Welcome
Happy Anniversary 2010
Welcome to Ba Ba Blacksheep a podcast hosted by BowPeep for all the fiberholics out there. I’m glad you dropped by and I hope you enjoy the show. Put yourself on the map.
Introduction
Hi, I’m BowPeep a shepherdess who is a fiberholic. I wish to remain anonymous, one…I’m not an expert and secondly I wish to protect the innocent.
I have learned a lot and want to “Pay it Forward” by sharing things I’ve learned along the way.
If you discover who I really am, please keep it a secret and instead experience the joy of “Pay it Forward“.
Episode #6 – Long Time…Happy Anniversary
Listen here
Today is our wedding anniversary….29 years…now that’s a long time.
Life on the Farm – updates on the cast and crew
Winter solstice coming and the longest nights of the year. How long nights effect the animals. Traditions and customs of the winter solstice.
WIP – Works in progress, what’s on the needles, wheel or in the dyepot
Christmas Afghan – WIP for 8-10 years. It’s off the needles and will be finished in time for Christmas 2010.
Working on the second sock and the cuff is almost completed. Classy Slip-Up socks from Knit Socks! by Betsy McCarthy
The back is completed and the first front is up to the increases. Cassidy sweater by ChicKnits
It Had to Be Ewe – breed Information and the different types of wool
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Leicester Longwool photo courtesy of Colonial Williamsburg featured on Sheep101.info
Leicester Longwools – history of the breed, types, and fleece characteristics
Sheep101.info – Leicester Longwools history
University of Oklahoma – Sheep Directory
Nebraska Sheep Directory
In Sheep’s Clothing, A Handspinner’s Guide to Wool
Colonial Williamsburg
Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeder’s Association
Fodder – Tips, Tricks and Techniques I’ve learned along the way (if you have suggestions, send them in…more on that later)
Long tail cast on and other cast ons.
A video of a long tail cast on that looks good on either side of a ribbing.
Tutorials on cast on methods mentioned:
Long Tail Cast On, Knitting On and Cable Cast On
Turkish Cast On
Pet Peeves
What bugs you?
Not enough time in the day.
Greensleeves and The Frog Pond – ripping, repairing and swearing (no swearing on the air though, it’s a family friendly show)
To many rows of color, tinking didn’t save me it just messed me up worse. Ripppppp….
Say What? – Tidbits and terms used in spinning, knitting, dyeing, weaving
Long draw in spinning
Video of woollen spinning by Ruth McGregor
Book reviews – From My Bookshelf
Alden Amos Big Book of Handspinning
Barnyard Banter – slang expressions that originated on the farm
“Long in the tooth”
Off topic Topics or Guests – Discussions on the various fiber crafts, each show will look closer at aspects of a particular craft or an occasional guest
My Canadian Production Wheel and Minstrel
Antique spinning wheels, introducing my Canadian Production Wheel (CPW) and visit with David Pennington.
My Canadian Production Wheel is marked with the maker’s stamp and is made by Frederic Bordua from St. Hyacinthe, Quebec in the late 1800’s. The treadle, footman and tension device are made of cast iron. The wheel is 30″, much bigger than my Kromski Minstrel shown in the background.
Ravelry Tips – ways to get the most out of Ravelry
Join Ravelry if you haven’t already.
Shopping in Ravelry.
Songs to Spin By – some music to spin or knit by, featuring a new artist or song each show
- “Through it All” by Katy Pfaffl
Courtesy of MusicAlley.com
Thank you for listening, see you next time.
Song Credits
Songs used in the show all by: Wren Ross
Ba Ba Blacksheep
It Had to Be Ewe
76 Stitches
Greensleeves
Holly Ann
More of her songs can be found at MusicAlley.com
Blog and Show Notes: www.bowpeep.wordpress.com
Ravelry ID: BowPeep
Ravelry Group: BaBaBlacksheep
Send your questions or comments: blacksheep.bowpeep@gmail.com
Copyright 2010 by Ba Ba Blacksheep
