Tuesday, September 19, 2023

If The Cheeto Fits- Episode 729- The Knitmore Girls

“…but the thing is, you can't use a half-loop stitch on china silk; it'll pucker.” - Philosopher Elle Woods   Doing the finishing on Mom’s gown from Sam’s wedding at a leisurely pace is so satisfying.   Pattern: McCall's M8141A5 Misses' High Neck Dress Se


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    One Minute Health Update:

    4/5 Knitmores got Covid . Everyone has recovered


    On the Needles:(0:45)

    Gigi: Meadowlands 6 in the colorway Gnome finished second triangle, and third one

    - Jasmin is nearly finished with the Tanny Tank top (the other test knit for Ainur) arrived, : 

    - Jasmin is making good progress on the Maxie’s top test knit for Ainur Berkambayeva in Lisa Souza's Sylvie Silk in “Ruby"


    Events:(13:01)

    Fall Semester at West Valley College started. Attended one class meeting, missed the rest 

    • Rhinebeck - Saturday with the family, October 

    • Cognitive Fiber Retreat, Nov 11, Jasmin is teaching a Steeking workshop 

    • Congratulations to Lisa Woolfork on 200 episodes of Stitch Please 

    • wearyourtv.com


    Mother Knows Best :(25:14)

    Wasted College Degrees ?

    Howard Zinn The Peoples History Of The United States

    Let us know about alternative uses you have for your education


    When knitting Attacks:(38:41)

    Gigi: keeps finding yarn overs in garter stitch knitting 

    J: Tanny tank: So easy, it’s easy to mess up


    Knit more, know more:(43:03)

    A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people.

    Protests are ongoing. Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s murder. Demonstrations in different cities 

    - Humans of NY photo series


    And Sew On: (46:05)

    Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses 

    Patterns have different lines for different sizes !

    J: Gigi’s dress is hemmed, I need to add buttonholes and buttons on the cuffs, also order a custom zipper for it. My dress is next.

    J: Quilt for Rex’s teacher, Flynn quilt frame sage

    J: Mood citrus dress cut

    J: Lucille Pants pattern traced, ready for muslin

    - Wanda Pencil Skirt pattern



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