Sun, 23 November 2008  Thanks to Eileen (you'll hear why in the show).
A new computer (a Macintosh Pro) this week, so you might hear a difference in the show as I'm now using Adobe Soundbooth to edit the audio. Let me know if there's a problem. It sounds alright on the playback so far, and it didn't take much longer than usual.
Really weird weather, snow in October was bad enough, but it's a week to Summer and it snowed again yesterday.
What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth
Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists\' Ch Brisbane 29 November
Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists\' Ch Brisbane 29 November
Studio 49 Fiber Retreat A fibre retreat in Sonora California
Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition Entries for the Arts section open on 3 November
This show's music
AlmaNova Sarajevo Nights (Magnatune)
From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Kaffe knits again by Kaffe Fassett (link)
Year 10 camp is coming up this week, so I expect to be thoroughly exhausted by next week's show.
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Sun, 16 November 2008 Can you be creative on demand?
The Easter Show Arts Program is out, you have until 2 February to decide...
Thank you so much to RoseKnits247 on Ravelry for sending me this week's review book - very much appreciated - I am struggling not to start Stornoway immediately.
If you'd like to hear the East Village Opera Company's version of Sheep May Safely Graze or You're Not Alone, go here.
What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth
Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists\' Ch Brisbane 29 November
Queensland Spinners Weavers and Fibre Artists\' Ch Brisbane 29 November
Studio 49 Fiber Retreat A fibre retreat in Sonora California
Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition Entries for the Arts section open on 3 November
This show's music
Rob Costlow Sleepaway (Magnatune)
From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Fishermen's Sweaters by Alice Starmore (link)
Other
Dr Horrible's Sing-Along Blog from Joss Whedon (link)
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Sun, 9 November 2008 Some ideas to overcome the ill effects of the financial turmoil caused by the scarf.
A quick visit to the Zig Zag railway this morning for some photos.
What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth
Studio 49 Fiber Retreat A fibre retreat in Sonora California
Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition Entries for the Arts section open on 3 November
This show's music
Brian Turner Love (Podsafe)
From the bottom of the knitting bag
Books
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting by Alice Starmore (link)
Congratulations to the US on their new president elect, he's pretty popular down here already.
If you've got suggestions for people to interview for the next interview series, please drop me a line.
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Sun, 2 November 2008 Lots of things have happened, as usual. The annual year 7 zoo went well, lots of fun even being trailed by 25 kids.
Franklin Habit's little book is available - it's wonderful.
Exams are happening...
What's happening
Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm
Mens Australian Knitting Retreat Jenolan Caves House 10-13 July 2009
NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra
Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth
Studio 49 Fiber Retreat A fibre retreat in Sonora California
Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition Entries for the Arts section open on 3 November
This show's music
Dan Tharp Elements of Wishful Thinking (Podsafe)
I'm looking forward to series 9, I hope you are too.
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Sun, 12 October 2008 A fun course this week making games with this software (which is unintentionally quite educational.The second installment from the Rams' Sock Club arrived from The Unique Sheep, very nice once again. And how little sayings makers know about knitters. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Studio 49 Fiber Retreat A fibre retreat in Sonora California Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition Entries for the Arts section open on 3 November This show's music Dan Tharp Guitar Suite I - Movements 1 & 2 (Podsafe) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books The Celtic Collection by Alice Starmore (link) Thanks once more to everyone who has contributed to series 8, and I'll be back the weekend of 2 November. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. My Amazon wish list is here. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 5 October 2008 Daylight Savings has started and confused the cats. And why do my nieces always need more shoes?If you'd like to help out with Project Mercy they're after red or white yarn and needles, you can talk to JuliaG over on Ravelry if you'd like to find our more. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Studio 49 Fiber Retreat A fibre retreat in Sonora California Sydney Royal Easter Show Knitting Competition Entries for the Arts section open on 3 November This show's music Reza Manzoori United (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Knitting out of Africa by Marianne Isager (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. My Amazon wish list is here. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Mon, 29 September 2008 Sorry the show's a day late, but Mum's birthday party went well yesterday, thanks to everyone who sent best wishes.School holidays have started, two weeks off - with some luck I'll get back to people who have left messages. This week's essay is a little tongue in cheek. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Reza Manzoori Rain (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Other Verena Stricken Magazine from Verena Stricken (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 21 September 2008 Assisted by Tiger sitting on me this week.Next week's show may be a day late because on Sunday it's Mum's birthday party that I'm organising and is probably going to be more work than I'm expecting. :) Knitting has begun on the Large Rectangle from Victorian Lace Today in this yarn from the Unique Sheep. Rubi + Lana is closing on 11 October, so get up there soon. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music David Modica Because (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Yarn Magazine Issue 11 by Yarn Magazine (link) Anathem by Neal Stephenson (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Comments[0] |
Sun, 14 September 2008 A guest essay this week, thanks very much to Kate.A new book kindly sent by Beth, thanks to her also, it's wonderful The Ram II club is here. When writing these up I realised I'd played the Justin Bianco track in show 44, but it's not reminding me of itself, I'm sure there's another song... What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Philadelphia Knit In Public 20 September 2008 in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania This show's music Justin Bianco What you leave behind (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Knitting patterns from the British Isles by Jane Waller (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 7 September 2008 A short show this week, but plenty of things to talk about (just not much knitting in the past week). I'm looking forward to getting started with the Vintage Twist wool that Sonia and Damo from ACS sent.What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Philadelphia Knit In Public 20 September 2008 in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania This show's music Jeff Wahl Her beauty (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Other 2 speed Drum Carder from Ashford (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 24 August 2008 Dotty is finished and there will soon be photos.Only 4 months to Christmas, start planning (or worrying). Any suggestions for a shawl from Victorian Lace Today (for less than 1700 yards of yarn)? What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Philadelphia Knit In Public 20 September 2008 in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania This show's music Heavy Mellow Delight (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books New Pathways for Sock Knitters - Book One by Cat Bordhi (link) Other Tapestry from Rowan (link) Felted Tweed from Rowan (link) This is cute. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 17 August 2008 This week we're joined by Barbara Coddington the founding editor of Yarn Magazine.If you're planning a trip, check out KnitMap. What's happening Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Rob Costlow Baby Girl (Part 1) - Awakenings (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Knitting for Him by Martin Storey and Wendy Baker (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 10 August 2008 This week there's a chat with Mandie Chandler of Ewe Give Me The Knits. Comments[0] |
Sun, 3 August 2008 What I did during the break. The Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo, a cold breakfast next to a lake, a wool museum and a nice shop in Melbourne. There are even some kangaroos and wallabies get a mention.In this show we have a chat with Feisty Wench and Damo at a Ravelry get together. What's happening Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Fernwood Open Seas (Magnatune) The pen with which this week's show was written is from Delaney Pen Designs mine's the one at the lower left on the front page. (It's a really nice pen!) I got my Rowan yarn at Sunspun. And if you're in the area, you can visit the National Wool Museum in Geelong. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 6 July 2008 This week Meg Swanson joins us to talk about knitting and lots of other things. Thanks to Sara for helping get it organised.What's happening Anglicare Knit In #5 9am to 3pm 9 July Government House Perth Western Australia Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Thank you to everyone who contributed to this season's shows: Ann and Eugene Bourgeois, Ann Feitelson, Kaffe Fassett, Franklin Habit, Rob Costlow and Meg Swanson - and especially to Michelle Griffin for her musical contribution each week. Thank you also to Lee Fay for the interviews she recorded in New Zealand to open the series. Also everyone who got in contact over the past months. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 29 June 2008 This week knitter, photographer and designer Jared Flood joins us to talk about his knitting and lots of other things.How playing Dungeons and Dragons helps with knitting design (I think the only way to be more geeky would be to get some Star Trek in there as well). What's happening Anglicare Knit In #5 9am to 3pm 9 July Government House Perth Western Australia Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Beyond Knitting & Crocheted Reef and Anemone Garde 17 June to 24 August at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Wild Tea Cosies by Loani Prior (link) Next week will be a big one for the final show of series 7, so don't miss it. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 22 June 2008 This week's interview is with Rob Costlow one of the musicians who has provided music for the show, some of the most popular music in fact. What's happening This show's music You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 15 June 2008 This week Kaffe Fassett, knitting legend and adjective, joins us. Given his hectic schedule, it was great to catch up with him.World Wide Knit in Public Day went well in Sydney, I hope everyone else had a great time at their local events. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth From the bottom of the knitting bag Other Classic 8 Ply from Bendigo Woollen Mills (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 8 June 2008 A wonderful interview this week with Franklin Habit of The Panopticon blog. Franklin tells us about some of his knitting experiences and where knitting has taken him.A Malabrigo experiment this week too. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Son of Stitch and Bitch by Debbie Stoller (link) It Itches by Franklin Habit (link) Don't forget World Wide Knit in Public Day is next Saturday. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 1 June 2008 This week a distilled version of the wonderful chat I had with Ann and Eugene Bourgeois of the Philosopher's Wool Company. Visit their site for a video lesson on Fair Isle techniques and some delightful jumper designs. Comments[0] |
Sun, 25 May 2008 This week we have the first of the extended interviews; Ann Feitelson of Fair Isle knitting fame joins me for a chat about Fair Isle and other things to do with her knitting. Ann's book is listed below and is a wonderful overview of Fair Isle knitting and contains lots of patterns.There are also steam trains in this week's show too. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth From the bottom of the knitting bag Books The Art of Fair Isle Knitting by Ann Feitelson (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 18 May 2008 Two wonderful interviews from Lee Fay this week, Pat and Ian Robertson from Clifton Wool n Things and Richard Ashford of Ashord's. Thanks very much to Lee Fay and her interviewees.What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Ishwish Flight (Magnatune) In coming shows: Eugene and Ann of the Philosopher's Wool Company Anne Feitelson Franklin Habit Kaffe Fassett Rob Costlow You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 20 April 2008 This week we visit the marketing department at Australian Country Spinners with Damian and Stephen.If you'd like to support Manda in her walk in support of breast cancer research, then visit her blog here and be generous (lots of prizes too). What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May Knitting Inspirations 1st Knitting Retreat Just outside Perth WA (Western Australia, not Washington) 16 - 18 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Heavy Mellow Blue Mountain Lake (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Guy Knits by Knitters Magazine (link) You won't believe Bug Knits. The show will be back on 19 May with series 7 - to which I am very much looking forward. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 13 April 2008 It's holidays again, and autumn is spreading around the mountains will a few places with very nice reds and golds.I've purchased a Rowan pattern book, they're very nice but I'm afraid that it may be the start of a slippery slope. Thanks to everyone buying from the CafePress site because so much has been sold that there's a bulk sales bonus which will pay for all the show hosting costs for the rest of the year, so a big thank you to everyone. This week's interview from Australian Country Spinners is with the test knitters. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May Knitting Inspirations 1st Knitting Retreat Just outside Perth WA (Western Australia, not Washington) 16 - 18 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Rob Costlow Family (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Design you own knits in 5 easy steps by Debbie Abrahams (link) Show 62's looking good. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 6 April 2008 Lots of things this week. Henry is back home with his ribbon, and Burrastow by Ann Feitelson is well underway (if 15cm is 'well').David Bliss reads his 'A Husband's knitted brow' - thanks David. RavelryRaiser '08 is on, you can take part here but you'll have to be a Ravelry member to get there. This week we hear from the Australian Country Spinners' pattern writers. The Handweavers', Spinners' and Dyers' Guild of Western Australia is doing a fibre/scarf swap open to both local and international participants. FibresWest is on in October in Gelorup Western Australia. And for some amazing colour designs, look here. The Bendigo Breakfast sign up is here. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Rhonda Lorance Soaring (Magnatune) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 30 March 2008 Thanks for all the kind words about Henry's success at the Easter Show.WWKIP plans are happening, keep up with the saga on the Australian Knitters board on Ravelry. If you're going to Bendigo Sheep and Wool, keep in touch for the get together on the Saturday morning. This week the interview from Australian Country Spinners is with Jenny Bellew who is in charge of design at ACS. Check out Y-Knit's interview with Jess and Casey from Ravelry here. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Rob Costlow Tulip Trees (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Yarn Magazine by Yarn Magazine (link) Creative Knitting by Derwent Howard Publishing (link) I've made a proper start on Burrastow by Ann Feitelson, pictures in a couple of weeks when there's enough to photograph. Sticks and String stuff is available at Cafe Press. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 23 March 2008 Yes, the title says it all.
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Sun, 16 March 2008 The tee shirts etc are available at CafePress.Special thanks to JoniMarie, KnitNick, and Cheesehead for their work in getting this happening and producing and cleaning up the graphics, and to everyone else on Ravelry supporting this. Finishing at Australian Country Spinners this week. Does anyone know for sure when World Wide Knit in Public is this year? I'm guessing 7 June. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Rob Costlow Down the road (Magnatune) Next week, the Easter Show Show. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 9 March 2008 Burmese blocking techniques. What’s happening This show’s music From the bottom of the knitting bag You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or Comments[0] |
Sun, 2 March 2008 Australian Country Spinners can be found here.The tee shirts are coming, I'll do a quick post when I get that all organised. Thanks very much to everyone who has contributed. I'm working on Mystery Shawl 7. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Ishwish Massassi Morning Star (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books The Knitting Man(ual) by Kristin Spurkland (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 24 February 2008 Australian Country Spinners can be found here.ZKnit's podcast "Knit Obsession" is here. Y-Knit is still here. Deborah of Deborah Knits did the review of the sock software. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Jeff Wahl Acceptance (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Other The Sole Solution from Moran Software (link) Sock Candy from Blue Moon Fiber Arts (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 17 February 2008 The apology is here.Australian Country Spinners can be found here. Belle of the Ball Podcast Y-Knit Cobblestone Pullover What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth From the bottom of the knitting bag Other Cochenille Design Studio and Stitch Painter from Cochenille (link) Cobblestone is finished (photos when the weather clears up). And another pumpkin hat completed, this time for ... (well they know he's a boy). You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 10 February 2008 Extra knitting this week because of the railway means that the Cobblestone is almost finished.Flat Stanley from South Carolina assisted this week. The Other Andrew's photos of last week's knitting at the opera are here. (Thanks Andrew) The longest scarf project is here. What's happening Australian Sheep and Wool Show Bendigo Victoria 18-20 July Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... Knitters Weekend Wellington New Zealand 9-11 May NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Rob Costlow Summer Garden (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Beowulf by Seamus Heaney (link) There are some photos of the cats and their specially flown in afternoon entertainment. In coming shows - the technology reviews and one husband's reaction to his wife's idea. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. My Blackberry pin is 2528FD42. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 3 February 2008 Today's show comes from the Australian Opera's performance of La Boheme in the Domain in Sydney.Our guests were: the other Andrew, Reecie, Kris, Bex, and Michelle the knitting Muso. Kris's competiton details are here. If you'd like to help Can-Assist with hand knitted socks, you can contact them here. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm Knitters Connection Once again in Columbus Ohio from 11 to 14 June. Lots of interesting people... NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth This show's music Procul Harum Weisselklenzenacht /The Signature -Live at the Uni (Podsafe) Thanks to everyone who came to the opera. Next week lots of yarn and possibly a tee-shirt. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 6 January 2008 Lots coming up over the next few weeks.If anyone does nalbinding and would like a paid commission for some socks, drop me a line and I'll pass on Mike's details. Monday is Distaff Day so get spinning tomorrow. Have a look at Marnie's blog on Wednesday for her coverage of the Sheep to Shawl Competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show here. Ecoyarns is having a sale here and if you're on Ravelry there's a further discount, check out the Australian Knitters' group. Opera in the Domain is on again this year, we'll be knitting there. Come along if you're in Sydney. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Sydney Royal Easter Show Details of the arts competitions (entries open until 11 January 2008) From the bottom of the knitting bag Other Wild Fibers Magazine from Wild Fibers Magazine (link) Portal from Valve Software & EA (link) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 30 December 2007 The information on the final Wheel of Time book is here.The British Library Turning the Pages site for Vista is here, there's also a link for non-Vista users. Yarn Magazine has new owners and should be back in March 2008. The new Henry VIII pictures are here if you're not on Ravelry. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Sydney Royal Easter Show Details of the arts competitions (entries open until 11 January 2008) Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown This show's music Heavy Mellow Maybe it will rain (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Other 2 Ply Jumper Yarn from Jamieson & Smith (link) The famous explanation of cricket, usually given to people not from the Commonwealth. You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes in until he's out. When they are all out, the side that's out comes in and the side that's been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out. When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who stay all out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out. When both sides have been in and all the men have been out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game! You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 23 December 2007 Why cleaning up can be hazardous to podcasting. Paintballing can also be hazardous but only to appearances.Thanks to everyone who has suggested knitting software, but there's room for more, so if you use any software, and you like it, please let me know. Any ideas for a series 6 theme would be appreciated. I've got some show ideas, but no theme in mind yet. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Sydney Royal Easter Show Details of the arts competitions (entries open until 11 January 2008) Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown This show's music Plunkett Hold Tight (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Woolbur by Leslie Helakoski and Lee Harper (link) Other Harmony Wooden Interchangeable Needles from Knit Picks (link) Thanks to Deborah Murphy of Harper Collins for supplying this week's book for review. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Comments[0] |
Sun, 16 December 2007 A bonus at this month's guild meeting was the book sale, so lots of new
books will be coming up for review over the next weeks. Na Craga by
Alice Starmore is the next project (well at the moment it is) and Ann
Feitelson's Burrastow Jumper will be the next Fair Isle.What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Sydney Royal Easter Show Details of the arts competitions (entries open until 11 January 2008) Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown This show's music Rhonda Lorance Voices in the forest (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Shadow Knitting by Vivian Høxbro (link) Thanks for letting me know about your bookbinding adventures. If you've used any of the knitting design software could you let me know as I'd be interested in reviewing them for the next season. You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[0] |
Sun, 9 December 2007 A bit of a departure from the regular - this week bookbinding, yes it
is related to knitting (it has needles and thread, and some similar
concepts).What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Sydney Royal Easter Show Details of the arts competitions (entries open until 11 January 2008) Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown This show's music Stephane Potvin and the Con Brio Choir Quelle est cette odeur agreable (Magnatune) From the bottom of the knitting bag Books Hand Bookbinding by Aldren A Watson (link) Other Handbound book How-To from Brian Sawyer (link) Oh, this is the pattern book I was given. Lots of cute stuff in there (and isn't it nice there are so many babies around at the moment). You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Click here to play the show using your computer's audio player. Comments[1] |
Sun, 2 December 2007 Welcome to Inigo Nettle, if you'd like to see him, he's here.Podcasting links I use: Wordpress Libsyn For equipment: Rode microphones Edirol R-09 And let me know if you're starting a podcast. What's happening Courthouse Stitch'n'Bitch Every Sunday at the Courthouse Hotel Newtown 1:30pm NSW Knitters Guild (Blue Mountains Division) 3rd Saturday of each month at the Blaxland Community Centre NSW Knitters Guild (Canowindra Group) 10am, 2nd Saturday of each month at Glasonbury, Longs Corner Road, Canowindra Perth City Nits Every second Saturday - Boarders Hay Street Mall, Perth Sydney Royal Easter Show Details of the arts competitions (entries open until 11 January 2008) Sydney Sity Klickers Every second Saturday at Barmuda, Australia Street Newtown This show's music Fumitaka Anzai Forest in the morning (Podsafe) You can contact me at david AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au or podcast AT sticksandstring DOT com DOT au I'm on Ravelry as DavidReidy. I'm sure that you know to replace the at with AT with @ and DOT with . but maybe the spam bots won't. Comments[0] |
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