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There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin.

In this Fiber Beat Video Supplement #5, Jacey Boggs, (blogger, podcaster, spinner & teacher who works under the name Insubordiknit) shares with me some of her crazy beautiful art yarns. She also gives us a quick demonstration of a cool technique called "Coils".

Don't forget about: Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 7

I have a signed copy of Jacey's instructional dvd "Sit & Spin" for this episode's contest. All you need to do is tell us the story of when you were first challenged by a new art form (can be any discipline, such as music, film, literature, painting, etc.).

To enter, please leave your comment on fiberbeat.com or on the Fiber Beat Ravelry forum. One winner will be randomly selected from all the entries. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS April 30, 2010.

A HUMONGOUS thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first twelve episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes!

We used snippets of the songs below in this episode:

• "Art Yarns housey theme" performed by Anthony Bonet exclusive to Fiber Beat (2010)

My name is WonderMike and I'll see YOU on the Fiber Beat.

Episode 7: The Art of Yarn (featuring Jacey Boggs)(33:48)

There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin.

Hey there spinner! Why you down? Have you heard who’s rolled into town? It’s the hippest, the swingingest, fiberista with the chula vista: Jacey Boggs

Who’s that you say? I’ve not heard a single hep cat say An unkind word about Madame J

But hold up, Daddy o Have you seen the video That this spinner and knitter did deliver?!! It’s a stone cold winner.

You might as well let go, Baby Bro Of the worsted, woolen, two-ply & Navajo Cos we got coils, beehives, and halos; Making ‘em thick and thin or With tiny circles and auto-wrapping tornadoes.

Some naysayers bray, “What’s the point?” But don’t bring that bad vibe into my joint. Other worrywarts say, “But what will it make?” Brothers & Sisters, can you dig, “Hip for hip’s sake?”

Is it craft, is it art? Women’s work or Essential PART? What can I do with it? Where should I start? Does it really matter when you chart An outrageous yarn that stands apart?

Listen up guys & gals, young & old to this hip chick, to wit May we present Jacey Boggs dba Insubordiknit. Come on in, please do, and for a spell sit And spin a tale of wool and thread and felted bits All mapped and wrapped and trapped in it!

Jacey Boggs is blogger, podcaster, spinner and teacher who works under the name Insubordiknit. In this episode, I talk with this DIY Diva about art yarns, teaching workshops, making DVDs and living the fiber dream.

The following places, people and things were mentioned:

• Debbie Bliss' "Knitting Workbook"
• Adrian Bizilia's "Hello Yarn" website/blog
• Louet S10 spinning wheel
• Sadly, only seniors get birthday greetings now.
• Vitreous Humor Handspun
• Vitreous Humor Eyeball Gown
• Sit & Spin dvd
• John Krynick, artist featured in set design for "Sit & Spin"
• Charm City Kitty Club
• This American Life
• Winter 2009 Spin Off article, "Coils, Adding to Your Art Yarn Repertoire"

The WINNER of our sixth Fiber Beat CONTEST is TailorTodd and he receives a signed copy of CookieA's "Sock Innovation". Thanks to everyone who entered!

Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 7

I have a signed copy of Jacey's instructional dvd "Sit & Spin" for this episode's contest. All you need to do is tell us the story of when you were first challenged by a new art form (can be any discipline, such as music, film, literature, painting, etc.).

To enter, please leave your comment on fiberbeat.com or on the Fiber Beat Ravelry forum. One winner will be randomly selected from all the entries. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS April 30, 2010.

A HUMONGOUS thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first eleven episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes!

A very special tip of the inspiration hat to Ken Nordine. I tried to channel Ken while writing and performing my Jacey Boggs beat poem, but I'm nowhere near as brilliant as he is. If you have a chance, you should check out his Word Jazz opus.

We used snippets of the songs below in this episode. If you like the music, please support the artists (links provided for your convenience):

• "Jacey Boggs Word Jazz Homage" performed by WonderMike (words: Michael Wade, music: Anthony Bonet) exclusive to Fiber Beat (2010)
• "Fiber Beat theme" performed by Anthony Bonet from exclusive to Fiber Beat (2010)
• "Tangled Ball Of Yarn / Maddens / Trip To Birmingham" performed by Mick Foster from The Tradition Lives On (RAJON, 2002)
• "Reagan Is For The Rich Man" performed by Louisiana Red & Carey Bell from American Folk Blues Festival '83 (L&R Records, 1992)
• "Baby, I Love Your Way" performed by Peter Frampton from Frampton Comes Alive (A&M, 1976)
• "I Only Have Eyes for You" performed by The Flamingoes from I Only Have Eyes for You (Remember, 1996)
• "Put That Dvd On" performed by Xtasy from The Root of All Evil (Peek a Boo, 2009)
• "Friends" performed by Bette Midler from Jackpot - The Best Bette (Atlantic, 2008)
• "Loops" performed by OFM from Sit & Spin DVD (Insubordiknit, 2009)
• "I Believe in You" performed by Frank SInatra and Count Basie from It Might As Well Be Swing (Reprise, 1964)
• "You're a Queer One, Julie Jordan" performed by Susan Watson;Eileen Christy from Carousel (1965 Broadway Revival Cast Recording) (RCA Victor, 1965)
• "Little Wheel Spin And Spin" performed by Buffy Sainte-Marie from Running For The Drum (Appleseed, 2008)
• "Spin" performed by Hermione Gingold from Live at the Café de Paris (1953) (Stage Door, 2008)

They call me WonderMike on the mic. I'll see YOU coming down my street, on the Fiber Beat!!