Thursday, Jan 17, 2008

Stitch It!! Episode 5: "Cannibalistic Tendencies"

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Welcome to Episode 5!!!
How the heck are ya?! Again thanks to those who listen and tell your friends. I love the feedback and suggestions! I really appreciate it. You are the greatest!

How I Chose Charlie:
How I chose my spinning wheel. A rough list?
-Longevity
-Affordability
-Double vs Single Treadle
-Easy Maintenance
-Set up, Repairs, Staining?
-Visual Appeal
-Loyalty (aka Cult-like Behavior)
-How it Feels

Here's the Spinner Central Group on Ravelry where there are great wheel reviews. (Sorry non-ravelry folk...get in there!!!)
I mention Babe Wheels in here. A GREAT cheap starter wheel perfect for a beginner and from what i understand they spin GREAT.
Here's what Abby from Abby's Yarns said on a ravelry conversation about if there is a benefit to a woolee winder on a Lendrum.

Spinning Stuff:
-First, I have to come to terms with the fact that I have a STASH. So not me.....I had to clear out a poorly utilized cabinet in my kitchen this week, and now my fiber has a nice cozy home.
-Romney hand dyed and blended wools with Glitz
-Columbia Top with Blues, reds and greens. mmmmmm
-Rambouille Top Dark Brown with bits of white.
-Cormo.....give me a minute....drooling just thinking about it.....
-Alpaca fine in True Black....mmmmmm
-Curly Ques
-Owen's Cormo Stash

Knitting On/Off/Frogged:
-Starbucks trip for Zebra Mocha
-My love for the new toy...The Clicky Thing (possible favorite thing)
-Tilted Duster and my stupidity when reading patterns....Frogged.....grrrrrr
-Knit more Baby stuff this week
-My new obsession..... Nolita....So perfect for me! (see above photo)
-Cannibalism.....Goodbye Brittany...

Favorite Things:
-Clicky Thing (see above)
-Amelie is my FAVORITE movie. Adorable, French, Cute, Magical, Day Dreamy, I LOVE IT!!!


Please feel free to contact me at stitchitpodcast {at} gmail {dot} com. or on Ravelry, as itsjustmeghan. or leave a comment here! Don't be shy!

Posted by ItsJustMeghan at 10:11 AM |  6 comments  

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6 Comments:

Anonymous said...

I am listening! Just so you know. ;o)
So did you actually frog the Tilted Duster completely or just part of it??
Cool getting your own domain. :o)

3:47 PM
Anonymous said...

Meghan,
I give all the knitting podcasts a try; some I never listen to again (just not my thing) some become favorites. Yours is quickly becoming a fave. Keep it up!

6:07 PM
Anonymous said...

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11:51 AM
Anonymous said...

Great episode Meghan! I loved hearing about your thought process in choosing your wheel. Mine was based alot on looks and included features. I don't anticipate growing out of my Minstrel anytime soon. Especially since I like to knit with a fairly narrow range of yarns.

I too have resorted to cannibalism of stash and needles to purchase newer and better stuff. This is perfectly acceptable in my opinion. Plus, I'd rather have the stuff I can't/won't use go to a home where it will be used than have it sit around collecting dust at my place.

I love my clicker too. By far, my favorite row counter device.

Looking forward to your next podcast!

2:44 PM
Anonymous said...

"Amelie" is one of my fav movies too. I could watch it over and over. It's just SO beautiful.

Great podcast! Love the clicking sound. ;)

11:07 AM
Anonymous said...

Meghan, Good thing I was alone when listening to the episode. Couldn't stop laughing at the cannabalism thought process - I can relate totally!

Also, since learning to spin is getting closer to the top of my priority list, I really enjoyed that information too.

Thanks!

10:15 AM

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