Hallo Fiber Beat Listeners and Viewers, I've got another contest for you users of Twitter and Facebook. I've got an AMAZING skein of Curious Creek Wasonga (superwash merino) sock yarn in the "Happiness Is..." colorway to give away!
All you need to do is simply re-tweet (RT) the following message on Twitter before the end of our Episode #2 contest (11/30/09):
RT @WonderMike Fiber Beat #2 contest ends 11/30. Don't miss out on "Lil Box of Socks". Details here: http://fiberbeat.com/
I'll collect the list of folks who re-tweet this and randomly select one lucky winner of the Curious Creek Wasonga Sock Yarn. Not a Twitter user? I'll accept Facebook "shares" of my update, too!! Let the games begin.
There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin, knit, crochet, weave...
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Fiber Beat Video Supplement #2 - Speed Swatch
The latest in our steeeeeeep video shooting and editing learning curve. Man, oh man, is it hard...
Hope you enjoy and be sure to enter our contest.
~Michael
Hope you enjoy and be sure to enter our contest.
~Michael
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fiber Beat, Episode 2: "Sock Options"
Fiber Beat, Episode 2: Sock Options is LIVE. You can listen online or subscribe via iTunes.
We have a new contest, too. Details on the podcast and in the show notes! You can also enter via the Ravelry Fiber Beat group.
Thanks for listening!
We have a new contest, too. Details on the podcast and in the show notes! You can also enter via the Ravelry Fiber Beat group.
Thanks for listening!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Fiber Beat Video Supplement 1
Wherein I dip my toe into the pool of vidcasting. It's very daunting but I'm trying to embrace the DIY ethic of Schoolhouse Press and Lucy Neatby. I've got GIANTS on which to model my video career.\
Let me know what you think. If you subscribe via iTunes please leave a review.
xo,
WonderMike
p.s. I really don't knit that far down on the needles. I was exaggerating for video effect. I won't do it again, PROMISE!
p.p.s. Yes, I smashed my right thumb in a closet door which is why I have that scary nail. It should grow out... in about a year. :-(
Let me know what you think. If you subscribe via iTunes please leave a review.
xo,
WonderMike
p.s. I really don't knit that far down on the needles. I was exaggerating for video effect. I won't do it again, PROMISE!
p.p.s. Yes, I smashed my right thumb in a closet door which is why I have that scary nail. It should grow out... in about a year. :-(
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Fiber Beat No. 1, "Schoolhouse Socks!"
The debut podcast for Fiber Beat is LIVE ladies and gentlemen. Please do have a listen and let me know what you think. If you like it, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.
Oh, and we have a contest for the Moccasin Sock pattern and two skeins of Quebecoise to make them. Deadline for entering the contest is October 30th.
Remember, if it's fiber, you'll find it on the Fiber Beat!
Oh, and we have a contest for the Moccasin Sock pattern and two skeins of Quebecoise to make them. Deadline for entering the contest is October 30th.
Remember, if it's fiber, you'll find it on the Fiber Beat!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Men's Fall Knitting Retreat 2009 - TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!
Please tell your guy friends, your LYS, your favorite vendors about this event.
We are accepting registrations until July 3, 2009, but we advise sooner rather than later, if you're interested in joining us.
And, if you'd like to make a donation or sponsor, please give me a shout!
Thx,
Michael aka WonderMike (Ravelry)
We are accepting registrations until July 3, 2009, but we advise sooner rather than later, if you're interested in joining us.
And, if you'd like to make a donation or sponsor, please give me a shout!
Thx,
Michael aka WonderMike (Ravelry)
Monday, April 20, 2009
Jenkins Turkish Delights
One should never say never.
I said I'd never knit lace.
I said I'd never spin.
I said I'd never spin on a wheel.
I said I'd never weave.
Clearly, I am not to be trusted when it comes to sweeping proclamations of activities I'll never do. Imagine my surprise when I "broke down" and got not one, but two Jenkins Bottom Whorl Turkish Spindles. I had been admiring several folks pictures on Ravelry (Marihana, Criminy Jickets and Eydeet. all evil, evil people.... which is why we get along so well) until I finally had to head over to Ed and Wanda's site to see what was still available.
They are so popular right now, that you have to "stalk" the list and make a request the moment the pix go live. They have updates about once every two weeks, but it helps if you send an email and tell them woods that you like.
The two spindles I got were a full sized Turkish in Cocobolo wood and Turkish Delight in Yucatan Rosewood (pictured here). Both are a joy to look at and have perfect balance. I was able to start spinning immediately upon opening the package because they ship with a little pouf of fiber. The TD had a silk hankie and the full Turk had some lovely dark blue/turquoise pencil roving.
I might be getting some additional Turks (and potentially niddy noddies/top whorls/wpi tools....) from the Spanish Peacock, but I have to wait until he's back from the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. My bank account and budget can breathe a sigh of relief... for the time time being.
I said I'd never knit lace.
I said I'd never spin.
I said I'd never spin on a wheel.
I said I'd never weave.
Clearly, I am not to be trusted when it comes to sweeping proclamations of activities I'll never do. Imagine my surprise when I "broke down" and got not one, but two Jenkins Bottom Whorl Turkish Spindles. I had been admiring several folks pictures on Ravelry (Marihana, Criminy Jickets and Eydeet. all evil, evil people.... which is why we get along so well) until I finally had to head over to Ed and Wanda's site to see what was still available.
They are so popular right now, that you have to "stalk" the list and make a request the moment the pix go live. They have updates about once every two weeks, but it helps if you send an email and tell them woods that you like.
The two spindles I got were a full sized Turkish in Cocobolo wood and Turkish Delight in Yucatan Rosewood (pictured here). Both are a joy to look at and have perfect balance. I was able to start spinning immediately upon opening the package because they ship with a little pouf of fiber. The TD had a silk hankie and the full Turk had some lovely dark blue/turquoise pencil roving.
I might be getting some additional Turks (and potentially niddy noddies/top whorls/wpi tools....) from the Spanish Peacock, but I have to wait until he's back from the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. My bank account and budget can breathe a sigh of relief... for the time time being.
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