Jan 17 2008
Episode 5: “Cannibalistic Tendancies”
Welcome to Episode 5!!!
How the heck are ya?! Again thanks to those who listen and tell your friends. I love the feedback and suggestions! I really appreciate it. You are the greatest!
How I Chose Charlie:
How I chose my spinning wheel. A rough list?
-Longevity
-Affordability
-Double vs Single Treadle
-Easy Maintenance
-Set up, Repairs, Staining?
-Visual Appeal
-Loyalty (aka Cult-like Behavior)
-How it Feels
Here’s the Spinner Central Group on Ravelry where there are great wheel reviews. (Sorry non-ravelry folk…get in there!!!)
I mention Babe Wheels in here. A GREAT cheap starter wheel perfect for a beginner and from what i understand they spin GREAT.
Here’s what Abby from Abby’s Yarns said on a ravelry conversation about if there is a benefit to a woolee winder on a Lendrum.
Spinning Stuff:
-First, I have to come to terms with the fact that I have a STASH. So not me…..I had to clear out a poorly utilized cabinet in my kitchen this week, and now my fiber has a nice cozy home.
-Romney hand dyed and blended wools with Glitz
-Columbia Top with Blues, reds and greens. mmmmmm
-Rambouille Top Dark Brown with bits of white.
-Cormo…..give me a minute….drooling just thinking about it…..
-Alpaca fine in True Black….mmmmmm
-Curly Ques
-Owen’s Cormo Stash
Knitting On/Off/Frogged:
-Starbucks trip for Zebra Mocha
-My love for the new toy…The Clicky Thing (possible favorite thing)
-Tilted Duster and my stupidity when reading patterns….Frogged…..grrrrrr
-Knit more Baby stuff this week
-My new obsession….. Nolita….So perfect for me! (see above photo)
-Cannibalism…..Goodbye Brittany…
Favorite Things:
-Clicky Thing (see above)
-Amelie is my FAVORITE movie. Adorable, French, Cute, Magical, Day Dreamy, I LOVE IT!!!
Please feel free to contact me at stitchitpodcast {at} gmail {dot} com. or on Ravelry, as itsjustmeghan. or leave a comment here! Don’t be shy!
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