No podcast this week, 20120326

Since my son is home this week I'm going to put off recording this week so I don't lose one of my rare evenings with him. I hope everyone understands. I will be back next week!

DragonflySoars 20120319, Winners!

Contest!

 Thanks if you entered (thread is now locked) for telling what are you most proud of from this past year, the answers were great! Watch to see prizes given out:

• One ball of Twisted Limone
• One skein of Malabrigo Sock
• Two skeins Universal Yarn Classic Shades
• And a surprise...

Projects

• Sweet Taffy socks First Sock Done!
• Two motifs on Philosopher's Wool Sweater for the Colorwork Sweater KAL Only the last motif left on body!
• Purple Opal Socks

Plurk Tips

• Plurk often so we know you are a real person, and build karma
• Put "knitting" or something similar in your profile so other knitters will friend you easily
• Respond to yourself at least once so your plurk will show up easily for others
• MAAR = Mark All As Read, used when there's just too many to read through for whatever circumstance

Other Mentions

• Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock yarn will be used for No More Tears socks by Erin Walsh (MommyNeedsYarn)
• Pegasus Soaps!   Artfire or Etsy
• Round the Twist podcast
• Supernatural
• Draw Something app  (Facebook or iPhone/iPad)

DragonflySoars 20120312, First Podiversary!

Contest! Enter to win on Ravelry thread, what are you most proud of from this past year? There will be three prizes given out, include:

• One ball of Twisted Limone
• One skein of Malabrigo Sock
• Two skeins Universal Yarn Classic Shades

Tutorial List

• Blocking Demo
• Mother Bear Project - Original pattern
• Mother Bear Project - In the Round
• Afterthought Heel (no waste yarn)
• Russian Bind-Off

Projects

• Sweet Taffy socks First Sock Done!
• Two and a half motifs on Philosopher's Wool Sweater for the Colorwork Sweater KAL
• Purple Opal Socks

Future Projects

• Flowertot Cardigan made from Cascade Pacific
• Everlasting Love Shawl from Madelinetosh Lace

Podcasts Mentioned

• Fiberista Files 
• PaulyKnits  (iTunes link) 
• Guts, Grit and Pink Lipstick
• 3 Stitches - A special thanks to KnitALittle for conversations this week
• Rainlover Knits - Raising money for Avon Walk

Other Random Mentions

• Star Wars Phantom Menace 3D
• GoodReader app
• KnitCompanion app
• Forever Lazy (see video)

DragonflySoars 20120306, Spoonful of Sugar

Projects

• Multnomah blocked
• Sweet Taffy socks a couple stripes done
• Some progress on Philosopher's Wool Sweater for the Colorwork Sweater KAL but heavy sweater is making it hard to hold

Contest! Enter to win on Ravelry thread, what are you most proud of from this past year? There will be three prizes given out, include:

• One ball of Twisted Limone
• One skein of Malabrigo Sock
• Two skeins Universal Yarn Classic Shades

Other Random Mentions

• Mary Poppins Broadway Show
• Ruhamas yarn store
• Kiyonna online store where I got my dress
• Yarn Buddies by SunValleyFibers (note, this isn't the one I bought, but it's the one I've coveted)
• Bergere de France - Origin 004   (Mom likes this one; Origin 04-03 Soja)