Episode 81

FOs

• Me & You by La-D-Da - 40 ct. (Pecan Butter?) by Lakeside Linens and DMC threads. 

• Cosmic Girl by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne - Hedgehog Skinny Singles in Graphite and Cheeky (finished last year, but finally washed and blocked this week). 

WIPs

• A New Constellation by Plum Street Samplers - 36 ct. Faun by Picture this Plus and cotton threads.

• Mary Ann Frane by Sassafras Samplers - 40 ct. Ligonier Latte by R&R and AVAS Soie d’Alger silk threads.
• What the Fade?! by Andrea Mowry - Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles. 

Stash

• From Top Knot Stitcher - Plum Street Samplers A New Constellation and My Peaceful Home.
• From Fire Poppies - Brenda Gervais To Quote Shakespeare and 40 ct. Liberty Gathering Gray by R&R. 

• From The Stitch & Frame Shop - Stacy Nash Stables at Hollyberry Farm, 36 ct. Winters Brew and a few threads. 

Episode 79

FOs

• Albuquerque Sunset by Casapinka - Madelintosh Tosh Merino Light - Astrid Gray and Hedgehog Fibres Sock - Pheasant (I actually finished this last year, but finally washed and blocked it last week). 

WIPs

• Consider the Lilies by Heartstring Samplery - 40 ct. Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics by Laurie and cotton threads. 
• Mary Barres Sampler by Stacy Nash - 40 ct. Creme Brûlée and WDW cotton threads. 
• Ann Dale 1827 by Shakespeare’s Peddler - 40 ct. Winters Brew by R&R and cotton threads.

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• Mary Clayton by Hands Across the Sea Samplers - 40 ct. Precious Metals by Silkweaver and AVAS Soie d’Alger silk threads. 
• Berry Bowl Sampler by Heartstring Samplery and The Scarlett House - 36 ct. Legacy and Wren by Picture this Plus and cotton threads. 

• Project Quarantine by With Thy Needle & Thread - 35 ct. Old Mill Java by R&R and cotton threads. 
• Jujuy by Joji Locatelli - Malabrigo Mechita in Natural and Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Lt. In Celadon and Undergrowth. 

Stash

• From Kitten Stitcher - Maria Phinney by Shakespeare’s Peddler - I plan to use 46 ct. Straw and various cotton threads and Ann Dale 1827. 

• From Fire Poppies - Charlotte Frost 1846 by The Scarlett House and threads for Ann Dale, Project Quarantine and 40 ct. Vintage Homespun by R&R. 

• From Simply Socks Yarn Company - Six skeins of Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles to make the What the Fade?! shawl by Andrea Mowry.  I am using the same colors as tanyaev on Ravelry. 

Episode 78

FOs

• Impressionists Shawl by Helen Stewart - Madelinetosh Twist Light - Leopard, Birch Gray and Yarn Experiments Monkey Sock - Meet me in Charlotte. (I actually finished this last year, but finally got around to washing and stretching it this week). 

WIPs

• Consider the Lilies by Heartstring Samplery - 40 ct. Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand Dyed Fabrics by Laurie and cotton threads. 
• Mary Barres Sampler by Stacy Nash Primitives - 40 ct. Creme Brulee by R&R and WDW cotton threads. 
• Jujuy by Joji Locatelli - Malabrigo Mechita in Natural and Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Lt. In Celadon and Undergrowth. 

Episode 65

FOs

• Sarah Casey Unwin by Chessie & Me - 36 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley, cotton threads (1 over 2).

• Exploration Station by Stephen West - Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light - Undergrowth, Dubrovnik, Farmhouse White and Shalimar Yarns Aerie - Candelabra. 

• Kassiani by Dee O’Keefe - Fiberstory Fave Sock - Lila

WIPs

• Mary Betchell 1810 by The Scarlett House - 40 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens, Belle Soie and NPI silk threads (1 over 2). 

• Village of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings - 40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune by Lakeside Linens - NPI silk threads (1 over 2). 
• Alexandra shawl by Dee O’Keefe - Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light - Dr. Zhivago’s Sky. 

• Sprite’s Fen by Helen Stewart - Yarn Bee Rainbow Wrapsody - Obsydian Daydreams.

Stash

• From Silk Road Needle Arts in St. Petersburg, Fl - Catharine Dickenson 1810 by Scattered Seed Samplers and threads. 

• From Fire Poppies in Summerville, SC - A Happy Life Sampler by La-D-Da, threads and 32 ct. Ale for Catharine Dickenson.

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Episode 50

FO's 

• Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku - Phydeaux Yarn Chaussette - Calypso

WIP's

• Frederick by Carriage House Samplings - 40 ct. Pearled Barley, NPI silks (1 over 2). 

• Harriette Elizabeth Coe by Brenda Gervais - 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar, various hand-dyed cotton threads (1 over 2). 

• Sarah Redfearn by The Scarlett House - 40 ct. Vintage Examplar, Various hand-dyed silk threads (1 over 2). 

• Jannet Speirs by NeedleWorkPress - 40 ct. Vintage Examplar, Belle Soie silk threads (1 over 2). 

• Ann Grimshaw 1818 by The Scarlet Letter - 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha over-dyed with tea and coffee, Vikki Clayton Hand-Dyed Fibers Basic Black (1 over 2). 

• Oct. 31st by With thy Needle and Thread - 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, hand-dyed cotton and silk threads (1 over 2). 

• Love Never Fails by Barbara Ana Designs - 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens, DMC (1 over 2). 

Episode 47

FOs

• Zweig Sweater by Caitlin Hunter - Madelinetosh Twist Light - Leopard and Modern Fair Isle.

WIPs
Knitting

• Pebble Beach Shawl by Helen Stewart - Malabrigo Lace - Orchid

• Simple Skyp Socks by Adrienne Ku - Phydeaux Yarn Chaussette - Calypso. 

Stitching

• Sarah Tatum 1800 by The Scarlett Letter - 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar by Lakeside Linens, AVAS Silks (1 over 2).

• Martha Pudsey 1835 by The Scarlett House - 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens, Needlepoint Inc. Silks (1 over 2).

• Frances Eden by Handwork Samplers - 40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar by Lakeside Linens, Vikki Clayton silks (1 over 2).

• Darling Buds of May by Blackbird Designs - 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, GAST (1 over 2). 

Stash

• From Luna Lola - Ito Kinu in Navy and Angora and Interpretations 3 

• From Stitch and Frame - Fat 1/2 40 ct. Legacy by Picture this Plus, Fat 1/8 28 ct. Lambswool Jobelan and Brick House Sampler by With Thy Needle and thread. 

Episode 24

FOs
February Word Play by With Thy Needle & Thread - 40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens and GAST (1 over 2). 

Blueberry Waffle Socks by Sandi Turner - Hedgehog Fibres Sock "Teacup" using Size 2.25 mm Nova Platina 32" circular needles.  

WIPs
American Sampler by Plum Street Samplers - 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue using CC, GAST and WDW (1 over 2). 

His Eye is on the Sparrow by Heartstring Samplery - 40 ct. Doubloon by Picture this Plus, GAST and WDW (1 over 2).

Citron Shawl by Hillary Smith Callis - Malabrigo Lace "Fuchsia." Size US 6 needles. 

Stash
Dutch Beauty, Cross Stitch Nation, Chalk Squared Sept. and Oct., Summer at Hollyberry Farm, 40 ct. Doubloon and 40 ct. Vintage Fawn.  

Episode 19 - Lots of Finishes!

FOs

• All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs - 40 ct. Vintage Country Mocha by Zweigart and Anchor Threads (1 over 2).

• Goodness and Grace by Shepherd's Bush - 32 ct. Stepping Stone by R&R Reproductions and various silk and cotton threads (1 over 2).
• Sampler Hill by With Thy Needle & Thread - 40 ct. Vintage Pecan Butter by Lakeside Linens and various cotton threads (1 over 2). 
• Morning Yearning Shawl by Sarah Rose - Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light "Vermillion."  

WIPs

• Blueberry Waffle Socks by Sandy Turner using Hedgehog Fibres Sock "Teacup."
• Anniversaries of the Heart by Blackbird Designs - 40 ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens and various cotton threads (1 over 2). 

Episode 17

FOs

• Two baby hats using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino

WIPs

• Jenny Bean's Halloween Sampler by Shakespeare's Peddler using 40 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley and Sampler Threads (1 over 2). 
• Blueberry Waffle Socks by Sandy Turner using Hedgehog Fibres Sock "Teacup."
• Test Knit Shawl by YarnPoetry using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light "Vermillion."

Stash

• From In Stitches in Alexandria, VA - A fat 1/4 of 40 ct. Vintage Fawn by Lakeside Linens and two reproduction samplers: Martha Edes 1745 by NeedleWorkPress and Hannah Coates 1848 by Hands Across the Sea. 

• From Fibre Space in Old Town Alexandria, VA - Two balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino for the baby hats and a "Pretty Cheep" project bag.   

Episode 11 - Two Finishes (Knitting and Stitching) and Lots of Stitching WIPs!

FOs

Summer in Nantucket by Plum Street Samplers

35 ct. Confederate Grey by Weeks Dye Works and Various hand-dyed cotton threads (1 over 2)

3 Color Cashmere Shawl by Joji Locatelli

WIPs

Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli

Chalk Squared - A Moment in Chalk by Hands on Design

35 ct. Gunmetal Linen by Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art threads (1 over 2)

Grand Olde Flag by With Thy Needle & Thread 

All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs

Spanish Mystery Sampler by Shakespeare's Peddler

The Token by Long Dog Samplers

Stash

From Stitch and Frame Shop in Rock Hill, SC

Shepherd's Bush "This Land" and Lakeside Linen - 40 ct. Vintage Maple Sugar and Meadow Rue

Bloggers and Podcasters Mentioned

Michelle - Cozy Egg Blog and Cozy Egg YouTube Channel

Faye - Carolina Stitcher
Karen - Karen's Handiwork
Charlene - Needle in Hand
Natasha
Siobhan - Notes from Blue Hen Hollow - Click here to see her beautiful progress on Victorine Delacroix.  And Click here to see Laurie's progress on Victorine on her blog or here to see her progress and finish on Instagram. 
Abi - Bellastitch

Episode 10

Hi Everyone!  Hope your summer is going well!  I can't believe I'm already at episode 10!  Time has flown!!  

FOs

None :(

WIPs

All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs

Chalk Squared - A Moment in Chalk by Hands on Design

35 ct. Gunmetal by Weeks Dye Works, GAST and DMC (1 over 2)

3 Color Cashmere Shawl by Joji Locatelli

Older WIPs
Frances Pool by With Thy Needle & Thread

Kind Fond Love by Brenda Keyes (The Sampler Co.)

40 ct. Vintage Lt. Examplar by Lakeside Linens, DMC (1 over 2)

Village of Hawk Run Hollow by Carriage House Samplings

Frances Eden by Handwork Samplers - Link to Paulette's Frances Eden framed by Jill Rensel. 

Future Project
Patriotic Poppies by With Thy Needle & Thread

Podcast Mentioned
Abi of Bellastitch

Episode 5

FOs

• Fine and Dandy Socks by The Sweater Co. using One Twisted Tree Prime Sock and Knit Picks Stroll.  These are for the #fineanddandykal being run by Jaclyn of the Brooklyn Knitfolk podcast and the #boxosoxkal being run by Kristin of the Yarngasm Podcast. Probably not going to make the KAL deadline for the Knitfolk Podcast. 

WIPs

• Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light.

• 3 Color Cashmere Shawl by Joji Locatelli using Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles and Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light.  I found the perfect pink!

• Cozy Memories Blanket (Junkyarn's Recipe).  I put on seven squares as part of the #blanketblitzkal being run by Shannon of the Soxcetera Podcast.

• First Ever Toe Up Socks.  The yarn is Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet.  

Current Stitching

• Things Unseen by Lizzie Kate using 36 ct. Vintage Pearled Barley by Lakeside linens and Weeks Dye Works. 

Future Projects

• All Creatures Great and Small by Barbara Ana Designs
• Shepherd's Bush Fold Kits

Stash

• Budding Bluebells Kit - Nicole's Choice by Hue Loco.  I chose the singles kit.  I can't wait to start Mina's shawl!

• Minis in an exchange from Dianne (knitsublime on Ravelry) in Cananda.

• The Nome Knitter DPN Cozy.

• I visited my no-so-local yarn shop (Prena Knits) in Georgetown, SC.  I got two skeins of Juniper Moon Farm Sabine, one skein of KFI Indulgence Cashmere and one skein of Malabrigo Sock. 

Handspun Yarn Winner is Annie! She was the first person to comment on my previous post!  Congrats Annie!

Episode 3 - Knitting and a Little Stitching Too!

Hey Everyone!  Well, I'm back again.  Something about doing this podcast has really energized me with my crafting!  I love thinking about my projects and yarn I'd like share.  Some of you left comments about missing my stitching, so I decided to pull it out and put a few stitches in some of my more recent wips.  Thank you so much for watching and the support!

FOs 

Matthew's Rainbow Socks - 56 stitches

Manic Pixie Dream Yarn - Zoey Base "Cloudy with a Chance of Rainbows." 

Wildes Meer Shawl by Kristin Lehrer of Voolenvine Yarns

Nice & Knit - 100% Superwash Merino Fingering yarn "High Tide" 

Teal Beads 

WIPs

Waiting for Rain Shawl by Sylvia Bo Bilvia
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light "Composition Book Gray"

Spinning

Malabrigo Nube - 100% Merino "Piedras" colorway (Spinning 15:1)

Previously Finished Spinning

100% Natural BFL - 350 yards (2 Ply - spun and plied 6:1)

Nest Fiber Club for February - Love Apple 100% Superwash Merino (3 ply - Spun 15:1, plied 12:1)

Cross Stitch

Blackbird Designs - 1861 Antique Sampler - From the booklet "In Friendship's Way" (Started 8/22/15)

CC and GAST on 36 ct. Legacy Picture This Plus

Northwest Sampler Guild - Charlote Clayton

40 ct. Vintage Sand Dune, NPI silks

Future Projects

- Fine and Dandy Socks using One Twisted Tree Prime Sock in "Stop & Smell the Peonies!"

Stash from Warm and Fuzzy in Cary, NC

Life in the Long Grass "Garden Party" and "Splash"

Quince & Co. Chickadee "Caspian" to make "Lucy Mitts" by Dawn Catanzaro

Ordered online after I got home:

Life in the Long Grass "Winter City"

Phydeaux Yarn "Calypso" 

Podcasts Mentioned
Prairie Girls Knit and Spin
Junkyarn