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Monday, November 23, 2015
#1 Knitting Pipeline Video Supplement
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Episode 231 Pink and Blue
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This episode is sponsored by Quince
& Co, where you will find 100% American wool yarn and
responsibly grown plant fibers. Quince has recently introduced five new
beautiful colors into their wool line: Boreal, Fox, Shell, Sage, and
Nightshade. Find them at www.quinceandco.com.
Elmer Blanket and Arlo |
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from the Craftsy ad on my website and purchase a class or supplies, I receive
credit for it. It is an easy way to support the show. Thank you!
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Events
2016 Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat Information Download HERE.
Registration begins by mail on Dec 1, 2015.
Or copy and paste in your browser: https://app.box.com/s/u2tslxnguzxkcgt7ef1hbxbt6foo9h5l
Feb 26-27, 2016 (Fri 2 PM to Sat 4 PM)
with optional Yarn Crawl/Workshop Fun Day on Thursday Feb 25, 2016
Crossroads United Methodist Church
1420 N Main St, Washington IL, 61571 (corner of N Main and Rt 24)
- Friday, Feb 26th Doors open at 2 PM. Dinner at 6 PM
- Saturday, Feb 27th Doors open at 8 AM. Retreat hours: 9 AM to 4 PM
Thursday Feb 25th Yarn
Crawl and Workshop Fun Day
Thursday Workshops require separate registration. See Workshop
Registration
Cornerstone Inn and Sleep Inn
have room blocks.
- Cornerstone Inn Bed and Breakfast There are 7 rooms. 309-267-1878
- Sleep Inn 1101 N Cummings Lane Washington IL 61571 (309) 481-0450
Do not book online as you cannot access the block of rooms. Call
directly and ask for a room in the Knitting Pipeline Block. We have 40 rooms
reserved.
Pipeliner Notes
Meadowlark Yarns--
New shop in Cheyenne WY
Question from Susan
B Anderson on the Eurosteam iron I reviewed in the last episode.
I ordered my new iron!! My old iron leaks all over, I think it has been
dropped quite a few times and well, it’s just getting really old. I can’t wait.
I have a question for you about blocking the shawl with the iron. How
exactly did you do that? I’m curious.
Answer: I did not steam the garter stitch portion. I used the burst of
steam feature and pressed along the lace section. (I refer to Perfect
Retreat Shawl by Susan B Anderson.)
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Dear Paula,
with
mixed feelings I had to establish that I’ve run out of back episodes of your
podcast, and that I now have to settle for one per week like everybody else. Of
course this will give me time to catch up on other things - like audio books -
but as I’ve now put it in my three (US, Swedish and Swiss) iTunes reviews…
I’d also like to add that I like your
chuckle - and of course the pure laugh fests that sometimes occur when Bronwyn
and Sarah visit...
I know the saying goes, “if you don’t
have anything nice to say, don’t”, but after all I did have a lot nice to say,
so I hope you don’t take it so much as a reproach, as maybe a friendly
reminder, when I tell you that there’s only one way you’ve ever managed to
ruffle my feathers the wrong way. That’s when you’ve said things like “all
patterns in this collection, but the tunic with ruffles, is suitable for both
boys and girls” or “all but such and such colors out of this line are unisex”.
It makes me wonder if you’ve never heard of and felt for any boys who wanted to
wear for example a purple tunic, or in my mind even worse, if you wouldn’t
approve. I don’t have kids myself - only nephews, one of whom happens to love
pink - but I’ve seen and heard plenty of stories like this, some of which of
course have had tragic outcomes, when the child in question wasn’t met with
love and compassion. As I think you come across as a friendly and open minded
person, I just thought maybe you’d want to consider that there might be other
listeners out there who feel saddened that their children aren’t considered
normal according to such stereotypes. Maybe it’s my Scandinavian side being
radical about this, but this blog post pretty much describes where I’m coming
from with this remark.
In
closing, a big and heartfelt thank you for having taken the time and effort to
put out your precious podcasts - not to mention blog posts tutorials. I look
forward to many more!
Best
wishes,
Janicke
When
did Girls Start Wearing Pink (Smithsonian.com)
Girls
are taught to “Think Pink” but that wasn’t Always So by Susan Stamberg
The
History of Pink and Blue (Gender Spectrum Weekly)
·
Now that
most people know the gender of the baby prior to birth gender specific clothing
is even more prevalent.
·
Would I
knit a pink sweater for a boy? If asked, yes. If not asked, no.
·
Gender
neutral knitted baby items have not gone over that well in my experience.
Nature Notes
We have had rain for 2 solid days…one of them was the 2 year
anniversary of the Nov 17 2013 tornado in our town. If you drive through
Washington IL today you would scarcely notice that there had been such
widespread damage. On Sunday afternoon we were invited to the new home of good
friends who lost their home and belongings in the tornado. They built on the
same lot with the same basic house footprint but with a more modern home—and first
floor master bedroom. So there are some good things. Although we just keep
telling ourselves “It’s just another day” we can’t help but remember some of
the terrifying moments and yet we remember the blessings too.
Needle Notes
Mae |
Wool
Baby by Melissa LaBarre $12
2 cardigans, a bonnet with lace, and textured blanket all in
Quince yarn.
- Arlo, a buttoned
baby cardigan, Lark in Parsley
- Aziza, a lace
baby bonnet, Lark in Carrie’s Yellow
- Elmer, a cozy
baby blanket, Osprey in Apricot
- Mae, an open-front cropped cardi, Chickadee in Belize
Can’t wait to start knitting these!
Quince & Co is giving
away one copy of the e-book. Post in the prize thread telling us which design
you would knit first and perhaps the Quince color you would choose.
Some of my favorite Quince and Quince-friendly patterns:
Camilla Babe by
Carrie Bostick Hoge. Garter Stitch
with lace panel down front. Pullover. Quince & Co Lark.
Quince
& Co Baby and Child Collection
Baby
Kelpie by Pam Allen in Willet (Cleaner Cotton)
Little
Willet by Dawn Catanzaro
Marynvoigt’s
Little Willet in Goldfinch
Leila Babe Cap
by Carrie Bostick Hoge (not published by Quince) in Tern (fingering weight)
Prairie
Piper’s Leila Babe Cap for Helene
In the Pipeline
15% off the Knitvent
2015 collection with KPKnitvent15 good until November 30th 2015.
Haste ye back!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Episode 230 Spring Retreat 2016 Information
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and past episodes. Flash Player is not compatible with Internet Explorer. Try a
different browser like Safari. Or jaunt on over to iTunes to find the show there.
Vendor Registration form is here.
This episode is sponsored by Quince
& Co, where you will find 100% American wool yarn and
responsibly grown plant fibers. Quince has recently introduced five new
beautiful colors into their wool line: Boreal, Fox, Shell, Sage, and
Nightshade. Find them at www.quinceandco.com.
I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. This means that if you click
from the Craftsy ad on my website and purchase a class or supplies, I receive
credit for it. It is an easy way to support the show. Thank you!
You can also find me here:
2016 Knitting Pipeline Spring Retreat Information Download HERE
Or copy and paste in your browser: https://app.box.com/s/u2tslxnguzxkcgt7ef1hbxbt6foo9h5l
Feb 26-27, 2016 (Fri 2 PM to Sat 4 PM)
with optional Yarn Crawl/Workshop Fun Day on Thursday Feb 25, 2016
Crossroads United Methodist Church 1420 N Main
St, Washington IL, 61571 (corner of N Main and Rt 24)
·
Friday, Feb 26th Doors
open at 2 PM. Dinner at 6 PM
·
Saturday, Feb 27th Doors open at 8 AM. Retreat hours: 9 AM to 4 PM
Thursday Feb 25th Yarn Crawl and Workshop Fun Day
Thursday Workshops
require separate registration. See Workshop Registration
Lodging
You may sleep for free at Crossroads on Friday night. Bring
what you would need for camping: bedding, pillow, towels, etc. The floor is
concrete slab and it gets cold. A cot or heated pad/blanket is recommended. Bronwyn
the Brave is our Camp Counselor!
There are 7 rooms. 309-267-1878
Sleep
Inn ..1101 N Cummings Lane, Washington IL 61571 (309) 481-0450
Do not book online as you cannot access the block of rooms. Call directly and ask for a room in the
Knitting Pipeline Block. We have 40 rooms reserved. There are some suites
available that are not in the block but you can request. These have
refrigerators and other amenities.
Other options are Super 8 in Washington or a number of
hotels near the I-74 exit in Morton IL.
How to Register
Please mail in
your registration form on or after Dec 1, 2015. Workshop registration is
separate. We will post your name on Ravelry as we receive and process your
registration. Checks will not be deposited until Feb 1, 2016.Vendor Registration form is here.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Episode 229 Summertide Shawl and Quince Kid-along
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and past episodes. Flash Player is not compatible with Internet Explorer. Try a
different browser like Safari. Or jaunt on over to iTunes to find the show there.
This episode is sponsored by Quince
& Co, where you will find 100% American wool yarn and
responsibly grown plant fibers. Quince has recently introduced five new beautiful
colors into their wool line: Boreal, Fox, Shell, Sage, and Nightshade. Find
them at www.quinceandco.com.
I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. This means that if you click
from the Craftsy ad on my website and purchase a class or supplies, I receive
credit for it. It is an easy way to support the show. Thank you!
from Wool Baby by Melissa LeBarre |
You can also find me here:
Events
I should have the registration ready soon for the Spring
Retreat which is February 26-27, 2016 in Washington IL. The optional Workshop
and Yarn Crawl Fun Day starts on Feb 25.
The registration will work like the other retreats. You will
get the information about 2 weeks before the earliest postmark date which will be Dec 1. That’s after
Thanksgiving here in the US and everyone should have time to get the
information, fill out a registration and send it in by US mail. I will put that
out in a separate podcast episode which will say clearly in the subject line
that it is for Spring Retreat. Links to the registration materials will be on
the website and in both Ravelry groups. As we receive registrations your name
will go up on Ravelry in the thread and you will be ear-burned; i.e., you will receive
a personal message. Last year everyone who wanted to come got in but that
doesn’t mean you should wait around too long just to be on the safe side.
Cornerstone Inn and
Sleep Inn have room blocks.
- Cornerstone Inn Bed and Breakfast There are 7 rooms. 309-267-1878
- Sleep Inn 1101 N Cummings Lane Washington IL 61571 (309) 481-0450
Do not book online as you cannot access the block of rooms.
Call directly and ask for a room in the Knitting Pipeline Block. We have 40
rooms reserved.
Pipeliner Notes
Charity Opportunity
Hello Paula
I love your podcast. I would like to know if you could mention on your podcast a charity that a friend of mine has for children with Down Syndrome. My friend has a 16 month old son with DS named Christian. We live in the Chicagoland area she is donating yellow and grey hats for newborns diagnosed with DS. The Facebook link is below with more information. I am Knittergurl on Ravelry and anyone can send me a message and I will give them my address. Please tag the hat with your name and city/ state. Thank you in advance. We can use as many hats as possible.
I love your podcast. I would like to know if you could mention on your podcast a charity that a friend of mine has for children with Down Syndrome. My friend has a 16 month old son with DS named Christian. We live in the Chicagoland area she is donating yellow and grey hats for newborns diagnosed with DS. The Facebook link is below with more information. I am Knittergurl on Ravelry and anyone can send me a message and I will give them my address. Please tag the hat with your name and city/ state. Thank you in advance. We can use as many hats as possible.
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Peggy has left
a new comment on your post "Episode
221 Chat with Designer, Elizabeth Doherty":
Paula, I really enjoy your podcast and have since the beginning. The interview
with Elizabeth is lovely. I have a comment though, about the new book. I am not
a designer, just a knitter, so maybe I don't understand. I don't wear pullover
sweaters, I find I'm too hot. I love cardigans. I love only one cardigan from
Elizabeth's book and I would have to purchase the whole book for that one
pattern which I don't want to do. Is there a reason why patterns cannot be
released individually? Maybe you could talk about this sometime on your
podcast.
Thanks a lot,
Peggy Poellot
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Hi Paula,
I hope this finds you rested after your wonderful Cornerstone Retreat! It looked like great fun!
I brought back quite a bit (understatement. It was like puppies at the pound. I couldn’t leave it behind!) of yarn from Maine. When I got home, I moved around some things on our bookshelves and put some of it there and also in a basket, where I could see and enjoy it. But my LYS lady told me that it wasn’t good to store yarn that way — that bugs (especially silverfish, she said) can get in it. I have always stored mine in ziplock bags, so I put it all up. And I started wondering how you store yours and if you have ever addressed this subject in your podcast. I think I remembered seeing yarn stored in baskets in one of Susan’s video podcasts. I realize that you two live in the north and may not have as many “critters” as we do in the south. Any information or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Still basking in the glow of Maine!
Kathie
PS. My LYS ladies are very careful with their yarn, moving it around every January and July (at which times all is 20% off!!). They have a huge inventory, so I know yarn care is something they are very, very careful about. They could lose their whole inventory to bugs. But I’m wondering if this is necessary for an individual.
I hope this finds you rested after your wonderful Cornerstone Retreat! It looked like great fun!
I brought back quite a bit (understatement. It was like puppies at the pound. I couldn’t leave it behind!) of yarn from Maine. When I got home, I moved around some things on our bookshelves and put some of it there and also in a basket, where I could see and enjoy it. But my LYS lady told me that it wasn’t good to store yarn that way — that bugs (especially silverfish, she said) can get in it. I have always stored mine in ziplock bags, so I put it all up. And I started wondering how you store yours and if you have ever addressed this subject in your podcast. I think I remembered seeing yarn stored in baskets in one of Susan’s video podcasts. I realize that you two live in the north and may not have as many “critters” as we do in the south. Any information or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Still basking in the glow of Maine!
Kathie
PS. My LYS ladies are very careful with their yarn, moving it around every January and July (at which times all is 20% off!!). They have a huge inventory, so I know yarn care is something they are very, very careful about. They could lose their whole inventory to bugs. But I’m wondering if this is necessary for an individual.
The
Zen of Making Clothes Moths: How to
Save Your Yarn Stash, Fabric, Wardrobe, and Sanity During an Infestation (read comments also)
Episode
132 Wash Your Woolies May 24 2013
Episode
92: M-O-T-H: An Herbal Guide June 1 2012
Nature Notes
Indian Summer is here. We are having nights when the
temperature dips down to below 32 deg F and then by 11 AM you can go out
comfortably in shirt sleeves or a light sweater or jacket. Today, Tuesday Nov
10, is bright and sunny. Our woods is looking undressed. The oaks are still
clinging to their leathery brown leaves. The maples have let go of most of
their leaves with only a few thin ones hanging on. There is still some green
foliage in the underbrush, mostly the invasive honeysuckle shrubs. We can see all
the way down to the creek at the bottom of the ravine and it will be that way
now until April.
Last week my husband called me to the window while he was
eating breakfast to say, “Look, the juncos are back.” There they were… the
little gray and white birds hopping along the ground below the feeder. The
unassuming dark eyed junco is a sure sign that winter is nearly here. We’ve had
our fireplace burning on a few evenings to take the chill off. During night we
hear the calls of the barred owls and the howling of coyotes. Bob disassembled
the flower pot water fountain that attracts the birds. I miss that fountain
outside of the window here as I often see so many birds and squirrels drinking
from it. Until the spring they will have to go to the creek for fresh water.
Silver by Walter de la Mare 1873-1956
Needle Notes
Summertide Shawl by Helen Stewart |
Summertide
Shawl MKAL by Helen Stewart
Product Notes
(I purchased Eurosteam at Stitches Midwest for $200)
Pros
·
No auto shut off
·
Put directly on fabric
·
Great for blocking shawls and other knitted
items
·
Press multiple layers
·
Fewer steam burned fingers
·
Gets the wrinkles out in one press
·
No temperature control
Cons
·
May leak if chamber collects condensation. Need
to drain after each use.
·
If you just want to quickly press one thing you
still have to fill the boiler tank.
The Rowenta is a good iron too but I can't say too much about it because 90% of the time I use the Eurosteam. I haven't tried putting water in the Rowenta.
In The Pipeline
Next week I will review Wool Baby by Melissa LeBarre. It's a beautiful collection for the wee ones. There will be a giveaway so be sure to listen to Episode 230.
Details:
For this KAL, pick any Quince Baby/kid pattern, grab your Quince yarn (non-Quince yarn will not qualify for a prize, sorry!), and get knitting.
For this KAL, pick any Quince Baby/kid pattern, grab your Quince yarn (non-Quince yarn will not qualify for a prize, sorry!), and get knitting.
Tell us what you
plan to make and in what color! This is the chatty thread, please post your FOs
for this KAL in the FOs thread.
Official
dates: Starts Monday,
November 9th, 2015, ends Monday, January 4th, 2016 (end of day).
Prizes: We’re shaking things up this time around!
(Translation: we’ll have more prizes to offer, and they won’t be specific to
posting finished projects at the end of the KAL!). More specifics on this soon
as the KAL gets off the ground.
Week 1: To
kick off this week, we’ll be giving away 10% off your next order at Quince
& Co. Woohoo!
- To enter: From Monday, November 9, until Sunday, November 15, post a pic of
your project to this thread. Since we’re just beginning, photos of your
project skeins are allowable. ;) There is a limit of one entry per
person—you’re welcome (and encouraged) to continue posting more photos
throughout the week, but only one gets you entered.
To win: We were
originally going to pick one lucky winner for this week. But then we decided it
would be more fun if everyone who posts a pic of their project receives a
discount code. So post a pic this week, and you’ve won. We’ll send your code to
you next Monday, November 16, when we also announce next week’s giveaway.
We would love to
share our favorite photos from the KAL on our blog at quinceandco.com.
Also…tagging!
Instagram users, go ahead and use this tag for this KAL: #quinceKAL; for Rav,
tag your projects with quinceKAL.
15% off the Knitvent
2015 collection with KPKnitvent15 good until November 30th 2015.
In The Piping Circle
Paula and Kevin at the Heyworth Parade |
Sorry I couldn't get a photo of the Kenny Rodgers Snowman.
Haste ye back!
Haste ye back!
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Episode 228 Voices from Cornerstone 2015
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This episode is sponsored by Quince
& Co, where you will find 100% American wool yarn and
responsibly grown plant fibers. Quince’s newest addition is Willet, responsibly
grown ©Cleaner Cotton. Find them at www.quinceandco.com.
I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. This means that if you click
from the Craftsy ad and purchase a class or supplies, I receive
credit for it. It is an easy way to support the show. Thank you!
You can also find me here:
Most of this episode was recorded on Friday October 23rd
while the knitters from Cornerstone Fall Retreat were at my home. We enjoyed
lunch, sat outside in the beautiful fall weather amongst the gorgeous colors,
and later in the afternoon they came down in groups of 5 or so to record. I
will warn you that there is quite a lot of ambient noise as we were downstairs
and 20 were upstairs having a grand time. You get used to it after a while but
if not, come back to next week’s show. I may not link all the references in the
show notes because there are quite a few but if you have questions you can ask
and I’ll try to find out for you.
Events
I will have the registration ready soon for the Spring Retreat
which is February 26-27, 2016 in Washington IL. The optional Workshop and Yarn
Crawl Fun Day starts on Feb 25.
The information a will come out about 2 weeks before the earliest postmark date which will be Dec 1. That’s after
Thanksgiving here in the US and everyone should have time to get the
information, fill out a registration and send it in by US mail. I will put that
out in a separate podcast episode which will say clearly in the subject line
that it is for Spring Retreat. Links to the registration materials will be on
the website and in both Ravelry groups.
Cornerstone Inn and
Sleep Inn have room blocks.
- Cornerstone Inn Bed and Breakfast There are 7 rooms. 309-267-1878
- Sleep Inn 1101 N Cummings Lane Washington IL 61571 (309) 481-0450
Do not book online as you cannot access the block of rooms. Call directly and ask for a room in the Knitting Pipeline Block. We have 40 rooms reserved.
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15% off the Knitvent
2015 collection with KPKnitvent15 good until November 30th 2015.
Knitvent 2015 by Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade
- a holiday collection of 6 delightful surprises
- a holiday collection of 6 delightful surprises
• The Knitvent 2015 Collection is available to buy at a
special early bird price now until November 4th.
• Includes six beautiful accessory patterns, including two shawls!
• You’ll receive one pattern each week for six weeks, starting Thursday November 5th.
• The patterns will be delivered automatically, so opening your message is like peeking behind the window of an advent calendar to see what’s inside!
• Includes six beautiful accessory patterns, including two shawls!
• You’ll receive one pattern each week for six weeks, starting Thursday November 5th.
• The patterns will be delivered automatically, so opening your message is like peeking behind the window of an advent calendar to see what’s inside!
Just a few
Cornerstone notes that did not make it into the conversation.
Mittens. 32 pair!
Thanks to everyone who donated. We took them to Threads, Hope, and Love and
they were thrilled to receive them.
Seven Sisters Arts mini skeins! Thank you, Karen!
Group 1
Hope/ HopeH
Barbara/SFCMARMARA
Karen/Rohanknitter
Julie/Fitzknitz721
Plymouth Happy Feet 100 Splash
Ewe-nique Yarns, Inc. Morton IL
Summertide Mystery KAL by Curioushandmade
Group 2
Laurie/Serenitty
Betty/Betty4Fiber
Maria/Mariaeb
Sandy/angelmum3
They look so serious, but they weren't. |
Dangling Conversation by Mindy Ross
Sister Bay and Cave Point by Paula Emons-Fuessle
Gnarled Oak Cardigan by Alana Dakos
Pebble Beach by Helen Stewart
Jen Lucas Designs
Jul Shawl Pins
Group 3
Susan/Guerne
Thea/TheaMidnight
Becky/hybridgirl
Kathy/Alwayshopeful
The following two recipes were requested by Cornerstone
Retreat Attendees
Chai Spice Cake
1 white cake mix
¾ cup David Rio Tiger Spice Chai
1 ½ -2 bags Heath English Toffee Bits (without chocolate)
8 oz Cool Whip
Mix cake as directed on box (I used whole eggs ‘cause I forgot to separate the whites as directed on the box). Then fold in Chai mix and ¾ -1 bag of Toffee Bits.
Pour batter into a greased
9 x 13 pan or jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes til
toothpick comes out clean. Sprinkle a few toffee bits on top of cake after it
comes out of oven if desired.
For added calories and yum factor, you might try drizzling
each piece with chocolate syrup and/or caramel sauce.
Enjoy!
Have a great week, haste ye back, and hold your knitting
close.
Fun times on the deck |
Gathering Room Knitters |
Chef Jerry photobomb of Sister Bay and Cave Point Shawls |
Mittens donated to Threads Hope and Love |
HopeH shows Ellison Bay |
Barb, aka bsneedleman shows her The Hole Story by Michelle Hunter |
FitzKnitz721 shows Susan B Anderson's Perfect Retreat Shawl |
Deck knitters |
Kitchen helpers Sarah and Theresa |
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About Me
- Paula
- I play the Great Highland Pipes, knit, observe nature, and read. My name on Ravelry is PrairiePiper. Find me on Instagram as KnittingPipeline.