This episode is devoted to a detailed Yarn Lover at Large segment. You’ll hear all about the getaway to Washington County, New York for the annual Farm & Fiber Tour. Nineteen extraordinary women joined me for a weekend of fiber, fun, and friendship. It was a special time that I will continue to reflect on … Continue reading Episode 117: Knit Local →

This episode includes Chinwaggin’ and an extended Off the Shelf segment. I’m pleased to have finally, FINALLY figured out the technical glitches that were preventing recent episodes from pushing to feedburner and iTunes. This week, I’m knitting on socks and a lace weight tank top. Samuel and I visited the Steel City Fiber Fest and … Continue reading Episode 116: The Fuel that Feeds You →

This episode includes the following segments: On the Porch, Sheep to Shawl, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Off the Shelf, and Yarn Lover at Large. Thank you for your patience as I continue to work on solving the Feedburner/iTunes challenges. I appreciate when you let me know there is a problem and I’m gratified by your messages … Continue reading Episode 115: Le Petit Lapin →

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, And Sew Forth, and Off the Shelf. Thank you damomma94 and joeygibson for your iTunes reviews of the podcast. And thank you Lorna for the swap package of lovely goodies from the Pacific Northwest. This week I’ve completed the Hediye … Continue reading Episode 114: All Birds Must Fly →

This episode includes the following segments: Chinwaggin’, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Off the Shelf, Yarn Lover at Large, and On the Porch. This week I visited Philips Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ. I brought along 15 students from fiber arts seminars and the String Theory club to meet Handwork teacher Judith Symonds and her 5th graders. … Continue reading Episode 113: Shine Through →

This week’s episode includes the following segments: Chinwaggin’, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, And Sew Forth. In this episode, I announce the prize winners of patterns by Ysolda Teague and Lori Versaci. There’s a report about the String Theory club, and the first of a month’s recipes featuring lemons. Plus, a few more pieces … Continue reading Episode 112: Nobility of Character →

This episode features the following segments: The Front Porch, The Back Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. Cooking with jams and jellies for #powerpantry this month has allowed the sun-kissed flavors of summer to take residence in my kitchen during the cold days of February. This week I baked jam bars using XFarmGirl’s … Continue reading Episode 111: Warming Trend →

This episode features the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. I hope your weekend is especially sweet! I’ve been cooking and baking with jam and jelly this week. You will hear about the delectable cookies in the cover photo, and an Asian-inspired dish: Triple Ginger Turkey … Continue reading Episode 110: Be Mine →

This episode features the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Off the Shelf, And Sew Forth. I continue to work toward balance — adding several new projects and making time for embroidery. This month, I’m experimenting with jams and jellies in the kitchen, and provide an overview of different types … Continue reading Episode 109: Subversive Stitches →

Inspired by the #make2along, I’ve completed the Flaum cardigan and Esme dress. Last week’s blizzard was the perfect time to complete the knitting on Flaum. After a good long soak and several anxious days where I thought I had stretched the sweater out beyond recognition, the cardigan dried and returned to its original shape. I’m … Continue reading Episode 108: Snow Scene →