Episode 20: July 8, 2012

Episode 22 catches up on all the stitchy progress over at Shorty’s Sutures and the winner of the book Custom Crocheted Sweaters is announced! Out ‘o the Bag includes details about Operation Gratitude Scarf #1. In My Crochet Bag includes information about the Glittery Shrug CAL and In My Knitting Bag are the One Skein Shrug and Piper’s Journey Shawl with the help of knitting lessons and some friendly advice. The Threaded Needle includes details about a Tea Towel Swap with Caithness Craft Collective and a Scout patch project. In My Ears shares information about Yarniacs and Jane & Jen Kit Funny. In My Library reviews additions of a Pixie Hat pattern and Seasons 1 & 2 of Downton Abbey! I also share a great interview I found on the internet that will give some insight to Highclere Castle, the home of Downton Abbey. In My Stash has details of my recent trip to Art Fibers in San Francisco and the wonderful help from Barbara for picking out Air Kiss (undyed). Fit n’ Stitchy notes morning walks with my pup, some physical therapy exercises and situps, along with watching what I eat and monitoring ingredient labels. There’s news about an excellent knitting class I participated in at Knitting Fairy, and a follow up on the washcloths I’ve made and have been putting through the ringer. Prattle includes a Lo Lo Bar sampling, a minor investment in American Apparel men’s t-shirts, some tips on safety awareness when traveling and a reminder to water your yards & trees during the extreme heat of the summer. 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’!