Download this episode from the G-Cast site.
THANK YOU
I just wanted to say a big thank you to all who have emailed or contacted me through Ravellry to say “Hi” or let me know that you are patiently waiting until things get better and I can put out another podcast. I really appreciate your support.
ANNOUCEMENTS
There have been soooo many great new podcasts that have come out in the last few months:
For your listening enjoyment please try:
- This isn’t in the show because I didn’t realise it was still going, but Manda from Knitting Psychos is doing a walk for Breast Cancer. She needs donations and has a contest going for those who donate. Visit this post to find out more.
ANNECDOTE – Childhood memories
- In my primary school days I was most taken with a Bargelllo project in shades of purple; a green macrame owl and acryllic wool God’s eyes.
- The main annecdote in this episode is written by Jessica from Folk and Fairy. You can read it and view the beautiful accompanying photograph here.
THRIFY KNITTER AND CRAFTER
- It was time to buy my Mum a gift again.
- I bought her some handmade earings made of china from the broken vases that families smashed under the Communist regime in China.
- In my travels to find Mum a gift I discovered some handmade felt scarves and embelished teatowels.
- I didn’t have the time to make her a gift, but wish I had.
- I wish I had the time to start a new craft, and ever hopeful, I’ve jsut bought a tatting shuttle…does anyone know how to do this? I’ve seen a video on u-tube. I’d love something like the wooden shuttle she’s using – I’ve only ever seen a red plastic one here – which is the one I bought.
STARBUCKLES _ THE CAFE` CHRONICLES
- Wouldn’t you know it! Just as I started this new section, the Starbucks corporation has decided to pull out stores in Australia and NZ. Don’t they know I have a podcast here?!
- So, I’m on cafe` crawl to find a new stitch spot.
- Today I explore one destination by the sea, but the search continues.
VISITS TO THE YARN STORE
- Today we have Melissa’s visit.
- She laments the demise of another local yarn store. But she also delights in the closing down sale.
- Speaking of LYS’s – I’ve heard on Ravellry that Rubi and Lana’s at Gordon, Sydney, is closing down. This is one of the most pretty and cosy yarn shops in Sydney. It’s such a shame.
INSPIRATIONS
- Believe it not, Ripley, I was inspired by Sport! Specifically by Sally McLennan’s approach to her “finals”.
MUSIC
- In this episode I played “Scenes of My Silly Childhood” by Chapter 9
- This song was from the Podsafe Music Network.
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August 22, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Charity
It’s so nice to see you back! So sorry to hear of all the stress you’ve been through over the past months.
August 23, 2008 at 3:55 am
Jessica Marie
Oooh Cath! I just finished listening. You did such a beautiful job reading my little essay. Thank you so much for reading it, I feel like a star. I squirmed the whole time, of course, thinking of all of the things I could have improved, but isn’t that how it always goes?
Mel’s visit to the yarn store had me laughing, and your thoughts on making time to knit have been much the same as mine lately (as the holidays are nearly upon us!).
I’ll write myself a note to include you in my prayers…please don’t hesitate to write about what is going on with your, or your dad (how is he?) for fear of having a pity party. Your blog is never a pity party, nor is your podcast. Please podcast again soon!
August 25, 2008 at 11:48 pm
livnletlrn
Still out here and thrilled to see a new episode when I pulled up iTunes today. Sorry to hear things have been rough and hope your dad is progressing through his treatment well. Take good care of yourself and thanks, as always, for one of the most innovative knit/stitch podcasts out there.
August 29, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Cheryl
Yay! The Changeling is back! Great job on the latest podcast. Glad to see you have been able to surmount the challenges presented to you. I can empathise with you in your father’s battle as my dad is waiting for test results. Best wishes for a positive outcome. Face it all with a hook or needle (or spindle or tatting shuttle) in hand and you shall overcome.
December 17, 2008 at 3:07 am
Gail
Cath, I heard you on somebody else’s podcast! Exciting!
I hope we will hear about the writing class one day, it sounded just perfect for you. I always enjoy your characters.
I taught myself tatting with a book. No matter what your shuttle is made of, in the end you are still making knots in tiny string. Once I proved to myself I could do it, I put it away. I know enough to be impressed when I see what other people have done, and that’s good enough for me. Good luck!
February 23, 2009 at 9:30 pm
the Lady
Are you coming back?
February 23, 2009 at 10:02 pm
cat
I am coming back! I’m recording an episode right now….Feb 24th 09…so I’m hoping it will be edited and out in the next couple of days. Thanks for being patient and sticking around.