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Episode #1 Show Notes

Welcome to our first podcast in which we . . .

• introduced ourselves, told how we learned to knit, and how we met
• Kate's Blog
• Tammy's Blog
  
• followed a rabbit trail and discussed Oomingmak, qiviut, smoke rings (not what you think), and Windy Valley Musk Ox. Check out Arctic Lace for more information.

In the second segment we talked about beginning knitters' resources, including . . .

• Ravelry (go sign up now if you're not a part of it yet)
• Crazy for Knitting Flickr group
• TechKnitting
• Dream in Color Smooshy
• The Loopy Ewe
• Sheri
• Wollmeise
• Loopy Knitter
• Very Pink

We closed the podcast by . . .

• Explaining the origin of the Knit Together name
• Sharing our hearts for what we want this podcast to accomplish
• Asking for your prayer requests, praise reports, questions, and comments
• Knit Together on Ravelry
  
• A prayer of thankfulness for our new endeavor

Music You Heard...

Turkish Delight - David Crowder Band
In Love With The 80's - RelientK
All Around The World - Raze (Kate's kids' favorite song!)
Sing To You - Ryan Farish

Leave us your comments and thoughts below, or e-mail us here. We love to hear from you! Stay tuned for Episode 2!

Welcome to our Episode 2 of our podcast in which we . . .

• Expressed our gratitude over the overwhelming response we received from our first episode
• Shared more about our "real lives"
• The results of our poll
• Harlem Gospel Choir at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts - Monday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m.
• 2008 Assemblies of God National Music & Worship Conference Concerts - Lincoln Brewster (Feb. 6) Sara Groves (Feb. 8) at Central Assembly of God
• Victory Day Garage Sale at Remington's on Feb. 9 from 8 - 3; all proceeds to go to Isabel's House
• The Dead Sea Scrolls Today lecture by Dr. James C. VanderKam, professor at the University of Notre Dame at SMSU on Monday, February 4, from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.,
• Sundays in February at Simply fibers from 1-5 p.m.
• "The Pirates who don't do Anything" Movie

In the second segment we talked about what we're currently working on, our plans for 2008, and our favorite websites, including . . .

• Clapotis
• Sarah
• Brianne
• Lizard Ridge Blanket
  Child's First Socks from Knitting Vintage Socks
• Monkey socks by Cookie A.
• Knit Picks 47" circular needles
• Garden Path Socks by Wendy Johnson
• Dream in Color Smooshy in Spring Tickle
• Hemlock Ring Blanket
• Fetching
• Very Cabley Mittens
• Drive Thru Sweater
• Nicole and Jenny from Stash & Burn
• Missouri Fiber Retreat
• Stitches Midwest
• The Loopy Ewe Spring Fling
• Rhinebeck
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• Ravelry
• Daily Knitter
• Knit Map
• Knitty
• KnittingHelp.com

We closed the podcast by . . .

• Sharing Knitting and the Word from Psalm 139:13-14
• Asking for your prayer requests, praise reports, questions, and comments
• A prayer of peace and protection for our troops and for their families, prudence and God's will in the upcoming election, and praise and thankfulness for God's blessings.

Music you heard. . .

Turkish Delight - David Crowder Band

The Pirates Who Don't Do ANything - RelientK

East to West - Casting Crowns

Everlasting Light - Ryan Farrish

Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here. Stay tuned for Episode 3!

Welcome to our Episode 7 of our podcast in which we talked about upcoming events such as:

• The Studio's bus trip to Stitches Midwest, August 21-24
• Free Breakfast Fridays at the Freestanding Chick-fil-A on Glenstone Ave. in Springfield, MO during April and May

In the second segment we talked all about our favorite knitting gadgets, including those not made specifically for knitting . . .

• clear makeup bags from Wal-Mart to hold your tools
• measuring tapes from your local dollar store
• toothbrush holders or pencil cases for dpn's, and other travel containers for stitch markers, safety pins, etc.
• yarn cutters - try using a letter opener instead
• bead cases from Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby (similar to the one on Grumperina's blog ) 
• magnet boards from teacher supply stores
• Bass Pro Shops - fishing line "measurer" (we don't know the technical term) to measure yarn
• postal scale for weighing yarn
• plastic sleeves and binders for patterns
• Use a Food Saver to seal ziplock bags down the middle
• make your own row counter bead bracelet  
• Knitting in Plain English by Maggie Righetti
• Look at diaper bags, camera bags, or travel bags as alternatives to knitting bags

 We closed the podcast by . . .

• Announcing the winners of the Green Socks KAL!!!  Congratulations to our first place winner Shawna (LambyKnits on Ravelry)!  You've won a skein of Wollmeise sock yarn!  And because we had a hard time choosing just one winner, congratulations also to Tabitha of Tabitha Knits - you've won the original prize of a skein of Dream in Color Smooshy! 
• Sharing Knitting and the Word from John 14:15, John 15:5, 1 John 2:5-6:  suggestions on how to "gauge" your relationship with God
• Asking for your prayer requests, praise reports, questions, and comments
• A prayer of desire to walk with Jesus, gratefulness for this podcasting opportunity to reach people, thankfulness for our husbands, and the protection of our families, blessings upon our listeners

Music you heard. . .

Turkish Delight - David Crowder Band

Let it Rise - Big Daddy Weave

Signature of the Devine (Yahweh) - Needtobreathe

Everlasting Light - Ryan Farish

Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here.  Stay tuned for Episode 8!

Welcome to our Episode 8 of our podcast where we go on the road to The Loopy Ewe Spring Fling and interview Sheri Berger and Wendy Johnson. Special thanks to Zarah for joining us!


Also thank you Amy (ToadyJoe) for the recorder!


Upcoming Events

• Cross the Line Tour, Superchic[k], Disciple, KJ-52 and more in Joplin, MO, May 11, 2008 7:00 PM, For more info call: 417-206-6886
• Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover Live in Kansas City, MO May 03, 2008 1:00 PM.  For more info call: 888-227-3223
• Free Breakfast Fridays at the Freestanding Chick-fil-A on Glenstone Ave. in Springfield, MO during April and May
• KIP Stitch N' Pitch, June 14th. Contact Zarah for tickets if available
• Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street May 3-4  Event Time:   Sat: 10:00 a.m to 6"00 p.m.; Sun: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Admission:  $5 gate/$3 pre-sale
• Art Walk, May 2nd, downtown Springfield, 6:00 p.m.
• Twila Paris in concert at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with Ridgecrest's own Celebration Choir & Orchestra. Say Hi to Tammy if you see her on Saturday.

In the second segment we spoke with . . .

• Sheri Berger, proprieter of The Loopy Ewe and sock yarn enabler extraordinaire
• Wendy Johnson, author of "Wendy Knits" book and blog, and human pet of the lovely Lucy
• Zarah, recapping her and Tammy's weekend adventure at the Spring Fling
  • Rhiannon
  • Moselle

We closed the podcast by . . .

• Sharing Knitting and the Word from Colossians 1:16-17 and Psalm 19:1:  God is the Creator, and the heavens declare His glory. 
• Asking for your prayer requests, praise reports, questions, and comments
• A prayer of healing for friends and family, praise for Jerry's new job and the upcoming move, thanksgiving for the encouragement of others.

Music you heard. . .

Turkish Delight - David Crowder Band
Lift Me Up - Benjamin Gate
All Slow Down - Chris Tomlin
Open Skies - David Crowder Band
Everlasting Light - Ryan Farish

Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here.  Stay tuned for Episode 9!

Welcome to our Episode 13 of our podcast in which we talked about upcoming events such as . . .

• Ravelympics, event signups end August 7 

• Stitches Midwest, August 21-24, Schaumburg, IL

• Twist Collective, premieres August 1

• Knotions by Grumperina, premieres August 4

• Knitty
• Lizzie Ann's Wool Co.
• Sit & Knit, A Yarn Cafe
• The Red Purl
• Living on the Edge Podcast by Chip Ingram

• Prioritize
• Organize
• Flexibility
• Ability
• Contentment

We closed the podcast by . . .

• Sharing Knitting and the Word from Psalm 118:24 and Philippians 4:4  - Rejoice in the Lord always
• Asking for your prayer requests, praise reports, questions, and comments
• A prayer for our military, the elections, the economy, peace, stress-free lifestyles, contentment, God's provision and protection, opportunities to bless others, and healing for our friend Dana

Music you heard. . .
 

• Turkish Delight - David Crowder Band
• He Will Carry Me - Mark Shultz
• It is Well - 4Him
• Everlasting Light - Ryan Farish

Leave your comments below, or e-mail us here.  Stay tuned for Episode 14!