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
Apr
25
2010
episode 105: “Robot Pancakes”
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!
Townhomesteading
-the BIG move
-out with the old; quality vs quantity
-compost bins
-raspberry vines, apple trees, and grape vines
Babble:
-ohhhh look at that pretty girl
-robot pancakes
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!
-ishbel
-barn raising quilt back on
-spinning this summer to knit this winter
-cleared out the stash
-mondo won’t be done
Favorite thing:
Ghost Adventures
it’s so bad, it’s good. kinda.
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
Apr
05
2010
episode 103: “I’m Giving it Up”
The March donation incentive winner is Lisa. Please check your email, because YOU have won a signed copy of Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont and The Enchanted Sole by Janel Laidman!!
Thanks again to Ellen for donating those books! you rock!
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!
All it takes is a donation to the podcast during the month of April to qualify!
Townhomesteading:
-Clearing the flower beds
-Portable gardens
-no caffeine, no sugar, no flour= level blood sugar
-elanas pantry
Babble:
-Bicycle!
-Ryans show (ryan’s band Angel Eyes if you are interested in checking them out. he plays drums)
-holiday weekend
Fibery goodness:
-knitting sock
-finished faraway, so close shawl
-mondo cardi in process. Sleeves have to wait
-spinning again
-Easter fiber washing fleece and dyeing
Favorite thing:
American Science and Surplus
