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Episode 12: Scouting the Fiber Arts


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Intro and Outro Music: Sundown by Joseph McDade, thank you!
FO's
Damask cloth for coronet


10 skeins of handspun

Plied Advent Calendar yarns (also see above)

Michelle has been making dryer balls to use up some fiber that wasn't really good for anything else



Michelle finished skirting the alpaca and llama fleeces so they're ready to go the mill.  She kept some locks to use for felting


Michelle also skirted a moorit (brown) Icelandic fleece. This particular fleece was chosen for the beautiful curls it had. She kept all the nice locks for needle felting and will spin the rest. It's so soft!




To make finding the right needle easier, Michelle color coded her felting needles with nail polish.




WIP's

Finn Breed & Colour Study

Cuff down socks for Erica Ann Budd's Essential Sock Knitting
When knitting Portuguese/Peruvian style in the round, the public side (or right side) appears on the inside of the knitting (see below), allowing you to purl in the round. Purling is the easier stitch in this style of knitting.


Cuff down socks for TJ|

Michelle started two new Waffa birds. The plan for these is more simple than the last.



We always talk about our health and mental health. If you feel you have too much life and have a hard time finding a counsellor near you, Erica highly recommends Better Help.

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  1. KZMarch 10, 2020 at 8:31 AM

    Just wanted to thank you ladies for your hard work on this podcast. It always brightens up my day when I see you have a new episode posted. Great job with all of your crafts!

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