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
Apr
15
2010
the April 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 gets you entered into the drawing.
All proceeds help fund the podcast. thanks!
episode 104: Wear your WIP with pride!
Townhomesteading
-Getting perennials from mom flocks and asters;
-perennials vs annuals. why perennials are great?
-Containers for blueberry bush or tree $15
-Started the container plantings
-Earth day coming soon! Watch for sales
Babble
-keys! a starbucks Story
-library success
-Peanut butter and jelly dance
-cleaning house
Fibery Goodness
maryland sheep and wool is coming up! meet and greet scheduled!
You are invited to the podcaster meet and greet extravaganza!
who? guido, natalie, jackie, jasmin, gigi, and me
what? goodie bags and loads of awesomsauce
where? outside the maryland sheep and wool gate in the Columbia Sip N Knit hospitality area
when? Saturday 5/1 from 11-1pm,
why? well? why not?! it’ll be fun!
-destashed to pay Jackie back
-spinning yarns
-ishbel in cormo rediscovered
-recalculating the ishbel
-wearing a work in progress
Favorite thing:
freecycle
Mar
25
2010
episode 102: “at the carwash!”
just got it uploaded before littleman got off the bus. i’ll try to get shownotes typed up tonight.
enjoy!
Feb
27
2010
Episode 100: “Glutton!”
Thank you so much to all of the donors for january and february. Elisha is the lucky winner of the handspun yarn!
For the month of March, Ellenspn has graciously donated 2 fabulously new AND autographed books!
The Enchanted Sole by Janel Laidmen (with so many beautiful socks, i don’t even know what to do with myself!)
and
Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont (a whole book on spindles, types, function, history, AND how to use them! glorious!)
Donate to the podcast during the month of march, and YOU could win these books!
Townhomesteading:
-raised beds this year: buying corners online
-lettuce baskets
-Bountiful Container
-yogurt maker
Babble:
-Disney
-imagination grows (rocket, fishing, monorail)
-4 years old!
-new schedule
Fibery goodness:
-reunited with my wheel
-crown mountain fiber superwash “locomotive breath”
-crocheted steek tutorial
-the cardigans
-kingscot.…minus 6″…=Katrina Rib?
Favorite thing:
Treadle sewing machine!!
(photo soon!)
Nov
13
2009
episode 93: “Cracker Club”
November’s podcast incentive!
One person will be drawn and can choose either a Garden Apron or a Grow Your Own Soup Kit from Made By Loumms:
garden apron
OR
Grow Your Own Soup Kit
a second name will be drawn and will win an handmade oak swift by Hornshaw Woodworks
handmade oak swift
Townhomesteading:
-raccoon latrine
-sheet mulching
-moo-nure bags, peat, & mulch
-stealing leaves
-preparing for thanksgiving
Babble:
-tumblebugs disaster
-yup!
-cowboy boots
-car saga
Fibery goodness:
-Amy arrives
-got jackie and we head north
-marr haven (Mule spun) & owls
-cranes restaurant pies
-fiber in the forest
-fibery goodies (polypay, sock blockers, maple swift)
want to see photos from our trip? check out my flickr folder
want to see videos? check out my youtube feed
Favorite thing:
Homemade marshmallows
Oct
13
2009
episode 90:”make your wheel eat it”
October Podcast Donation Incentive:
Grafton Fibers has donated a set of DPNs for the October incentive. IF you donate during the month of october, you will be entered into a drawing to win a set of their original DPNs in size 0, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, and a set of size 0 glove dpns. SO FABULOUS! you will love them!
townhomesteading:
-apple butter, apple sauce, and apple pie! and still more apples!
-installed a water filter all by myself
-checked out the farm and fleet. fun stuff there!
-strawberry pots and rotation ideas
-mulch….i NEED to mulch
babble:
-farm week at school
-placemats game
-the whisper technique
fibery goodness:
-finished my forest canopy shawl. it is blocking in the basement. HUGE
-working on coraline still
-plying yarn with irish/bobbin drive is awesome
-new fleece washing technique=brilliant! thank you spinning spider jenny!
-preparing for Rhinebeck!!!
favorite thing:
Fall mornings
Sep
28
2009
episode 88: “Want coffee, Mommy?!?!”
September’s Podcast Donation Incentive is sponsored by The Spinning Loft!
donate to the podcast during the month of september to have a chance to win! 
The Minnesota Knitters Guild will be hosting the 6th annual Twin Cities Knit-Out on Sunday, October 4th at Southdale Center. This celebration of knitting will take place from 12 – 4 p.m. in the Macy’s Courtyard. There will be free knitting lessons, door prizes, hourly fashion shows, a fastest knitter contest, community service knitting projects, expert knitters to answer questions and local yarn shops displaying the latest in yarns, patterns and tools.
For Information: www.knitters.org
Townhomesteading:
-garden books
-bread baking
-assessing new potential for side of house
-container gardening
-Mary Jane farm magazine
-clearing out flower beds, saving herbs, freezing tomatoes
Babble:
-house mid project
-chore list created
-littleman with no nap
-French press “want coffee mommy?!”
-Penis water
Fibery goodness:
-knitting the shawl…still
-deadline on coraline approaches
-mcguivering the wheel break band
-double drive vs scotch tension vs Irish/bobbin drive and tutorial by Beth Smith on how to change a matchless around.
-holiday knitting/sewing aprons for all!! (or at least me) No Frills Frilly Apron
-Stitch it!! podcast/Knitmoregirls podcast meet and greet at Rhinebeck. Saturday afternoon in the Carolina Homespun booth. We’ll share times as soon as we have them!
Favorite thing:
i LOVE my iPhone….LOVE….
Sep
17
2009
episode 87: “how can they walk?!”
September’s Podcast Donation Incentive is sponsored by The Spinning Loft!
donate to the podcast during the month of september to have a chance to win!
on/off the needles:
-coraline continues….once i spin more
-OWL + math = not what i wanted
WI Sheep and Wool Festival
-shopping
-books and magazines
-sheeps, lambs, and all sorts of wonders!
The Looking Glass Sweater -pattern by ewetopiafibershop.com
-alpaca yarn is from Enchanted Meadows Alpacas
-books and magazines were from countryside bookstore
-working on a new alpaca forest canopy shawl
babble:
-podcast changes….opinions?
-tomatoes
-pumpkins
word of the week:
wether
spinning:
-washing alpaca
-washing and dyeing targhee
-yellowing of the fleece
favorite thing:
Nikki’s Healthy Cookies…..
