Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Monday, August 19, 2013

Episode 33- Fiber with Friends

This Week’s Segments Include:

Off the Needles

On the Needles

Brainstorming

Life in Focus

In My Travels

Events

Crafty Adventures

On a Happy Note

Knitting in Passing

Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

Spring Green Garden Shawl

Yarn: The Natural Dye Studio NYMPH SOCK

Made up the pattern as I came to each section.

Bound off with - Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off But I only did this extra yarn over every 2nd or 3rd stitch.

I am going to work on writing up this pattern, re-knitting and publishing it.

On the Needles

Textured Shawl Recipe

started Thurs July 25th

Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran

Wicked Smaht Socks

Wicked Smaht by Fancy Pants Fiber

Heartbreak Shawl by Lisa Mutch

I’m thoroughly enjoying this!! Thank you Lisa Mutch. Go check out her patterns published under Northbound Knitting.

Brainstorming

I re-swatched for my sweater. I got a bra-fitting at Nordstrom's and highly recommend that you do this if you haven't in awhile (or ever). I still need to take my measurements, wash my swatch and get moving!

Life in Focus

Love seeing your summer photos! keep posting those in the Ravelry board.

New challenge for this time- Share some photos of your food!

In My Travels

Fiber Revival in Newbury, MA

Purchases

-Gray sock yarn for Dan from Mad Color Fiber Arts

-2 skeins of yarn from Woolen Rabbit & a bucket bag like this.

-2 bags from Stitched by Jessalu (Superhero Bag)

My niece and nephew had a great time--

They made necklaces with Leslie Wind (who sells beautiful shawl pins in her etsy shop)

Hope you enjoyed my chat with my niece, A, who was so happy to chat about our day:

[us in the backseat on the way home]

Events

Sweater KAL July 15th- October 15th

Rules:

Cast on July 15 or later.

Finish and post FO in thread by the end of the day on 10/15

Adult sized sweater of your choosing- cardigan, pullover, whatever you like

Prizes-

3 patterns by Brenda Castiel-- (don’t forget that Brenda is also offering our listeners a 25% discount on her patterns. Use the code: “summer25” )
2 patterns by Lisa Mutch of Northbound knitting
Beautiful skein of yarn from Shasta Daisy Knits

Crafty Adventures

Dan's room is nearly done!

Down Cellar Studio Progress

- I got 2 new storage bins for my expedit shelf at Target which match the linen - Tip: put felt on bottom of baskets so they don’t scratch up your shelves

- I covered foam core board with fabric for cubbies in shelves above desk.

Quote of the Week

“I know for sure that what we dwell on is who we become.” Oprah Winfrey

Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon!

Contact Info:

Ravelry: BostonJen

Ravelry Group: search Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Twitter: @BostonJen1

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email: downcellarstudio@gmail.com

Show Notes:

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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Episode 32- Scrapbooking, Shutter Speed & Socks

Thanks for tuning in for Episode 32

Segments Included:

On the Needles

Brainstorming

From the Armchair

Life in Focus

Events

Crafty Adventures

On a Happy Note

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On the Needles

Textured Shawl Recipe

I'm making mine using 6 skeins (425 yards of)

Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk Aran that I got on sale at my LYS a long time ago.

I'm on my 5th skein 1 week in! Love how quickly this is knitting up.

Mitts of my own design using Opal sock yarn

Finished 1 (except for the thumb). Need to cast on the second

Wicked Smaht Sox with the Wicked Smaht self-striping yarn by Emily of Fancy Pants Fiber Etsy Shop

Another pair of Stripy Socks with Paton’s Kroy.

Brainstorming

I'm starting to the holiday knitting bug.

I really like these Pleated Ballet Flats by cocoknits.

I also like this Loofah or Washcloth pattern by Jen Kobrick

Can't wait to have the mental capacity to start my Twigs and Willows Cardigan

Life in Focus

I talked about a Photo Tour of the North End of Boston I did with two friends.

Here are some fun photos from that trip.

We started out with an exercise using Shutter Priority to freeze the action of the water. It worked well for this, but I've still had a hard time replicating this with other non-steady motion.

View of the Zakem bridge from the Rose Kennedy Greenway

Let's see your summer (seasonal) photos. Come share them in the Summer Photo Challenge thread.

Events

Down Cellar Studio Sweater KAL

July 15th- October 15th

Cast on July 15 or later. Finish and post FO in thread by the end of the day on 10/15

Adult sized sweater of your choosing- cardigan, pullover, whatever you like...

Come chat with us over here.

Greenway Open Market - I'll be going on August 31st

The Greenway Open Market is open on Saturdays from May 25 through October 26, 2013.

It's early but I'm excited for NY Sheep & Wool in Rhinebeck NY in October and SPA in Maine in February.

Crafty Adventures

I was fortunate to scrapbook with some of my very best girlfriends a couple weeks ago. In an attempt to get "caught up" on my scrapbooking, I am employing these cool Project Life supplies- a system created by Becky Higgins

We also started decorating our guest room. Eventually it will have a travel theme with some handmade art and decorations from our favorite vacation spots. This new quilt will tie things in nicely.

On a Happy Note

Knitting is my happy place. Especially when life is stressful.

Also enjoying the new season of Project Runway.

A happy note for you!

Tune in for a 25% off discount code for Brenda Castiel’s beautiful patterns.

Quote of the Week (which I forgot to include on the show. oops)

Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit, either. ~Elizabeth Zimmerman

Thanks for listening! Talk to you soon!

Contact Info:

Ravelry: BostonJen

Ravelry Group: search Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Twitter: @BostonJen1

Instagram: BostonJen1

email: downcellarstudio@gmail.com

Facebook: Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Pinterest: BostonJen

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Episode 31- Bunny Parts

Thanks for tuning into Episode 31!

And thanks to Mom for joining me this week!

Off the Needles

Planche Vest by Meghan Jones

Learned the 3 Needle Bind Off (its WAY easier than it sounds)

Working on the last of this top down in the Down Cellar Studio

(to beat the heat)

Its Done!

Caribbean Blue Socks

After-Thought Heel Sock Pattern by Laura Linneman

Knitting Fever Indulgence 6-Ply

--Mom thinks afterthought heel socks look more like puppets than socks

On the Needles

Socks by Theresa Gaffey from Wear With All Book

Started socks with Opal Sock yarn, but they're too narrow, so I'm turning them into fingerless mitts.

Sugar Bunny by Raynor Gellatly

Using leftover Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn & US 6 needles

Apparently it has a few more parts than I realized. But not as many as Mom alludes to.

Brainstorming

Mom is looking for a way to sell craft items from her former craft & gift store online. Do you have any insight you can share about how best to do this without a huge investment of time, even with items that may only be available once?
Please message Mom on Ravelry as BostonJensMom or email us at downcellarstudio@gmail.com

Mom has a blog drafted which can be found here.

From the Armchair

Tapgurlonthego Podcast & blog

Carmen is GREAT! Give her a listen!

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Phone and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other!

Review of: 60 Quick Baby Blankets

We highly recommend this book. 60 great blankets- a good variety for all skill level of knitters and all kinds of babies. Plus one really cute sheep

We were also fortunate to receive a shawl gem to review from Tix Trinkets. These little gems are a great way to keep your shawl on your shoulders or pinned together... or just to add some glitz. Terri (Mom to Katie from the Knitting on the Fly Podcast) has a great selection of colors and styles. She also offers a product called Better Than a Button which is a shorter version that will easily and stylishly close up your open front cardigan. Thank you Katie and Terri for this beautiful piece of functional jewelry! I recommend that you go check these out right away!

Events

Sweater KAL -- chatting has begun! Come join us here.

Rules:

Cast on July 15 or later.

Finish and post FO in thread by the end of the day on 10/15

Adult sized sweater of your choosing- cardigan, pullover, whatever you like

On a Happy Note

We have family coming to visit to help us continue enjoying a very fun, relaxing summer. We've played cards, swam in the pool, played with the kids. We're having a ball.