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A Down Under Yarn Episode 75- Longer than expected!

Thursday, 3. July 2014 19:00

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Show Notes:

This podcast can also be viewed on YouTube over here!

Administradium-ia-ialia: If your name was drawn for either of the prizes, please contact me, either via Ravelry or fiona at solarflairfibres dot com dot au.

New Podcasts: Dairyland Knits, Hops and Hanks

FO: There and Back (Camp Loopy Socks)

WIPs: Holiday Ale

Spinning: Ixchel Fibres and Yarns

Shop News: The shop is here if you want to have a looksie! If you haven’t signed up for the newsletter, it is never too late! I decided after podcasting to delay the update until Saturday, 9am to allow me to list more in the shop!

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A Down Under Yarn Episode 73- Smile because it happened!

Monday, 23. June 2014 8:06

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This podcast can also be viewed on YouTube over here!

Shownotes to follow if I have time, otherwise, just ask please!

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Episode 62- Cuffs ‘n’ Stuff

Monday, 10. March 2014 18:58

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Administradium-ia-ialia: The Love for Leighton colourway is up in the shop. Please consider purchasing as $10 from each skein goes to Leighton’s family.

The Knit a Hug KAL will be going on throughout March and April. The idea is to Knit a Hug for someone for whom Mother’s Day is a challenging day. More information on Cairns Butterfly here. The hat pattern they recommend is Bev’s Baby Ribs Hat in head circumferences from 70mm up to newborn size (~344mm). The prize for the KAL is a gorgeous skein from Atelier Yarn!

FOs: Hear me Roar!

WIPs:  Test Knit for GSock it Around Me!New Year (Age of) Aquarius Low Tide, Mystery Fire

Spinning: Ewe Give Me the Knits Unicorn Farts (as part of Spin the Bin!), Spun Right Round Mixed BFL.

Acquisitions: Atelier Yarn

Shop News: The shop is here if you want to have a looksie! One spot is left in the Yarn Club! If you haven’t signed up for the newsletter, it is not too late!

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Episode 54- New Bases!

Thursday, 9. January 2014 21:36

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This podcast can also be viewed on YouTube over here!

Administradium-ia-ialia: Drawings for the Podiversary! If you won, don’t forget to contact me! Don’t forget about the 5000 Poppies project. Please take a look and consider knitting, crocheting or felting some poppies.

WIPs:  New Year (Age of) Aquarius Low Tide.

Acquisitions: Yarn vs Zombies

Shop News: The shop is here if you want to have a looksie! Next round of club signups are open! If you haven’t signed up for the newsletter, it is not too late! Please note this week’s update will be 24 hours later than usual!

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Meme 2013

Tuesday, 31. December 2013 14:33

I have filled in this meme many times over the years way back to 2005 I think. Most have been lost with teh great server crash of 2012, but I found the questions and decided to go again…

I find this one of the easiest ways for me to reflect on the year that was. In many ways 2013 is a year I would love to put behind me- it had some terrible moments and some great stresses, but, as always, it also had its joys and wonderful moments too.

1. What did you do in 2013 that you’d never done before?

I started my own business- Solar Flair Fibres and experimented more with colour!

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I believe every day is a new start, likewise every hour, minute second. I try and reflect on my decisions all the time (perhaps too much some of the time!). I have decided 2014 is the year to be kinder to myself and that does mean watching the fuel sources I put in. Knitting wise, I am going to only cast on one new project for two WIPs off the needles!

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

Tanya and Anastasia, although I have  been particularly bad at catching up with them both.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Not really, although I have shared in others grief throughout the year.

5. What countries/states did you visit?

MIML™ and I went to South Africa in June to visit his family in June and I went to the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Festival in July.

6. What would you like to have in 2014 that you lacked in 2013?

More secure finances which probably means a part-time job of some description.

7. What dates from 2013 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

No dates in particular stand out.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

I learnt how to spin and bought (with help!) a wonderful spinning wheel.

9. What was your biggest failure?

I have turned some failures around- not having a job forced me to investigate my own business proposition which I am really loving!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

Not really.

11. What was the best thing you bought?

My Spinning Wheel and blank yarn for the business!

12. Whose behaviour merited celebration?

My kids. They have been amazing inspirations. The way Immy went to Japan for 3.5 months and seeing her grow through the experience is so amazing. Knowing Japs has had a rough year but managed to pull through makes me smile.

13. Whose behaviour made you appalled and depressed?

Federal and State Governments I think!

14. Where did most of your money go?

Bills.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Starting my business- I know, I am sounding like a broken record!

16. What song will always remind you of 2013?

I can’t actually think of any. There have been no stand-out songs and I probably won’t vote in the Tripe J Hottest 100 this year!

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:?

a) happier or sadder?
happier

b)thinner or fatter?
thinner

c) richer or poorer?
poorer.

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

Stopping to smell the roses

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

Worry.

20. How did you spend Christmas?

MIML™ and the kids and I spent the day together. I cooked turkey with the trimmings and a Choc Cherry Pavlova. We laughed and talked and smiled!

21. Did you fall in love in 2013?

Over and over again with the gorgeous MIML™

22. How many one-night stands?

None!

23. What was your favourite TV program?

Downton Abbey, Scandal, Doctor Who…

24. Did you make a friend with anyone that you didn’t know this time last year?

I have met so many lovely people in the knitting community it makes my heart sing!

25. What was the best book you read?

I don’t know if I have read anything of substance that I remember this year!

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?

I’m not sure I made any this year. I am listening to less and less radio and often miss new songs.

27. What did you want and get?

Self satisfaction.

28. What did you want and not get?

A job with a guaranteed income each fortnight.

29. What was your favourite film of this year?

Gravity

30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I was 41. I can’t remember what we did!

31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

A bit more moula!

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2013?

Comfortable.

33. What kept you sane?

Knitting!

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Colin Firth still does it for me!

35. What political issue stirred you the most?

Asylum Seekers

36. Who did you miss?

Friends who live too far away.

37. Who was the best new person you met?

I can’t single any individual out.

38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2013.

This too shall pass.

39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.

This is for all my friends who have helped me and been my bridge over troubled water.

When you’re weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all

I’m on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can’t be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

When you’re down and out
When you’re on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you

I’ll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way

See how they shine
If you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind

Here’s to an awesome 2014!

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Episode 48- with added insects and frogs!

Thursday, 28. November 2013 7:42

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Administradium-ia-ialia: Don’t forget about the November/December Gunna KAL- ‘This is the year I’m gunna…’ Don’t forget about the 5000 Poppies project. Please take a look and consider knitting, crocheting or felting some poppies. And of course, the Swants!

Upcoming WIPs: Colour Me Pretty HatColor Affection (and I so want to put a ‘u’ in each of those colours!)

FO: A Mystery in Teal

WIPs:  What a Melon, Thanks Miss J

Shop News: The shop is here if you want to have a looksie! From now until Christmas all gift vouchers purchased will have 15% value added to them! Perfect for that holiday gift!

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Episode 47- Ah the Humidity!

Thursday, 21. November 2013 20:45

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Administradium-ia-ialia: Watch to see if you won the second  Yazzii giveaway! Don’t forget about the November/December Gunna KAL- ‘This is the year I’m gunna…’ Don’t forget about the 5000 Poppies project. Please take a look and consider knitting, crocheting or felting some poppies. And of course, the Swants!

Upcoming WIPs: Colour Me Pretty HatColor Affection (and I so want to put a ‘u’ in each of those colours!)

FO: Paths for Tarts

WIPs: A Mystery in Teal,  What a Melon

Shop News: The shop is here if you want to have a looksie! Holiday colourways are available for pre-order as will all other previous colourways (not OOAKs though, sorry!) There are also now Gift Vouchers available for purchase- perfect for a gift for that hard to buy for person! If you need me to point someone in the right direction, let me know!

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Episode 32- Some Bases Covered!

Thursday, 8. August 2013 5:36

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Don’t forget to check out Aussie Yarning with Joyce!

FOs: Camping with Ishbel, Rock On!

WIPs: Watermelon Socks, Loopy Zombie Windswept

Spinning: Polwarth, Zarzuela’s English Shetland, Moseley Park BFL

Acquisitions: Into the Whirled, Camp Loopy

Shop News: The big news is the first update is Friday, 16th August at 9.30am AEST! Click here for a world clock converter :)

Don’t forget to watch and see if you won the Ply Magazine!

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Episode 28- All the things!

Wednesday, 10. July 2013 16:19

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WIPs: Pillar Lace Square, Twining Trees Cushion

Spinning: Yarn vs Zombies Grip Corriedale, Zarzuela’s Fibers Polwarth

Acquisitions: Yarn vs Zombies Tea at Downton Club, Into the Whirled Club, Mille Colori Socks and Lace, Glenora Weaving and Wool Magic Merino, Camp Loopy Project 2 yarn- Alchemy Yarns of Transformation- Juniper (Cherry Tart), Three Irish Girls Glenhaven Cashmerino Sock

What I’m Wearing: Mustard Sandwiches, Regina (Vivat!)

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Episode 27- The Ugly Handspun!

Thursday, 4. July 2013 8:17

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FOs: Loopy Camp Lolly Socks

WIP: Pillar Lace Square

Acquisitions: Yarn vs Zombies World Traveller Club

Imogen’s YouTube channel with her Japan videos over here!

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