6 Bits Storybooks Melissa

This episode is a mini-podcast, sharing quickly about Sharing Lunches, an outreach in which I hope to involve a variety of friends.
If you listen and are interested in more info the link is here: http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/sharinglunch/

Regular podcast episodes to begin airing in July!

This week is all about *Love of Linen*. With warmer weather on its way, it is a great time to consider linen. Listen in as Melissa shares ideas on how to slowly ease in to working with linen blends, some simple helpful steps she takes to prepare for knitting with linen as well as an offer for a downloadable booklet on Quince and Co. Kestrel linen.

Text 20LINEN to 44222 for the download gift or visit www.6bitstorybooks.com and download it directly from the Episode 20 post.

Remember if you leave an iTunes review you will be entered in the monthly yarn giveaway. February's winner was announced in Episode 19 so be sure to see if it was you.

This episode shares 3 observations Melissa has noticed are her norm when starting a new knitting project. Are they very different from yours?

Also in this episode:

•Winner of free skein announced for February. Mahalo to Space Cadet Yarn for sharing a lovely bundle for our winner!
Anyone who leaves an iTunes review is automatically entered.

•Connect and share your thoughts written, emailed or voice recorded! To email things be sure to send them to hellomelissa@6bitsstorybooks.com
For snail mail: 6 Bits Storybooks PO Box 297 Holly Ridge, NC 28445

•Hannah's Courage is now available on Ravelry with all proceedes given to our team member Hannah, who you may have seen on our website, cover of issue 2: DWELL, as well as throughout the issue in front of and behind the camera. Hannah has just had brain surgery. In addition to the pattern, we are collecting #HatsForHannah through March.

(This podcast is entitled 18.1 not because You missed anything, but because our podcast platform was experiencing gremlins... Carry on!)

ALOHA & WELCOME!
The wise and thoughtful team behind Fern Fiber sat down with me to share about their enthusiasm for botanicals. Maria and Nikki really do know their plants! They spend time taking with us about natural dyeing, how to coax out the colour you want, and when to just accept what nature gives you. They have even created an educational tool for listeners to enjoy. So have a listen!

Our sponsor for this week's podcast is Infinite Twist. Cate Carter-Evans has created a something special in her part of the world! Amazing fiber, incredible colour and love for the knitting community are just some of the things Infinite Twist is known for! Money saving, beautifully curated kits are another.

Be sure to visit http://infinitetwist.com/shop/ today and thank them for making this program possible!

Melody joins Melissa to chat about work they created for the newest 6 Bits Storybook issue. They share tips and ideas for knitters as well as considerations for projects.

This episode is made possible by 6 Bits. If you are interested in learning more about the newest issue visit www.6bitsstorybooks.com

Ever felt that you can't start being creative because there is so much clutter? Or maybe you want to finally carve out your own space to be a maker?

Our special guest this week is Deborah Moebes and she shares a few easy to enact steps in order to get yourself on the path to owning your place for crafty pursuits!
Deborah also shares with us a special video on how to decide what sewing machine is right for you.