Down Cellar Studio Podcast

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 149 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes and photos can be found on my website.   Bonus audio from the nieces and nephews at the end!    This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• KAL News
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: JDStudios480, Rainy Day Fiber Company & Fibernymph Dye Works   Off the Needles   Friendly Sonya 

• Pattern: Friendly Sonya by AradiyaToys on Etsy $6.99
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport in Cream, custard and Almond
• Hook: B 2.25mm 

  Pipo the Dog

• Pattern: Amigurumi Dog Pattern available on Etsy from Diminu $4.01
• Hook: 3.5 mm
• Yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable in Chocolate and Soft Taupe. Cream (nose) in stash acrylic worsted/Aran weight yarn 

    On the Needles     Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks

• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: none

  Christmas Socks

• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)

  KFI Scrappy Socks  

• Yarn:
  • KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 ( 70% Merino, 25% Nylon, 5% Cashmere goat)- DK
  • Skacel Kenzie- worsted: 50% Wool, 25% Nylon, 10% Alpaca, 10% Angora, 5% Silk
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
• Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams

  Brainstorming   Patterns saw at Rhinebeck that I’ve favorited:  

• Junegrass Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge
• The Shift-by Andrea Mowry
• Tensile by Emily Green for Brooklyn Tweed.
• Brickyard Swoncho- by Erika Flory Aran weight swoncho (yarn bought at Rhinebeck)

  From the Armchair

• Tune in to hear my review of Tin Can Knits' latest ebook Strange Brew: $22 on Ravelry.
• Check out their colorwork tutorial series 

  KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• November Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media
• Tune in to see if you're the October Slay the Stash WINNER!

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

In this episode: Tune in to hear

• If you won an October Participation Prize or an Interception Prize
• Details about the 10 Grand Prize Packs!

    Contest, News & Notes

• I heard about this fun make-a-long from The Ross Farm: use at least 4 ounces of wool from one of the 22 sheep breeds on the Livestock Conservancy’s Priority List- and you can earn prizes.  Receive coupons and gift certificates after you finish projects using wool from 5, 10, and 15 different breeds. Details at  www.rarewool.org
•  We are continuing Slay the Stash in 2019! Want to sponsor- email or PM me on Ravelry?
• My latest pattern, the Riley Rose Cowl is available on Ravelry for $4 OR sign up for my email newsletter and get your copy free!
• Want to win an Indie Untangled Bag- check out my contest thread!

Life in Focus

•  I've challenged myself to doing Yoga & Meditation every day in November and am thoroughly enjoying it!
• I moved the social media apps on my phone to the third page. I think it's helping my productivity.

    On a Happy Note

• Halloween- Trick or Treating with Oisin and Hattie
• Going to see my niece Aila perform in Annie
• Woodchopping Weekend (fun party despite losing power)
• Going to see Assassins, the musical!

  Quote of the Week If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.” – Confucius   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio
• Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

   

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 148 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes on my website.   This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: KnitCircus Yarns & Bags by Awesome Grannie      Off the Needles   The Weekender

• Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern)
• Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted)
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body

    Winnie the Pooh

• Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit
• Hook: C
• Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit

  Belle the Butterfly #2

• Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshop on Etsy
• Hook: C
• Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarn scraps from stash

  Cuddle Bunny Mini

• Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarns
• Hook: C
• Pattern: Cuddle Bunny Mini by Emmy Faranda ($2.99 downloadable crochet pattern)
• Learned new invisible decrease technique. Check it out here. Working through front loop only. Works well.

  On the Needles   Piglet

• Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit
• Hook: C
• Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit
• Piglet- made all pieces. Didn’t have eyes. Need to stuff and sew up

    Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks

• Pattern: none
• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Great conference knitting. Basically 2 15 inch leg warmers. One is ready for bind off. Second one is in the ribbing on second leg. Need to make 48 stitch shortie socks with 8 inch feet to go with.
• Two legs done. Pink sick cast on.

  Christmas Socks

• Pattern: TBD
• Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)

  Asymmetrical Shawl 

• Yarn: Lavender Lune- full skein + a mini set
• Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm)
• Pattern: TBD- basic garter stitch asymmetrical triangular shawl.

    In My Travels   Tune in to hear my Rhinebeck Recap with Mom!   KAL News Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• October 2018 Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

    Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works  Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martini Knitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs   Details Discussed on This Episode:  

• Frog it Interception Winners
• September Interception Winner
• Don't forget to finish up your October Interception Project. Thank you to Kino Knits for sponsoring!
• I announced the November Interception sponsored by Knitters Brewing Company

Events

• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

On a Happy Note

• My big work project going well
• Taking my nephew Oisin to Treat or Treat at my Nana’s Assisted Living Facility

  Quote of the Week The cost of your good habits are in the present. The costs of your bad habits are in the future." James Clear from Atomic Habits   ------     Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio
• Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

 

    Thank you for tuning in to Episode 147 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes including photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Rainy Day Fiber Company& Fibernymph Dye Works   Off the Needles   Belle the Butterfly

• Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshopon Etsy
• Hook: C
• Yarn: leftover Worsted Weight yarn scraps from stash

  On the Needles   The Weekender

• Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern)
• Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted)
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body

  Winnie the Pooh & Piglet

• Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit
• Hook: C
• Yarn: from kit

  Belle the Butterfly #2

• Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshopon Etsy
• Hook: C
• Yarn: leftover Worsted Weight yarn scraps from stash

  Rhinebeck Socks 

• Yarn: Sock blank by AndreSue Knits
• US 1 (2.25mm)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan

    Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks

• Pattern: none
• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Mom’s Christmas Socks

• Pattern: TBD
• Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)

  Turquoise Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy
• Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG
• Well past heel of first sock. Christmas gift in the works

Brainstorming

• Kimmy: Vest pattern by Josee Paquin. $6.50 US
• Coles River Kerchief : Crochet pattern by Toni Lipsey $7.50 US

From the Armchair The Dream: podcast about MLM- multi-level marketing   Crafty Adventures

• Finished Week in the Life 2017 album. Unexpected free day. No apple picking.
• Photos of Hattie 8 months.

Knitting in Passing

• Construction worker commenting that sweater knitting seemed a great way to pass the commute
• Helping Oisín get his knitting groove back on Thursday.
• Wearing my shawls and using #ravelry to get photo into Ravelry project page easily.

In My Travels   Sarasota, Venice and Largo Florida

• A Good Yarn Sarasota
• Needlefish Yarns of Venice
• Restaurants- Seaweed. Columbia Restaurant. Surf Shack Kitchen
• Mote Aquarium.  

KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• October 2018 Post
• September winner announced
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December:Sunsoaked Yarns

Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rulesbut if you still have questions, come over to the Questions threadand ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Threadwhere you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors;if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes!Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

Details Discussed on This Episode:

• September Prize Winners announced
• Reminder- October Interception- Kino Knits Wild Side Interception

  Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works  Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martiniKnitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs         Events  

• Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show– Friday 10/19
• Needles Up Rhinebeck- Friday 10/19
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival:October 20& 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England:November 3& 4 in West Springfield, MA

    Life in Focus I joined the PnP tribe in September. In this episode I shared about how that coaching helped enable a healthy, fun trip to Florida!     On a Happy Note

• Local production of Urinetown (the musical)
• Celebrating my niece Hattie's Baptism
• TSA PreCheck interview before  our flight to FL. It was ready before we flew back.
• Cool fall weather. Walking. Taking baths. Leaves starting to turn. Honey crisp apple candle Trader Joe’s.
• Dad's retirement!

Quote of the Week “I lied and said I was busy. I was busy but not in a way most people understand. I was busy taking deeper breaths. I was busy silencing irrational thoughts. I was busy calming a racing heart. I was busy telling myself I am okay. Sometimes this is my busy and I will not apologize for it.” -B. Oakman     ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram:BostonJen1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio
• Sign up for my email newsletterto get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 146 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out my website for full show notes including photos!   This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, AdoreKnit & Queen City Yarn     Off the Needles Henry's Bunny

• Pattern: Henry's Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
• Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)  

On the Needles   Desperately Seeking Shallow Shawl

• Pattern: Desperately Seeking Shallow SC Crescent by in G (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: 4.5 mm
• Yarn: Hampton Artistic Yarns HAY Snorgle (MCN) fingering in the Berry Milkshake color & Toil and Trouble Sonnet in the Wine Harvest Color.

  2018 Winter Games Hat

• Pattern: 2018 Winter Games Hat (free knitting pattern) by Susan Rainey
• Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II in the NE Patriots Tailgate Party colorway held with gray fingering from stash. Knitters Brewing Company Brewski Worsted in Red & Royal Blue
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)

  Turquoise Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy
• Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG

  Christmas Pops Socks

• Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern- TBD

  Porgs

• Pattern: Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion ($6.50 US)
• Hook: C
• Yarn: Vanna's Choice and Craftsy Sprightly Acrylic Worsted

  The Weekender

• Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern)
• Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted)
• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body
• Ripped out Journey Sweater  beautiful, cabled pull over. Started in January 201.

  Brainstorming

• Planning out Christmas knitting & crocheting using a Google Spreadsheet. This year. I need to finish 2 projects per week. Think I can make it happen.

KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• October Thread
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

  Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martiniKnitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs   This Episode:  

• JD Studios480  adorable exclusive football bag with embroidery. $33.99 large bag.  10% discount on your purchase. This special promo will be available from now till February 1, 2019. Use code “PIGSKINPARTY2018” at checkout.
• Knittyknatty- has designs featuring football theme- 40 yard dash socks
• Lolodidit- is sponsoring a Game Day KAL through her social media! Definitely check it out.
• Frog it interception 9/24-10/15- details provided in this link
• Wild Side Interception Sponsored by Kino Knits (October 2018) details provided in this link. Thank you Kino Knits  

Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.  

• VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT
• Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show– Friday 10/19
• Needles Up Rhinebeck- Friday 10/19
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

  Life in Focus

• After feeling stalled in my progress with Weight Watchers, I've decided to join a private online community called the PnP tribe after listening to the Losing 100 Pounds with Phit-n-Phat podcast and doing their free challenge in September. Then joined- private member community. Online coaching re: mindset behind losing weight.
• Work has been busy but it's been a great challenge. Good reminder of my strengths as a project manager. Commitment to myself on personal stuff is paying off at staying more on top of work and podcast stuff too!

Ask Me Anything Posted on Instagram Stories asking for things you want to know. Tune in to hear what I said!     On a Happy Note

• A peek at some of the yarn I purchased from some of our Pigskin Party Sponsors

 

• I am looving wearing and Sharing Fall shawls on Instagram check out  #fallshawlstyle to see more and post yourself wearing your shawls too so I can see.
• Had my nieces and nephew-Riley, Garret Millie- for a sleepover. Millie is still finding first grade very tiring. 2 naps on Saturday. Altitude trampoline park. Garret brought his 2 part rainbow socks & I lengthened toes. Instagram live on Sunday with girls and Mom.  Kids picked out things they wanted me to make for Christmas. Pancakes...SO MUCH FUN!
• Will's flag football game then to soccer.
• Helped Dan with wood. hucking trees out of the woods onto the driveway and into trailer
• Massage on Sunday! needed it. another round of hiit classes.
• Long walks to the reservoir on the weekends- my happy place.
• Planning to meet Meghan weekly help with Hattie's Christmas Stocking.
• Receiving texts with photos Hattie needing new sweater.

  Quote of the Week "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let the dead things go." ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1
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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 145 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included.    Off the Needles

• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• On a Happy Note

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: The Woolly Thistle, Sunsoaked Yarns, Infinite Twist   Thanks to Mom for joining me! It's always so much fun!   Off the Needles   Rafa's Hat

• Pattern: Rafa's hat (free) by Joji Locatelli
• Yarn: Swan's Island Sterling Collection Worsted ( 85% Merino, 15% Alpaca) gray/blue color
• Needles: US 5
• Size: Small

  Tamarugo Hat

• Pattern: Tamarugo, free pattern by Anna Hintikka
• Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Worsted Weight Merino in the NFL Red/Blue colorway (gifted to me)
• Needles: US 6 (4.5 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm)
• Counts for our September Pigskin Party Interception sponsored by Rainy Day Fiber Co 

On the Needles   Henry's Bunny

• Pattern: Henry's Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner
• Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) (called for US 3-- too loose)
• We got chatting about our fake, plastic bunny Henrietta who lived in the bushes outside our house growing up. This is where she lived, but I can't find a photo of her.

  KFI Scrappy Socks  

• Yarn: KFI Luxury Indulgence Cashmere in Colors 601 + 602 (DK) & Skacel Kenzie (worsted)
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
• Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams
• Cast on 48 stitches
• I'm using the Cate's Clasp Weft join to change yarns

  Turquoise Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy
• Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG heel by Megan Williams

Brainstorming

• Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion $6.50 crochet pattern for Oisin

From the Armchair

• West Wing on Netflix & West Wing Weekly Podcast (Jen)
• Married at First Sight on Lifetime (Mom)
• Alex Cross books by James Patterson (Mom)

In My Travels Mom and I shared a lot of stories and highlights from our trip to Nashville!   KAL News  

Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• September Post
• August winner announced! Tune in!
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

    Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

  Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

  Details Discussed on This Episode:

• Monday Night Scavenger Hunt
• September Interception: runs all month! It's not too late to hop in
• Pigskin Party Logo Tote Bag are available from Designs of Acadia (only $12!!)

  Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.  

• AdoreKnit
• Bags By Awesome Grannie
• Designs of Acadia
• Fibernymph Dye Works
• Infinite Twist
• Inner Yarn Zen
• JD Studios480
• Jennifer Lassonde Designs
• Knit Style Yarns
• Knitcircus Yarns
• Knitters Brewing Company
• Lilliput Yarn
• Prairie Bag Works
• Queen City Yarn
• Rainy Day Fiber Co.
• Rising Tide Fiber Co.
• Sunsoaked Yarns
• The Woolly Thistle
• YumiYarns

  Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.  

• Brenda Castiel Designs
• Fair Winds Farm
• Holly Press Fibers
• Imagined Landscapes Designs
• Irocknits
• Kino Knits
• Kitchen Counter Crafter
• Knit-by-Bit Designs
• Knit/Wit Designs
• Knitty Natty Designs
• Lolodidit
• MediaPeruana Designs
• Mrs U Makes
• Nanette Wake Studio
• Never Not Knitting
• Pearl and Plum
• Progress Keepers by Meliabella
• Remade By Hand Designs
• A Simple Homestead
• Tailored—Knits That Fit
• Teal Torch Knits
• The Martini Knitter Co.
• V Yarn
• Windswept Designs

Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.  

• VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT
• Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show– Friday 10/19
• Needles Up Rhinebeck- Friday 10/19
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

On a Happy Note

• Millie going into first grade
• (Mom) making Ripie & Gramcracker videos on YouTube

  ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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• Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

   

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 144 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week 

Off the Needles   Paintbox Socks

• Yarn: Paintbox Sock yarn in the Fairisle Storybook colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• 234 meters

Tennessee Socks  

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Deep End colorway
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• 250 meters

  Dan’s Slate Socks

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• 10.5 inch leg and foot- 334.4 meters

  Parallel Bars Shawl

• Pattern: Parallel Bars by Annaboo's House (4 pound crochet pattern available on Etsy)
• Yarn: Quince & Co Tern (75% wool, 25% silk) fingering weight yarn in the Rose Quartz colorway
• Hook: 4.5 mm
• 606 meters

Hexagon Scrappy Blanket

• Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial
• Yarn: leftover sock yarn (4 rounds) + Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist Yarn in the Grey Heather colorway
• Hook: D 3.25 mm
• Made 76 hexagons done but didn't use them all.
• Instructions on how to make half hexagons & half hexagons with a point 
• 1672.3 meters

  2018 Stash Dash Projects: 21,004 meters total in 45 projects   Breakdown

• 22 Knit | 23 crochet
• 14 things I plan to keep, 20 gifts, 11 TBD
• 4 items over 1000 meters- 2 items over 900 meters each. Total for these large projects was almost 10k

Comparison to previous years

• 2017 Stash Dash Projects: 6,888 Meters in 19 projects
• 2016 Stash Dash Projects -- 11,351 meters in 40 projects

    On the Needles   Dan's Rafa's Hat

• Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free)
• Yarn: Swan's Island Sterling Collection Worsted Weight in the Celestine Colorway 85% organic merino, 15% alpaca
• Needles: US 5
• Size Small- 96 st cast on

  Rainbow Frankenstein Socks

• Yarn: Scraps of fingering weight (mostly Patons Kroy)
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• 1x1 twisted rib for top.

Brainstorming

• Henry's Bunny- free knit pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner that I saw at Haus of Yarn in Nashville. My niece Millie asked for another bunny for Christmas
• Toys for the nephews
• Pikachu (crochet), Winter Soldier (crochet) from Captain America, Rocket the Raccoon & Baby Groot

  From the Armchair

• Watching Videos from Sarah on the Imagined Landscapes YouTube Channel
• Watched the first podcast episode from Cori's Irockits YouTube Channel
• Watching Season 4 of Better Call Saul
• Listening to Better Call Saul Insider Podcast

  Knitting in Passing  

I shared two quick stores from knitting in Nashville.

In My Travels  

I'll share some more details of our Knoxville, Bristol, Nashville trip next time, but I did love meeting Amanda and shopping at Haus of Yarn in Nashville. Thanks Meg for the recommendations for other things to see in Nashville. I purchased yarn from Teeny Button Studio- 2 skeins of BFL fingering + mini skein (partly because their sample for Andrea Mowry's Thaliah shawl was beautiful). I also got a beautiful project bag.

    KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• September Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

    Pigskin Party

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

  Details Discussed on This Episode:

• Reviewed the Rules
• Sponsors (to date)- check them out- stock up on goodies that will earn you more points
• Monday Night Scavenger Hunt is going to happen each week again this season!
• September Interception- details announce. Will posted in the group soon.
• Check out Coupon Codes generously posted by our sponsors- there are 12 already!

  Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.  

• VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT
• Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show- Friday 10/19
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

  On a Happy Note

• I was gifted some "My Favorite Murder" podcast stuff from Dan
• Facetiming with my 6 year old niece Millie at work the other day
• Labor Day weekend ahead!

  Quote of the Week “Passions weaken, but habits strengthen, with age, and it is the great task of youth to set the current of habit and to form the tastes which are most productive of happiness in life.”   -- William Edward Hartpole Lecky, The Map of Life     ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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For full show notes please check out my website.   Thank you for tuning in to Episode 143 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• Ask Me Anything
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Off the Needles     DK + Fingering Shawl Design Prototype  

• Yarn: 1 skein of DK (charcoal), 1 skein of fingering (plum)
• Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm)
• Top Down crescent shaped shawl. DK (gray) always in garter. Fingering weight plum colored yarn always in stockinette. Sometimes with lace border. Short rows are done in the fingering section
• 560 meters 

Landscape Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• 273.6 meters

  Laura's Socks that Rock

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• 299.7 meters 

  Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3

• Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H 5.0mm
• Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway (purple, peach, cream, green)
• 495.9 meters

  Christmas Stockings x2

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Completed 2 stockings for my Mom's cousin who requested them for her grandchildren.
• finishing always takes longer than I remember it will.
• Meters: 458 and 444 meters 

    Ninilchik Swoncho 

• Pattern: Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter
• Needles: US 4 & 6
• Yarn: Cloudborne DK, Fiberstory DK + Gale's Art Super Star DK
• Lengthened the sweater and added short rows to the back.
• Project page by KnitWit50 on how to have a better transition between stockinette and ribbing using instructions from the Tech Knitter Blog Post. It really does look much cleaner and evens out the knit stitches that trail down into the ribbing

      Large Granny Square Blanket

• Hook: C yarn
• 3x4 layout.
• Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project
• Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn)
• 3603.9 meters

    Stash Dash Total: 17,906.5 meters  in 37 projects.   Next time I record will be after 8/27 and Stash Dash will be over!     On the Needles     Dan’s Slate Socks

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Paintbox Socks

• Yarn: Paintbox Sock yarn in the Fairisle Storybook colorway
• Pattern: TBD
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Construction Zone

• Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier
• Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total
• Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm
• Adding length by crocheting along the bottom with charcoal fingering weight yarn.

    Hexagon Scrappy Blanket

• Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial
• Yarn: leftover sock yarn
• Hook: D 3.25 mm
• Only 4 rounds of color
• Bought Cloudborn Highland Superwash Sock Twist Yarn from Craftsy- SW Fingering in the Grey Heather colorway (6, 50 gram skeins)
• 76 hexagons done.
• Instructions on how to make half hexagons

    Brainstorming Vacation knitting planning!   From the Armchair Enjoying watching Making it on NBC   Crafty Adventures Mom machine sewed sleeves on a store bought cardigan for me to lengthen. I cuffed them and sewed by hand to finish them up. Quick, poolside project!   KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• August post is up
• July winner announced
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

  The Splash Pad Party KAL    

Prize winners announced! Thanks again to all of our awesome sponsors for making this possible!

    Pro Shop Sponsors  

1. AdoreKnit
2. Celestial Sews
3. Designs of Acadia
4. Fibernymph Dye Works
5. Just Run Knit Designs
6. Knit Circus Yarns
7. Knit Style Yarns
8. Knits4comfort
9. Knitters Brewing Company
10. Lilliput Yarn
11. Love Bird Lane
12. Pearl and Plum
13. Plum Deluxe
14. Prairie Bag Works
15. A Simple Homestead
16. Stitched by Jessalu
17. Sunsoaked Yarns
18. Twisted Owl Fiber Studio
19. Yarnandewe
20. YumiYarns

Snack Shack

1. Be Ewe Fibers
2. Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts
3. Daizie Knits
4. Heddi Craft Designs
5. Imagined Landscapes
6. Jennifer Lassonde Designs
7. Knit/Wit Designs
8. Knit-by-Bit Designs
9. Knitty by Nature Shop
10. Progress Keepers by Meliabella
11. Mrs U Makes
12. Remade by Hand
13. V Yarn
14. Windswept Designs

    Pigskin Party Starts September 6th!

• Interested in sponsoring? As of this post, there are 10 Pro Shop Sponsor spots available. All sponsors must commit by 9/1 by filling out this form. I'll then email you with details.
• Need more information click here

Events 2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.  

• VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

Ask Me Anything   This time I answered a question from shateenamanda about resources for designers. I mentioned this book (which I haven't read yet). Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns by Kate Atherly. I also highly recommend paying a tech editor   On a Happy Note

• Our nephews Will and Oisin came for the weekend for their birthday sleepover and we had a blast.
• Pool Days!
• I had a sleep study done. Can't wait to find out more.
• Refocused on my healthy habits! Down 7 pounds since June thanks to healthy eating and prioritizing moving my body.
• Visited my niece Hattie to take her 6 month photos!

  Quote of the Week If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is be present in the present... gratefully.   -Maya Angelou   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
• Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio
• Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

     

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 142 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

    Off the Needles     Hibernate Rainbow Blanket

• Pattern: Hibernate Blanket (free crochet pattern) by Yarnspirations Design Studio
• Hook: K (6.5 mm)
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky (gray- 7 skeins- used 6 ) & Knitters Brewing Company  fingering (24-30g each of red, orange, yellow, green blue and purple).
• Simple two row repeat.
• 14 rows of color. 4 plain gray. 
• Total: 1224 meters

  Camping Fry Pan Protector 3 fingering weight yarns held together. Mint rain self striping. Two mystery skeins in Stash

• H hook and I hook
• crocheted in a circle. Added a tie on each side to tie under pan. Can pack and not scratch the surface of the pan
• 46 grams. 168.4 meters  worked up in about a half hour.

  Portland 2018 Socks

• Yarn: Lane Cervinia Forever (75% wool, 25% nylon)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

    Current Stash Dash Total: 10,338.3   Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast KAL that runs May 25-August 27th. Find Stash Dash Rules here.   On the Needles   Large Granny Square Blanket

• Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn)
• Hook: C yarn
• Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project

  Dan’s Slate Socks

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Landscape Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan WIlliams
• I purchased most of my Paton's Kroy Yarn from Craftsy

  Laura's Socks that Rock

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight (colorway unknown)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

    Construction Zone

• Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier
• Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total
• Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm
• Knit this last year but am lengthening it with crochet + fingering weight yarn

Dawn to Dusk Shawl #3

• Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H 5.0mm
• Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Pegasus colorway 

Brainstorming

• I'd like to make some more crocheted circles for my Aunt' Camp to use between her pots.
• Reviewing my Stash Dash plans and schemes. 
• I want to make all of the blankets!!!

  From the Armchair   Little Drops of Wonderful- video podcast on YouTube. Hosted by Ali in the UK. Knitter & Crocheter.   Crafternoon Treats video podcast on Youtube hosted by Kathryn in the UK. Mostly Crochet some knits too i think.   Must Love Yarn video podcast on YouTube hosted by Angela and Kelly who own an online shop & store in Shelburne, VT.   Wool Hands Needlesvideo podcast on YouTube hosted by Tayler Earl, dyer behind Fiber for the people. Beautiful video quality, talks about knitting in the news, fun KALs etc.   In My Travels  

• I shared a bit about a recent kayak camping trip on the Saco River. We stayed one night here and loved it- On the Saco Family Campground.

  KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• August Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

  The Splash Pad Party KAL Runs June 1-July 31

• Rules can be found here
• Logo Bags available from Designs of Acadia
• Prizes and Exclusive Items & Coupons posted in Ravelry Group. Check out details and chat with us here!
• This year one of the fun challenges within the Splash Pad is a 8 part challenge we're calling the X Games. If you wish to participate, give it a shot! Rules can be found here.

Will pull winners from chat threads and Summer Celebration in early August.   Pro Shop Sponsors  

1. AdoreKnit
2. Celestial Sews
3. Designs of Acadia
4. Fibernymph Dye Works
5. Just Run Knit Designs
6. Knit Circus Yarns
7. Knit Style Yarns
8. Knits4comfort
9. Knitters Brewing Company
10. Lilliput Yarn
11. Love Bird Lane
12. Pearl and Plum
13. Plum Deluxe
14. Prairie Bag Works
15. A Simple Homestead
16. Stitched by Jessalu
17. Sunsoaked Yarns
18. Twisted Owl Fiber Studio
19. Yarnandewe
20. YumiYarns

Snack Shack

1. Be Ewe Fibers
2. Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts
3. Daizie Knits
4. Heddi Craft Designs
5. Imagined Landscapes
6. Jennifer Lassonde Designs
7. Knit/Wit Designs
8. Knit-by-Bit Designs
9. Knitty by Nature Shop
10. Progress Keepers by Meliabella
11. Mrs U Makes
12. Remade by Hand
13. V Yarn
14. Windswept Designs

  Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.    

• VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

  Life in Focus Update on no spend July       On a Happy Note

• Hitting up a local brewery. Untold Brewing. 
• Instagram live for the first time with Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls Podcast
• My nephew Will's 11th birthday party. 
• Work deadline is nearly here!
• Hiit classes start back up tomorrow.

  Quote of the Week "Courage doesn't mean you never feel afraid. It simply means you choose NOT to let your fear control you and step forward anyway." -Allanah Hunt ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/142  If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came ov   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 141 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast.    Full Show Notes can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:  

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• KAL News
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

  Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, Lilliput Yarn, Stitched by Jessalu and Plum Deluxe     Off the Needles   Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf

• Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Serpent Colorway
• Hook: H (5 mm)
• Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (Free crochet pattern)
• 490.5 meters

  Second Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf

• Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Spirit Colorway (#212)
• Hook: H (5 mm)
• Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (Free crochet pattern)
• 533.6 meters

  Baby Barefoot Flower Sandals

• Pattern:  Baby Barefoot Flower Sandals by Esther Chandler (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn
• Hook: C and one marked 0 (very old hook)
• Link to first pair & second pair
• 6 grams each: 49.8 meters total 

  JustRight & BigTime Dishcloth

• Pattern: JustRight and BigTime Dishcloth by Deborah Ellis (free crochet pattern)
• Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream held with Aunt Lydia's crochet cotton #10
• Hook: I
• Cotton thread almost gives it a subtle scrubbly quality.
• Green one: 73.9 meter
• Cream one: 69 meters

I also made 4 other dishcloths using Sugar and Cream cotton yarn in various patterns. 160 more meters

Easy Breezy Swim Cover Up 

• Yarn: We Are Knitters The Cotton In Salmon Pink
• Hook: F
• Pattern: Easy Breezy Swim cover up
• Used 4.3 skeins- 911.6 meters, 430 grams

  Summer Fun Socks

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Dads Jacquard colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Stash Dash Total as of this episode: 8662.4 meters!   Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast KAL that runs May 25-August 27th. Find Stash Dash Rules here. I'll be participating!   On the Needles   Portland 2018 Socks

• Yarn: Lane Cervinia Forever (75% wool, 25% nylon)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)

  Dan’s Slate Socks

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in the Slate Jacquard colorway + black
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Adding black to make it go further

  Hibernate Rainbow Blanket

• Pattern: Hibernate Blanket (free crochet pattern) by Yarnspirations Design Studio
• Hook: K (6.5 mm)
• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Bulky (gray- 7 skeins) & Knitters Brewing Company  fingering (24-30g each of red, orange, yellow, green blue and purple).

Brainstorming  

• Another Hibernate blanket. I'd like to re-finish the bottom of my Swoncho (I'm adding length), and the 2 crochet stockings before I head out on vacation in August.
•  I'm thinking ahead for a trip coming up in August: Parallel bars crochet shawl and maybe the Beloved: Bonnet pattern by Tin Can Knits.

From the Armchair  Two new podcasts I'm enjoying a lot right now:

• The Knitting Hook up 
• Losing 100 Pounds with Phit-n-Phat

In my Travels

• Dan and I went back up NH to my cousin's lake house this weekend. We visited with my cousin Meagan who was up from Florida. We kayaked. I walked, and knit and crocheted... just what I needed to clear my head during this busy month.

KAL News   Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• July Post
• Tune in to hear if you're the June Winner!

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

The Splash Pad Party KAL Runs June 1-July 31

• Rules can be found here
• Logo Bags available from Designs of Acadia
• Prizes and Exclusive Items & Coupons posted in Ravelry Group. Check out details and chat with us here!
• This year one of the fun challenges within the Splash Pad is a 8 part challenge we're calling the X Games. If you wish to participate, give it a shot! Rules can be found here.

  Pro Shop Sponsors  

1. AdoreKnit
2. Celestial Sews
3. Designs of Acadia
4. Fibernymph Dye Works
5. Just Run Knit Designs
6. Knit Circus Yarns
7. Knit Style Yarns
8. Knits4comfort
9. Knitters Brewing Company
10. Lilliput Yarn
11. Love Bird Lane
12. Pearl and Plum
13. Plum Deluxe
14. Prairie Bag Works
15. A Simple Homestead
16. Stitched by Jessalu
17. Sunsoaked Yarns
18. Twisted Owl Fiber Studio
19. Yarnandewe
20. YumiYarns

Snack Shack

1. Be Ewe Fibers
2. Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts
3. Daizie Knits
4. Heddi Craft Designs
5. Imagined Landscapes
6. Jennifer Lassonde Designs
7. Knit/Wit Designs
8. Knit-by-Bit Designs
9. Knitty by Nature Shop
10. Progress Keepers by Meliabella
11. Mrs U Makes
12. Remade by Hand
13. V Yarn
14. Windswept Designs

Contest, News & Notes

• CPCTC sock pattern by Sarah Jordan is now available on Rav for $5. I discussed my test knit on Episode 140 if  you want to hear more.

Life in Focus I described swapping out one of my 18 in 2018 goals for doing a "No spend" month in July.     On a Happy Note

• I tried stand up paddle boarding. Fun!
• Fourth of July -pool day fun!
• fireflies --we have so many this year. Do you!?
• I had fun taking my niece Hattie’s 5 month photos. Thought broke lens but it was just my UV filter. PSA get one! $8 on Amazon probably saved me $300.

• I talked about adding more structure back into my healthy eating and exercise habits and how much I'm loving that!
• Work is nuts right now. But there's a lot of good that will come out of it and the insanity will die down soon enough! Thank goodness I can still knit on a conference call from time to time. It saves my sanity.

Quote of the Week   Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being. – Goethe   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

• Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group
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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 140 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes including photos go to my website: www.downcellarstudio.com/140   This week's segments included:    

• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

    Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Yarn and Ewe   Off the Needles   Christmas Stocking

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Made for my cousin Kara who is expecting a baby girl in August!
• 458 meters

  KFI Luxury Socks

• Yarn:  Knitting Fever KFI Luxury Collection Indulgence Cashmere in Colorway 601
• Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel sock
• 252 meters

  Small Alien

• Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in the Tranquil Colorway
• Hook: C
• Pattern: Small Alien by Kristi Tullus
• 48 meters

  Worsted Weight Riley Rose Shawl

• Pattern: Riley Rose by Jennifer Lassonde
• Yarn: Hikoo by Skacel Simpliworsted in Aqua Mint, Deep Turquoise, Gypsy Red and White
• Needles: US 10 1/2 (6.5 mm)
• 368.7 meters

  Gray-dient Dragon Belly Shawl  

• Woolbearer's Gradient Sets- combined two gradient sets, using 8 of the 10 mini skeins
• Hook: H
• 832 meters

Poison Ivy Socks

• Yarn: Twisted Owl Fiber Studio 2-ply Sock (80/20 SW Merino Nylon) in the Poison Ivy Colorway
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan
• Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm)
• Cast on 56 stitches with 1x1 twisted rib.
• 1st sock cuff down Non-Euclidian
• 2nd sock test knit toe up version of this pattern- went well!
• 299.9 meters

  5730.6 Meters for the Stash Dash KAL   On the Needles Landscape Stripes Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Landscape Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

  Dan's Slate Socks

• Yarn: Patons Kroy stripes in the Slate Jacquard Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Non-Euclidian Heel by Sarah Jordan

  Large Granny Square Blanket

• Yarn: leftovers and mini skeins (fingering weight yarn)
• Hook: C yarn
• Plan: 3 large granny squares, bordered with cream or gray (TBD), 4-5 rows
• Inspiration: BetsyMakes Project

  Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf

• Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala in the Serpent Colorway 150g/ 590 yards. 100% Acrylic DK
• Hook: H (5 mm)
• Pattern: Dawn to Dusk Triangle Scarf by Jess Coppom (Free crochet pattern)
• I messed up on the decrease side (apparently I was ready to stop the row half way through and didn't realize it for a bit so I eventually had to rip that back)

  Easy Breezy Swim Cover Up

• Yarn: We Are Knitters The Cotton In Salmon Pink
• Hook: F
• Pattern: Easy Breezy Swim cover up

  Brainstorming

• I'd like to add some single color shawlettes for spring and summer in my wardrobe. I also have these 2 beautiful skeins of worsted weight wool/mohair yarns from my friends for my birthday. Any suggestions? Let me know in the Ravelry group
• Stuff I brought to Camp:
  • Crochet Market Bag
  • Easy Breezy Swim Cover Up in progress
  • Thinking ahead to lengthening my ninilchik swoncho which I ripped back in March or April thinking it would be too warm to wear (wrong).  Looked at project pages for ideas for adding short rows in back. Didn't find any but I did find a link in pattern page by KnitWit50 on how to have a better transition between stockinette and ribbing that I'm excited to try.
  • Check out photo in the Tech Knitter Blog Post. It really does look much cleaner and evens out the knit stitches that trail down into the ribbing

From the Armchair   B.A. Paris books - psychological thrillers loved both Behind Closed Doors and the Breakdown. I listened to audiobooks through my library using Overdrive App     Season 2 In the Dark Podcast     Knitting in Passing   At Dan’s cousin’s lake house, a 20 year old construction worker tested out his childhood knitting skills on my sock.     In my Travels  

• Staying at my cousin’s lake house for a few days while she’s away
• Two long kayak trips. 6 miles and 8 miles. Very windy
• Hanging out with the neighbors
• Out for a walk most mornings. Dan came with me yesterday.

KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018

• Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here.
• June Post
• Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media
• Don't forget you can double dip with Splash Pad Party, Stash Dash or any other KAL you participate in as long as you meet criteria.

Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List

• January: KnitCircus
• February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts
• March: Blue Skin Yarns
• April: BlueberryChick Yarn
• May: Legacy Fiber Artz
• June: Knitters Brewing Co
• July: Fish Belly Fiber Works
• August: SixandSevenFiber
• September: Fibernymph Dye Works
• October: Marigold Jen
• November: Dyenamixx Yarns
• December: Sunsoaked Yarns

The Splash Pad Party KAL Runs June 1-July 31

• Rules can be found here
• Logo Bags available from Designs of Acadia
• Prizes and Exclusive Items & Coupons posted in Ravelry Group. Check out details and chat with us here!
• This year one of the fun challenges within the Splash Pad is a 8 part challenge we're calling the X Games. If you wish to participate, give it a shot! Rules can be found here.
• Tune in to see if you've won a June Participation Prize.
• In this episode I announced the Skinny Dipping Challenge

  Pro Shop Sponsors  

1. AdoreKnit
2. Celestial Sews
3. Designs of Acadia
4. Fibernymph Dye Works
5. Just Run Knit Designs
6. Knit Circus Yarns
7. Knit Style Yarns
8. Knits4comfort
9. Knitters Brewing Company
10. Lilliput Yarn
11. Love Bird Lane
12. Pearl and Plum
13. Plum Deluxe
14. Prairie Bag Works
15. A Simple Homestead
16. Stitched by Jessalu
17. Sunsoaked Yarns
18. Twisted Owl Fiber Studio
19. Yarnandewe
20. YumiYarns

Snack Shack

1. Be Ewe Fibers
2. Brenda Castiel Designs & Good Stuff Crafts
3. Daizie Knits
4. Heddi Craft Designs
5. Imagined Landscapes
6. Jennifer Lassonde Designs
7. Knit/Wit Designs
8. Knit-by-Bit Designs
9. Knitty by Nature Shop
10. Progress Keepers by Meliabella
11. Mrs U Makes
12. Remade by Hand
13. V Yarn
14. Windswept Designs

  Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.    

• VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT
• NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY
• Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA

 

• Stash Dash- Knit Girllls Podcast KAL that runs May 25-August 27th. Find Stash Dash Rules here.
• PAL KAL hosted by Michelle of the Actually Knitting Podcast. I am sponsoring so if you knit one of my shawl patterns it will count.
• Stitching the High Notes 2nd Annual Summer Garment MAL: Hosted by Jo of the Stitching the High Notes Podcast May 1- August 31: knitting, crochet, weaving and sewing.
• Batter Up KAL Hosted by Kristi from In a Sknit Podcast

  On a Happy Note

•  Ballroom dance and Sombreros
• new charm for my necklace to include Hattie
• girls recital. Reese’s birthday party
• Father’s Day cookout at my parents. Riley made outfits for barbies outnof used latex balooons. Posted on Instagram
• Oisín 10th birthday party. Video game truck.

Quote of the Week “People that feel happy, successful, and fulfilled by their lives and work all have one thing in common: they feel as though they are making progress on something that matters...what I do, as stupid as it sounds, is I don’t focus on balancing everything. I focus on just making sure I make progress on one thing a day. That’s right you heard me, just one thing a day that matters to me. Now, if I can make progress on one thing a day that matters to me, then I can let go and let the rest of my day get hijacked by kids, by my spouse, by phone calls, by emails, by social media, by all kinds of things that come up and tend to hijack your day when you are a busy person.” – Mel Robbins     ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information:

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