socks for Sandy.
Jade	Ribby Cardi from Chic Knits. Jade is nearly done with the knitting the collar. http://www.chicknits.com/catalog/ribbycardi.html
Sandy	Emerald Sea tank top from Knitty Summer 2007  http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTemeraldseas.html

Make it Sew! -

Jade is working on her next cosplay, Han Solo, that she will be doing with a few friends at Convolution in September 2014. You can find details on her blog at: http://geekgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/search/label/HanSolo

Episode 59: San Diego Comic-Con Wrap-Up

In this episode, Jade & Sandy talk about San Diego Comic-Con, past & present. Jade recaps her adventures at San Diego Comic-Con including at the masquerade. In the crafting section, the girls talk about their latest projects, and Sandy discusses the world's ugliest duvet.

---

(Click to listen! Uses Flash)

• Click here to directly download the show
• You can also find us on iTunes or subscribe directly to the podcast episode RSS feed.

---

Get Geeky

San Diego Comic-con is a comic-book & media convention that happens in San Diego at the end of July. You can find out more here: http://www.comic-con.org/ The winners of the San Diego Comic-Con masquerade: http://www.comic-con.org/toucan/comic-con-masquerade-2014-winners

Our presentation, "12", at SDCC

The Best in Show Skit at SDCC

Get Crafty

Fiber Optics

FINISHED	OBJECTS
Jade	Psuedo-Dalek hat for Jade's nephew Yarn: Cascade 220 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polka-dot-spots
Sandy	Cotton dishclothes Boy drawer shorts
WIP	OBJECTS
Jade	Another hat for another nephew with stripes:  Yarn: Cascade 220 Vanilla socks using the the Fish Kiss Lips heel: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel Yarn: Kroy Patons
Sandy	Matchy-matchy socks! For #OperationSockDrawer and the MatchyMatchy KAL, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dennis-sock

Make it Sew! -

Jade is starting on her next cosplay, Han Solo, that she will be doing with a few friends at Convolution in September 2014.

Sandy is going to modify the world's ugliest duvet in order for it to fit standard size duvet covers.

Episode 58: Fairy Tales Retold

In this episode before España goes to the UK, the girls talk about the re-telling of fairy tales from different points-of-view, starting with Malificent (don't worry, no spoilers). They discuss some of their favorite books, movies, and authors who have utilized this particular genre. Then in crafting, España waxes about seeing her beading supplies again in the UK, Sandy talks about her new alpaca fleece, and Jade can't really talk about her super seekrit (not-so-seekrit) project.

---

(Click to listen! Uses Flash)

• Click here to directly download the show
• You can also find us on iTunes or subscribe directly to the podcast episode RSS feed.

---

Get Geeky

Some of the books discussed on the show:

• Jim C. Hines -- The Princess Series 
•  Anne Sexton: pulitzer prize poet, poetic retelling of fairytales, called Transformations , 1971 
• Terri Windling & Ellen Datlow --Snow White and Blood Red (and others) 
• Lots of shorts stories on Podcastle. 
• Wicked, 
• Was (Jeff Ryman), 
• Freeway, 
• Snow White: A Tale of Terror, 
• Enchanted, Snow, Glass,
• Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones (Tamlin)

Movies:

• Upcoming Dracula Movie, 
• Malificent, 
• Hansel & Gretel: WitchHunter, 
• Snow White & The Hunter, 
• Ever After (Drew Barrymore)

TV:

• Apples 10th Kingdom TV series

Get Crafty

Fiber Optics

FINISHED	OBJECTS
Jade	Project: Starry Night Gloves. Long sleeve gloves
Sandy	Baby Shower for Afghans for Afghans: socks and mitts and hats for newborns to one year. Two hats, 1 pair of socks, one more sock to make two pairs.

Make it Sew! -

Jade	She's still working on her Super Seekrit Project. You can read about it on her blog.

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.

---

(Click to listen! Uses Flash)

• Click here to directly download the show
• You can also find us on iTunes or subscribe directly to the podcast episode RSS feed.

---

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.

---

(Click to listen! Uses Flash)

• Click here to directly download the show
• You can also find us on iTunes or subscribe directly to the podcast episode RSS feed.

---

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/