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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Episode 9 - No FO's Here!

Nothing finished yet this week! Hopefully I will have a lot more done by next week! I mean, I should have a pair of socks, some dyed yarn (may just show pictures of it since I want to knit up more mitered squares), sock blockers, and maybe even a project bag or two (now I'm just getting overly ambitious).

It's been a lovely holiday weekend for the most part (Memorial Day).  Weather has been nice and we have enjoyed being outside.  Hubby was out all day helping his parents move some things, but me and kids had a lot of outside time and pizza for dinner.  Not too shabby.

Tomorrow will be a laid back day and I will take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of the day.  I will give thanks in my heart to all the brave souls who fought and died for our country.  Peace be with all the families who have lost their loved ones.

Mostly chatter in this semi-short episode.  As I mentioned, I try to keep my episodes about 30-45 minutes.  That's usually enough to share a weeks worth of stuff, and that's usually about all I have time for before I'm interrupted by something or someone! Oh hey, speaking of....NO INTERRUPTIONS today...well not enough to make me have to get up and turn off the camera. Hooray for that!

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On to the show!




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SHOW NOTES


Fish Lips Kiss Heel by SoxTherapist



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Monday, May 18, 2015

Episode 8 - Oh Pikachu

Happy Monday! It has been a not so hot week here coming down with a nasty cold.  Runny nose, scratchy throat.  Hooray...

Before the yuckiness hit however, I got to spend a fun family day with my hubby and kiddos at the Detroit Zoo! We all went together with the kids Preschool.  It was a chilly day (I wore a sweater).  I mean really?? A sweater in May??  It was ridiculous. But we all had fun.  Emily was most excited about the Zebras and David really liked the Penguins.  My favorite was the Butterfly House. The Giraffe's were totally about to "get it on" but Lady Giraffe was not really in the mood.  It was quite a sight to see! 

We followed it up with an ice cream cone from McDonald's on the way home. 

Watching the butterflies

Butterflies are my favorite!

So pretty!

They look like they are smiling

Gotta get a picture by the bear fountain

Rawr!

Emily was excited about the Zebras

Um...it was totally mating season...

And she wasn't really in the mood. Haha!

This weekend was another birthday party! This time at Chuck E. Cheese.  It was actually my first time there and it wasn't too bad.  Last time the kids went, hubby took them by himself for another birthday party. He said it was mass chaos. Luckily it wasn't overrun this time.  Kids played a lot of little games and cashed in their tickets for a bag of junk, haha. Got to leave with a balloon - a successful day!

Lots of crafts, not enough time! Finished Objects, and lots of Works In Progress. Plarn, Yarn Dying, Mitered Squares and more! The most exciting of the FO's is my shawl! Behold the Sunlight Shawl for Sad People by Sylvia Bo Bilvia on Ravelry!



Fun with Selfie's

Now, On to the show!



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SHOW NOTES


Tips on dying yarn black with food coloring - Here

"Unicorn Farts" dying tutorial by TomBoyKnits (using a thickener to stop colors from bleeding)

Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Find an event near you!


Don't forget next week's episode may run a bit late do to the holiday weekend.  Hope everyone has a great week!!

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Mini-Episode 3 - Making Plarn



Welcome to another mini episode! Here I demonstrate how to make plastic bag yarn aka Plarn.  It's a pretty simple project that is pretty fun.  I enjoy tying all the pieces together!

When knitted up, the "fabric" it creates is stretchy and quite bazaar. Can't wait to show off the final product - a plastic bag bag (that's fun to say.)

Enjoy!



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Monday, May 11, 2015

Episode 7 - FAIL!

Hello!  What a week.  Birthday party planning, Mother's Day adventures and another glimpse at the now completed Giant Tutu!

And guess what else? I can knit again!  Stitches are out and I'm getting back into the knitting groove. Working to try to finish the "Sunlight Shawl for Sad People" and embarking on an ambitious project of a hand dyed mitered square blanket with mini skeins of wool hand dyed by me.  Great way to experiment with dying techniques which are so much fun!



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Not particularly any show notes.  Looking for something? Just comment or drop me a line!

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Mini-Episode 2 - Spray Bleach T-Shirt Tutorial

Hello! Welcome to another "mini" episode of The CATT Lady Podcast.  Today I demonstrate how to spray bleach a silhouette onto a dark t-shirt.

As I mentioned in Episode 6, I saw a really cool craft project going on at the local library for "Star Wars Day".  I walked up and asked if I could join in, but you needed to bring your own t-shirt.  So instead, I asked if I could take a stencil home with me and create it myself later!

I am very pleased with the results, and it was quite fun.  I already bought two more plain shirts to make a couple more.  I'll be sure to show those off when they are completed in the near future.

R2D2 and C3PO

Close up - Cool Purple/Red combo


So check out how I created this fun and one of a kind t-shirt!





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Monday, May 4, 2015

Episode 6 - Thumbs Up!

Hello, hope you all had a better week than I have! Come join me for a hodge podge of an episode featuring a ton of "UFO's" (unfinished objects), How I chopped off my thumb, and meeting R2D2, Chopper and BB8! Also a quick rant about Joann coupons.

Oh and don't miss out on the giant tutu!





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SHOW NOTES (not too many as it was mostly just a rambly episode!)

Don't forget to check out my GIVEAWAY still going on!

Kurt Zimmerman

Swift and Ball Winder

The Canadian Knitter Podcast


See you next time!

The CATT Lady