Welcome
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 #11 – Balance
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Life on the Farm – updates on the cast and crew
Harry sprains his leg and learns to balance on three legs.
Smee is not black!
WIP – Works in progress, what’s on the needles, wheel or in the dyepot
Blue Sheen Merino from Yarn Hollow
Spinning
Merino in “Blue Sheen” colorway by Yarn Hollow.
Knitting
hubby 2010 Christmas socks
hubby 2010 Christmas socks
Done – The plain vanilla sock pattern – “Classic Sock” in the book, Folk Sock book by Nancy Bush. I’m doing 1.5″ in ribbing and stockinette the entire sock body. I’m doing them for DH for Christmas using Opal wool sock yarn. I’ll have to get the colorway for you. I never did this, but here’s a picture….how’s that?
Marinating – Potato Chip Scarf using some handspun “Goldfish with a Tutu” dyed by AllSpunUp.
Will be coming out of hibernating status – Cassidy sweater by ChicKnits
It Had to Be Ewe – breed Information and the different types of wool
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Border Leicester
Border Leicester
University of Oklahoma – Sheep Directory
Nebraska Sheep Directory
In Sheep’s Clothing, A Handspinner’s Guide to Wool
American Border Leicester Association
Border Leicester Sheep Breeders – UK
Fodder – Tips, Tricks and Techniques I’ve learned along the way (if you have suggestions, send them in…more on that later)
Balance in life and in your yarn
Pet Peeves
What bugs you?
“Hello, how can I piss you off today?”
Greensleeves and The Frog Pond – ripping, repairing and swearing (no swearing on the air though, it’s a family friendly show)
I’m not ripping…the heck with it!
Say What? – Tidbits and terms used in spinning, knitting, dyeing, weaving
measurement of yarn (in inches)
inches x 100 = yards per pound (ypp)
ypp x weight of skein = yardage of skein
Book reviews – From My Bookshelf
Stitch N Bitch Nation
Stitch ‘n Bitch Nation
by Debbie Stoller
A variety of patterns, easy enough for the beginning knitter and just plain fun for everyone.
Barnyard Banter – slang expressions that originated on the farm
“on tenterhooks”
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
- Yarn weight and thickness
Ravelry Tips – ways to get the most out of Ravelry
Join Ravelry if you haven’t already.
Quotes in posts.
Songs to Spin By – some music to spin or knit by, featuring a new artist or song each show
Steve Robinson CD
“Weight of the World” by Steve Robinson
Courtesy of MusicAlley.com
Podcasts referenced in the show
The KnitWits
The KnitMore Girls
CogKNITive Podcast
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
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 2011 by Ba Ba Blacksheep
Bowpeep's Blog 
Hang in there. Remember the prettiest rainbows come after a storm. I’m not a spinner nor am I a shepardess (woo apparently not a speller either) but I listen to the podcast and find them interesting. You have your niche.
Hello
Just wanted to let you know I am listening to your show and I enjoy it very much. I like hearing about your farm animals. Please dont ever think of not podcasting its shows like your the one with the not so standard set up that I like the best.
so please keep doing what your doing
Moe
How wonderful to come across a blog that inspires my love of fiber & shares my passion for sheep. Especially since I’m still learning about both. Great job! 🙂
Just a word of thanks for playing my song, Weight Of The World, on your podcast; much appreciated. Cheers then,
Steve Robinson (hanging by a thread…)