Episode 6: That's Not Six Inches

On Pins and Needles

This month, we talk about how sometimes you just need a quickie (project), why we love pretty peripherals, and how cool arters/craftists make craft-related things using... well... crafts.

Amelia is working away at My Cup of Tea Socks in Wicked Witch; next up - Green Fingers Fingerless Mitts by Irina Pi in Knit Picks ChromaKayte - Triceratops loveyRosie - Mitt Envy in Rowan True 4-ply Botany as well as working on the Garden Sweater

What's New?Rosie developed a new sewing pattern for a pen case.Amelia has been wire wrapping flourite eggs.Kayte finished her felting project.

EXCITEMENT!! WE HAVE A GIVEAWAY from Silly Sheep!!! To enter the giveaway, post a picture of an art/craft you've been working on or just completed. We want to see what's on your needles/hook/wheel/loom/canvas/SD card/pliers/other craft implements! We'll draw names on October 9th for mini-skeins of handspun yarn and cool stitch markers. Thank you so much to Kalamandah!! PLUS, get 10% off in Kalamandah's Etsy store by using the code OnPinsAndNeedles at checkout.

Also mentioned:Knit Picks Brava SportHue Shift AfghanClover felting penKnit Purl (yarn shop with stitch marker earrings)Rosewood stitch ripper (rest in peace)Lever hook stitch markersBeading wire stitch markers (Doctor Who colors... oooooooo.... shiny)Infinity stitch markersPolymer clay-handled crochet hooksWooden-handled crochet hooksPurl in the Pines (yarn shop)Kiniacat Crafts (yarn bowl post)Yarn bowls - example 1Yarn bowls - example 2Knitting ring for stranded knittingAbacus braceletBernat Mosaic - Kayte is SOOO excited to make another Log Cabin Afghan!Shawl pinsDremel toolPearl Fiber Arts (Cindy's yarn shop)EtsySlap Your Llama/Snarky Llama (Etsy Store)Play At Life Fiber Arts (Etsy Store)WishFox embroidered towels (Etsy Store)