Tue, 28 December 2010
Media Link: Wool Gone Wild (48:44)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin.  This episode of Fiber Beat is underwritten by Bobbin's Nest Studio, from Santa Clara, CA. Bobbin's Nest is a fabric and yarn store specializing in: knitting, sewing, crochet, and hand embroidery. In 2011 they will be hosting Sharon McMahon of Three Irish Girls and other independent fiber artists for Stitches West in Santa Clara. Join them in February 2011 for this exciting event. Welcome to Episode 14: Wool Gone Wild, featuring one of my favorite comic artists and raconteurs, Franklin Habit. Franklin is a spinner of both tales and wool and it is his love of all things primitive, irreverent, & fantastic that endears him to so many readers of his blog, The Panopticon. It's the reason I first made his acquaintance and why he's an honored guest on the Fiber Beat. The following people, places and things were mentioned:
Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 14 I have a signed copy of Franklin's "It Itches" for one lucky listener. All you have to do to enter is tell us the WILDEST thing you've ever done for your art or your craft. I mentioned two examples in this episode, one music related and one fiber related. Now, it's your turn. To enter the drawing, 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 January 15, 2011. The winner of the Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 13 is Jan. His luxurious Three Irish Girls yarn will be on its way to his European home. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to Jan. I would like to extend a proper thespian's thank you to aspiring actress Emily McKeown for being in this episode's opening sketch. And a massive merci beaucoup to the charming and witty Franklin Habit. Thanks to you our awesome listeners for downloading and listening to our first TWENTY-ONE episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat As we near the end of 2010, Anthony and I would like to thank you all for downloading, listening, viewing, commenting and donating to the Fiber Beat. Have a very safe and happy new Year. We used snippets of the songs below in this episode. If you like the music, please support the artists (links provided for your convenience):
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Tue, 14 December 2010
Media Link: OMG! It's BN & 3IG (36:15)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin. This episode of Fiber Beat is underwritten by Bobbin's Nest Studio, from Santa Clara, CA. Bobbin's Nest is a fabric and yarn store specializing in: knitting, sewing, crochet, and hand embroidery. In 2011 they will be hosting Sharon McMahon of Three Irish Girls and other independent fiber artists for Stitches West in Santa Clara. Join them in February 2011 for this exciting event. Happy Holidaze Everybody!!! As you start to the board the express train to Crazy Town, we'd like you to to take a small break and learn more about Bobbin's Nest Studio and Three Irish Girls. For this episode I sat down with Erin McGee from Bobbin's Nest and Sharon McMahon from Three Irish Girls. The brain child of clever entrepreneur Erin McGee, Bobbin’s Nest is friend to the independent artist and dyer as well as their patrons and fans. I met Erin 2 years ago during the time that I was dreaming of what would become Fiber Beat. When I shared that vision with Erin, she said that she wanted to be our first sponsor. I’m so grateful for Erin’s initial and continued support of the podcast and so happy to have her as a guest on today’s episode. Sharon McMahon is the creator of Three Irish Girls and is the color genius who was the darling of the 2009 Sock Summit “Dye for Glory” contest. I spoke with Sharon before her trunk show & workshop focusing on working with self-striping yarns. The following people, places and things were mentioned:
Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 13 I have a skein of Three Irish Girls new yarn base Glenhaven Cashmerino in the color of your choice from the 2010 Lookbook. Here’s all you have to do to enter a chance to win: tell us your favorite color from the 2010 Lookbook. My favorite is McNamara featured on page 24. Now, it's your turn. 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 December 31, 2010. The winner of the Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 12 is Betsy. Her naturally dyed bounty is on its way to her home. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to Betsy. Thank you again to Earthues for the wonderful prizing. A special solid gold thanks to Erin from Bobbin’s Nest for underwriting support and a gaelic “Go raibh maith agat” (pronounced: guh rev mah ah-gut) to Sharon for her colorful yarns and prizing for this episode. Thanks to you our charming listeners for downloading and listening to our first TWENTY episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Please have a safe and happy holiday! Last, but not least, I’D LIKE TO THANK our many donors to the Fundraising/Technology Upgrade Effort. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has given so generously thus far. We used snippets of the songs below in this episode. If you like the music, please support the artists (links provided for your convenience):
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Mon, 15 November 2010
Media Link: Flower Power (plus xox XRX) (39:47)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin. This episode of Fiber Beat is underwritten by Bobbin's Nest Studio, from Santa Clara, CA. Bobbin's Nest is a yarn and fabric store, specializing in materials for knitting, crocheting, sewing and hand embroidery. And, if you're in the Bay Area in December, join us for Bobbin's Nest's Holiday Cookie Party featuring an appearance by Cookie A. She'll be signing copies of her new book "knit. sock. love". The event is Saturday, December 4th from 4 to 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there! For this episode I sat down with Earthues partner, Kathy Hattori, after an afternoon workshop of Indigo Dyeing that was part of the Men's Fall Knitting Retreat 2010. I spoke with Kathy about Earthues genesis and it's natural dye mission and message. Then, I chatted with the Men's Fall Knitting Retreat 2010 scholarship recipient, Rusty Boyd, hailing from Murfreesboro, NC. This year's retreat benefitted tremendously from the generosity of XRX, Inc. in the form its very first scholarship. The unanimous decision of the judges was Rusty Boyd, who joined us for a fun-filled fiber extravaganza in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  Some wonderful news that we got after the completion of the Men's Retreat is that Rusty's is going to be a published designer in a forthcoming book of patterns from Skacel Knitting featuring a new line of yarns called Simplicity. We are so proud of Rusty and look forward to the release of this collection. Congratulations, Rusty! The following people, places and things were mentioned:
Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 12 I have two naturally dyed prizes from Earthues: (1) a 22 Mini-Skein Sampler AND (2) an indigo themed Mini-Scarf Kit. Here’s all you have to do to enter a chance to win: tell us your favorite color found in nature. It can be a natural dye, such as madder OR a color of nature. For example, I love the color of maple leaves as they start to change for Fall. Now, it's your turn. 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 December 15, 2010. A massively sustainable thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first NINETEEN episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes! A naturally-hued hug to Kathy Hattori of Earthues & Rusty Boyd. Super scholarship thanks to XRX, Inc. We used snippets of the songs below in this episode. If you like the music, please support the artists (links provided for your convenience):
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Sun, 31 October 2010
Media Link: Fundraiser (5:40)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin. For this mini-episode we share news of the impending doom of our production machine, the venerable Mac G5. We seized the opportunity for a bit of fun by paying homage to one of our favorite documentarians, the awesome David Attenborough. On a more serious note, we are asking you, our loyal listeners to help us purchase a new production machine. You can make a donation via PayPal by clicking the yellow "DONATE" button in the left sidebar. In order to show our appreciation of your assistance, we are raffling off several prizes from my personal stash. Here's how it works. If you make a donation of $10 or greater, your name will be entered into the drawing for one of the following items:
To enter, make a donation of $10 or higher via the PayPal "donate" button. One winner for each of the prizes will be randomly selected from all the entries. DEADLINE FOR DONATING/ENTERING IS November 30, 2010. WINNER for Fiber Beat CONTEST, Episode No. 11 For Episode #11, we announced a contest for two instructional DVDs from Lucy Neatby, "Intarsia Untangled" (volumes 1 & 2). Our winner was Laurel and her prizes are on their way to WA state. Thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations, Laurel! Special thanks to Lucy Neatby for the generous prizing donation. A planet-sized thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first EIGHTEEN 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. If you like the music, please support the artists (links provided for your convenience):
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Tue, 19 October 2010
Hallo Possums, Just wanted to send out a quick email about upcoming Fiber Beat episodes. As fate would have it, our production machine, the venerable Mac G5 (old AMD processor) is now making sounds like it’s preparing to take off from SFO airport. We’ve had it into the Apple Store for diagnostics and it seems like we’ll be needing to get a new machine. Unfortunately, this could not have come at a more inconvenient time with Anthony (my editor and production assistant) in school full-time AND with my finishing up Men’s Fall Knitting Retreat 2010 administrative bits. What does this mean for you, our patient listeners and viewers? Well, it will likely result in some delays for our next episodes but it might force us to “shut down” for a bit as we figure out the costs for a new machine with proper video card, RAM and editing software. We were hoping to make this machine last through 2010 and start a fund raising campaign in 2011 but the current situation has made a more speedy switchover and purchase necessary immediately. Please rest assured that we are not going away but getting all our ducks in a row for a better, brighter, faster production process. I hope it results in more professional video and faster turnaround times for audio episodes. If you’d like to support us on this journey, you can help by donating any amount to the “Help Fiber Beat Upgrade” fundraiser. We’ve added a DONATE button to the homepage (over on the left side of this page) and you can give any amount that you feel comfy giving. Thanks so much for listening and for continuing to support Fiber Beat with your emails, recommendations and reviews! Onwards and upwards!!! ~WonderMike Category:general
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Sat, 2 October 2010
Media Link: New & Neatby Nitting (44:23)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin.  This episode of Fiber Beat is underwritten by Bobbin's Nest Studio, from Santa Clara, CA. Bobbin's Nest is a yarn and fabric store, specializing in materials for knitting, crocheting, sewing and hand embroidery. This fall, Bobbin's Nest celebrates it's third anniversary of bringing fiber and fabric sophistication to the Bay Area. In this episode I spend some quality time with two very imaginative and colorful characters, Debbie New & Lucy Neatby. What I love about both Debbie & Lucy is their playfulness in design and their fearlessness in color exploration. I spoke with both of them after completing Stitches West workshops in Northern California. This episode is another gem from the vaults, so from time to time there might be references to items that are "coming up" that have already passed (i.e. Think Outside the Sox book, etc.). The following places, people and things were mentioned:
The first ever Men's Fall Knitting Retreat SCHOLARSHIP Winner The 2010 Men's Fall Knitting Retreat benefitted tremendously from the generosity of XRX, Inc. in the form its very first scholarship. The unanimous decision of the judges was Rusty Boyd hailing from Murfreesboro, NC. Rusty joined us for a fun-filled fiber extravaganza in the beautiful pacific northwest. Rusty will be featured in a future Fiber Beat episode! Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 11 I have two instructional DVDs from Lucy Neatby, "Intarsia Untangled" (volumes 1 & 2) for one lucky listener. Here’s all you have to do to enter the drawing: tell us the name of your favorite museum. It can be one that you've physically been to OR one that you hope to visit in the future. For example, I love the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco but I hope to visit the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Now, it's your turn. 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 October 15, 2010. A big rainbow-hued thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first NINETEEN episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes! Special spelling love to my favorite grammar school girls, Kristine & Adrienne. Finally, a many-colored merci to Debbie New & Lucy Neatby!!! We used snippets of the songs below in this episode. If you like the music, please support the artists (links provided for your convenience):
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Mon, 16 August 2010
Media Link: Fiber Beat Reviews #1 (9:02)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin. For this VERY FIRST Fiber Beat review, we feature an examination of the Phat Fiber "Fluff" Sampler Box. The following Phat Fiber Box contributors, places and things were mentioned:
Fiber Beat CONTEST for Phat Fiber Sampler Box We are giving away the Phat Fiber Sampler Box featured in this review. In keeping with the box theme of "For the Love of Books", I would like to know what you are reading this summer. For example, I'm reading Stieg Larsson's "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" and I'm loving it. Now, it's your turn. You can 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 August 31, 2010. A big fluffy thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first EIGHTEEN episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes! My name is WonderMike and I'll see YOU on the Fiber Beat!! ETA: The anti-spam software, Captcha, is having some difficulties at fiberbeat.com. So, if you’re experiencing any problems leaving comments in the comments section, go ahead and leave them on Ravelry. Thanks for your patience! Comments[15]
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Thu, 5 August 2010
Media Link: MFKR Photo Mantage (5:32)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin. For this video supplement, I've created a photo MAN-tage of images from the Men's Fall Knitting Retreat from 2008 & 2009 An original composition called "Long Live Happiness" from the band "A Night of Serious Drinking" was used for this video. The band is sadly no longer making music, but I still love this song, and their work in general, to pieces. I thought the lyrics were eerily appropriate for the photo mantage, so we've placed them in the video piece Performed by A Night of Serious Drinking: DON'T FORGET => The first ever Fiber Beat SCHOLARSHIP for Episode No. 10 / MFKR 2010 This year, the Men's Fall Knitting Retreat will be held just outside of Seattle in the City of Federal Way at the Dumas Bay Centre. We still have regular paid slots available with all the costing details on Ravelry and on Flickr. However, we are thrilled to announce have a special scholarship to the Men's Fall Knitting Retreat, provided by XRX, Inc. This scholarship includes full retreat fees plus a stipend of $400 for travel and transportation. You can nominate a friend, a family member or yourself. Please confirm that your person has agreed to be entered into the nomination process. A sample nomination will be the first entry in the comments section of the audio episode. One scholarship recipient will be selected from all the nominations by a panel of Men's Knitting Retreat coordinators (Joe Wilcox, Ted Myatt, James Herbison & myself). DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS August 6, 2010. A big manly thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first SEVENTEEN episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes! This Fiber Beat video supplement is dedicated to:
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Sun, 25 July 2010
Media Link: Let's Shear It For The Boys! (40:50)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin. I am pleased to introduce our first sponsor of the Fiber Beat, Bobbin's Nest Studio, from Santa Clara, CA. Bobbin's Nest is a yarn and fabric store, specializing in materials for knitting, crocheting, sewing and hand embroidery. They are excited to announce their new personalized online shopping experience called eNest. The Men's Knitting Retreats have entered their third year with the Men's Spring Knitting Retreat this past May. What began as a simple desire to gather men who have a shared fiber interest, has blossomed into a global phenomenon. In 2009, David Reidy, from the Sticks & String podcast, hosted the Men's Australian Knitting Retreat. This year, James Herbison, hosted the first ever Men's New Zealand Knitting Retreat. If you'd like to host your own men's knitting retreat, contact myself or Joe Wilcox for ideas, learnings and moral support. For this episode, I've assembled a cast of retreat coordinators, attendees & sponsors. We talk about why the Men's Knitting Retreats are so special and so very necessary. The following places, people and things were mentioned:
The first ever Fiber Beat SCHOLARSHIP for Episode No. 10 / MFKR 2010 This year, the Men's Fall Knitting Retreat will be held just outside of Seattle in the City of Federal Way at the Dumas Bay Centre from September 16-19. We still have regular paid slots available with all the costing details on Ravelry and on Flickr. However, we are thrilled to announce have a special scholarship to the Men's Fall Knitting Retreat, provided by XRX, Inc. This scholarship includes full retreat fees plus a stipend of $400 for travel and transportation. You can nominate a friend, a family member or yourself. The nominee must be a man and over 21 years of age. Please confirm that your guy has agreed to be entered into the nomination process. A sample nomination will be the first entry in the comments section below. One scholarship recipient will be selected from all the nominations by a panel of Men's Knitting Retreat coordinators (Joe Wilcox, Ted Myatt, James Herbison & myself). DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS August 6, 2010. The winner will be officially announced on August 15, 2010. A big manly thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first SIXTEEN episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes! So. Many. Generous. People. To. Thank. For. This. Episode:
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Fri, 9 July 2010
Media Link: A Tweed Glows in Brooklyn (39:50)  There's a million crafters in Fiber City and we've all got a yarn to spin. Jared Flood, better known to the knitting world as BrooklynTweed, is a much admired and sought-after designer, blogger, teacher & photographer. He truly is a one-man, A-to-Z fiber phenom. Jared can spin the yarn; he can design the garment; he can knit it up; and he can photograph it all to perfection, ready for glossy full-color fashion magazines. And, if you're lucky, you can have him show you how to did it. I have a secret suspicion that Jared has eliminated the need for sleep... or cloned himself. At least that's what my ego is hoping. I spoke with Jared while he was on the Left Coast for a series of sold-out workshops in the Bay Area. The following places, people and things were mentioned:
The WINNERS of our eighth Fiber Beat CONTESTS were as follows:
Thanks to everyone who facebooked, tweeted and shared all their fears and trepidations. Never fear. We'll get you ALL spinning! Fiber Beat CONTEST for Episode No. 9 I have a signed copy of “Made in Brooklyn” for one lucky winner. Here’s all you have to do to enter: tell us the name of the photographer or photographers who have influenced your aesthetic, craft OR for whom you just FLIP! For example, I adore the work of Richard Avedon (fashion), Ron Fricke (film) and Julius Shulman (architecture). Now, it's your turn. You can leave us pictures, links, text or all of the above, but 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 July 31, 2010. A classically elegant thank you to everyone who downloaded and listened to the first FIFTEEN episodes (audio/video) of Fiber Beat. Let me know what you think and leave a review on iTunes! As it happens, we're posting this episode on Jared's birthday, so Happy Birthday, Jared. Special thanks to Jared for his time and for his modern interpretations of the classics! We used snippets of the songs below in this episode. If you like the music, please support the artists (links provided for your convenience):
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