This episode includes the following segments: Sheep to Shawl, Ever-expanding Skill Set, The Front Porch, And Sew Forth.  Oh, there was exciting activity at the Fiber Craft Studio during our May class session — we began our experiments in plant dyeing! I have reporting to do on the Clun Forest and Lincoln fleece samples; plus, … Continue reading Episode 77: Fill to the Rim →

This episode includes the following segments: Yarn Lover at Large, The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Gratitude Journal. You will hear all about my trip to Washington County, NY for the annual Farm & Fiber tour. Did you know that Washington County is the most prominent producer of fiber in the state of New York? … Continue reading Episode 76: Farm Tour →

This episode includes the following segments: Ever-expanding Skill Set, Sheep to Shawl, The Back Porch, Yarn Lover at Large, Double Happiness and Gratitude Journal. I announce the winner of the TurtleMade Contest and introduce two student fiber artists. The photo on the left pictures nine different fibers my Fiber Studio classmates and I were invited … Continue reading Episode 75: Not Only, But Also →

Ravelry membership has exceeded 400, so in this episode, I announce the winner of the Think Green contest!  Yarn from the #soulfulstash swap is already being knit into a shawl, and I made considerable progress on sewing projects during my spring break. My contribution to Easter dinner was tomato tarte tatin, an incredible dish prepared … Continue reading Episode 74: Spindle Q & A →

It’s been spring for a week, but there are still snow patches on the ground and even flurries in the forecast!  Each day, however, there’s a little more bird song.  Finally, the scent of muddy earth greets me each time I open the door.  How delightful to have spring break — a week to work on … Continue reading Episode 73: Cast Iron Skillet →

I’m thrilled about the warmer temperatures, and have been enjoying muddy walks along the Delaware River.  There’s lots of news to share this week!  I think that the read-along revitalized my interest in books, because I’m now enjoying Sylvia Jorrin’s work — which goes very well with a slice of her ginger bread (slathered with … Continue reading Episode 72: Mud & Molasses →

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Off the Shelf and Double Happiness.  I talk about my completed Drape Front Sweater and two new projects (one on the needles and one on my new Kuchulu, a Turkish spindle from Jenkins Yarn Tools). In response to listener requests, I read a … Continue reading Episode 71: Persian Endearment →

This episode includes the following segments: Ever-expanding Skill Set, Sheep to Shawl, The Back Porch, Off the Shelf, and Yarn Lover at Large. Thank you to recent listeners who have introduced themselves and contributed star ratings and reviews on iTunes. I’ve been practicing my #powerpantry skills with a yellow pea and ginger soup, served over … Continue reading Episode 70: High on the Hog →

This episode includes the following segments: Yarn Lover at Large, Ever-expanding Skill Set, The Back Porch, Sheep to Shawl, Off the Shelf, and Double Happiness.  I thrilled by the number of folks saying that they plan to participate in the podcast’s first read-along.  Have you secured your copy of Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson?  I suggested … Continue reading Episode 69: Dense & Moist →

Yin Hoo is covered in snow and there has been a lot of shoveling to do . . . but I’m trying to take advantage of the snow day to release another episode.  Congratulations to canyonwren2 and blisskat — winners of the Kauni yarn giveaway! This episode features the following segments: The Back Porch, The … Continue reading Episode 68: Thrummed →