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Awhile back I found an Ashford Traveller spinning wheel at a church rummage sale.
Somehow between then and now, without it ever being used, my conrod joint snapped in half.
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Advance registration for the Fall Festival Knitting Machine Seminar is August 31, 2008. The event is hosted by Needle-Tek and it is in Clackamas, Oregon. Iris Bishop will be teaching.

Rather than scattering link posts throughout my site, I’m going to consolidate them into a couple of monthly postings called Knitters of the Week. Discover new-to-you machine knitters, hand knitters, and blog events.

A 9 step photo tutorial on how to install a Passap Duomatic 80 racking handle

I know first hand how strongly people feel about full vs partial rss feeds. In the past, I’ve published a full feed. For a variety of reasons, that is no longer working for me.

Thank goodness for Juan The Knitter on the TLC show Ashley Paige Bikini or Bust. Finally fifteen minutes of fame for machine knitting.

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A former knitting machine owner generously gave away her remaining shop inventory.

After a successful career in Hollywood, Karen Allen reinvented her creative life and currently runs a couture machine knitting shop in Massachusetts.

Links of current articles from around the knitting blogosphere.

A peek at my machine knitting corner in the basement when I started this blog.

Pictures of sock yarn from Stitches East 2007 and links to Japanese Kumihimo sites to get started making braids and cords to decorate your knitting.

Ravelry isn’t just for hand knitters. It has a very active machine knitting support group. Get answers to your questions and see what others have machine knit.

Quick overview of what I loved about the PP 2007 Seminar and photos showing how I learned I had my yarn tension mask installed backwards.

My Wee Tiny Sock Swap came all the way from Canada, along with a beautiful card, and hand made stitch markers.

Each spring, the Seattle Knitters Guild holds its spring cleaning Fiber Frenzy Sale. Members sell unwanted stash, tools, and books. Buying open to the public.

Emily at Yarn Miracle hosts a yearly sock exchange for the commitment phobic. Her free pattern is so small that it only requires one first class stamp to mail.

If your vicarious seminar gush-o-meter is overflowing from blogger ecstatic descriptions, I’m here to tell you there is a dark side to knitting seminars.

Inknitters Magazine and its supplement, Machine Knitters Source have stopped publication.

The Fiona Ellis presentation on Knit Inspiration at Madrona was great. I now look at my surroundings with a fresh eye. See up close the sweater from the cover of her book.

Annual knitting seminar held in February in Washington State. Numerous national teachers with many classes. This year orange overtones ruled the yarn market.

A story by my son of how the 83 cones of yarn I stuffed under his bed came to life one night and he had to vanquish them.

The Seattle Knitters Guild hosts an annual holiday pot luck. Given the diversity of the region, the buffet is fantastic. Guest speaker this year was Australian knitting author, Anne Bartlett.

Where I find used knitting machines at great prices and how I go about finding parts to help fill in the gaps.

In an attempt to limit my yarn splurges, I keep a tally each year of how much yarn I buy. I turn it into a game to see how far I can stretch a $100 without going over budget.

Free machine knitting pattern for a basic winter stocking hat. Directions for both Bulky Chunky gauge machines and standard gauge.

Learn how to use Goo Be Gone, a hair dryer, and lots of patience to remove yucky glue residue from your knitting book dust jackets.

Photos of the books, magazines, and tools I bought at the Needle-Tek Machine Knitting Seminar.

Photo highlights from the Needle-Tek Machine Knitting Seminar. Also a few Designaknit tips I learned in class.