Homespun Journey Spinning Buddy

Episode 025 Shownotes - Michigan FiberFest 2013
The Rivulet Shrug Pattern
Guild Updates
Events Updates
SOAR Announcement
Review of SpinOff
On the Road again...
Michigan Fiber Fest 2013

Episode 024 Shownotes - YARNCON 2013
Work in Process - Whats on and off my needles
Exploring Stripes Beaded Bag from the Beaded Knitting workshop.
I completed this bag in 17 days including the icord (which I normally hate and procrastinate knitting) due to the friendly competition with Midge65 who completed two in the same time and ultimately made 4 bags.
Legwarmers for Spinning Buddy Jr. in stockinet in thick and thin colorful yarn. Used all 3 balls and made shorter legwarmers.
New segment -5%
(Tell story of 5%) ice breaker when being irrational
which brings me to ...
My 3rd set of Prairie Boots for Me! Me! Me!
I went to sew the buttons on and didn’t like where the button holes were positioned so I am going to knit the very top flap ove r. (I substituted bulky yarn and forgot to alter for for the different gauge. A quick fix, but is put on hold now the weather is warmer.
In this episode I am introducing another new segment I call... Distracted by the Shiney.
This segment will talk about the products or projects that are distracting you from finishing the project that you currently are working on. We will talk more about it in On the Road Again.
Guild Updates
Illinois Prairie Spinners Guild
Needle felted birds workshop
and our new temporary location Warren Tavern in Warrenville, Illinois
Cultured Purls Knitting Guild
Beaded Knitting Workshop
3 ways to knit with beads
-Prestring beads and push up between stitches. ( makes beaded pattern a little wonky)
- Prestring beads and push up in front of slipped stitch. (sometime can slip to back of work)
- My favorite way - use a crochet hook by placing the bead on the hook, removing the stitch with the hook and while stitch is under tension sliding the bead on the stitch and returning to knitting needle and knit. ( benefits does not stress yarn, bead is located on both sides of your project.
Shop Updates
Elgin Knit Works moved a block away from their original location in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin Knit Works
8 Douglas Ave
Elgin IL 60120
847-627-4700
shop@elginknitworks.com
Mosaic Yarn Studio moved from DesPlaines to Mount Prospect Illinois
Mosaic Yarn Studio, Ltd.
109 W. Prospect Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL  60056
Phone: 847-390-1013
Fax: 847-390-1256
Email: info@mosaicyarnstudio.com
Webs is having a huge 39th anniversary sale all during March online at
WWW.Yarn.com
On the Road again...
Yarn Con 2013
New Segment...Distracted by the Shiny.
What product or project is distracting you from finishing the project that you currently have in WIPs.
The Rivulet Shrug by Andrea Marquis

Someone You should know
My interview with Monika Kimrey
Developing World
708/601-6664
Envision Unlimited
WWW.Envision.Org
Interview with John from White Mountain Whiskey LLC
Wooly App for Ravelry contest and interview
Kickstarter.com for version 2.0 Universal version that will be compatible with IPad and Android and uses all the Ravelry features that Ravelry makes available to developers.
Why Wooly?
Wooly app makes it easy to update your Ravelry project page on the go. I like how you can clearly review your projects and stash. You can also share your projects on facebook easily with the Wooly App.
The reason why I love Wooly is that the Wooly app inserts your pictures first on your projects page instead of last like Ravelry does. This helps people on Iphones and Ipads easily update their project pages with the latest progress on their projects.
You are able to see the basic information about the pattern such as which yarn weight, yardage and needle size is recommended if entered on yo

2012 Project review
-Socks that Rock Thinking Socks
-Zu Zu’s Petals cowl using Malabrigo yarn
-Zauberball Thinking Socks in Ombre
-Kensington Socks by Nancy Bush using Madeline Tosh
-Toe up Baby socks in I love that Cotton
-Mini Annis with Beads
-Summer Blooms Shawl using Chiao Goo Red Lace needles
-Opsa shawl in alpaca lace w/beads
-3 pairs of Prairie Boots
Yarn shop visit to The Fold in Marengo, Illinois
2013 Goals
Mobius cast on (on purpose)
Knit a toe up sock with heel flap
Spin my cashmere/silk blend
Illinois Prairie Spinners
WWW.IPS.CHICAGOLANDSPINS.ORG
My Journey to:
The Janesville Area Knitting Guild’s annual Knit In
WWW.JAKG.ORG
Lake Lawn Lodge in Delavan, Wisconsin
Franklin Habit Lace Edging workshop
Upcoming Festivals to attend.
Spinning and Knitting Tips
-Clean and lubricate the INSIDE of your bobbin.
-Know your ratios
-Scotch Tension or Double Drive Spinning Wheel
Knitting Tip
Homemade yarn bowl.
Your Spinning Buddy,
Sherry Johnson

My Workshops with Franklin Habit
History of Lace
Jacquard Garter Stitch
Gadgets
Kensington Socks Story
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My Journey to Midwest Fiber and FolkArt Fair
Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, IL.
Runway Fashion Show
Llama Obstacle Course
Market PLace
The Fold
Fiber Optic Yarns
Susan’s Fiber Shop
Trading Post for Fiber Arts
Abstract Fibers
Authors Book Signing
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• Spinning Wheel
• Gadget Corner
• Cultured Purls Guild
• Spinning Retreat