6 Bits Storybooks

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For Knitters who love to immerse themselves deeply in their knitting experience Make new discoveries & meaningful connections with yarn providers, designers, writers and the creative community around you.

  1. Sharing Lunches

    07/02/2016

    Sharing Lunches

    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!

    5 min
  2. Episode 20: Linen Lovefest!

    03/20/2016

    Episode 20: Linen Lovefest!

    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.

    47 min
  3. Episode 19: Daydreaming & Knitting

    03/13/2016

    Episode 19: Daydreaming & Knitting

    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.

    31 min
  4. Episode 18.1

    02/24/2016

    Episode 18.1

    (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!

    44 min
  5. Episode 17: Dwell

    02/06/2016

    Episode 17: Dwell

    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

    54 min
  6. Episode 16: Clear The Way

    01/29/2016

    Episode 16: Clear The Way

    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.

    1h 1m
  7. Episode 14: The Year of 100 Nos

    01/16/2016

    Episode 14: The Year of 100 Nos

    This week Melissa happily spends time with you chatting about ways to get out of your comfort zone with creative projects...and maybe just how to flip our thinking in general. This podcast is made possible because of the amazing support of Infinite Twist--beautiful yarn kits that allow you to create incredible projects AND listen to the 6 Bits Podcast! Show your support by following Infinite Twist's beautiful moments on Instagram (@infinitetwist) or head over to the shop and grab yourself a kit and begin some selfish knitting! Worth mentioning: The newest issue of 6 Bits Storybooks for Knitters is releasing late January! This issue id packed with knits for Fellas and the Femmes, Newbies and Seasoned knitters, big projects and small(er) as well as our FIRST SEWING PATTERN! And lets not forget the awesome stories waiting for you! So hop over to www.6bitsstorybooks.com and have a look! Already support us? How about tell others about us? We can help you do that in a fun way! Head here to get more info: http://eepurl.com/bMMapz

    23 min
  8. Episode 13: Conversation With A Non-Knitter

    01/04/2016

    Episode 13: Conversation With A Non-Knitter

    Today's episode is not the norm! You won't hear the lovely intro and outtro music, there isn't a lot of editing...Melissa made this over the holiday and while it is filled with lots of aloha it also is filled with room for improvement! But moving beyond the rough edges, you will find time spent in this episode hearing and learning from Melissa's favourite Non-Knitter. Enjoy today's episode as a reminder that your craft and love of your craft resonates with people, even those that are not participating in them! (you simply need listen to Dennis go on and on about the spinning wheel!) Links worth sharing: • Interested in Collaboration: text Sponsorship to 44222 or head here: https://hellomelissa.leadpages.co/sponsorship/ • Today's helpful download are Mel's productive tools! Text 6BitsEpisode13 to 44222 or visit http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/podcast/ • Want to learn all about the spinning wheel we went on and on about? http://infinitetwist.com/shop/artisan-spinning-wheel-by-acadia-wheel-and-loom-1 OR you can watch the video (talk about a throw-back to my single handed knits days!) and the wheel is shown right at the start! https://vimeo.com/93480816 Today we chat about: What it is like from the perspective of being a non-knitter in a family of knitters Spinning wheels Stash (and that one should judge another's stash) Also announced: Winner of December's free skein of yarn!

    40 min
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For Knitters who love to immerse themselves deeply in their knitting experience Make new discoveries & meaningful connections with yarn providers, designers, writers and the creative community around you.

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  • Creator
    Melissa
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2016
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    6 Bits Storybooks