27 April, 2009

Episode 28: Hey! Just who do you think you're Orgling at?


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Weigh in:

Coggie:
Still going: Noro ShawlNoro Shawl and Socks

Started: Chevron Cardigan- Hand dyed mill spun
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Designed: Operation Kid Cuddle- Pattern is being tested now100_6236
More blankets for the military kids

Bams:
Finished: BFF Regia socks
Still going: Teal lace scarf, CPH picked up ½ of zipper band
Started: Heart & Sole Socks 1 1/3 done

Fiber Exercise:
Coggie: No Spinning
Bams: BFL – 6 bobbins so far

Our exercise:
Bams: Nordic track
Coggie: Sticking to the WW plan

You just got schooled: More info on Ravelry Group pages
Merino: Fine crimp, combed prep- Very soft, 50 yds 2 ply
Montadale: Fine crimp, combed prep- able to be spun super fine. Navajo ply

Look what I found: LorrieU- Barbie Cardigan Love it!

Recipes:
Interview with Kim at Sunset Dreams Alpaca Farm
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Friendly Alpacas
Just as curious of us100_6254 open Females100_6255100_6263
This one wanted to sniff the camera
Up close and personal


Little miss Cria Cria


Show awards: farms Ribbons

More pictures can be found on our Flicker page
We are looking forward to the sheering day
Thank you Kim

Bams received Pink & Sparkly yarn and a tote from her sister, Yum!

On the menu for this month:
Good luck to the Chief on his Competition
Stitch-n-pitch June 9th in Lansing, Contact ThreadBear for more info.
New event board on Ravelry

Retreat Info:
One spot open as of recording
Games and movies are being planned
Minimum age is 21 for the retreat

Gadget Corner:
Space bags Great for getting your yarn room clutter free
We space bagged some fiber, will let you know next show how it went.

Knitting time: Any Firefly fans? WB.com has episodes free right now.