In this week's episode, I chat about my latest WIPs, and tackle a new sewing technique ... boning! I also announce Lace-a-long prize-winners and share some new stash enhancements. FINISHED OBJECTS Pebble Socks by Mina Philipp MC Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres, Twist Sock, "Birthday Cake" CC Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo WORKS IN PROGRESS Sofia Shawl by Lyubov Shalnaya Northbound Knitting, Superwash Merino Lace, "Gunmetal" 6/0 Beads New Shawl Design Yarn: Voolenvine Yarns, Nouveau in "Neptunia" and "Black Pearl" SEWING Akita Top Marilyn DressI also mention the By Gum By Golly sewing blog. Eyelet Sundress from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book I made a sweetheart bodice version, inspired by this post. If you'd like to know more about what went into making this dress, I blogged about it over on my sewing blog, Haus of Voolenvine. I'm also going to be joining Katie's (from the Inside Number 23 podcast) sew-a-long for the Hollyburn skirt ... which kicks-off August 1! STASH ENHANCEMENTS On the Round Yarn Everyday Sock, "After the Storm"Gingher Fabric Shears Gertie Sews Vingage Casual Tulip crochet hooks LACE-A-LONG WINNERS Brokilon Shawl pattern by Agata Mackiewicz
 Winner: #104 Klinej - Old Flames Scarf by Kris Basta

 Random Act of Color Wrap by Debbie Reece
 Winner: #166 - TheCrampedHand - Winding Way socks by Emily Wessel in the book Handmade in the UK 

Wolff & Schafe Yarns 
 Winner: #13 Emelony - The New Prayer Shawl Companion By Janet Severi Bristow & Victoria A. Cole-Galo // Lace Socks from "Joy of Sox" by Linda Kopp
With Pointed Sticks - Mini Skeins
 Winner: #46 Golfboyzmom - Renaissance Fan by Nim Teasdale// Jolly Roger shawl by Aino Haikala // Bad Nut by Josh Ryks BLATHER Lately I've been watching: The Knick (Season Two) Doctor Thorne PODCASTS MENTIONED Knitting Expat 90% Knitting Sticks + Twine Handmade and Woolen Michele Wang  Subscribe to this blog.