Episode 5

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This is a podcast about Knitting, Quilting, Sewing and other random creative adventures.

1. nicolescreativeadventures.blogspot.com
2. eatmopoi on Raverly  join my podcast group Nicole's Creative adventures Introduce yourself! http://www.ravelry.com/groups/nicoles-creative-adventures-podcast 
3. bakervieira on Instagram

Podcast Appreciation-

1. YarnTalk- How did I miss this podcast? Love :)
2. Sticks plus Twine podcast, Eric is the host and I just joined his Tea Swap, looking forward to it. 

Q&A-

1.  Is there an equivalent to Rhienbeck or Knitters East in California? Stitches West, I am goint to the expo on Saturday Feb 20th. 
2. Quilting stuff: I will do a segment on this later in the podcast. Jessie25 on Ravelry known as Jessie :) Is starting to learn to quilt and wanted to know my feedback on the Quilt as you go method.
3. KerryJoyce on Raverly, Kerry :) She also is starting to quilt and wanted me to a segment on what tools do you really need to get started in quilting. THat will come later in the podcast. She also is in big trouble because I think she just tipped me over the edge on buying a spinning wheel. She recommended the Bliss by Woolmakers they are from Holland. It looks like the perfect size.

Works in Progress

1. My first sweater: Cardigan 3/4 sleeves. Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted in PLum Dandy i got 6 skeins 100%wool. Knitters pride dreamz interchangeable needles in US 9  5.5mm 
2. Dream Catcher Quilt by Sherri McConnel, fabric Art Gallery Fabric "Tule" by Leah DuncanFinished objects
3. Icicle Vanilla Socks: Knit Picks Hawthorn Fingering in Aquatic Speckle DNS 1.5 
4. Atwood Shawl by Nicole from Hue Loco using her Tweed Base in Cedar US 2 circular
5. Farm House Flats, Ramsey Aran yarn by Lambstrings in the Brick color way, I am using size 6 DPN 8inch long

Finished Objects:

1. Thunderstorm Shawl by Alicia Plummer, Voolenvine yarns in Mexican Hot Chocolate 2 skeins 
2. Spiral Laced Hat from New directions in Lace Hats a Craftsy Class. I used Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca color 13. US 3 circular 16in needles. 

Stash advancement:

1. Western Sky Knits: Quarry 
2. Knit One Crochet Too Elfin Tweed x2 color: 1278 
3. Malabrigo Sock: Ravelry Red
4. Us 2 40in circulars chiaoGoo lace
5. Knitters Pride Karbonz Us6 DPN 8in

Quilting Segment:

New Quilters segment what do I need to get started quilting?

• Hand Quilting:
• • Needles- I recommend Roxanne hand quilting needles 
  • Thimble :) forgot to mention that in the podcast
  • Thread Clippers
  • fabric friendly pen or pencil
  • Thread: cotton 50wt for piecing, silk thread for needle turn appliqué and waxed cotton thread for hand quilting. 
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Seam ripper
  • Hoop for when you get to hand quilting the quilt (forgot to mention this as well)
  • iron
  • ironing surface
  • Glass pins (I like the clover brand for these)
  • glue baste it if you are doing appliqué (I like the roxanne brand) 
  • cutting mat
  • Cutting rulers
  • rotary cutter
  • fabric, don't skimp get good quality fabric
  • Batting
  • Basting spray or safety pins to baste your quilt

• Machine Quilting:
• • Sewing Maching
  • Machine needles, I prefer Schmetz Microtex 80 for most projects including machine quilting
  • Thread Clippers
  • Thread: Cotton 50wt for piecing and most machine quilting, but you can experiment with quilting with 40wt and other fancy threads. 
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Seam ripper
  • fabric friendly pen or pencil
  • Glass pins (I like the clover brand for these)
  • Iron
  • Ironing surface
  • cutting mat
  • rotary cutter
  • fabric, don't skimp get good quality fabric
  • Cutting ruler(s)
  • Batting
  • hand needle for finishing off binding by hand
  • Basting spray or safety pins to baste your quilt