Tue, 13 November 2007 Christina is the author of the Blog, Assorted Notions. Make some time to enjoy this one, preferably where you can Laugh out Loud... you have been warned, lol okay, some of my favorite post. Thift store vintage pattern find Fucshia Cosmopolitian Dress, trendsetter! Notion, notions, I love notions Thanks for your motivating emails.
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Tue, 6 November 2007 Nancy off the mic: Cheerful and Patient.... very patient My favorite post: send an email to inspirationalwednesday@gmail.com to be entered to get my copy of tim gunn's guide to quality taste and style. Comments[19] | ||
Tue, 30 October 2007 This week its knitting time First, Marlena will share her Rhinebeck experience with Us Then, Jessica will share her passion for knitting, being my guest muse this week. In regards to my puff sleeved Cardigan that is getting a little piling under the arm hole area the Tech knitter advise me on the subject "Sadly, the best way to avoid pilling is to work in wools which do not pill--longer-staple, tightly twisted wools. A good example is Dale Heilo. However, these "utility" wools are not as popular as softer, more luxurious wools such as cashmere, for example. Paradoxically, the softer (and pricier) the wool, the more pilling is a problem. You can solve the problem with your sweater by shaving it using a sweater shaver made for the purpose, or by using a sweater stone, and this will solve the problem in the short term. However, as you correctly point out, further wear, further pilling and further de-pilling will eventually weaken the fabric itself. If a weak spot is developing in a limited area, you can duplicate stitch over it, but this is not a perfect solution, either, as you have a nearly double thickness of fabric (could be uncomfortable under your arm) and it also looks odd where the duplicate stitch patch ends. Sorry that the news is not better..." send comments to inspirationalwednesday@gmail.com Have a very Spooky Halloween!!! Comments[10] | ||
Tue, 23 October 2007 Carolyn off the Mic... Energetic, warm and a great conversationalist, she made it so easy to just "talk" and boy did we ever! If you love the interview, let her know... and of course check out my favorite post, I tell you, she has great perspective. Are you Ashamed of your fabric collection? Sewing fanatic takes on San Francisco Pretreating Fabric, a necessary evil Prepare to drool, Kathyrn's stunning garments Sheila check out Carolyn's Favorite Blogs on her side bar of her blog thanks for the comment. Next week,,, Knitting time! Comments[11] | ||
Tue, 16 October 2007 So how is Cidell off the Mic. Well,, very, very down to earth even though I can sence a bit of professionalism in her voice. I think that is something we can all relate too, humble but sophisticated, friendly but focused.... sit back and enjoy. Then check out a couple of my favorite links I’m all about Family and Fabric We all have “issues� …… I guess, lol Make sure to show her some love, let her know what's up. Oh,, and also check out "The Slapdash Sewist" ,,, I like! Have a great IW everyone!!!
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Tue, 9 October 2007 Scrapping Regaining your passion for scrapping through Music and self assessment. Creating a high/low layout. Knitting: Short sleeved cardigan with ribbing The Knitters book of finishing techniques patterns of the week BPT by Rebecca Hatcher Knitty Fall 2003 you can see a version of it here Sewing: S.W.A.P (sewing with a plan/shopping with a plan) Timmel Fabric 2008 swap guidelines Interlinings Send emails and comments to inspirationalwednesday@gmail.com :D toy Comments[10] | ||
Mon, 24 September 2007 This weeks show notes: Top Scrapbooking Trends to watch for in 2008 according to MM Biggest tatoo inspired designs BHG Ultimate Guide to Digital Scrapbooking A new magazine due out in November from Simple Scrapbooks: Short Description: Knitting: **you may need to do a SIMPLE registration in order to see the patterns** Cable Wrap and Hat
Guide To Fibers by Ann Steeves Organdy It is used to make semi-fitted, puffed or bouffant evening wear, dresses, blouses, children's clothing, curtains, interfacings and facings Holland fabric Holland fabric, 100% cotton is the traditional blind material
Hair canvas Woven hair tailoring canvas for suits & coats. Batiste Organza Non Woven Interfacing Light fusible Fusible for sheer to lightweight fabrics. Blouses, all sheer garments. Crepe de chine, voile, handkerchief linen. 100% polyester. Made by Pellon Medium-Weight Interfacing is flexible sew-in interfacing is perfect for shirt plackets, collars and cuffs How to use interfacing Interfacing Chart
Ins and out of interfacing Selecting Interfacing We want to hear from you! Send your comments, questions, and suggestions to: INSPIRATIONALWEDNESDAY@GMAIL.COM Toodles!
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Tue, 18 September 2007 New email for the podcast! inspirationalwednesday@gmail.com Feel free to send us your thoughts of the podcast, any input you may have, corrections if needed....that's your spot! LOL. Not in the podcast but HUGE congrats to Ann from Gorgeous Things for going live with her new site! Ya'll she is my pusher lol (This is Adrienne Speaking! LOL) **SORRY I GOOFED UP AND FORGOT TO LINK THE LIONBRAND SWEATER! LOL, brain fart! LOL** Lion Brand Sweater Pringle of Scotland Inspiration :-) Anthropologie Capelet Leftovers from Knitty Basic Grey Infuse Line Clean and Simple Clean and Simple the Sequel A Designer's Eye for scrapbooking with pattern paper A Designer's Eye for scrapbooking We Dare You Knitting Patterns Henry Neiman Mr. Greenjeans Suss Designs Baby Doll Top Colorblock Skirt Shrug Scarf So Soft Baby Blanket BLOG SPOTLIGHT!!!!!!! Go check her out! My Eclectic Mess Toya did a segment on lining and underlining. Here is a great article from Threads... Easy Guide To Sewing Linings...FANTASTIC BOOK!!!! If you have any comments, questions, corrections or suggestions, please feel free to send an email to inspirationalwednesday@gmail.com or post to this site. Have a great day! Comments[12] | ||
Tue, 11 September 2007 Check out some of the spring fashions from Fashion Week on Style.com Flair by Knit and Tonic Fetching BWOF August 2007 117 Wish Blade Yahoo Group (supports all types of electronic cutters) Silhouette KI Lace Cardstock Creative Cafe Pics Hambly Tim Gunn's Guide to Style Vogue 8420 Vogue 8438 Erica's DIY Style Gorgeous Things McCall's 5330 The pattern Erica's Version Erica's Nanette Lapore Jacket Toya's Version Complete Book of Sewing Nanette Lapore The Complete Book of Sewing Readers Digest Cable Down Raglan Robin is making the spicy tee from Fitted Knits.... Stash and Burn Podcast Knit Picks New Needles Harmony Michelle Comments[23] | ||
Tue, 14 August 2007 Hope you enjoy the podcast!!
Link to Erica's Blog Here are a few links that were discussed. Tany Dawn I Am Fashion Have a fantastic day guys! | ||
Tue, 24 July 2007 Hope you guys enjoy the interview!
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Tue, 3 July 2007 Knitting Lingerie Style: The Book....Go get yours! Knitting Lingerie Style: The KAL Email me at anixon1036@charter.net and put Lingerie Style in the subject line if you would like to enter to win a copy of the book AND some BEAUTIFUL yarn that Joan supplied us with. I will take a picture of it and post it on my blog as soon as I get back home! The winner will be announced on the next podcast!! Thank you Joan for a wonderful interview! Have a great holiday guys! Happy IW! Comments[8] | ||
Tue, 19 June 2007 SHOW LINKS!! Get 'em while they are hot! Tee hee lol Susan B. Anderson SummerTime Tunic Ball Winder Swift Swift and winder review Knitting Bags.... Go get one! Knit One Lexie Barnes Fabulous Yarns Angel Yarns Patterns to make your own Butterick 4431 Butterick 4148 Vogue 8098 McCall's 4936 Different Dress Forms Twin Fit Singer Dress Forms Uniquely You My Double Wolf Form Make your own dress form Choose Colors that Flatter Part One Choose Clors that Flatter Part Two Style.com Just have a look around! LOL Krista Tee Lace Top Comments[8] | ||
Tue, 12 June 2007 Susan B. Anderson The Blog Shop ABC Soup Her Online Store Itty Bitty Hats The Book Some of her favorite sites.... yarnstorm betz white knit n tonic peaknit the blue blog knitting sunshine Happy IW! Comments[188] | ||
Tue, 5 June 2007 This weeks interview is with Ivonne Have a look around her blog! Inspirational web sites and blogs that she frequents.... Epicurious La Tartine 101 Cookbooks Books A Thousand Days in Venice The Good Cookie Baking From My Heart to Yours Caprials Desserts The Joy of Cooking Essentials of Italian Cooking Have a great IW guys! Stay tuned, we have some great stuff planned! OH the winner of Perfectly Clear is : PATTY in Michigan! Send me your information Patty and I will get this in the mail to you!!! Toodles! Comments[9] | ||
Tue, 29 May 2007 Check out Ann's Blog and her fabric site. No show notes today, just enjoy the interview. Leave us some feedback on how you are liking the podcasts and maybe what you would like to see us do in the future. Thanks guys! Have a great IW! Comments[15] | ||
Wed, 23 May 2007 Toya is being inspired by Green and Blue and red which is our feature color for our scrapalong. I am being inspired by my finished green gable....yay! Toya's working on Molly and she wants to cast on for the Cable Down Ragland Perfectly Clear by Autumn Leaves Send me an email with Perfectly Clear in the subject line to win this book. Need my email? anixon1036@charter.net Ebony Elite Knitting Yahoo Group for Elite women of color The blog... Ebony Elite. blogspot.com 4 ply silk write up Ann's favorite fabric Hot Patterns For Summer!
Have a Great IW!
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Tue, 15 May 2007 Get involved in the Scraplong Email Adrienne for an invite The winner of Cathy Z's Clean and Simple Idea book is Lisa Barday Knitting for the fall, check out Indigo Knits: The Quintessential Guide to Denim Yarn from the Founders of Artwork Knitspeak: An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns Knitting New Scarves: 27 Distinctly Modern Designs Knitting Classic Style: 35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives or Books from The Interweave Style Collection Lace Style: Traditional to Innovative, 21 Inspired Designs to Knit Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet Summer Knitting Free Patterns Also, check out the Summertime Tunic Knitalong and also email Adrienne for an invite, we will have lots of fun. Comments[4] | ||
Tue, 8 May 2007 Cathy Zielske is definately the real deal, not only is she one of the most loved scrapbook artist in the scrapbooking community, but she is a strong advocate for empowering women to record their everyday life in the most simpliest, easiest form. She promotes the "keep it simple" theory of scrapping and it was a pleasure to get a one on one with her. Other things in the Podcast I couldn't find it online and had to call there CS, I still can't find out what is the percentage of cashmere in this tee Winners of the Computer tricks for scrapbooking special issue Cynta and Holly Log onto Adrienne's Blog for additional info.
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Tue, 24 April 2007 Short and sweet! CLUE FOR NEXT WEEK! tee heee "SHE IS SIMPLY AMAZING" LOL that is your clue for the person we will interview next week!! YAY! LOL Congrats to Anna She is the winner of the scrapbook drawing!!! Interview with Ronalyn Go check her out! Click anixon1036@charter.net send me an email to have your name entered into the drawing for the new CK computer tricks mag! Join our frapper map and we will link you in next weeks episode. We have a lot of great thing in store for Inspiration Wednesday!! You sure don't want to miss it. Comments[6] | ||
Mon, 16 April 2007 Ok, please excuse the fact that I am being a TOTAL dork in this podcast. Ok on to the show notes...... or show links lol Fitted Knits KAL Rowan Catalog Kim Hargreaves Computer Tricks for Scrapbookers Simplicity 3867 King Tut Yarn Aurora Cabled Cardigan- KK183 Knit Picks Options Interview with the moderator of the Sexy Knitters Club coming soon!!! Start simple with scrapping..... Cardstock Trimmer or this trimmer is good also Printer I love Epson products....maybe there is one here for you... The Printer Toya and I have.. THE EPSON R1800 Perfect Layers Cutting Mat and Knife ATG Adhesive Gun Everything else, you will build on. Next week, I will start posting "clues" about who our May 2 interview will be with...tee hee, you do NOT want to miss it. Leave us a comment on here or leave us a review on Itunes, and we will put your name into a drawing for a wonderful scrapbook bag of loot. Thanks everyone for tuning in to another edition of IW!! Have a great week! Comments[9] | ||
Mon, 9 April 2007 Just playing! This week's edition of Inspirational Wednesday Fitted Knitalong moderated by Robin Knitter's review for Yarn information I will also upload a downloadable file with instructions for pattern selection here. Have a great IW Comments[10] | ||
Tue, 3 April 2007 This week I am inspired by my all most completed CAMI. YAY!! Toya had a sucky week, last week, so we are hoping for a better one this week. Sending good vibes. Sending good vibes. Our current projects: Toya is working on Burda pattern 10 and Green Gable. I am working on fixing M5317, tee hee, I casted on my Fitted Knits Turtleneck, WANT to get gauge on my Ribs and Lace Tank from Interweave Knits, AND I will start Gable. MAYBE lol. Measurements you really need: Neck-around the natural neckline (around the base of the necklace) Bust Depth- from the side-neck point to the bust point. Neck edge to waist: From the side-neck point to the waisteline through the bust point. Shoulder length- from the side neck point to the shoulder point. Shoulder to shoulder at front: Between the shoulder points in a straight line across the front. Shoulder to shoulder at back: between the shoulder points in a straight line across the back. Back width: between the armholes Bust- Bust circumference- the fullest part of the bust. Upper Bust- the circumference above the bust, keeping the tape up against the armpit. Under Bust- the circumference under the bust Chest WIdth: above the bust from armhole to armhole. Legs- outer seam: from the side waist to the preferred pants hem. Inseam- from the lowest part of the crotch to the preferred pants him Waist and Hips- Circumference of the marked waistline. Abdomen- from side seam to side seam on the abdomen line. Hip circumference: the circumference of the hip line Hot or Not Company: Paper Salon
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Tape Writer Kit $13.99 OUR CURRENT WINNER: The winner of our drawing is Stephanie of Stephanie Sews!! YAY! Email me or Toya and we will mail this to you yay!!!!!! Congrats! Keep the comments and reviews coming. We have a LOT TO GIVE AWAY!!!!! Tee hee! Toya did a really good tutorial on her blog, go check it out. Shots to take at a baby shower The cake, the food, the guests. set up shots of the gifts, but you have to do this BEFORE they are opened expression of the moms face as she opens the gifts a pic of the invitation if you have it. This weeks interview can be found on my blog. And it is: PHOTODEE.COM! She takes FANTASTIC pictures!!!!!!! Her interview is AWESOME! Digital Scrapbooking Magazine- This is a good mag, but ONLY for die hard digi scrappers, NO paper scrappers. There were only a FEW things I could take away from this magazine. Ronalyn (hi girlie, tee hee) has some awesome LO's in this mag. Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl- McPhee AWESOME BOOK! Quick Read, VERY funny! Go pick one up! Special thanks to Maria for our wonderful packages!! You are AWESOME!!!!!! Shoutouts!!!! Hey Ladies!! Tee hee!!! http://im-just-a-caffiend.blogspot.com/index.html http://bellaknitting.typepad.com/bella_knitting/ DO NOT MISS OUR MAY 2, 2007 PODCAST!!! YOU WILL KICK YOURSELF IF YOU DO....IF YOU ARE A SCRAPPER....DO NOT MISS THIS PODCAST! Tee hee, more teasers soon!!!! And you can now add us to your bloglines with this RSS feed. Happy IW! Comments[10] | ||
Wed, 28 March 2007 Hi guys!!! Let's start off by saying don't forget to leave a comment on the podcast site, and or a review on Itunes and we will pull your name for a great prize....and we don't half do it lol I am being inspired by the progress I am making on my Cami! YAY! Projects: Working on my Cami, and Green Gable. Toya: She finished two dresses, butterick 4957 She is also getting ready to start her Trinidad album...yay, can't wait to see this.... We will both do Green Gable together. I still have to find my guage! Thanks to Bev for our first review on Itunes! Thanks girlie!!!! Thank you for joining us for our FIRST Celebratory Burn. We BURN patterns or THINGS that give us PURE HELL....We have pics on our blog...tee hee Toya is burning M5337 I am buring the fishermans shrug. We both LOVE Fitted Knits. Fairyknits has a great review on this book as well. Brian Steege photographer for the book.... Check out this link for errors that have been found in the book... Allison Tyler Jones Photography Book. Save your money and get Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. The Modern Quilt Workshop Check out my blog for Kim's interview. Hot or Not | ||
Wed, 14 March 2007 I have been inspired by my COMPLETED SHRUG!!!! OMG! I am so glad this is over. This gave me fits. But I learned a LOT.... Toya is being inspired by sleep and water lol. Tee hee, No, she is NOT pregnant! tee hee I finished Simplicity 3838 and Butterick 4724 I didn't make that cape, non-sense lol I cut out and started on Simplicity 4112 Toy's Scarf Pattern.... IRISH HIKING SCARF Simplicity 3877 She cut it out and started on it. But it is NOT in "THE BAG" lol. Don't let Toya fool you...she really does like knitting. But Shhhhhh, DON'T tell her I told you....promise??? Ok....good. Gorgeous Things Fabric Her stuff is beautiful. Tell everyone you know...well, not everyone, well ok. Go ahead lol....She has BEAUTIFUL fabric! LOL What do you need to have in your knitting bag....
Tape measure (or you will be like me and not have one and need to measure something. I ended up printing out a ruler from http://www.vendian.org/mncharity/dir3/paper_rulers/ yes I was desperate Needle gauge Stitch markers Safety pins Straight pins Row counters
Darning egg Point protectors Calculator
Pen/pencil and notepaper Crochet hook
Stitch holders Heidi Swapp Book Just for Looks. VERY good book and worth the money. No commentary, just LO's and supplies. Get one for yourself and a friend! My favorite pages are 4, 12, 37,47, 72 & 73 Toya's favorites are page 5, 15,17,19,81 We did NOT like..2, 26&27 (Does anyone know if that's metallic paint or just metallic letters?????) LET US KNOW! LOL New Sigma...getting GREAT reviews. Friends don't let friends take bad pictures. And then call themselves professionals. Remember that.... AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHY SITE!!! LAPTOP REVIEW: Apple MacBook Pro Lenovo Dell Toshiba Sony Vaio Craft Room pics are on my blog lol Don't forget, we will NOT have a podcast next week. I will be at the Scrap Etc. Event, and Toya is going to NY. I wanna goooo!!!!!! Here is our interview from Veronique.....too cool!!! Email us if you know of someone that needs to be spotlighted! Let's share the love.... Until next time!!!! Comments[8] | ||
Wed, 7 March 2007 This week we talked about what is inpiring us. I was very inspired by Toya's post last week on craft rooms. They were beautiful, but you will have to tune in NEXT week to see what I did to my very own room. It looks NICE. And it took ALLLLLL night on last Friday. ALL night. Toya has been inspired the usual stuff. Loving all the light fabrics, and flower motifs. It is almost spring, and she has started to knit, so she will have a new habit soon. WATCH. Mark my words! tee hee. And she picked up this BEAUTIFUL fabricTOTAL yumminess ok? You can see a picture on her blog.
Still working on my fishermans shrug. I will have to update you guys with all the CRAP I went though trying to finish this damn thing. OMG. BUT, it is coming along nicely now. More on that next week. But just in case you WANT to see it...here is the pattern. Go to my blog to check out the pics of my sock yarn...beautiful. Next week I will try to upload some of the pics directly to this site. And the two sock patterns I was talking out: and the Jaywalkers My review on Victorian Lace. ORDER THIS BOOK!!!! IT IS AWESOME! JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Hot or Not The Cuttlebug from Provo Craft Lil Davis Chipboard and Papers
Around the block brads. Scroll down just a bit and you can see them. Very nice. EPSON R1800. THE BOMB PRINTER!!!!!! We both are wanting to see the new Digi scrapping mag
Tune in next week when we will talk about: More product reviews Clean craft room pics Review from Shutterbug mag What you need in your knitting bag and some more stuff lol....
If anyone knows anything about garage band, please email Toya, I unfortunately don't have a MAC. Bummer.... And If anyone can show us how to make a graphic link, email us. Remember to post comments and let us know how you like the podcast If you have any ideas, or suggestions, EMAIL Ok guys, that's it!!! Until Next Week!!!
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Tue, 27 February 2007 Adrienne's and erica's meeting about how Inspirational Wednesday helped Adrienne to get back into knitting For all pics and more info check out our blogs Comments[8] | ||
