Show Notes:
Intro -
On the Needles -
~Dami's 22nd Birthday Socks - French Vanilla Cappuccino Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Rock and String Creations Jitterbug Sock in the Meow colourway & CraftSlayerPDX Fingering Weight in a OOAK Grey colourway
Project bag from Lizzie Bags & Stitch Marker from Tilting Planet
Finished Projects -
~2021 Preemie Hat #37 on US6 (4mm), Patons Fab DK in the Pebble colourway
Flosstube -
Begins at timestamp 5:19
~Autumn in Stars Hollow by Kathryn Landis of The Black Needle Society
Project Bag from The Black Needle Society
I'm so excited to be a rep for The Black Needle Society
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~Edinburgh Castle by Terra Luna Stitchery
Using Pattern Keeper software on Kindle Fire 7
Needle Minder from TopKnotStitcher
Project Bag from KnitRunDig
Grime Guard from Crab Shack Stitchery
Bitzy Bob Basic from That’s So Kelly Co.
Silicone ties
Yummies (our current favourite things) -
~The Happy Planner planner, stickers, and journals
~My Favorite Murder Stickers from BritnicShop on Etsy
~Color Street from Creativity by Gidge (Amy)
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!
July / August / September 2021 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
* #GGKRAL21
* #GGKRAL21
~ July / August / September
* 92 days - 10 entries
* 88-91 days - 8 entries
* 61-87 days - 5 entries
~ October / November / December
* 92 days - 10 entries
* 88-91 days - 8 entries
* 61-87 days - 5 entries
~ Read All 365 days - 10 bonus entries
~ Complete the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2021 Reading Challenge - 12 bonus entries [all or none] (we'll open a thread for you to post this in December 2021)
Episode 461 Bookshop List
~The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk - reading
~Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell - reading
~Facing the Music: My Story by Jennifer Knapp - reading for Unashamed Love Collective ~ A Community for LGBTQ+ People and Allies
~Truly Devious (Truly Devious #1) by Maureen Johnson - finished reading
~The Grace Year by Kim Liggett - finished reading
~Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - watching episodes for That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast
~Gilmore Girls - rewatching Season 1 with the I Am All In With Scott Patterson Podcast
~Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - finished watching Season 4
~Nine Perfect Strangers - watching
~Only Murders In the Building - watching
~Virgin River - finished watching Season 3
~Chicago Fire - watching Season 1
~Murdoch Mysteries - watching Season 15
~My Favourite Murder podcast
~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
Audine Wools by KnitCrate Mellow - 2 skeins of Cordial (2 winners will each win 1 skein)
Woodandcat Owl Needle Minder from Lori & Pumpkin/Kid/Turkey Needle Minder
Try to Relax Cross Stitch Kit donated by Lori
Knitting Wrist Yarn Holder
La Brebis Light Alpaca - 1 skein of Dogwood Berry
*Must be a member of the our Facebook group ~ GGKCS Podcast / FlossTube to participate
*Social Media Hashtag: #GGKCSAutumn21
*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.
Ask the Geeks -
Originally asked/answered in 2018:
Carmen asks:
What has been the best vacation you’ve taken as a family? Where did you go and why was it the best?
Misc. -
~Pride AL - Runs from 17-May-2021 [The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)] through 30-June-2022. #GGKCSPrideAlong2122
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Until next time,
