Episode 56: The Year of the Sweater

The Shorty's Sutures Podcast is where the conversation twists and threads its way through crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery and other stitchy projects.


Out 'o the Bag

• Rosemont Cardigan

In the Bag

• Wrapped in Blue
• Crochet Glittery Shrug
• Alpacarino Infinity Scarf inspired by the Baby Alpaca Mish Mash Cowl

The Threaded Needle

• G's Christmas Quilt

In the Loop

• Comments in Episode 55 thread full of support and positive messages
• Welcome to kathy345, MailleSarah and LadyShopsAlot, thank you for joining the group! 
• Thank you to those who checked on me after the tornadoes in Dallas

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Holiday weekend progress or lack thereof
• Walks in the sunshine
• Mental Health Boost from Lindsey Stirling
• Meditation videos on YouTube

 Prattle

• Online Christmas shopping
• Favorite Christmas movies: Elf,  National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Carole (animated with Jim Carey)
• Recommendations for sangria recipes sans Vodka

Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest as @ShortysSutures. Episodes can be downloaded through iTunes and Stitcher.com. Please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'! 

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Episode 55: To Be Honest (TBH)

The Shorty's Sutures Podcast is where the conversation twists and threads its way through crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery and other stitchy projects.

Out 'o the Bag

• Legacy Bronco Scarf

In the Bag

• Rosemont Cardigan
• Wrapped in Blue 

In My Stash

• Large Fox Bag from QuincePie on Etsy
• Clover In-the-Round Stitch Holders

The Threaded Needle

• G's Christmas Quilt

In the Loop

• A huge thank you to everyone who's commented and chatted with us in the last episode thread
• NoCKRs

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Physical fitness
• Mental Fitness
• Conquering the negative
• Self-Forgiveness
• Ted Radio Hour "Headspace"
• Is There a Healthy Way to Think About Depression Andrew Soloman, "Cleave to the reasons for living."

Prattle

• NuFace
• Holiday Prep

Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest and Stitcher.com. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!

 

 

Episode 54: Wicked Stitches

The Shorty's Sutures Podcast is where the conversation twists and threads its way through crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery and other stitchy projects.

Out 'o the Bag

• Happy Throw with a picture of the newborn baby girl it was made for

In the Bag

• Legacy Broncos Shawlette
• Wrapped in Blue
• Rosemont Cardigan

In My Stash

• 1/2 Yard Fabrics from Fat Quarter Shop
• Alpaca Gift Yarn from Round Hill Alpacas

In My Ears

• Two Ewes Fiber Adventures - diving into Crochet!
• The Sweet Georgia Show
• Seamwork Radio 
• Congratulations to the 2KnitLitChicks and the Yarniacs for their 100th episodes!

The Threaded Needle

• Niece's Christmas Gift 

In the Loop

• Thanks to everyone for chatting with me in the Episode 53 thread
• A big thank you to everyone who has left a five-star rating on iTunes and to Burnin for the wonderful review

Fit 'n Stitchy

• So much walking
• Yoga
• Fitbit
• Green Tea  - benefits of Green Tea

Prattle

• Paint by Numbers 141st Run for the Roses

Thanks so much for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest and Stitcher.com. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!

Episode 53: Stitches Texas Recap

The Shorty's Sutures Podcast is where the conversation twists and threads its way through crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery and other stitchy projects.

Out o' the Bag

• Lovely Ribbed Cowl

In the Bag

• Legacy Broncos Shawlette
• Happy Throw

In my Stash 

• Blue Sky Alpacas Extra (in Mist) from StevenBe booth at Stitches Texas
• ITO Kinu (Blue Bell) and ITO Sensai (Denim) from Tutto at Stitches Texas
• Plymouth Yarns Stained Glazz from Knitting Fairy at Stitches Texas
• Lang Yarns Samea (in Mink) from Dyed & Gone and HandKnitting.com at Stitches Texas
• Pattern Book by Lang Yarns referenced in episode
• Circular Measuring Tape from Yoth Yarns
• The Vintage Rose Knitting Boutique Mr. Roboto stitch markers (claw)

In the Loop

• Much thanks to lauraballing and BostonMama3 for joining the group
• Special thanks to all of my regulars who commented in the Episode 52 and Inspiration threads
• Had the wonderful privilege of getting to spend quality time with Jennifer/PoppyP who came to Stitches Texas, saw and visited with Regina/MissKnotty, Tasha/BijouxMaster and Alissa/KnittingFairy

The Threaded Needle

• Still gathering material for my niece's quilt

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Walking
• Yoga
• Really paying attention to what I'm eating and portion size

 Prattle

• Stitches Texas classes
• NuFace Microcurrent Facial Treatment
• Don't be that gal

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest and Stitcher.com. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!  

Episode 52: Love the Stitches

The Shorty's Sutures Podcast is where the conversation twists and threads its way through crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery and other stitchy projects.

Out 'the Bag

•  Azalea Tank (helpful video for picking up knit stitches by Knit Picks)

 In the Bag

• Legacy Bronco Scarf (knitting) from the Endless Rainbow pattern by Martina Behm
• Happy Throw by Mammachee Crochet
• Lovely Ribbed Cowl from Purlbee.com using leftover Rowan Felted Tweed in color 182 purple

In My Stash

• Margot in Pearl for S. Charles
• Misti Alpaca Tui

In the Loop

• Thanks to VictoriaBlue, judso, yorksett, Qmama, BetsyK, berdelyk and MariKnitsToo for joining the group
• Fun and uplifting chatter in the Episode 51 and QOTW threads with iHeartCraft, patskein, kirbymo, Kmanhart84, WannaCoffee, laterknitter, gayleywayley, Croshique, wildpony2, yorksett, Cinderga, 1hundredprojects and KnitterNinjaShar
• A huge thanks to the Yarniacs for including me in their Episode 92 sharing details about our stash

The Threaded Needle

• Crazy Scrap Quilt Block (no progress but decided not to gift this)
• Baby Quilt for my niece as a Christmas gift using pinks, grays, black, creams)

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Walking
• Yoga Journey
• Zuzka Light

Prattle

• Vacation trip to Carmel, California

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest. You can now also find me on Stitcher.com (thank you to Laritza for recommending this for Android and Kindle users as well as ipad/iphone) And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!   

Episode 51: Go For the Good Stuff

The Shorty's Sutures Podcast is where the conversation twists and threads its way through crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery and other stitchy projects.


In the Bag

• Legacy Broncos Shawlette - Endless Rainbow pattern by Martina Behm
• Azalea Tank for the 2KnitLitChicks KAL 

The Threaded Needle

• Crazy Scrap Quilt Blocks (found through Pinterest) from Crazy Mom Quilts 

 Queue-T Patootie

• Happy Throw from Mammachee ($4 pattern, crochet, already have yarn in stash)
  
• Mosaic Blanket from Purl Bee  (free pattern, knit, would need to buy specific yarn colors)

In the Loop

• A big thank you to 1hundredprojects, lasknit2, Janeen24, hrenee23, laterknitter, WannaCoffee for joining the group
• Special thanks to iHeartCraft, Crochetster, Croshique, patskein, 1hundredprojects, knittybarb, Cinderga, laterknitter,  WannaCoffe, gayleywayley, wildpony2 for joining in the Episode 50 discussion thread
• We had 14 entries in the pattern giveaway thread, congratulations to kirbymo for winning the Monica Mitts pattern! Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway!

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Yoga Journey (mini sessions at work, in the morning if time is compromised, 15-30 sessions)
• Mindfulness App
• Toothbrush Squats

Prattle

• Follow up on Self
• Funny songs by Miranda Lambert Gravity is a B**tch and Bathroom Sink
• Feeding my soul with Artists and Makers magazine and making time for mindfulness

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!  

Episode 50: Kick and Stretch and Kick

The Shorty's Sutures Podcast is where the conversation twists and threads its way through crochet, knitting, sewing, embroidery and other stitchy projects.

Welcome to episode 50 of the podcast! It's time to celebrate with a giveaway, be sure to listen for at the beginning and end of the show for details on how to enter.

Out 'o the Bag

• Biased Transition

In the Bag

• Legacy Broncos Shawlette - Endless Rainbow pattern by Martina Behm
• Azalea Tank for the 2KnitLitChicks KAL 

Azalea Tank Swatch

Azalea Tank Bottom Lace Section

In My Stash

• Leading Men Fiber Arts Yarn - Cabbage Patch
• Scout's Swag de Young yarn - Gold variegated yarn

In the Loop

• Thanks to Valeria, kirbymo, knittybarb, Cinderga, PatSkein, Crocsique, iHeartCraft, JavaNut, Gayleywayley, deedalee, wildpony2, GreenHook, CozyCouch.... for being part of the conversation in the episode 49 and QOTW threads
• Welcome and thank you to kirbymo (monica), deedalee (Diane), wildpony2 (janis), alittleposie (Tracie), karcieri (Kate), Kmanhart84 (Kristen), meowlam (Lorrian) for joining the group!

In My Ears

• Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
• Free Library of Philadelphia
• Bullseye with Jesse Thor

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Yoga Journey
• Brushing with Squats 
• Walking without fear

Prattle

• Flooding in Texas
• Balancing self-love with vanity and insecuritie
• To each their own - leaving judgment by the wayside

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'! 

Episode 49: Always Forward, Never Straight

Sometimes just keeping that forward momentum is all that's needed to reach a goal. The path doesn't always have to be straight or never veered from, just keep moving. In the words of one of my favorite characters in Finding Nemo, Dory sang, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming" as she continued on for Wallaby Way.

I've been working to keep the momentum going, too, when it comes to completing projects. After recording the last episode I went back over some yarn I'd pulled from my stash and a pattern that was recently gifted to me. Having patterns and yarn set aside together and ready to go helps me not to procrastinate. I just need to get better at pulling the tools I'll need at the same time.

Out 'o the Bag

• Bunny Slippers
• Crocheted Knockers

In the Bag

• Biased Transitions Scarf
• Legacy Bronco Shawl using the Endless Rainbow (gifted pattern from iHeartCraft) using stash yarn from Colorado (Alpaca) and Candy Skein

In the Loop

• iHeartCraft, Cinderga, PatSkein, Allison1031, Croshique, CozyCouch, GreenHook, Gayleywayley, JavaNut (joined the group)

Queue-T Patootie

• Queue cleanout
• Mormorio

In My Ears

• DoubleKnit Podcast
• Hollywood Knitter
• Freakonomics Podcast
• Here's the Thing with Alec Baldwin

Yoga Journey

• DIY Yoga Mat Spray 

San Juan Bautista Retreat Center

Prattle

• NoCKR (Northern California Knitting Retreat)
• Upcoming KAL with 2KnitLitChicks Azalea pattern using Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton in Honeysuckle

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!     

Episode 48: Springy Loveliness

It's amazing how time flies. I look up and its been over a month since the last episode, so join me and see what's been going on in my stitchy world.

Out 'o the Bag

• Crocheted Hello Kitty Preemie Cap

In the Bag

• Biased Transitions Scarf
• Knitted Knockers
• Bunny Slippers 

DFW Fiber Fest 2015 Haul

 In My Stash

• Madeline Tosh Worsted in Optic
• Goodies Unlimited Soaps and Everything Balm
• Knitting Lagniappe Felted Dryer Balls and Lavender Stones
• Little Monkey Stitch 'n Spin PacMan and Space Invaders Project Bag
• Knitting Fairy Chai Goo needles
• Wooly Wonka Fibers Gradient Transitional Skein Set in St. Tropez
• StitchDefinition.org

 In the Loop

• IHeartCraft, Croshique, Crochetster, Cinderga, PatSkein, GreenHook, Gayleywayley, CozyCouch in the hizzy
• Welcome new Facebook and Instagram friends!

Yoga Journey

• New Yoga Studio App users - Welcome!
• Inconsistency is Painful

Prattle

• DFW Fiber Fest and Podcaster Meetup
• Essential Oils
• Cyberbullying
• Northern California Knitting Retreat 

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!     

Episode 47: Feelin' the Love

The Christmas holiday came and went without the completion of a few gifts that I'd hoped to give, but the holiday was more enjoyable without the pressure of rushing to finish. Join me to hear how the time off from work after Christmas, and getting some awesome tools for my craft room, provided the motivation to jump right in to something new and make sure I completed at least one project that had been waiting patiently to be finished.

Out 'o the Bag

• Chalet Cowl
• Kitchen Curtains (hemmed and made from scratch)
• Utility Room Curtains

Utility Room Curtains

 In the Bag

• Biased Transitions Scarf
• Hello Kitty Crochet Amigurumi Head

Biased Transitions Scarf in Progress

In the Loop

•  A big thanks to Cinderga, Gaylewayley, GreenWoman, Croshique, Crochetster, iHeartCraft, Patskein, Sabrab and Mary Sarah for your interactions in the episode 46 and All Right Ya'll threads!
• Special thank you's to Colleen, Sandra, Gayle, Cindy and Sally for your kind words about Melissa's passing. As far as I know, her children are doing as well as can be expected. I'm fortunate to see two of them every so often and hope that will continue.
• Big Valentine's hugs to Sally(Crochetster) and Cindy (Cozy Couch) for the super sweet Valentine's Day messages!

In My Stash

• Candy Skein Candy Apple and Candy Apple Stitch Marker

In My Library 

• Pine by Jo Storie
• Wrapped with Love Preemie Hat by Janaya Chouinard (free)
• Tot Hops Toddler Bunny Slippers by Lorin Jean

Yoga Journey

• New things learned from Yoga Studio App
• Keep Calm and Yoga On
• Manduka Travel Yoga Mat
• Don't skip using a mat even on carpet

Prattle

• Northern California Knitting Retreat (NoCKRs) in April, San Juan Bautista
• Stitches is coming to Texas, September 17 - 20, 2015, Irving Convention Center
• DFW Fiber Fest, March 20 - 22, 2015, Irving Convention center
• Weck Jars used for Coconut Sugar Scrub gifts (1c coconut oil, 1c organic sugar, 1 tsp vanilla)

Thanks for joining me today and I hope you’ll join me again next time. Feel free to contact me at shortyssutures@gmail.com, comment here on the blog, reach out on Ravelry in the ShortysSutures Group, or join me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram as @ShortysSutures or Pinterest. And please consider leaving a review on iTunes to help other podcast listeners find the show.

Until next time, keep those hands stitchin'!    

Such Is Life

As you have probably felt, time has been flying right by. We're now almost a month into a new year and I haven't made the time to record a new episode or work on some of the projects that I was so excited about prior to the end of 2014. Such is life.

So much has happened in the last month. My family and I had a wonderful Christmas, my teenage son, my husband and I have bonded on new levels and we all seem to be understanding each other better, my husband and I have become activists in our small town, Yoga has taken on new meanings for me, I've reconnected with one of my best friends from middle school and, sadly, I've lost a friend to cancer while, my body feels better than it ever has before. What a guilty feeling that can bring. Such is life.

While I don't know for sure what the future holds for me, I'm mentally (and bloggily) vowing to hold myself to higher standards. I'm going to strive to listen to and cherish my body even more, to live as mentally and physically healthily as possible and to cherish my relationships with loved ones and friends at a deeper level, to think and say negative things less and to share more. I'm not classifying these self-expectations as resolutions since I'm horrible about following through on those, I'm just making these promises to myself not only for this year, but for my entire future.

Triumphs and trials will always be part of the mix, but my reaction to them will be the true test of my progress. There is so much to learn and focus on. I'm looking forward to figuring out how to navigate through all this life will bring.