It’s been a beautiful week here on the porch of Yin Hoo. In this episode, I talk about making progress on knitting, fleece processing, and sewing projects. I also review some of the gorgeous Brushwork yarn from Blacker. Listen for the details of how to enter a prize draw for

Casting off, casting on, incorporating magic ingredients, and new sewing challenges.  It’s all here in this episode. The Back Porch This heirloom piece will be a favorite and a wardrobe staple. It’s A Twist to It by Melanie Berg, knit with 1,000 yards of Flat Island / silk blend Shackleton

So much color in the Natural Dye Intensive course I took with Jane Woodhouse.  The class, hosted by Hope’s Favorite Things, was an excellent primer on achieving the natural color you want by making careful calculations and mixing dye extracts. The Back Porch The Front Porch I’m planning to cast

“Perennials” is the term assigned to the new ageless generation. of 40+ women. Find out more in this article by Leah Hardy in the UK Telegraph. The Front Porch     Yarn Lover at Large   And Sew Forth

This episode includes: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, And Sew Forth.  I announce the winners of #summertopmal prizes at the top of this episode. Thank you for contributing prizes for the #summertopmal: CraftBuzz MadebyFe The Woolly Thistle The Back Porch   The Front Porch Rose Candy

This episode includes the following segments: Yarn Lover at Large, The Front Porch, The Back Porch, and Off the Shelf. Yarn Lover at Large Georgia O’Keeffe Living Modern exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum Thread Cult episode featuring an interview with exhibit curator Wanda Corn “to fill space in a beautiful

This episode includes the following segments: The Front Porch, The Back Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Gratitude Journal. #summertopsmal prize update Knit, sew, crochet, upcycle, embellish — the make-along continues until June 21. $25 gift card for The Woolly Thistle 2 quilted tote bags from MadebyFe a printed project bag

This episode includes the following segments: On the Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Yarn Lover at Large. There is lots of news from MDSW and NHS&W.  Plus, I announce the winners of the “Regions of Kindness” contest. On the Porch Jasmine Tea by Amanda Bell Tsumuzikaze by michiyo Bousta Beanie

This episode features the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, and Gratitude Journal. This episode includes a giveaway. Listen and post here for a chance to win! The Back Porch Socks with a double gusset heel, knit with speckled yarn from Beesybee fibers Comments from Cristi Payne regarding

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Off the Shelf, and Gratitude Journal. The Back Porch The Front Porch Jasmine Tea by Amanda Bell Off the Shelf More tips for memorizing a poem: write it in your own hand take a walk with the poem