Episode 28: Feeling Gifted

So much has happened since the last episode! Join me as I talk about a new stitchy adventure, endulge in wonderful yarny treats and get excited about new fiber adventures.

Out 'o the Bag

• A Swappy Flower Potholder
• Rainbow Stripe Baby Legwarmers

In My Knitting Bag

• Bonnie Jean Infinity Scarf 

 In My Ears

• Catching up on all my favorite podcasts
• Alabama Shakes

In My Stash

• Gynx Yarn, Strong Sock, Grape Colorway
• Western Sky Knits, Magnolia Worsted, Dew Colorway
• Sweet Georgia Twinkle Sock, Bubble Bath Colorway
• Purl Soho Stirrup Socks Kit with Anzula Hand Dyed Squishy, Candied Apple Colorway 

In My Library (thanks to wonderful Random Acts of Patterns or RAPs)

• Crosswords at the Coffee Shop from DCKnitter
• Super Cake from TexasPurlGurl
• Bee Leaf Half Pi Shawl from SockBunny
• Boulevard Headwrap from ChristianCrafter

The Threaded Needle

• Laundry Symbol Embroidery Project 

• Find a Stylus and Transfer Paper here

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Bike riding
• Ongoing core strengthening

 Prattle

• Home office makeover
• Car repairs (thanks to a new driver helping me make a body shop appointment)
• Ongoing repainting projects at home 

Giveaway

• Gynx Yarns, 400 yards/100 grams, Grape Colorway, Strong Sock, Sock/Fingering weight

Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, comment where this podcast is hosted at shortyssutures.libsyn.com, or look me up on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time.

Until then, keep those hands stitchin’! 

March is National Crochet Month

Did you know that March is National Crochet Month? I just realized it a few days ago when I saw someone post about it online. I'm so glad I saw that because it helped to rekindle the fire inside me to get hookin' again on a crochet shrug I've had stuffed in my craft cabinet.

If you're not already a crocheter this is a great time to give it a whirl! Some great starter projects are dishcloths, neck warmers, scarves or even little bags or pouches. It's easier than you might think to become a crocheter. A quick search on Ravelry will lead you to a TON of free patterns.

 Here are some tips for knitters who want to try crochet:

• Start with Tunisian Crochet: it has a look that is very much like knitted stitches so it will get you acquainted with Crochet in a familiar way Get started with Tunisian here  Click here for Tunisian Purl Stitch  Click here for Tunisian Knit Stitch
• Add a crochet trim to a knitted dishcloth or blanket: many knitters are already familiar with using a crochet hook to pick up dropped stitches, so begin with a slip knot and learn to make chains. After you've completed that first step you're ready to turn and begin adding rows.

If you're completely new to using a crochet hook check out this video on getting started with crochet, or if you're ready to dive right into a project check out my videos on YouTube or through the ShortysSutures Facebook page where you can get started without a chain and move right into foundation stitches to make a cowl.

Hurry over to Lion Brand Yarn where you'll find an an exciting giveaway. Don't delay... today's the last day to enter. Click on the link to complete a survey and who knows... you might win!

Enjoy National Crochet Month and keep those hands stitchin'!

Episode 27: Normalcy Approaches

Today's podcast feels long overdue, so it's full of all kinds of goodies! This episode will feature Out 'o the Bag, In my Crochet Bag, In my Knitting Bag, In my Ears, In my Stash, Fit 'n Stitchy and Prattle.

First let's begin with a hearty congratulations to Ravelry for reaching 3 million members! Jess and Casey have prepared a fun video to share with everyone on the Ravelry home page.

Kelly's Grey Shrug

 Out 'o the Bag

• Kelly's Gray Shrug (aka Speckled Shrug)
• Baby Leg Warmers/Yoga Socks

In My Crochet Bag

•   Glittery Shrug CAL (thanks to great input at the FF Retreat!)

In My Knitting Bag

• Bonnie Jean Infinity Cowl
• Rainbow Striped Baby Legwarmers - Lorna's Laces Unicorn Parade

In My Ears

• Craft Lit

In My Stash

• Cascade Superwash 220 (Light Pink, Hot Pink)

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Eating better
• Walking (fast)
• Lift and Squeeze/Core tightening

Prattle

• New recipe to share - Suavis Bubulae (Latin for Sweet Beef)
• Details of the Fancy Fiber Retreat in February (new friends, new skills, new outlook on stitchy recreation!)
• Feeling good about de-stashing

My Core Stitchy Group at Fancy Fiber Retreat 2013!

A huge thanks to everyone who's reached out through the Shorty's Sutures Ravelry Group to chat and comment on the episodes! It's always fun to interact with you all.

Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, comment where this podcast is hosted at shortyssutures.libsyn.com, or look me up on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time.


Until then, keep those hands stitchin’! 

Episode 26: Froggy Bottoms

Today’s episode features projects that are Out ‘o the Bag, In My Knitting Bag, The Threaded Needle, as well as Fit n’ Stitchy and Prattle.

Do you have any Valentine's Day projects in the works? If so, please share what your working on in the comments or on the ShortysSutures Ravelry Group!

I’m excited to share that Out ‘o the Bag is my lovely new Alpaca B&W Cowl which is getting quite a bit of wear! In My Knitting Bag is repurposed Cascade 220 Superwash in Gray as I’m making my version of the Speckled Shrug from LionBrand.com.

I have a bit of impromptu sewing that recently came up for The Threaded Needle to help out my son. And a couple of lovely yarns have been pulled from In My Stash for a mystery project and a kit purchased at the 2012 DFW Fiber Fest.

Fit n’ Stitchy includes a heart-to-heart about making it through the dark winter season and Prattle reminds everyone about the upcoming Fiber retreat February 14-17 in Denton, Texas hosted by Fancy Fibers Farm and Knitting Fairy. I can’t wait!

Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, where this podcast is hosted at shortyssutures.libsyn.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or in the comments section below. Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Until then, keep those hands stitchin’!

Episode 25: Things New, Old & In Between

Episode 25 is the first show of 2013. Happy New Year to everyone! Today’s episode features projects that are Out ‘o the Bag, In My Knitting Bag, In My Library, The Threaded Needle, as well as tidbits about A Stash In My Stash, Fit n’ Stitchy and Prattle.

Out ‘o the Bag reviews snowflake ornaments, a sleep sack for my niece in utero and an impromptu scarf. There is a now an Alpaca B&W Cowl In My Knitting Bag with plans to queue up another project or two. A new addition In My Library is Leslie Ann Bestor’s book, Cast On Bind Off, which was a super sweet Christmas gift from my sister.

The Threaded Needle shares one of my recent sewing projects, a keepsake bunting. Did you hear the part about having a stash In My Stash? Christmas gifting didn’t bring me new yarn, but I did receive the cutest little knitted ‘stash bag just perfect for notions.

I can’t begin a new year without mental promises of fitness and wellbeing, so Fit n’ Stitchy has been on my mind. Ballet leg exercises, time at the dip station and brisk, chilly walks have helped me start the year off. Prattle reviews the upcoming Fiber retreat February 14-17 in Denton, Texas hosted by Fancy Fibers Farm and Knitting Fairy. Join me!

Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, where this podcast is hosted at shortyssutures.libsyn.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or in the comments section below. Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Until then, keep those hands stitchin’![gallery columns="2" orderby="title"]

Episode 24: A Star Shines Upon Us

Episode 24 begins with a remembrance of one of the brightest stars in our community, KnitPurlGurl. Out ‘o the Bag shares leg warmers made from a pattern in the book I reviewed Crochet Boutique and the completion of my participation in the Operation Gratitude scarf campaign. In My Crochet Bag includes information about snowflake ornaments and In My Knitting Bag includes an impromptu scarf with a beautiful stash yarn.

The Threaded Needle wraps up an ornament swap with Caithness Craft Collective and dives into a new Christmas Tree Skirt project using an Amy Butler pattern. In My Stash has details of my attempt at purchasing MadTosh DK in Molly Ringwald but alas, to no avail. Fit n’ Stitchy includes a new idea for staying toned with a little help from my youth. Prattle includes news about an upcoming Fiber retreat in Denton, Texas hosted by Fancy Fibers Farm and Knitting Fairy. Join me!

Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, where this podcast is hosted at shortyssutures.libsyn.com, on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or in the comments section below. Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Until then, keep those hands stitchin’![gallery columns="2" orderby="title"]

Episode 23: Double Trouble

Welcome to Episode 23! Another Operation Gratitude Scarf in Charcoal Grey using Lion Brand Superwash Merino Cashmere is complete along with a Honey Cowl using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Tomato. In my knitting bag is the Knit Stripe Baby Blanket which is almost finished! I share my notes on working with Corntastic yarn and a great tip from Ledman on Ravelry about tightening up the cables on Harmony Needles.

In The Threaded Needle segment I talk about a (supposed to be) quick floor quilt for my brother who's expecting his first baby. Everything was going great until I got to the binding. I should've referred to an excellent tutorial form Old Red Barn first. I had to hand stitch the back side of the binding in such a way that the quilt looks reversible; the front doesn't look like it has a binding but the back shows it prominently. I also made some placemats using some oil cloth fabric and binding tape, as well as some Day of the Dead placemats that I had to buy more fabric for so I can complete a set.

I catch up on what's in my ears and fit n' stitchy, and share something new: The Dyer's Notebook. I'm not usually a fan of video casts, but I really like Laura. She's from my neck of the woods and is sharing with her viewers the in's and out's of dyeing yarn. She has a blog at gynx.blogspot.com and an easy shop where she sells her hand dyed yarns which are 100% merino.

Thanks so much for joining me today and for putting up with the technical difficulties and my new approach at how best to produce this podcast. I'm still working out how best to share show notes and pictures, but I'm confident I'll have a new system in place shortly. You can find more of Shorty's Sutures on Ravelry, Twitter and Facebook. And feel free to reach out to me via email at shortyssutures at gmail dot com. Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!

Episode 22: A Delectable Discovery

Welcome to Episode 22!

In this episode I talk about finishing up the Piper's Journey Shawl and the Little Sister Baby Cap. In my crochet bag I have another Operation Gratitude Scarf and the neglected Glittery Shrug shrug. In my knitting bag I have the Knit Stripe Baby Blanket and I share with you some discoveries about my Harmony Interchangeables and my thoughts on utilizing life lines while knitting. During The Threaded Needle segment I talk about sewing more Scout patches and patching up some favorite jeans that needed a bit of mending.

During the What's in my Ears segment I share listening to Knit 1 Geek 2, DC Unraveled and Knitting Pipeline. There's lots to share about original content for blogging, podcasting and pattern design. And, I talk about a new crochet book, Crochet Boutique by Rachel Ogelsby, that's really got me thinking about lots of new things to stitch up.

Fit n' Stitchy includes a bit of information about what's keeping me moving along with how to avoid a sneaky but scary ingredient in lots of foods and drinks. Also, have you considered gift stitching? It can be more healthy and rewarding than you might think.

Thanks so much for listening! You can find more of Shorty's Sutures on Ravelry, Twitter and Facebook. Feel free to also reach out to me via email at shortyssutures at gmail dot com.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!

A New Home for Shorty's Sutures

Hello again, Everyone! I'm in the process of moving my podcast episodes to a new home. Please update your RSS feed by clicking here.

I'll begin adding content this week so please stay tuned. And, until the next episode... keep those hands stitchin'!

 

Missing Podcast & Blog Post Data

Hello everyone, I'm sorry for all of the missing content, but I'm having some technical difficulties with the site. I'm working to get all of the podcasts back online and will let you know as soon everything is available again.

Thanks for your patience,

Kelly