Episode 83 -- The Computer Gods Are Laughing
In which we get you all caught up -- whether you want to be or not.
Oct 03, 2016•1 hr 30 min
TwinSet Designs
Twinset Designs Podcast is hosted by identical twins, Jan and Ellen. They share their thoughts on life, their current fiber adventures (in knitting and spinning and…), and their exploration of the design world. And they laugh...a lot.
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Episode 82 -- Technical DIfficulties
At last...after gaining access to a different computer (the old one is likely a total loss -- thank goodness for Carbonite!) and in which we discuss visits to Minnesota, new chickens, hoping for a break in the heat, the Marie Kon-Don't Method, and the difference between Scotch tension and double drive spinning.
Sep 09, 2016•1 hr 10 min
Episode 81 -- Absolutely Slowly
In which we acknowledge some farm sadness, but then press on to discuss DIY light boxes and cigar box electric guitars, crazy catch up after summer camp, winning prizes in yarn crawls, how much respect you gain for designers by designing, seeing family on business trips, playing in the pool at the Downcellar Studio's Splashpad Party, technology inspired and enabled knitting, and television for the velocity impaired. Listen here: Episode 81 -- Absolutely Slowly
Aug 03, 2016•51 min
Episode 80 -- Camp Exclusive
In which we recall the fun we had at TwinSet Summer Camp!
Jul 18, 2016•19 min
Episode 79 -- Almost Time for Camp!!
In which we hear a big confession, enjoy reports of retirement festivities, celebrate pride, think of podcaster with whom to dine, hear a negative space essay from Ellen, learn about Devon sheep and their cousins, the brick sheep...aka Devon Closewool.
Jul 05, 2016•59 min
Episode 78 -- Zombies and TNNA
In which we talk about great fun had at Zombie Knitpocalypse and The National Needlearts Association Summer Convention, farm stuff, not much knitting, super powers and all the winners from phase one of the UNKAL!!
Jun 16, 2016•51 min
Episode 77 -- 12 More Days!
In which we discuss some sad farm news and some better farm news, business travels and ball games, Memorial Day remembrances, and the fact that Ellen is running out of work days rather rapidly!!
May 30, 2016•59 min
Episode 76 -- So Much Stuff!! (Redux)
In which we discuss trips all over the place, many projects, winning endeavors, buffalo garbanzoes, cowichan sweaters, Nancy Totten Designs and prize winning farm animals plus lots of other stuff.
May 16, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Episode 75 -- Waiting for Spring!!
In which we discuss aberrant spring weather, a trip to see Andrew, the wiggle dance, bottle supplemented lambs, naked alpaca and fowl play.
Apr 10, 2016•54 min
Episode 74 -- Twofer Two
In which we discuss White House M&Ms, Lindt Chocolate Bunnies, Big balls of string, more new lambs, pacemaker museums, and running in slippers.
Mar 27, 2016•45 min
Episode 73 -- Twofer One
In which we discuss rams and lambs and many hats off to Minnesota, a monumental knitting bite, a book review of Free Spirit Knits and several wiener opportunities.
Mar 27, 2016•57 min
Episode 72 -- So Many Things!!!
For which I took almost two weeks to edit and in which we discuss retreats, Stitches West, meeting long lost family and new and old friends, sunning in company of alligators and sharks, the amazining Anna Zilboorg, new contests, and TwinSet Summer Camp -- now with more Caithness Craft! SO many things!!!
Mar 11, 2016•1 hr 20 min
Episode 71 -- Snow Bound!
In which we discuss dealing with Winter Storm Jonas, travel to see Jan's grand newphew, the Knit a Journey Midwinter Retreat, Legally Blonde - the Musical!, CVM, and being bold.
Feb 07, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Episode 70 -- No Kittens Were Harmed
In which we discuss very little in the patterns of our lives, but in which we do discuss getting our spin back on, full time working for part time people, bonus sheds, horny sheep, and, yes, exploding kittens.
Jan 18, 2016•41 min
Episode 69 -- Excellent Intentions
In which we reflect on 2015 and set our intentions for 2016, talk about all the hijinx from December, and reinvigorate the TwinSet Rare Sheep Challenge.
Jan 10, 2016•1 hr 15 min
Episode 68 -- Back to Work...Part Time
In which we catch up from being on hiatus. Not only do we get back to work on the podcast, but we both got back to work at our paying jobs. However, twinsetellen has returned in a part time status, much to her pleasure! And in which we discuss caring for my grand nephew, my trip to Peru, Finnsheep getting ready for a busy spring, getting pneumonia vaccinations, and cleaning off the needles.!
Dec 06, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Episode 67 -- Lisa (AKA Turbogal) Picks Up the Slack
In which Jan and Ellen chat briefly before Ellen sends Jan to bed to get over her pneumonia so she can go to Peru. Lisa (AKA Turbogal) then joins Ellen to provide you with a complete episode chock full of listening pleasure! Note -- there was a technical glitch with Ellen and Lisa's chat, so you may note a bit of a jog in the conversation at one point. I promise you're not missing anything though! Listen here: Episode 67 -- Lisa (AKA Turbogal) Picks Up the Slack
Nov 03, 2015•52 min
Episode 66 -- Delayed by Baby
In which we are joyful about the arrival of Andrew and prattle on about many things.
Oct 22, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Episode 65 -- It's a Squid. Really.
In which we discuss how short was the interval between this and the last episode (and yet in which we manage to create almost an hour of audio), jumping the broom, work interfering with knitting, and the fact that Squishy the Squid truly is a squid (and not what others have intimated). Plus, we have another visit from Dr. Yarn!
Sep 07, 2015•48 min
Episode 64 -- What Day Is It?
In which we discuss Ellen's travels to Sweden for World Water Week (there was no wave pool or water slides), apple trees, quick visits with New York daughters, winning state fair entries, squid knitting, and have a short visit with Dr. Yarn and an essay on "Why We Farm."
Sep 06, 2015•54 min
Episode 63 -- Still Crazy After All These Years
In which we discuss a fun new craft-a-long with Mastering the Knits, how California's drought is really all of ours, anniversaries (36 for Jan and 35 for Ellen), crazy highjinx at minor league baseball games (did I mention cowboy monkeys?), boondoggles to Lake Tahoe for frozen toes, some fun finished objects, a review of "A Knitter's Gallery of Mitred Squares - 45 Unique Designs in color, Texture, and Lace" by Jill Begelow Suttell and Jane Bigelow, and Jan's new pattern and at the begining of wh...
Aug 23, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Episode 62 -- Just Adorable
In which we give a recap of TwinSet Summer Camp 2015, reaching 1,000 members, the shenanigans of the lamb Squirrel, a Seattle trip including visits to Tolt and So Much Yarn (and Starbucks!), knits for Vlad and being underwater with our knitting.
Jul 29, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Episode 61 -- Surprise!
In which we decide to surprise you with an episode even though we said we were taking a break till after summer camp!
Jul 05, 2015•35 min
Episode 60 -- Father's Day Surprise Visits
In which we take forever to actually start the show, are visited by two delightful guests, and discuss new babies, knitting for new babies, surprise father's day visits on the farm, snack foods and cat discipline.
Jun 25, 2015•57 min
Episode 59 -- Big Feet
In which we discuss Shetland wool week, secret handshakes, housecleaning by buying magazines, new plants and new lambs!!, knitting for big feet, the 'Wonderful Wizard of Oz' and all the other wonder out there, getting cranky and lots of other stuff!
Jun 16, 2015•1 hr 19 min
Episode 58 -- Things are Going Swimmingly
In which we discuss gift bearing alpaca, four more little lambs and precocious ram lambs, downsizing stuff to make it possible to close drawers, but maybe not so much as to fit in tiny houses and other fun stuff.
May 25, 2015•52 min
Episode 57 -- Heaven Knows
In which we discuss a dinner for more than two in DC, visits from dear friends (military friends and podcaster friends!), a fun speaking engagement, a visit to DC by Karen, getting the Full Monty, biking around mother nature, Yarnover, Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, and baby lambs (!!!!), and in which Ellen's geeks out.
May 10, 2015•1 hr 10 min
Episode 56 -- Ellen Takes a Break While Jan Yammers On
In which we discuss stuff. Okay, I'm too rushed today to do a better job than that.
Apr 25, 2015•54 min
TwinSet Summer Camp!!!
In which you hear a little bit about Summer Camp this July in Darlington, MD!!
Apr 19, 2015•2 min
Episode 55 -- Knitting with Friends!
In which we discuss woodpeckers, our recent travels (and our crowded airline seats), the approach of spring, a new to twinsetjan yarn shop, knitting mittens and mitts, Judy Becker's book Beyond Toes -- Knitting Adventures with Judy's Magic Cast-On, taking spindles for walks and the $25 savings for those who register early for TwinSet Summer Camp!
Apr 04, 2015•1 hr 12 min
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