The No Impact episode

I'm having trouble getting the player to post here, but you can listen via this link for now.

Something a bit different... an audio episode!

I discuss the book and documentary, No Impact Man, by Colin Beavan.

crafty chat - wait, there's yarn?!

Projects:

• Woven dishcloths

Podcasts mentioned:

• Color and Life Podcast
• Fiber Pusher Podcast
• Never Cast Off Podcast

clutter-free gift ideas!

Today, I share some ideas for clutter-free gifts for the holidays. I hope you find it helpful!

Companies mentioned:

• CreativeLive
• Creativebug
• Craftsy or the new subscription model
• Heifer International

two new episodes!

There's a bit of a change this time around. First up, a crafty video:

And the non-crafty chatter:

Videos that will help you make your own Amish knot rug:

• Starting out your rug
• Increasing
• Ending your rug
• Whitehouse Whimsies and Rugs on YouTube has some other good tutorials if you'd like to make an oval or rectangular rug as well.

Be sure and enter to win a copy of the Black Tie Affair wrap pattern from designer Jennifer Runyan over in the Ravelry group!

The books discussed:

• Movement Matters by Katy Bowman
• Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin

And the vegan dog food my boys are now enjoying:

• V-Dog

episode 78: free your feet!

The winners for my portion of  the prizes for the Summer Stripe-along are announced along with the winner of the Yeksa shawl pattern! I also talk about some of my recent reads, my recent social media break and future plans.

In addition to the yarny prizes and progress keeper I provided for the Summer Stripe Along CAL, I'm so thankful to have had a couple of my podcaster friends offer up prizes as well. Big thanks to both of these generous ladies!

• Angela of Delusional Knitter Designs/Revelations of a Delusional Knitter podcast offered one of her patterns 
• Benita of Dyed in the Wool Biz/Fiber Pusher Podcast for offering up a copy of her Walking Through China sock pattern and 4 ounces of spinning fiber!

The sun progress keeper was made by Julieanne of Lovebird Lane Yarns on etsy (also hosts the My Muddlings Podcast).

I also drew for the winner of the Yeksa Shawl pattern, designed by Janine McCarty of the Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast.

The books I talked about:

• The Homemade Vegan Pantry by Miyoko Schinner
• Dynamic Aging and Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief by Katy Bowman (all of her books can be found here)

Podcasts mentioned and not already linked above:

• Katy Says with Katy Bowman
• The Slow Home Podcast

The shoe brands mentioned (check out Katy's site for lots more recommendations!):

• Vibram
• Kalso Earth Shoes (the vegan option is Prosper)

Videos are available on YouTube, iTunes and through your favorite podcatcher! =)

episode 77: wonky pottery is wonky

This episode can also be watched on iTunes or the podcatcher of your choice. =)

As announced in this episode, Janine McCarty, yarnandewegirl, has so generously offered up a copy of her new shawl design, Yeksa Shawl, as a gift to one of my lucky viewers!

You can choose to enter here on the blog or in a comment on this episode on the YouTube channel or in the thread for this giveaway in the Ravelry group. I’ll take entries until September 5th, 2017. One entry per person. Membership in the group is not required. You will need to watch to find out if you win though! =)

So tell me, what have you done this summer to stay cool?

episode 76: cross-craft lessons

Show notes are in the Ravelry group here.

episode 75: skirting the line

Nothing much for show notes this time, but they can be found here in the Ravelry group. =)

episode 66: thankful for small blessings

FOs:

• 2 Barley hats from handspun

WIP:

• Micala Shawl

Ornaments:

• Angel
• Sheep
• Tree
• Yarn Basket
• Red Bird
• Snowman
• My Stocking
• Pet Stocking
• Wreath

episode 65: living with less (stash)

FOs:

• Spring Lace Ponchette
• DIRK the Dragon (check out episode 50 for the destruction of the dragon slayer)

Check out Babbles Travelling Yarns if you love travel and eco-friendly discussions. =)

The 2017 Biggest Loser Stash Reduction KAL/CAL/WAL/SAL is being hosted by Benita of The Fiber Pusher Podcast and Debbie and Sheila of Never Cast Off. Check it out! I already know I'm not winning, but it'll be fun playing along! =)

episode 64: secondhand love

FOs:

• Pfeilraupe shawl
• Eyre of Romance Jane shawl
• Brickless shawl
• Trillian shawl
• Surf & Turf Handspun Poncho

Caring for Cast Iron:

The book:

Live Your Life Not Theirs by Rachel Cruze

the return of video... episode 63 of the simply stash less vlog is up!

Projects in this episode include:

FOs

• Stripey Vanilla Socks
• Cell Phone Caddy
• Chic Little Pumpkin

WIPs

• Spring Lace Ponchette
• Surf & Turf Poncho

I recorded with my phone and the video gets a bit twitchy at times. If I can't fix that for next time, I'll use a different recording device. For this one, I hope you'll bear with me. =)