Episode 7 - Back in black!

Episode 7: Back in black!

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It's been a minute! Hope you enjoyed the break cause we're back!

Knitting

• Mystery Stole 4 Clues 1 & 2 | flickr
  
• Pi Shawl hope for Tasha | ravelry | flickr
• Mormor Shawl pattern
  
• Tillie hat continues
• Amber's Central Park Hoodie | ravelry | flickr

Sewing

• Nursing Cover Up for Cassie | tutorial

Crochet

• Crochet Liberation Front First Ever Book!
  

Dyeing

• Natural dyes party with Hazel
• Logwood/tin and of all things Raspberry Crystal Light!

Attention Crafty Vendors!

• Apply for Handmade Parade 2008! | 7 Cities Crafters

Cooking

• Amish Friendship Bread and variations
  
• Chocolate Agave Cupcakes from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World
• Smoky Grilled Tempeh from Veganomicon 
• Tempeh tip: boil for 10 minutes in water or broth before using!
• Vegetarian Crockpot Chili
• Roasted Vegetables with Tomato Chermoula & Quinoa from Fat Free Vegan
• Sparkpeople for nutrition & fitness tracking
  

TV

• Project Runway Season 5 | spoiler alert from 26:35 to 32:20

Cool New Stuff

• Lace keeper bag from Julip Bags
  
• Jordana Paige Rio Bag

Giveaway

• A gorgeous skein of recycled handpicked silk yarn (photo above!) from Blondechicken's etsy shop
• Leave a comment with your favorite craft tip. We'll pick a winner next week!

This week's music: Elevator Music by Beck

So sorry guys!

Another week without us! My laptop is on the fritz, hopefully the geniuses at the Apple store will have me fixed up soon!!!

-Amber

No podcast this week!

So sorry, but there won't be a podcast this week! Life happens and time got away from me, so I won't be able to record. Sorry, kids! Please tune in next week for a jam-packed episode AND a giveaway!

Toodles!
Amber

Episode 6 - Crafty Miscellany

Episode 6 - Crafty Miscellany

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Sewing

• August 2008 Mini Wardrobe Contest entry
  
• Butterick 4877 skirt
  
• Bird Mobile | pattern

Knitting

• Clapotis | pattern | ravelry
• Mystery Stole 4 swatching | flickr
  
• Bead shopping at the Bead Cottage
• Knitting Tip: Bead placement with superfloss tutorial
  
• Tillie hat kit by M.K. Carroll
• Central Park Hoodie | ravelry | flickr
• Iced Mint Cowl | Lichen Cowl pattern | ravelry

Art

• Creative Mom Podcast Artist Trading Card | flickr
  
• Wednesdays at the Chrysler Museum

Cooking

• Raisin biscuits from Taste of Home's Simple and Delicious
• Amber's Quick & Dirty Dirty Rice (listen at 26:15 for the recipe)

TV

• Project Runway Season 5 (spoiler alert from 30:15 to 34:47)

Music

• Dr. Horrible's Singalong Blog on iTunes or watch the show for free here

Links to get yr brain going

• Watercolor Flowers from Bloesem Kids

PSA: Please register to vote and then get to the polls on November 4th!

This week's music: On The Radio by Regina Spektor

Episode 5 - Oh Baby!

Episode 5 - Oh Baby!

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Sewing

• Ottobre Design 02-2006 2 T-shirt

Knitting

• Central Park Hoodie | ravelry | flickr
• Tasha tries to ease the Pi Shawl blues with the Mystery Stole 4 and Knit Picks Shadow in Midnight Heather
• Mockery Socks | ravelry | flickr in Ruby Sapphire Yarns Tasha colorway
• The Knitting Sisters in Williamsburg
• Tip: Grafting a sock toe without a needle
  

Crochet

• Itty Bitty Anything bag | ravelry | flickr
  

Baby Stuff

• Umbilical Cord Hat | ravelry | Amber's project
• Saartje's Booties | ravelry | free pattern
• Elefante | ravelry | free pattern
• Nursing Cover Up/Hooter Hider | inspired by | free tutorial
• Thea's Puzzle Quilt | free pattern
• Nigella's Silhouettes | free pattern
• Onesie Embroidery | Amber's project | and another | how to
• Picky Pants | ravelry | Tasha's project
• Dandelion Daydreamers | ravelry | Tasha's project | pattern

Reading

• Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann

TV

• Project Runway Season 5 | spoiler alert from 39:45 to 48:54
  
• Project Rungay Blog
• Hedda Lettuce | interview | myspace blog

Music

• Holiday by The Get Up Kids

We'll be back next week!

Circumstances have conspired against us so Episode 5 will be recorded next week instead! To console you in our absence:

Stuff to spend $ on
Amber's picks:

• Scary Merry stitch markers (I love sushi bar)
• the knitting siren handpainted bamboo yarn (new abyss is gorgeous)

Tasha's picks:

• Knitting Skulls and Quilting Skulls Fabric from eQuilter.com
• For knitters: signups are open for Mystery Stole 4. Sign up anytime til September 12th!
  

See you next week!

Episode 4 - Let's talk about fitting!

Episode 4 - Let’s talk about fitting!

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Sewing

• Sewing Tip: zig zag stitch or serge raw edges together to prevent fraying in the washer & dryer when pre-treating fabric
  
• Dachshund snuggle bags like these on etsy

Knitting

• Pi Shawl edging woes
• Knitting tip: if you have Knitpicks Options needles, you can easily make a lifeline by putting some thread through the needle's tightening hole and pulling it through all the stitches
  

Crochet

• Flower from Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys by Claire Garland
• Magic Adjustable Ring for crocheting in the round
• Crochet Me.com

Knitting Publications & Other Stuff

• Fall 2008 Interweave Knits
• Knitting Daily - Photo galleries
• Fit considerations, shapes & styles for different body types - Big Girl Knits is a great resource
• Get fitted for a bra! We love Nordstrom for that
  
• Mission Falls Dreamer booklet

Cooking

• Amber finally got Eat, Drink & Be Vegan by Dreena Burton

• Black Bean & Orange Hummus
• Tamari Roasted Chickpeas
• Cinnamon Sweet Tortilla Strips
  
  
• Pumpkin Waffles from Simple and Delicious Magazine Sept/Oct 2008
• Just Bento Weekly Lunch Planner

TV

• Project Runway Season 5 (spoiler alert from 48:48 to 54:56)
  
• Masterpiece Mystery! on PBS; Tasha loves BBC mysteries

Reading

• Women & Money by Suze Orman
• Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman

Music

• Flipside by The Breeders

photo copyright Interweave Knits