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Episode 29 – Podcast-a-palooza!

July 27, 2010

It’s time for Podcast-a-palooza!

The Savvy Girls celebrate a (belated) first anniversary with some special guests, great stories, and a ton of news.

Melanie tells of her misadventures at a recent neighbourhood block party.
Deborah leaves Argentina and has a rather tearful goodbye. She tries to live without her stash, but fails miserably.

This episode is jam-packed with exciting announcements. It’s more fun to listen, but if you’d rather spoil the surprise, read on…

  • Check out our new logo!
  • Deborah has released her first knitting pattern, The World’s End Fingerless Gloves. You can download for free here or find it on Ravelry.
  • It’s time for a new contest! Help us put together a list of knitting-related etiquette. Submit your ideas for guidelines that knitters and non-knitters should follow.
    Enter the contest by August 31st by leaving a comment on this post, sending us an e-mail (podcast@savvygirls.ca) or leaving a comment on our Ravelry Group.
    Thank you to Green Mountain Knitting Bags for generously donating the grand prize!
  • Help us to keep the show great — support your Savvy Girls with a small donation.
    In exchange for your generosity, we will send you a package of Savvy Girls Swag as a thank you — Find out more here.
    If you don’t want one of our (super-sweet) swag packages, you can donate any amount you can, here.
  • Deborah and Melanie have written a book! Listen to an excerpt and tell us what you think.
  • We’ll be adding more information about Melanie’s knitting-themed CD very soon.ย  Keep checking back.

Some of the music used in this episode:

  • Kool & The Gang – Celebration
  • Vengaboys – We like to Party
  • The Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup
  • Bobby Darin – Beyond The Sea
  • The Corrs – Breathless
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9 Responses to "Episode 29 – Podcast-a-palooza!"

  1. ShiraLee says:
    July 27, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    No matter how much you are tempted, never, no never, pick up someone else’s knitting project and knit a line or two.

  2. Lori says:
    July 28, 2010 at 8:27 am

    Never tell another knitter (unless you know them really well) that their project would have looked better in a different color.

  3. admin says:
    July 28, 2010 at 9:06 am

    @Lori

    Haha… sounds like there’s a story behind that one…

  4. Sam says:
    July 29, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    -All gift yarn is appreciated, even red heart. Just don’t tell the person who gave it to you if you use it as stuffing.
    -When receiving a knitted gift, remember to thank the knitter and wear/use/appreciate the item within sight of the knitter.
    -Never pass negative judgment on another persons knitting unless they ask

  5. Bev says:
    July 31, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Love your podcast and enjoyed the book excerpt. Let us know when you get it published.
    As for knitted gift from a friend be honest, all other gifts lie and say how much you love it. It has worked for me so far.

    1. melanie says:
      December 26, 2010 at 11:51 pm

      We’re well on the way to getting it published – We can’t wait to announce when we have news ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. wynne says:
    August 2, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    what a great episode! You two are so delightful! How cool to hear SavvyDad. ๐Ÿ™‚ He did a great job and the ending is heart-warming. ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy Birthday to your Mom! I love the new logo, especially the gerbils and you both are cute as a button. Thanks for the pattern, Deborah. It’s very lovely and i’m looking forward to knitting it. I really enjoyed your singing, Melanie. You have such a versatile voice. You can sing all genres so beautifully and easily! I had to laugh out loud at the gerbils. You guys are so funny! Thanks for a great year and looking forward to all your wonderfulness in the next. xo! p.s. it warmed my heart to know that you all were together – we have two daughters (25 and 21) and i always look forward to the times when we’re all together. รขโ„ขยฅ

  7. lisa smith says:
    August 16, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Never pullout another knitter’s work because you noticed an error and think you’re helping by correcting it for them.

  8. Frenchie says:
    September 30, 2010 at 9:28 am

    Etiquette: never tell a knitter (crocheter, spinner, etc) that they are doing it wrong. instead, if you feel bold enough, kindly suggest an alternative approach. Afterall, it’s just knitting, two (or more) sticks and some yarn. How wrong can you be if you’re having fun?

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