Dear Listeners, Thank you for listening to the podcast. It's been a pleasure. Julie ..read more

Episode 107 - September 2023  The penultimate episode Machine KnittingMaking Waves by Iris Bishop Future projects: Ballet style wrap sweater for my granddaughter Shore Cardigan by Carrie Bostick Hoge One, Two, or Three-yarn Asymmetrical Vest by Sally Melville Cashmere lounge pants ResourcesFestina lente (make haste slowly)  Sew What?Singer Featherweight got a better motor and a spa day Rant: Remodeling is so expensive! Rave: It was worth it though VitaMeataVegeMinNo Knead Rye Bread - add 2 T caraway and 1-2 teaspoons deli rye flavor King Arthur Flour Deli Rye Flour and Rye Bread Impr ..read more

Machine KnittingMaking Waves by Iris Bishop Resources8 non-roll edge treatments Hems - lots of help online, here’s one Worm trim Pie crust edge instructions and Pie crust edge - on an LK-150 Judith Duffey edge - film to come Knitted on I-cord Knitted on bias strip Crab stitch edge - short but informative video Fabric bias tape (Hong Kong seam finish on a sewing machine) Sew What?Tustin dress by Itch to Stitch Rant: Unavailable or expensive replacement parts for my old food processor Rave: My Cuisinart food processor was $198 in June 2000 - 23 years old VitaMeataVegeMinWorcestershire sauce fr ..read more

Episode 105 - Undulation  EventsAnn Arbor Art Fairs Michigan Fiber Festival August 16-20 Machine KnittingMaking Waves by Iris Bishop Amazababy 3D baby blanket by Rachel Brooks my Amazababy Repco yarn Cotton Tale 8 yarn Color catcher sheets ResourcesLook at this beautiful knitwear! https://sandramillerdesign.com/ Tuck and slip stitch color/texture stitch patterns for machine knitters Two color brioche and mosaic for hand knitters Sew What?Embroider the pattern number on the inside of the hem of a sewn garment - a tip from Nancy Zieman (RIP) VitaMeataVegeMinTuna melt sandwiches Duke’s mayo ..read more

*** sorry about the low volume *** Episode 102 - April 2023  Ribber Madness EventsInterknits Machine Knitting Club Machine KnittingRibber reluctance, feelings vs facts Feelings - fear, intimidation, past mistakes regrets Facts - limited space, lack of help, needed adjustments, obscured visibility If you don’t want to use your ribber, don’t do it. ResourcesRibber manual for your ribber Ribber Techniques Book by the Brother company (available on Etsy and eBay) Ribber Rules by Mary Anne Oger Make Your Knitting Machine Sing! By Scott Renno and James Dixon J&S Distinctive Knits, Chapter 5 ..read more

Episode 101 - March 2023 Spring EventsSpring Fiber Expo in April April 1-2 in Ann Arbor, MI My presentation on decorative seaming for Interknits Machine Knitting Club is April 8 The Great Canadian Crank-In May 13 in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada Here is the FB group AcquisitionsHeritage Spinning and Weaving shop in Lake Orion, MI Hand KnittingFelted moccasins by Beverly Galeskas in the Felted Knits book Judy’s Magic Cast On Machine KnittingMy test pants Contact ridelikethewind on Ravelry to get her Build A Mitten pattern Ireland Sideways Pullover Sideways Dolman Berroco Memoirs yarn ResourcesMary ..read more

Episode 100 - February 2023 Making do EventsMary Ann Oger March 11-12, Tennessee Valley Machine Knitters Club - contact myrean@comcast.net Spring Fiber Expo in April April 1-2 in Ann Arbor, MI The Great Canadian Crank-In May 13 in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada Here is the FB group AcquisitionsOut went a wool winder, a MK book, and a green gauge rule In came cashmere yarn from colourmart.com Hand KnittingMy Lunch Hour Mittens based on the Vuorelan luumut pattern Machine KnittingMy test pants Peter Patchis Yarns Contact ridelikethewind on Ravelry to get her Build A Mitten pattern The Breton Str ..read more

Episode 99 - January 2023 Ribbing and such EventsTechknitters on FB Interknits Machine Knitting Guild A beginner MK knit along is in the LK-150 Knitting Machine Group on FB. Search in the Files for LK150 Sweater Project AcquisitionsSold an electric Hague linker Machine KnittingGarment Designer software Link to the LK-150 manual My video casting on and knitting a 1 by 1 rib on a simple knitting machine If you watch this, please note that I should have said to drop the third stitch on the right. ResourcesSusan Guagliumi’s free stuff Lake Superior State University’s list of banished wor ..read more

2022 year in review EventsA Giftless Christmas Love Languages AcquisitionsSold FC6 Fair Isle carriage and Marion Nelson pattern cards Hand KnittingTravel Bag project using the Lotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Wooly Trays Machine KnittingTwo Yarn Duster Spring Coat Dryer Ball Jackets My Breton sweater Sideways Dolman sweater ResourcesCarolyn Barnette ISO Seams to be Seen by Angela Gordon Sew What?New Look 6402 tee shirt Butterick 6565 knit pants Vogue 9063 loose woven blouse McCalls 6964 tee shirt Vogue 9063 woven shirt Simplicity 8640 dress Rant: Used car shenanigans Rave: New to us car ..read more

Episode 97 - November 2022 EventsAll Fiber Retreat AcquisitionsSold Brother KR850, KHC1000E, KH940, garter bar set, intarsia brake, lace carriage Repair of Judy’s 930 Hand KnittingLotorp Bag by Cornelia Tuttle Hamilton Patterns I have used more than once discussion thread Felted Clogs, Ladies House slippers, Felted Moccasins, Duffers, French press felted slippers, Three Seasons in Scotland hot water bottle cozies, advent mittens, resoleable socks Machine Knittingtake an old bag shopping, dryer ball jackets, Barcelona, tuck striped dishcloth, drop shoulder sweater, Amelia, no show socks, Truly ..read more