Jul
25
2010
episode 114: “a party in his head!”
July is being sponsored by Green Mountain Spinnery! they have been so gracious to share a copy of their new pattern book and a skein of their mill spun yarn. i encourage you to check out their website to read about their mill and all of the lovely fibery goodness to enjoy!
at the homestead:
-boxing up things still
-Ezekiel bread a huge success!
-CSA -what is it?!
-Greene on Greens from the thrift
-no impact man
babble:
-thriftstore finds Amaze-n-Marbles
-playing ball with the littleman
-a party in his head!
fibery goodness:
-weighing out the stash
-summer tour! if you are interested in joining me, check out the ravelry group
-tour de fleece update
favorite thing:
stovetop popcorn
3tbl olive oil
1/3-1/2c popcorn kernels
natures seasoning/seasoning salt
in heavy bottom stock pot, heat 3 tbl of olive oil on medium heat with 2 or 3 popcorn kernels in there. put the lid on, but tilt it so it is vented and allows the steam out.
when you hear the popcorn pop, the oil is ready. pour in the rest of the kernels, put cover on fully, and shake pan around to coat the popcorn kernels with oil and evenly distribute them. return to the heat, and vent/tilt the lid again.
wait for your popcorn to pop, removing from heat when it slows down popping.
pour into a big bowl, shake on some natures seasoning, toss, eat and enjoy!
here is my designated popcorn pot!
not pretty, but well loved and works great!
Jul
09
2010
episode 112: “Atypical Me”
July is being sponsored by Green Mountain Spinnery! they have been so gracious to share a copy of their new pattern book and a skein of their mill spun yarn. i encourage you to check out their website to read about their mill and all of the lovely fibery goodness to enjoy!
Little House in the Suburbs:
-finding a place for everything & culling more stuff
-mulching issues
-Ezekiel Bread. i’m scared. thinking about trying the Urban Simplicity recipe
Babble:
-GRIL spells Gramma
-BBQ with friends and the “Atypical” realization
-fireworks and our 4th of July
Fibery Goodness:
-dream in color wearhouse sale
-the awesome sweater swap!
-cashmere citron done
-Pogona cast on with dream in color
-Tour de Fleece chronicles
Favorite Thing:
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
Jun
30
2010
episode 111: “She’s like a SHARK!!”
June’s podcast donation incentive prize has been sponsored by knittingfairy.com. They have donated a shawl kit for their new Counterspell Shawl that just debuted at stitches east!
So pretty! the kit will include one skein of Acero by Brooks Farm Yarn, pattern, beads and needles for the shawl.
if you donate to the podcast during the month of June, you will be automatically entered into the drawing. 
townhomesteading:
-planted a veggie garden (bag style!)
Lay out cardboard in selected area, and soak it completely
Arrange your top soil bags, slash holes in the bottoms for drainage, and cut open the top for planting.
add some fertilizer to the dirt, plant your veggies/flowers. tomato and zucchinis get 1 per bag
completely cover bags and cardboard in a finely ground mulch. cage plants that need it, water, and PRESTO! a garden!
-unpacking the basement
-mulberries
-bonding with my neighbor aka the shark!
-the willow is at the front door!
-restocked the freezer. using baskets=genius!
-strawberry rhubarb & ice cream. yum!
babble:
-power wheels
fibery goodness:
-the fiber workshop/workbench area
-culling back the fiber stash further
-montedale for tour de fleece
favorite thing:
BLTs
Jun
23
2010
episode 110: “MegaBlocks and a Dust Buster”
June’s podcast donation incentive prize has been sponsored by knittingfairy.com. They have donated a shawl kit for their new Counterspell Shawl that just debuted at stitches east!
So pretty! the kit will include one skein of Acero by Brooks Farm Yarn, pattern, beads and needles for the shawl.
if you donate to the podcast during the month of June, you will be automatically entered into the drawing.
townhomesteading:
-relocating the flowers
-cutting back the forsynthia
-resolving to no large veggie patch this year
-bucket gardening http://www.globalbuckets.org/
-our furry horned visitor
babble:
-swimming with the little man goggles are his magic feather
-tree swing & rings hung
fibery goodness:
-sweater drama
-cast on the citron with merino/cashmere mill spun
-tour de fleece chat on july 3rd in the team sasquatch group on ravelry
favorite thing:
dustbuster
Jun
17
2010
episode 109: “Doily on your Neck”
June’s podcast donation incentive prize has been sponsored by knittingfairy.com. They have donated a shawl kit for their new Counterspell Shawl that just debuted at stitches east!
So pretty! the kit will include one skein of Acero by Brooks Farm Yarn, pattern, beads and needles for the shawl.
if you donate to the podcast during the month of June, you will be automatically entered into the drawing.
townhomesteading:
-unpacking/still downsizing
-hanging photos in the house
-cleaning out the old bushes
babble:
-flea market
-tree swing & rings
fibery goodness:
-sweater progress
-spinning cmf
-ideas for spinning for the tour de fleece
-adjusting your wheel for finer spinning
favorite thing:
my china set
Jun
14
2010
First off, thank you for being SO very patient! i really appreciate it!
episode 108: “Hooked up to the grid”
June’s podcast donation incentive prize has been sponsored by knittingfairy.com. They have donated a shawl kit for their new Counterspell Shawl that just debuted at stitches east!
So pretty! the kit will include one skein of Acero by Brooks Farm Yarn, pattern, beads and needles for the shawl.
if you donate to the podcast during the month of June, you will be automatically entered into the drawing.
townhomesteading:
-strawberries
-the move
-the cleaning
babble:
-camping with littleman
fibery goodness:
-farm tour with esthers place fibers
thank you:
my new microphone. thank you for donating to help. it is really appreciated and i couldn’t have purchased this without you.
favorite thing:
our neighborhood/home
Jun
07
2010
well, we are all moved. the first day in the house we had an appointment scheduled for our Internet to be hooked up. we soon found out there are no phone or cable lines run to the house. so, we are now waiting for comcast to dig under our neighbors driveway and run a cable to our house.
so, we are kinda off grid right now. we do have our iPhones and that’s how I’m posting this. but I can’t upload a full podcast from here, much to my dismay.
anyhoo,
I will try to sit down this week and get something recorded so that as soon as we have access I can upload the podcast for your listening pleasure! thanks so much for your patience and understanding!
May
19
2010
DISCLAIMER: i realize the sound quality isn’t the greatest. i think it’s finally time for me to purchase a new microphone, as mine keeps clicking in and out and it’s frustrating to listen to. normally i’d scrap this episode, and re-record. but the computer will be packed up shortly for the move.
SO, i’m going to save up for a new microphone. funds aren’t there right now, so it might take a bit. but i will see what i can come up with in the mean time.
thank you for being so understanding! i appreciate it!
Meghan
pisode 107: “Crazy vomit”
the April/May has been sponsored by The Knitted Geek. They have offered up a skein of their Version 2.0 hand dyed sock yarn. You get to pick the color!
so many pretty options!
A donation made to the podcast during the month of April/May gets you entered into the drawing.
All proceeds help fund the podcast. thanks!
townhomesteading:
-readying to move
-more downsizing
-grand plans
babble:
-preparing littleman for the move
-”is daddy comfortable?”
-freedom to run
fibery goodness:
-racing when i knit
-finished the shetland triangle knit with juniper moon yarn in “old man and the sea” colorway
-started knitting the vinelle sweater, now changed it over to a meghan version of the looking glass cardigan (because my copy is packed)
-my definition of what “Mill Spun Yarn” is. Marr Haven sport weight purchased for a new sweater project.
favorite thing:
May
12
2010
episode 106: “Let’s talk about…”
Hey all!
just finished recording this one and it’s uploaded. i hope to get shownotes done soon and get all the videos uploaded in the next few days!
otherwise, enjoy!
Meghan
