Sunday, March 23, 2014

Episode 3: We have a Ravelry group!



RAVELRY GROUP!


More information about sulfites and wine

Today's beverage:
Frey Vineyards Pinot Noir, Organic, no sulfites added

Gluten Free Beers recommended:
St. Peter's G-Free Ale - Hey! They have a Dark Gluten Free Ale!! I have to see if we can get some...
Green's Endeavour Dubbel Dark Ale


Julia's FOs:
  • Knitting:
    • Shaelyn by Leila Raabe in KP Andean Treasure, Aurora
    • New City Hat by Melissa LaBarre in Becoming Art Cielo Worsted
    • Spinning:
      • Gnomespun Gotland, 3ply, ~10.5oz, ~700yds 
      • NorthStarAlpacas Alpaca/Merino, 3ply, 6oz, ~390yds
      Jen's FOs:
      • Crochet:
        • Dishcloths
      • Peg weaving:
        • Upcycled Rug

      Julia's WIPs:
      • Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang in KP Palette, Aurora and Limeaid
      • Sequoia by Alegria DaSilva in solitude wool Border Leicester Aran [TO BE FROGGED]

      Jen's WIPs:
      Product review:
      • Addendum to first episode - Flatter Spray by Soak - great for controlling alpaca fiber during combing
      Randomness:
      • Fancy Ferns!
      • Babydoll Fiber in Julia's shop - See Ravelry group for coupon code!!

      Saturday, February 8, 2014

      Episode 2: Do you taste black currant?

      * Note - we had camera troubles (again), we lost a little footage as a result. Nonetheless, come, share a glass and some knitting with us.
      Sustainable Wine Region announcement

      Today's beverage:
      Moshin Vineyards 2009 Pinot Noir, Molinari Vineyard

      Other wines mentioned:
      J. Rickards Winery 2010 Petite Sirah, Brown Barn Vineyard
      Fritz 2010 Chardonnay


      Julia's FOs:
      Jen's FOs:
      • Knitting:
      • Sewing:
        • Quilted Bag

      Julia's WIPs:

      Jen's WIPs:

      Monday, January 6, 2014

      Pilot Episode

      Our pilot effort... Video quality may be sketchy, we're wingin' it.  Please bear with us.  We hope you have a good time dropping stitches with us!  :D


      Today's beverage:
      Elk Run Cold Friday Pinot Noir

      Julia's FOs:
      Jen's FOs:

      Julia's WIPs:

      Jen's WIPs:
      Basketweave Cowel with buttons, making it up as I go.  Feederbrook Farm BFL alpaca silk

      Products & Enabling:
      * Flatter Spray by Soak - Both agree its great for preventing static
      * Also mentioned:  Handmaid lotion by Soak & Heal My Hands lotion bar
      * Primitive stuff loom (no website)
      * Interchangeable Needle case by Crippen Works 
      * KnitSpinFarm batts (shop, podcast)