Episode 71 Handmade Holidays

Published: Dec. 22, 2011, 2:39 p.m.

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Sarah and Bronwyn Visit, Big Snowy Owl, and Cocoa Blocks

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This show is sponsored by my Longaberger home Business www.longaberger.com/paula and Quince and Company.

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If you are looking to support American goods, then you can start with Quince & Co with their beautiful and reasonably priced wools sourced in the US. Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature.

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Needle Notes

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Paula\\u2019s Projects: Woodturner\\u2019s Pully. Elizabeth Zimmermann\\u2019s Saddle Shoulder Sweater. After washing and blocking it measures out perfectly!

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Label for sweater. I tried a wool label, first ironing onto freezer paper to stiffen the fabric. Bronwyn suggested printing on computer. I may try backstitching on counted cross stitch fabric. Ecological Wool makes a very light but warm sweater.

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Big Snowy Owl Free Pattern by Purl Soho\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0

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Bronwyn on Ravelry

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Pinterest\\u2026ask one of us if you want an invitation.

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Bbknits

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Nubby Noro Mittens and Fingerless version

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Palindrome

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Little Turtle Knits Braided Cap by Theresa Belville

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Sarah on Ravelry

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Those Mitts by Leslie Friend

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Christmas Tree Hat and Elfin Socks

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Textural Healing Shawl by Shannon Squire

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Incognito (Mustache Cowl) by Mercedes Tarosovich-Clark

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Handmade Holidays

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Our Ravelry Thread

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Just some of the great ideas:

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Hot Chocolate on a Stick/Cocoa Blocks

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Santa Hat Brownies

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Sarah: Homemade Granola recipe on show blog.

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Bronwyn\\u2019s Sugar Scrub and Lotion Bars

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Summertime Neck Chillers

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Paula: Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls. Partially bake them, freeze, and recipients bake them for a yummy breakfast.

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In the Pipeline

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Per last week\\u2019s episode, the Doc Martin second movie wasn\\u2019t good. Two stars.

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Enjoyed The Pit Pony. Has piping in it

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Downton Abbey Season 1 watching again. New season Jan 8.

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High Note Low Note

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High Notes:

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Paula: The Week Between Christmas and New Years

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Sarah: Christmas Cards

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Bronwyn: Fondue

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Low Notes

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Paula: Stickiness

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Sarah: Accidental Felting

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Bronwyn: Poorly tied skeins of yarn

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Knitting Pipeline Retreat

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March 2-3 2012 (Friday evening and all day Saturday)

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Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1420 N Main St., Washington IL 61571

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$50 or $40 for Sat only

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Mail check to Knitting Pipeline, PO Box 549, Washington IL 61571

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Complete show notes and retreat information on show blog, Knitting Pipeline.\\ufeff

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Haste ye back!

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