Apple Blossom & Ewe

Episode 17 Seasons of Changes

2012-02-06T18:47:00.000-08:00

I will post show notes in the morning.I had a wonderful time at Ladies Fellowship tonight.

Episode 16 100 Member Giveaway

2012-01-25T15:32:00.000-08:00

This weeks knitting, spinning, and crochet.

Upcoming KALs
Feb- any socks with hearts on them
March- Hitchhiker

Knitting

Off The Needles

Iris the Gourmet Monster and baby hat for charity

On The Needles

Moebius, Baby Hat, and Filature Shawl by Chrissy Prange

Spinning

On The Bobbin
Woolgatherings Polwarth

Crochet

On The Hook
Granny Square Afghan

Episode 15 A New Do

2012-01-18T15:15:00.000-08:00

This weeks Knitting, Spinning, and Crochet

Lisa ( Jamlknitter) blog www.knitblogcast.blogspot.com

KAL's

Jan. Potato Chip Scarf
Feb. Any pair of socks you would like, they must have hearts on them.
March. Hitchhiker with Sock Bunny Knit & Fit.

Knitting

Off The Needles: Potato Chip Scarf and Magrathea

On The Needles: 2012 Mystery Sock- no progress this week, Iris - no progress
Moebius, and Adult Surprise Jacket

What's Next- Ribbit and Hats for Cure International More information at http://cure.org/klove

Spinning

Off The Bobbin- River's Edge Fiber www.etsy.com/shop/riversedgefiberarts
On The Bobbin- Woolgatherings Polwarth- www.etsy.com/shop/woolgatherings

Crochet

Off The Hook- Mac n Tosh

Episode 14 Cuteness

2012-01-09T14:22:00.000-08:00

Meet the puppies Dozer and Purl. This weeks knitting and spinning.

Knitting

Cast Off- Love and Heart Cloth from Valentine's Day Clothes
On The Needles- Potato Chip Scarf, Magrathea, Iris The Gourment Monster, and 2012 Mystery Sock

Spinning

On The Bobbin- River's Edge Merino, Bamboo, Nylon for socks.
What's Next- Tappan Zee in BFL by Woolgatherings. www.etsy.com/shop/woolgatherings

I would also like to give a special Thank You to Lisa (Jamlknitter) for mentioning the podcast on her new blog. You can find her blog at www.knitblogcast.blogspot.com

Episode 13 Happy New Year

2012-01-02T18:43:00.000-08:00

Show notes tomorrow.

Episode 12 Merry CHRISTmas!

2011-12-19T17:50:00.000-08:00

This weeks happenings, finished objects, thank yous, and stash. Plus Christmas and New Year's Plans.

Knitting

Cast Off
Potato Chip Scarf in Berroco Boboli
Baby's 1st Football in Universal Classic Worsted

On The Needles
Tradtional Gansey Socks in dyeaBOLICAL Bling sock
Magrathea in Yarnmakesmehappy

Thank yous
Thank you to Kristy for the lovely swap packages NZDeb for the lovely card and cross stitch bookmark. Stickland66 for Sequoia. Sockbunny and John John for Flip Flopsy, and Knitabulls for Iris the Gourmet Monster

Stash
dyeaBOLICAL www.etsy.com/shop/dyeabolical
Spinning Fates www.etsy.com/shop/spinningfates
Cakewalk Yarns http://www.etsy.com/shop/CakewalkYarns
Vesper Yarn bought from Ravelry Stash
Hilda, tape measure owl
Woolgatherings www.etsy.com/shop/woolgatherings

Crochet
Mac and Tosh in Universal Yarn Classic Worsted

Episode 11 The Chatty One

2011-12-12T16:52:00.000-08:00

This weeks Happenings, Knitting, Spinning, and Crochet. Plus Giveaway Winners.

Knitting

On The Needles

Potato Chip Scarf by Barbra Aquiar in Berroco Boboli on a US# 9 (5.5mm) needle

Stash

Berroco Boboli in colors 5318, 5312, and 5323

Spinning

On The Bobbin

Knitty and Color Purple Batt and River's Edge Fiber

Stash

Roving from Unwind Yarn Company www.etsy.com/shop/craftygirl83

Crochet

Hat for SIL's Boyfriend, pattern is one I made. Dutch Wooden Baby Shoes by Crea -Me

Giveaways

Rules for Giveaways

1. All giveaways are for group members only. If you aren't a member please join.
2. All prizes must be claimed within 3 weeks of the original episode release date.
3. All prizes are randomly drawn using Random.org in the event of multiple giveaways/prizes you may only win once. If your number is drawn again another number will be drawn.
4. You may enter as many giveaways as you chose, but only once in each giveaway. There is also no limit to who may win or how many times a person my win giveaways other than outlined in rule # 3

The Ravelry Group can be found here.

Nov. KAL - Congrats Yarnmakesmehappy
Christmas Tag Giveaway- Congratulations to Raeknitsinwa, Stickland66, and Artistmaybe.
Christmas Gift Giveaway- Congratulations to Sockbunny, Twinimama, Artistmaybe, Sabrab, cquard, and Jeanette93

Episode 10 Christmas Knitting

2011-12-07T09:09:00.001-08:00

Episode 9 Happy Thanksgiving

2011-12-07T09:08:00.000-08:00

Episode 8 Whole Lotta Sewing

2011-12-07T09:06:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the delay in this episode. I had some uploading problems and some website problems. All is resolved now.

Knitting

On The Needles- Cables-A-Go-Go by Melissa Leapman, Fibernymph Dyeworks Reese's Pieces Socks, Sweet William By Sarah Franklin

Spinning

On The Bobbin- Woolgatherings and Knitty and Color

Sewing

Ready to Wear- Tons of project bags now available in my etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/AppleBlossomandmore

Under The Needle- Pinnafore for Maddie's Laura Ingalls costume

Crochet

On The Hook- Queen Anne's Lace Scarf by Diane Augustine

In Design

Released - The Sailor's Wife Fingering Edition by Sarah Franklin

Coming Soon- Fair Winds Fingering Edition

Project Bag Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to Strickland66, Yavonne, and Lavenderbear.

Episode 7 Thankful

2011-12-07T09:02:00.000-08:00

Lots of giveaways. This weeks knitting, spinning, sewing, and more.

Thanksgiving Giveaways

Baby Giveaway # 1

Baby Giveaway #2

Baby Giveaway #3

Long Print Wool Giveaway

Sock Yarn Giveaway

Sewing Giveaway

Wool Fiber Giveaway

Cotton Spinning Fiber Giveaway

Corriedale Fleece Giveaway

Shetland Fleece Giveaway

Knitting

Cast off

1 Reese's Pieces socks by Fibernymph Dyeworks

Handspun shawl- Unwinding Hours by Chrissy Prange

On The Needles

Cables A Go Go by Melissa Leapman

Spinning

On The Bobbin

Knitty and Color batt

Sewing

Ready to Wear- lots of sock project bags

Ready to Cut- costume for Maddie

Stash- lots of fabric

Weaving

V-Shaped Cowl on New 3 ft triangle loom

Crochet

Off the Hook- Queen Anne's Lace Scarf in poems silk

On the Hook- handspun Queen Anne's Lace Scarf.

Episode 6 SAFF Recap

2011-12-07T08:59:00.000-08:00

Episode 5 Mama To a Teenager

2011-12-07T08:56:00.000-08:00

Birthday Wishes for Maddie. This weeks knitting, spinning, and crochet.

Knitting

Cast Off - Skelf by Ysolda Teague in hand-dyed Shepherd's Own in Raspberry. My Ravelry Project

On The Needles- Handspun Raglan Cardigan

Surf and Sand Hat in hand-dyed yarn for Sockbunny Knit & Fit

Undwinding Hours shawl by Chrissy Prange in hand spun polwarth from Wool Gatherings. www.woolgatherings.etsy.com

Stash- Fibernymph Dyeworks http://www.etsy.com/shop/fibernymph

Spinning

On The Bobbin- Wool Gathering 50/25/25 Merino, bamboo, silk.

Crochet

Off The Hook- Crazy Owl Hat by Danyel Pink

In Design

Coming Soon - The Sailor's Wife Fingering

In Progress - Fair Winds Fingering in Dream In Color Smooshy Deep Seaflower and Anchors Aweigh in Cascade 220

Giveaways

100 grams of 80/20 Merino Silk. Winner will be announced on the Oct. 31 podcast. To enter see this thread on Ravelry .

Episode 4 Countdown To SAFF

2011-12-07T08:45:00.000-08:00

This weeks knitting, spinning, and talk about group happenings.

Knitting

On The Needle- Skelf by Ysolda Teague in Hand-dyed Fibra Natura Shepherd's Own in Rapsberry

Ambroso Mitts by Carol Feller using Handspun merino.

Spinning

Woolgatherings 50/25/25 merino, bamboo, silk. www.woolgatherings.etsy.com

Crochet

Crazy Owl Hat by Danyel Pink

In Design

The Sailor's Wife fingering Coming soon.

Episode 3 Crochet Anyone

2011-12-07T08:42:00.000-08:00

Oct. starts the Craft-A-Along in the Apple Blossom & Ewe group. The project for Oct. is Hats. The prize for Oct is 1 giftable pattern on Ravelry up to $7.00.

Knitting

Cast Off- Modified Apple Blossom

On The Needles- Skelf by Ysolda Teaque in Hand-Dyed Fibra Natura Shepherd's Own in Raspberry

Spinning

Off The Wheel- 1 ply No Two Snowflakes 50/50 merino tencel. www.notwosnowflakes.etsy.com

On The Bobbin- Wool Gatherings Fiber. 50/25/25 Merino, Bamboo, Silk

Goal is to spin a 2ply lace weight with 1500 yards. www.woolgatherings.etsy.com

Sewing

Ready To Wear - Flower Storage Bowl by Yang 812 www.yang812.etsy.com

Wow Daisy Jean School Skirt for Emma

Weaving

Warp- Scarf for Papa in Cascade 220 and Fibra Natura Shepherd's Own

Misc. Stitiching

Lighthouse

4 Purple hats for Katie Knittin on The Fly using Debbie Macomber Morning Glory Cotton in pansey. Using Josie Posy by Elizabeth Joy

Baby Hats for the Naval Hospital out of leftover sock yarn.

Beanie Brim Hat by Hannah Levine

Giveaway Winners

Apple Blossom Cardigan and Bernat Baby Jacquards Floral in Apple Blossom winner is # 8. Nana Mama. Congratulations Nana Mama

Baby Burp Cloth Bernat Handicrafter Cotton winner is # 3 Knitopheliac.

Our Next giveaway is for a hand sewn Apron.

Episode 2 More Giveaways

2011-12-07T08:39:00.000-08:00

This weeks knitting, weaving, and misc. stitching. Also learn to spin a gradient yarn without buying a gradient fiber.

Knitting

Cast off- Katia Triana Color 45 scarf.

On The Needles- Skelf by Ysolda Teague in hand-dyed Fibra Natura Shepherd's Own

Modified Apple Blossom Cardigan in Bernat Baby Jacquards Floral Apple Blossom Colorway

Modified So Sweet Cardigan Impeccable Worsted in Holland Ombre Colorway.

Princess Shawl by Sharon Miller

Stash- Wollmeise in Zimtapfel, Argylers by The Sexy Knitter, The Loopy Ewe Solid Series in Cerulean,Impeccable Worsted, Bernat Baby Jacquards Floral.

Spinning- 3ply worsted gradient yarn

Sewing- none only stash

Stash- Two Kwik Quilters Kwik Krazy Quilt and Kwik Metro Bag

Large Tri-Fold Wallet by 4 Girls Designs www.4girlsdesigns.etsy.com

Circle Flounce Dress by JoCole www.jocole.etsy.com

Weaving

Off The Loom- Apple Tartan Table runner in Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted LP in Apple Orchard Colorway

Misc. Stitching- Lighthouse picture

In Design

Released-Cable Baby Burp Cloth

In Progress- The Sailor's Wife (Fingering)

Coming Soon- Jack & Jill Starting Jill using Deluxe Worsted in Colors 12236 and 12177

Giveaways

1. Baby Sweater Giveaway 1 skien of Bernat Baby Jacquards Floral in Apple Blossom and 1 copy of Apple Blossom Cardigan

2. Baby Burp Cloth Giveaway 1 skein of Bernat Handicrafter cotton

To enter for your chance to win you must be a member of Apple Blossom & Ewe on Ravelry. Please leave a comment in the threads. You may enter both giveaways. Winners will be announced on the Oct. 3 podcast.

Episode 1 A New Name

2011-12-07T07:43:00.000-08:00

This week's knitting, spinning, sewing, weaving, and more.

Knitting

Cast Off

Coccon scarf made with Rozetti Cocoon(distcontinued)

Marnia scarf made with 1 skien Rozetti Marnia

On The Needles

Skelf by Ysolda Teague using hand dyed Fibra Nautra Shepherd's Own

Sweet William (Apple Blossom & More KAL) in Universal Bella DK(discontinued).

Stash

Rowena Rabbit Sewing Companion by Dolly Time. www.dollytime.esty.com

Spinning

On The Bobbin

No Two Snowflakes 50/50 merino Tencel. www.notwosnowflakes.etsy.com

What's Next

Corgi Hill Farms Polwarth in Lavendar www.corgihillfarms.etsy.com

What project should I spin this for?

Sewing

Ready To Wear

Flower Storage Basket by Yang812 www.yang812.etsy.com

Under The Needle

2 more Flower Storage Baskets

Ready to Cut

Baby Gift, an apron, a dress, and christmas gifts

Stash

Sweet Jane Patterns www.sweetjane.etsy.com

Between Lines

Flowers In The Garden

French Window Pane

Blue Meadow Designs Patterns www.bluemeadowdesigns.etsy.com

Tweet Tweet

Baby Dino

Bunny Tales

Reuseable Snack & Sandwhich Bags by Emma Mae. www.emmamae.etsy.com

Weaving

On The Loom Apple Tartn Table Runner using Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted LP in Apple Orchard

My Loom

Kromski Harp

Misc Stitching

Lighthouse design

InDesign
The Sailor's Wife (Fingering ) in Cascade Heritage Silk

Apple Blossom & Ewe's New Home

2011-12-07T07:24:00.000-08:00

This week has been full of changes. I have had to make some hard choices based on health and finances. This is the new home for the Apple Blossom & Ewe Podcast. I am in the process of moving over the episodes so they can all be found in one place. All episodes will still be available on blip.tv and itunes.