Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Episode 6: Note to Self



Show Notes
Yarn Crawl was a huge success. Even with a little mix up.
Painted Trillium Yarns in Hudsonville, MI is now carrying my fibers and yarns.
The well traveled citric acid is finally here.
Sock yarns!
Shop update late next week
Yenforyarn quilt was given to Lisa. She absolutely loves it!!!

Retreat! Nothing but relaxation and movie watching. Water For Elephants gets 2 big thumbs up. A little felting went on. Made flowers and a mouse

Felted mouse tutorial:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barby303?ref=ss_profile

Gypsy Camp Progress
Lots of trees have been taken down

Chickens are loving it outside.
Chick was named Faith. Because we could all use a little more faith.

ASK - Assembly of Sample Knitters
Ravelry thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/cj-kopec-creations/2145861/1-25#1
Thank you so much for all your help!
Patterns are now going to be available

Plants Plants Plants: Plants have been given for Gypsy Camp transformation. Let the transplanting begin.
Dahlias are planted
Roses have also been given for beautification

Cast on C2Knits KAL at Painted Trillium.
Abigail was my choice made with one of my new yarn bases!!!

Back Porch Makeover for dying stations is underway. Now I can begin the kitchen repainting.

Upcoming Yard Sale: Move this crap out of here!
Slow progress on the studio but it is still progress

Gypsy Camp Spin this FALL!!!

Excited Excited Excited
Master plan in the works with some wonderful help.

Contest ideas?
Gardening thread?

Thanks for tuning in!
CJ

Friday, February 24, 2012

Ep.1 "Watch Me"



Show Notes:

Thank you and welcome!
Showing off your homework. Thank you Pandosnarky, littlelib and Debbi for sharing!!!!!!

The studio of shame shown in it's full form.
Lots of progress made on the clean up. A little more to do but hopefully next week will have finished photos.
Finds: BBQ Zombie, Malibrigo and Dirt Bike Pants!!!!!!!!!!!! Squeee!

Happy Birthday to ME!
Dad's gigantic cookies
Birthday books: Shape Shape, Simple Modern Sewing, Alabama Stitch Book, Alabama Studio Style, Alabama studio sewing and Design and Stitch-opedia: The Only Embroidery Reference You'll Ever Need.

Knitting
Contemplating frogging 2yr old socks in pursuit of casting on newer ones
The Turtleback... Frog or Continue???
Idlewood ~ Ahhhh the love!
A scarf for the boy. Rant. No more picking your own yarn boy. You will get what Mama makes ya.

UPS Deliveries
2 this week
Rant on Doorknob UPS man
Love my regular UPS Man
In the shipments: Polwarth/Silk, Bfl/Silk and multi color Bfl roving and Merino/Cashmere/Nylon sock yarn base. 2nd shipment DYE DYE DYE

Michigan Fiber Festival Aug 17-19
Stitches MW room is booked. I am still hoping for a room at host hotel.

A little horse humor from Yenforyarn

Inspirations
www.pinterest.com
what inspires you

Do your homework. Keep it coming people. I can not do it without you. :)

Yes, I am skipping the shearing to watch the Daytona 500 :)

Thanks so much for watching everyone and I'll see you next week.

Where to find me:
Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/people/cjkopec
Ravelry Group http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cj-kopec-creations
Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations?ref=si_shop
Plurk http://www.plurk.com/CJKopec

Friday, February 17, 2012

Episode 0.5 "The Prep-isode"

Finally the first "baby step" for the video cast! Bare with me it's a bumpy ride but I'll get the hang of it sooner or later. :) This episode is in preparation for the upcoming regular video cast, explaining where I would like to go with the show and how YOU can be a part of it. Thanks for watching. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.




SHOW NOTES Ep.0.5 "The Prep-isode"

Welcome
A show of support to help motivate each other in those times of need. From cleaning out a messy room to family or health issues...We are there for you.

Yenforyarn's project page:
find her patterns here:  http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lisa-dykstra
tag the COFY on your ravelry project so she can see all the beautiful work you are doing

The Yenforyarn Project:
For info email me: cjkopeccreations@yahoo.com

Studio:
A mountain to climb
Changes in the process and shop

Homework:
Let me know what you want to see
Send in pics of those 1/2 finished items and messy closets
Get a little virtual support on those projects
Send a story of support

Previous blog post about GGPL:
Taking a Step Forward   http://www.gutsgritandpinklipstick.blogspot.com/2011/11/taking-step-forward.html

Where to find me:
Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/people/cjkopec
Ravelry Group http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cj-kopec-creations
Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations?ref=si_shop
Plurk http://www.plurk.com/CJKopec