Episode 8 - The One with the Flying Pants

(So I went over my storage for this month on Vimeo. So am using Youtube instead. Sorry guys who were on my Vimeo!)

What’s on the needles still -  

The Wedge has a second heel!: (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

Wonder Woman Vanilla Socks is getting lots of love – my own pattern. Yarn is Gnome acres House Gnome in Wonder Woman on US 1.5 2.5 mm Addi Turbos bought in GA. 

What’s on the Nails – Julep Lena from their Brights collection. The formula is way too thick, so will definitely need some polish thinner for this.

Gelous and SV is the best top coat for me: http://www.sallybeauty.com/nail-gel/SBS-507020,default,pd.html?cm_vc=SEARCH & http://www.amazon.com/Seche-Vite-Fast-Nail-Ounce/dp/B00150LT40/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367187920&sr=8-1&keywords=seche+vite

Book talk –  Theme: Funny Ladies. First, Laurie Notaro: http://www.amazon.com/Laurie-Notaro/e/B001ILIC32/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1367187983&sr=8-2-ent

Second: Caitlin Moran: http://www.amazon.com/Caitlin-Moran/e/B005KJ482W/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1367188079&sr=1-2-ent

My wish List – For nail polish: Serum No. 5: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SerumNo5?ref=pr_faveshops

For yarn: Barking Dog Yarns (specifically the Opposites Attract line): http://barkingdogyarns.com/

Etc etc etc – My boss for Support Staff Day took me to Atelier Yarns for some yum yums: http://atelieryarns.com/ Great owner and staff. Great yarn collection.  

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SPECIAL REPORT - Atlanta, GA & Stitches South

Enjoy!


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Episode 7 - The One with the EPIC

Episode 7 - The One with the EPIC from Jay on Vimeo.

Prize Giveaway!!!! Winners! – PurpleGoddess and iggystar! There is no need for Random Number generator because you guys rock and were the only ones that participated.

What’s NOT on the needles (YAAAAAYYYY!!!!) –

The Mona (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mona) in Pigeonroof Studios Original sock colorway Underworld on size 1.5/2.5 mm Addi turbos. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/mona

What’s on the needles still -  

The Wedge has a HO!: (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

Wonder Woman Vanilla Socks – my own pattern. Yarn is Gnome acres House Gnome in Wonder Woman on US 1.5 2.5 mm Addi Turbos bought in GA. 

What’s on the Nails – This is a combo of nail swatch and nail art. Revlon Nail Art Expressionist in Vincent Van Gold. For the Prayers for Silas group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayingforsilas

Book talk –  No book talk today because there is too much to show off! Will have a couple of books to talk about next week.

 My wish List – No wish list because, again, look at all the pretty things!!!!!

SPECIAL REPORT: ATLANTA, GA and STITCHES SOUTH!!!!

There will be a lot of pictures and videos in a special episode after. I did a lot of things, and I bought a loooootttttttt of yarn. And some Hard Candies. Because I could! And I caught the dyeing bug. Uh-oh, what is Jay going to do now????

The dyers I hit up:

Gale’s Art: http://www.etsy.com/shop/galesart

Knitty and Color: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KnittyAndColor

Fiber Charmer: http://www.etsy.com/shop/FiberCharmer

Miss Babs: http://www.missbabs.com/

urbangypz: http://urbangypz.com/

Dragonfly Fibers: http://www.dragonflyfibers.com/

And I won from these people: http://bijoubasinranch.com/ & http://neighborhoodfiberco.com/

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Episode 6 - The One with the Guilty Scientist

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Prize Giveaway!!!! The lovely Lisa Marie (theyarngoeson on Ravelry) sent me some amazing nail art stickers from I Heart Nail Art (www.etsy.com/shop/iheartnailart). So, two will go to some lucky viewers. I’m keeping the rest. He he. She was also incredibly sweet and gave me a Yarn Pop bag and a beautiful notepad. Thanks so much! You rock! 

What’s NOT on the needles (YAAAAAYYYY!!!!) –

Bakktus Scarf Strikkelise http://www.flickr.com/photos/norwayneedles/2963651011 US 2 in Wollmeise 100% in a pretty red color that makes me so happy!

What’s on the needles still -  

We’re on the heel for the Mona (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mona) in Pigeonroof Studios Original sock colorway Underworld on size 1.5/2.5 mm Addi turbos. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/mona

Also on the heel for the Wedge: (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

What’s on the Nails –Swatch time! Swatched Essie Damsel in a Dress that was 50% off at Peninsula Beauty Store. I used Nailtek II just as a base and 2 coats of Julep Freedom this time to minimize shrinkage. Already chipping, and it was streaky when putting it on. So, meh. The color is amazing, but other than the brush it was somewhat of a pain.  Probably going to use it as a base for some glitter polishes.

*WARNING, MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY!!!* Book talk – Theme for this book talk: Science! Bonk by Mary Roach http://www.amazon.com/Bonk-Curious-Coupling-Science-Sex/dp/0393334791/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1364683751&sr=1-1&keywords=bonk

Mary Roach makes science fun! Warning, this is definitely going to make you blush and laugh at the same time. You may want to warn people around you on your commute. This book reminds me very much of my friend Listy because when we were first getting to know each other, she told me about this book.

My wish List – Softy Kitty by Amy’s Nail Boutique: http://www.etsy.com/listing/119681070/soft-kitty-5ml?ref=usr_faveitems

Zoya Pixie Dust (my foray into texture nails): http://www.zoya.com/content/38/category/Pixie_Dust_Nail_Polish_Matte_Metallic.html

Anything from Jessalu… http://shop.stitchedbyjessalu.com/

The Parade of the Guilty Pleasures – Yeah. This is the last episode with this. * Julep April Box             * Namaste Boardwalk bag in Eggplant http://www.namasteinc.com/products/handbags/handbags_all.php *WOLLLMMMMMEEEEEEIIIIISSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEE * Birthday fun for Sami (Not putting what I put in here so she can be surprised)

Announcements –  Stitches South!!! See you in a few weeks.

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Episode 5 - The One with the Crumpet and the Revelations

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What’s on the needles still -  

ALMOST THERE!!!!! Bakktus Scarf Strikkelise http://www.flickr.com/photos/norwayneedles/2963651011 US 2 in Wollmeise 100% in a pretty red color that makes me so happy!

A little work on the Mona (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mona) in Pigeonroof Studios Original sock colorway Underworld on size 1.5/2.5 mm Addi turbos. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/mona

No love for the Wedge: (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

What’s on the Nails –Jelly sandwich backwards French mani! Julep Grace topped with Julep Camille and OPI Black Onyx for the tips. Nailtek II and Juelp Freedom, as always.

Book talk – Theme for this book talk: what book inspires you. Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I know this book got some flack in regards to how it deals with depression and life crises, etc. But it helped me many times when my life was starting to feel like it was either falling or standing still. It gave me perspective that others could not. http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364083457&sr=8-1&keywords=eat+pray+love

My wish List – Purple Goddess designs – fun stitchmarkers, gorgeous yarns, and delicious treats! Want to eat them off the screen.  And, seriously, self-striping yarn called bacon strips? Please!!!! And anything Doctor Who is fabulous (Bigger on the Inside). And then electric cupcake. That is all.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PurpleGoddessDesign

Vivid Lacquers: http://www.etsy.com/shop/VividLacquer. Love the Spppaaaaccccceee one. Also the theoretical line.

TheLadyVarnishes: Seriously, Jane Austen on nails? I’m so there.  (The patient suiter, the reluctant dancer, etc.)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLadyVarnishes

The Parade of the Guilty Pleasures – Only two marchers this week: 1. Julep Mystery Spring box and 2. WOLLMEISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shout outs – Fiber and Fabric. Fun knitting podcast that has quilting. One of the hosts of the charity Knitting for Remi and Love for Alex. Love the music. Love that it has more than just knitting – expand the horizons.

http://www.fiberandfabricpodcast.blogspot.com/

Announcements – Stitches South!!! So podcast schedule will be on and then off for a few weeks.

      

* * * I’m still learning my trimming tool, sorry! You didn’t miss anything. Just me complainin' * * *

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Interview with Ji Baek - Rescue Beauty

I thought this interview with Ji Baek, creator of Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polishes, to be interesting. I always knew that she would not approve of the gel/shellac, but I would think she would be into the designs.

http://m.refinery29.com/ji-baek-nail-polish?page=1

Episode 4 - The One with the Um, the Pirate, and the Birds Walking into a Bar

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What’s NOT on the needles - Vilai by Cookie A. BMF STR Lightweight in Titania Size 1 2.25 mm Hiya Hiya needles http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/vilai

What’s on the needles still -  

Bakktus Scarf Strikkelise http://www.flickr.com/photos/norwayneedles/2963651011 US 2 in Wollmeise 100% in a pretty red color that makes me so happy!

Mona (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mona) in Pigeonroof Studios Original sock colorway Underworld on size 1.5/2.5 mm Addi turbos. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/mona

Wedge (Cookie A Knit. Sock. Love. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wedge-2) in Little Red Bicycle Snowflake Sock colorway Cherry Blossom on size ½.25 mm Hiya Hiya Sharps. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knitterlybooklady/wedge

What’s on the Nails – aEngland in Jane Eyre (part of their Gothic Beauties collection). Look familiar? he he. Nail Tek II for base and first top coat (must make the nails stronger!), two coats, then Julep Freedom Polymer top coat to make it oh so pretty and shellac-like.

Nail Tek II Intensive Therapy: http://www.amazon.com/Nail-Tek-Intensive-Therapy-II/dp/B0006PLOTU

Book talk – Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand: http://www.amazon.com/Major-Pettigrews-Last-Stand-Novel/dp/0812981227/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363459683&sr=1-1&keywords=major+pettigrew%27s+last+stand

Reminiscent of Jane Austen novels with countryside behaviors but modern twist (Muslim/Christian dualism), but still looking into relationships between family, others, etc.

Spiced: a pastry chef’s true stories of trials by fire, after-hours exploits, and what really goes on in the kitchen: http://www.amazon.com/Spiced-Pastry-Stories-After-HoursExploits-Kitchen/dp/B0042P59VO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363459771&sr=1-1&keywords=spiced

Fun memoir/expose about what really happens in restaurant kitchens. Fluffy fun, not really a brain teaser. If you enjoy reading memoirs/non-fiction and food, this is a good starter book.

 My wish List – None because I have been horrible these past few weeks. So we go on to…

The Parade of the Guilty Pleasures – Julep March Maven box: added on Teri & Freedom Polymer

Apparently Julep also gives Mavens a secret store…Spring Fling with Jennifer (duh…), Robin, and Gloria

Peninsula Beauty Source (love!) gives members one free nail polish in their birthday month. http://www.peninsulabeauty.com/locations.htm?gclid=CP-Q7Kf1gbYCFch7Qgod7H0A8w

So, got OPI Liquid Sand line in Stay the Night. http://www.amazon.com/OPI-Mariah-Carey-Collection-Lacquer/dp/B00AQH09DK. I want to do what I’ve seen in Pinterest: putting a shiny top coat (even though takes away texture).

Then they were having a 50% off discontinued colors…Essie Damsel in a Dress: http://www.amazon.com/essie-color-polish-damsel-dress/dp/B00770OXRW/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1363460489&sr=1-2&keywords=essie+damsel+in+a+dress

and China Glaze Blue Bells Ring: http://www.amazon.com/China-Glaze-80653-Blue-Bells/dp/B009L18Q4Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1363460522&sr=1-1&keywords=china+glaze+blue+bells+ring

Couldn’t resist this one: Revlon Nail Art Expressionist: http://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Nail-Art-Expressionist-Vincent/dp/B00A2X9VVE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363460634&sr=8-1&keywords=revlon+nail+art+expressionist. I foresee some dotting tool fun with this one.

Prize Drawing – You thought I forgot? Never!!!! BMFA STR Lightweight in Titania and Sinful Colors in Fiji. Random number generator and…

it’s number 4! lasknit2 (Lisa)! contact me and I’ll send your prize over! Yay!

Announcements – On Itunes. Yay!

Podcast schedule – because of space, will have to keep with the every other week schedule. Boo!

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