Show Notes:
Intro -
On the Needles -
Dami -
~hat on the needles soon
C.C. -
~NaKniSweMo 2020 Sinister Catdigan on US2 (2.75mm), Soundview Fiber Mill 100% Shetland Fingering in the C.C.’s Pink, Charcoal Black, & Natural colourways
Project bag from Alexandra Brodt & Progress Keeper/Stitch Markers from Ann Tudor
Finished Projects -
Dami -
~None
C.C. -
~None
Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 6:47
Dami -
~None
C.C. -
~Baa Baa Black Sheep by The Prairie Schooler
Project bag from Tilting Planet
Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~Knit Crate - Use the coupon code GEEKY20 to get 20% off of your first order! This code will only work to discount the first month of a recurring monthly subscription and any of our Shop items.
~Card & Sticker from Honeyberry Studios
~Crafty Photo A Day Challenge - #GGKCraftyPAD - details for November here & for December here
What We're Watching, Reading, + Listening To -
Please be aware that we do discuss recent tv show episodes that have aired in the last week or so. This is your spoiler warning!
Episode 423 Bookshop List
~Harvey by Mary Chase - Dami finished reading
~The Glass Scientists (webcomic) by Sabrina Cotungo - Dami is reading
October / November / December 2020 RAL - 15 minutes of reading daily challenge
* 88-92 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for eBook, everyone gets $1.20 off any single pattern coupon code & 88+ days RAL virtual badge
* 61-87 of 92 days - 1 or more giveaways for single pattern, everyone gets 61+ days RAL virtual badge
* #GGKRAL20
2020 RAL Yearlong Challenge
~October / November / December
* 92 days - 10 entries
* 88-91 days - 8 entries
* 61-87 days - 5 entries
~Read All 366 days - 10 bonus entries
~Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2020 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2020)
~3 grand prize winners drawn from all the entries
Grand Prize Bundle #1
CJ Kopec Creations Delight - 1 skein of Ember from Eileen
Floss Organiser from Lori
Bling Your String! Stitch Marker
GnR Alpaca Farm floral buttons set from Hillary
Honeyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker
Reading badge from Hillary
Bag of Random Crafting Notions
Winner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl Designs
Winner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs
Grand Prize Bundle #2
CJ Kopec Creations Integrity - 1 skein of Purple Passion from Eileen
Floss Organiser from Lori
Bling Your String! Stitch Marker
GnR Alpaca Farm rainbow buttons set from Hillary
Honeyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker Reading badge from Hillary
Bag of Random Crafting Notions
Winner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl Designs
Winner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs
Grand Prize Bundle #3
Knitologie Worsted - 1 skein of Empire
Floss Holders - 6 of them from Lori
Pinkmakaroons Star Progress Keeper
Pandia’s Jewels Illumikniti Cork Label Set
Honeyberry Studios Listen to your body sticker
Reading badge from Hillary
Bag of Random Crafting Notions
Winner’s choice of 1 eBook or 4 single knitting patterns from JavaPurl Designs
Winner’s choice of 1 PDF cross stitch pattern from Bendy Stitchy Designs
~Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians by Amber Cantorna - C.C. finished rereading
~Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter #5) - C.C. is rereading with Harry Potter & the Sacred Text podcast & Swish and Flick: An All Potter Podcast
~Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown - C.C. finished reading Book 4 & is reading Book 5
~Lucy Kincaid Series by Allison Brennan - C.C. finished reading Book 16
~Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline - C.C. finished reading
~Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera - C.C. finished reading
~This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone - C.C. is reading
~Movies - White Christmas
~Monk - rewatching Season 5
~The Handmaid’s Tale - finished watching Season 2 & watching Season 3
~The Masked Singer - watching Season 4
~Supernatural - Series Finale
~Star Trek: Discovery - watching Season 3
~The Mandalorian - watching Season 2
~The Blacklist - watching Season 8
~NCIS: LA - watching Season 12
~NCIS: New Orleans - watching Season 7
~My Favourite Murder podcast
~Cabin Pressure
~Random Spotify Playlists
September / October / November Artistic Autumnal AL -
*Runs from 1-September through 30-November
*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to autumn
*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-September and finished no later than 30-November
*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules
*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.
*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
Stitch Marker Sets made & donated by Julia of Pandia's Jewels - 1 Labyrinth & 1 Frankenstein - 2 winners will each win a random set
Orange Camper bag by ArtByAna from Rhonda
Just CrossStitch Volume 37, No. 5 - October 2019
Hilde’s Brew pattern by Michelle of Bendy Stitchy Designs
Zipper Pouch & mini-skeins from Hillary
*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate
*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn20
*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-December and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that
*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!
*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.
December / January / February Winter Wonderland AL -
*Runs from 1-December through 28-February
*Details - any project you knit/crochet/weave/spin/stitch/sew that you can convince us relates to winter
*No WIPS - Your project must be begun no earlier than 1-December and finished no later than 28-February
*Each project that you knit/crochet/weave/spin must be at least 20yds/18.3m that you finish and post in the Facebook Group FO Thread counts as 1 entry into the giveaways. If your project is not at least 20yds/18.3m, you need to group it in a single post with other projects that together total at least 20yds/18.3m. For stitching/sewing projects, we’ll leave it to your best judgment. If you wanted our official ruling, PM email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
*Feel free to poly-dip in other ALs as long as it fits in with other rules
*Please complete our Google form in order to help us make sure you are receiving a prize that you'll actually enjoy using.
*Prizes: If you’d like to donate one, email us at ggkcspodcast@gmail.com
Santa Claus Hoop Cross Stitch Kit
Pandia's Jewels Hunger Games Stitch Marker Set
Audine Wools by KnitCrate Shine Sport - 2 skeins of Sky - 2 winners will win 1 skein
Uru.Yarn by KnitCrate Cotton Basic - 1 skein of Pavement
The Shorter Things Collection by D. Marie Prokop, set of stitch markers, & bookmark
*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate
*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSWinter2021
*Thread will be locked the morning of 1-March and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that
*For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, ALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 30 days from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact us to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!
*There is a Chatter Thread in our Facebook group so we can encourage each other along the way.
Ask the Geeks -
Originally asked/answered in 2016:
Julia asks:
Hiya just wondering how you look after your hand knit socks, hand wash or machine wash? dryer or air dry? and how have all the different blends and brands worn?
Misc. -
~Vlogmas starts 1-December on YouTube - Random Acts of Kindness on Instagram @CC_JavaPurl
~Christmas Karaoke starts next episode
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~ on Instagram as damisdoodles
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Until next time,
