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Published: Jan. 6, 2012, 9:04 p.m.

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Bitty Bump, Short Row Woes

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Thank you to show sponsors: Quince & Co\\xa0\\xa0and Ewe-nique Yarns, Morton IL 61550

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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.\\xa0 Check out Finch, their new fingering weight in colors inspired by nature. www.quinceandco.com

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Ewe-nique Yarns is a full-service yarn shop located at The Field Shopping Center in Morton IL.\\xa0 Among the items they carry are a full line of Addi needles, Chiagoo, and Knit Picks.\\xa0 They also stock Malabrigo, Madelinetosh, Frog Tree. Elsabeth Lavod, Debbie Bliss, Claudia Handpainted, Louisa Harding, Rown, Sublime and dozens more. Debbie and Jenny are happy to ship to Pipeliners.

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Thank you to everyone who helped me find a copy of Knitting Triangles by Evelyn Clark!\\xa0 I accepted the first offer from Diane.\\xa0 Citronlady\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 These Pipeliners also offered out of the sheer goodness of their hearts: Smurphy=Sarah, Nancy in Holland MI, Kimberly of the Sock Bunny\\xa0 Knit and Fit Podcast.

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I read a Pipeliner Note from Mildred, age 13.

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Nature Notes

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Snowy Owl sightings in Illinois

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Illinois Birdwatchers List Serve IBET

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We are experiencing an irruption year in Illinois. \\xa0Irruption means "to increase irregularly."

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"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." ~ Benjamin Franklin

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Needle Notes

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Piper\\u2019s Journey\\xa0will be published by Quince & Co. at the end of January. \\xa0A crescent shaped shawl with a not too lacy border. Calls for 3 skeins of Quince & Co Chickadee.

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I am looking for a few test knitters. Start asap but not necessary to use wool called for.\\xa0 I will email pattern to you.\\xa0 Please contact me by email Paulaef@aol.com.

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Bitty Bump\\xa0\\xa0 Marcella\\u2019s e book by Gina Bonomo aka Skeincocaine\\xa0 $20 for book.\\xa0 $5 individual pattern.

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Woodturner Pully\\xa0 I forgot to put in short rows!\\xa0 Woe is me.

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I made a label with counted cross stitch fabric and embroidery floss.\\xa0 Stitched to hem on inside.

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Aizome explained how she makes labels for quilts.

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Ravelry Tip:\\xa0 You can favorite posts in discussion groups on Ravelry.\\xa0 I like to save posts with good information that I might want to reference later.

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My nephew produced a clever video featuring the bed he made and Woodturner Pully.\\xa0 The house where this film was made was built by my dad in the 1960\\u2019s.\\xa0 The watercolor paintings on the walls are by my dad.\\xa0 And yes, that\\u2019s my little mom with my nephew!\\xa0 http://youtu.be/6ASk8I2m5Gw

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In the Pipeline:

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Hitchhiker by Martine Behm

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10 Stitch Twist by Frankie Brown\\xa0

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Island at War

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Downton Abbey\\xa0 There is a group for Downton Abbey lovers on Ravelry.

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Downton Abbey Hat\\xa0

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Yarngasm Podcast by Voolenvine\\xa0

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Books on the Nightstand

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Cocoa Blocks

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Tip from Jacques Torres (Mr. Chocolate) When making hot chocolate, bring milk to a boil first to melt the chocolate and then bring it to a second boil.\\xa0 The second boil makes the chocolate extra rich and creamy.

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Music of the Spheres\\xa0 Matteis: Ground After the Scotch Humour

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www.magnatune.com

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A happy New Year! Grant that I
May bring no tear to any eye
When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I\'ve played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a happy year.
~Edgar Guest

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complete show notes and photos at www.knittingpipeline.com

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Haste ye back!\\ufeff

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