tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30566372629196545832024-03-13T04:55:08.766-07:00Knitting ButterfliesJoin me in my adventures of being a wife and mommy, knitting, scrapbooking, and looking to the future.Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.comBlogger260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-33478615086074655382014-08-25T18:47:00.002-07:002014-08-25T18:47:09.548-07:00New SiteHey, everyone! I'm working on moving over to a NEW SITE for you all! Be sure to subscribe to the blog there to keep up with me!<br />
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<a href="http://fiberphotographylife.com/">FiberPhotographyLife.com</a>Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-82333234897876137022014-08-05T23:45:00.002-07:002014-08-05T23:46:08.733-07:00Episode 20 - WIP's and Weddings<b><br /></b><iframe data-link="http://www.podbean.com/media/player/audio/postId/5247711?url=http%3A%2F%2Fknittingbutterflies.podbean.com%2Fe%2Fepisode-20-wips-and-weddings%2F" data-name="pb-iframe-player" frameborder="0" height="100" id="audio_iframe" scrolling="no" src="http://www.podbean.com/media/player/audio/postId/5247711?url=http%3A%2F%2Fknittingbutterflies.podbean.com%2Fe%2Fepisode-20-wips-and-weddings%2F" width="100%"></iframe>
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<li>Thank you ThankfulSadie for your review on iTunes!</li>
<li>Boston Jen for helping me on my swag for Stitches!</li>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-4969052098222485362014-07-23T11:38:00.001-07:002014-07-23T11:40:58.216-07:00Episode 19 - Fancy Tigers and Friends<b><br /></b>
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<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/knitting-butterflies/id754594885?mt=2">iTunes reviews</a>: Thank you to Crazy Knitting Fool, Mfleshman, (Michelle from <a href="http://actuallyknitting.blogspot.com/">ACTually KNITting</a>), TurboKnitter, Down Cellar Studio Jen (Jen from <a href="http://downcellarstudio.blogspot.com/">Down Cellar Studio podcast</a>), and marywithani for the great iTunes reviews!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/sarahstevens">Sarah Stevens</a> of <a href="http://ohloopsyarn.com/">Oh Loops!</a> for her pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-lane-highway-rage">Two Lane Highway Ridge</a> socks. Check out her podcast with <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/LydiaB">Lydia</a> called Fiber By Design</li>
<li>Boston Jen of the <a href="http://downcellarstudio.blogspot.com/">Down Cellar Studio podcast</a> for gifting me her new <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tan-house-brook-shawl">Tan House Brook Shawl</a></li>
<li>Danie from <a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin</a> for the gorgeous bag from <a href="http://onetwistedtree.etsy.com/">One Twisted Tree</a></li>
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<li>I got to hang out with Kristi from <a href="http://inasknit.com/">In A Sknit</a> at <a href="http://www.fancytiger.com/craftindex.html">Fancy Tiger Crafts</a> in Denver. We caught a glimpse of <a href="http://westknits.com/">Stephen West</a> and had fun running around the store exploring and pretending like we can sew. I mention the <a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/">Prairie Girls</a> label contest.</li>
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<li>Don't forget about the giveaway from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/daybreakdyeworks">Daybreak Dyeworks</a>! To enter, visit Dawn's shop and pick your favorite colorway. Then visit the thread on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knitting-butterflies-podcast-and-blog/2969560/26-50#27">Knitting Butterflies</a> and let me know what that favorite colorway is!</li>
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<li>I covered a baby shower and did a maternity session that I am really proud of, it was just what I needed to pick myself up and get going again. I also did a session for a family I have known for 18 years and it was an incredible experience.</li>
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<li>I am working on my <a href="http://www.theloopyewe.com/sheri/2014/05/camp-loopy-glamping">Camp Loopy project one</a>, the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/mermaids-song-3">Mermaid Song Shawl</a> by Susanna IC in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-unofficial-harry-potter-knits-special-issue-2013">Unofficial Harry Potter Knits.</a> Yarn is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/blue-moon-fiber-arts-marine-silk---lace">Blue Moon Fiber Arts Marine Silk Lace</a> in the HRH Crown Princess of Purple Violetta. I mention the <a href="http://knit.fm/">Knit.FM podcast</a>.</li>
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<li>I finished my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/hermiones-everyday-socks-2">Hermione's Everyday Socks</a> in a competition against Sarah (mrsshoo) from <a href="http://inasknit.com/">In A Sknit.</a> She beat me fair and square :)</li>
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<li><a href="http://thestitchinden.com/wpsite/">Stitchin' Den</a> from Estes Park, <a href="http://slatefallspress.com/">Joanna Johnson</a> was there signing and selling copies of her beautiful books</li>
<li>Dawn from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/daybreakdyeworks">Daybreak Dyeworks</a> was there, be sure to enter <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knitting-butterflies-podcast-and-blog/2969560/1-25">the giveaway for this one</a>!</li>
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<li>I also met Allie and Jonathon of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MJYarns">MJ Yarns</a> and LOVED Jonathon's color sense! </li>
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<li>I finished the photography at the dance studio, including some really fun images of the instructor. To see some examples, head to my <a href="http://facebook.com/emilystrawphotography">Facebook photography page</a>.</li>
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<li>For tips this week, I wanted to add a few tips about having someone else photograph you:</li>
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<li>Have a knitting buddy</li>
<li>Don't be afraid to "chimp"</li>
<li>Motion = Emotion</li>
<li>Change something every time you hear the shutter click</li>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-49889918752391965512014-07-06T01:05:00.000-07:002014-07-07T23:14:55.154-07:00Episode 16 - Socks and Dancers<iframe data-link="http://www.podbean.com/media/player/audio/postId/5182432?url=http%3A%2F%2Fknittingbutterflies.podbean.com%2Fe%2Fepisode-16-socks-and-dancers%2F" data-name="pb-iframe-player" frameborder="0" height="100" id="audio_iframe" scrolling="no" src="http://www.podbean.com/media/player/audio/postId/5182432?url=http%3A%2F%2Fknittingbutterflies.podbean.com%2Fe%2Fepisode-16-socks-and-dancers%2F" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<b>Clicking Away:</b><br />
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<li>I'm working on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/hermiones-everyday-socks-2">Hermione's Every Day Socks</a> by Erica Leuder in a competition with Sarah from <a href="http://inasknit.com/">In A Sknit.</a> Yarn is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-loopy-ewe-loopy-legends">Camp Loopy</a> (dyed by Lorna's Laces) in the Blue Skies Over Colorado colorway.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/jeck">20% Cooler Socks</a> have had an inch added.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/annes-sweater">Anne's Sweater</a> by Joanna Johnson in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/green-gables-knits">Green Gables Knits</a> now has both sleeves finished. I did 1/2 sleeves on either side and am starting on the ribbing.</li>
<li>Stash Enchancement - I decided to do Camp Loopy this year, the first project I'm going to do is the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/mermaids-song-3">Mermaid Song Shawl</a> by Susanna IC in the Unofficial Harry Potter Knits. Yarn is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/blue-moon-fiber-arts-marine-silk---lace">Blue Moon Fiber Arts Marine Silk Lace</a> in the HRH Crown Princess of Purple Violetta colorway.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/TownofEstesPark/CBON/1251609816602">Estes Park Wool Market</a> is June 5-8 in Estes Park. I will be wearing my hot pink Knitting Butterflies tshirt, so come and say hi!</li>
<li>I will also be at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/midwest">Stitches Midwest</a> August 8-10, hanging with the Prairie Girls and In A Sknit girls!</li>
<li>Knit In Public week is coming up, I can't do an event this year but maybe next year!</li>
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<b>Life:</b></div>
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<li>This week I talk about Geocaching. To find out more about this fun hobby, visit <a href="http://geocaching.com/">Geocaching.com</a></li>
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<li>In this week's tip(s) I talk about how to help a friend take better pictures of you</li>
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<li>Always have the photographer shoot from slightly above</li>
<li>Make sure to have your chin "Out and Down"</li>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-45368108442575288082014-05-19T10:25:00.001-07:002014-07-07T23:15:03.388-07:00Episode 15 - Knitting and NewbornsIn this episode I talk about Mother's Day knitting, taking a newborn class, and photographing items for Etsy shops.<br />
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<a href="http://downcellarstudio.blogspot.com/">Down Cellar Studios with Jen</a><br />
<a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast</a><br />
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<b>Fiber Stories:</b><br />
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<li>Mother's Day Cast On - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/lifestyle-toe-up-socks---no-swatch-needed-6">Vanilla socks</a> made from some Deborah Norahville Serenity sock yarn in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stash/search#colorway=+Teal+Tease&photo=yes&yarn-link=premier-yarns-serenity-sock-weight-prints">Teal Tease</a></li>
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<li>I finished my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/EmilyStraw/handspun/woolen-mill-st-yarns-spinning-fiber">Woolen Mill St. Yarns Corriedale roving</a> in Juliet Jules</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theloopyewe.com/shop/g/knit-crochet/roving/malabrigo-nube/">Malibrigo Nube</a> roving has been used to throw the gauntlet down to Sarah from In A Sknit. We are knitting <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/hermiones-everyday-socks-2">Hermione's Everyday Socks</a> and whoever finishes theirs first wins! My socks are from <a href="https://www.theloopyewe.com/shop/p/3734D0EC-Blue-Skies-over-Colorado?utm_campaign=search-click&utm_source=tle-public&utm_medium=default&utm_term=blue%20skies%20over%20colorado">Blue Skies Over Colorado</a> from The Loopy Ewe</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/midwest">Stitches Midwest</a> August 8-10 in Illinois is coming up! If you happen to see me, please come up and say hi!!</li>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-64146705996533583652014-05-02T08:00:00.000-07:002014-05-02T08:00:00.748-07:00Episode 14 - Mad Hustle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/rikke-hat">Rikke Hat</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rikke-hat">Sarah Young</a>. I saw this on <a href="http://thefatsquirrel.com/">The Fat Squirrel Speaks</a>, knitting it out of yarn from <a href="http://ohloops.etsy.com/">Oh Loops!</a> in the Blueberry Butterflies colorway.</li>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-59586313572978097372014-04-19T00:35:00.000-07:002014-04-19T00:35:54.596-07:00Episode 13 - Bunny Pox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/annes-sweater">Anne's Sweater</a> from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/green-gables-knits">Green Gables Knits</a> by Joanna Johnson, knit in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/brown-sheep-lanaloft-sports-weight">Brown Sheep Company Lanaloft Sport</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/mermaids-song-2">Mermaid Song Shawl</a> by Susanna IC in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-unofficial-harry-potter-knits-special-issue-2013">Unofficial Harry Potter Knits</a>, knit in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-shadow-tonal">Knitpicks Shadow Tonal</a> in Summer Blossom</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/jeck">20% Cooler Socks</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jeck">Jeck</a> pattern by Regina Satta in Rainbow Dash Yarn from <a href="http://cuppycakeyarnz.etsy.com/">Cuppy Cake Yarnz</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/rainbow-ripple-baby-blanket-3?new=true">Rainbow Ripples Baby Blanket</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/hobby-lobby-i-love-this-yarn-stripes">I Love This Yarn</a></li>
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The countdown to 30 is over, but I had a great birthday!<br />
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I recently watched a course on Creative Live by Lindsay Adler called <a href="http://www.creativelive.com/courses/posing-101-lindsay-adler">Posing 101</a>. Here are a couple of takeaways I wanted to share with you:<br />
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In this photo, I needed to pull my shoulders forward more and put my limbs out at an angle from the camera. This photo has some <i>critical technical errors in posing</i> which is why it's not terribly flattering. Redoing some posing will help greatly, I hope to demonstrate this soon!</div>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-78405563655415267842014-04-13T01:44:00.000-07:002014-04-13T01:44:13.850-07:00Stressed...It's 2:30 in the morning. I'm incredibly stressed and can't sleep.<br />
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I feel like I'm a terrible artist.<br />
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I end up comparing my work with other photographers all the time and keep coming up short.<br />
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My town is too small, and circles keep overlapping and I'm not incredibly okay with it sometimes.<br />
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After I get frustrated with the above, I want to smack myself because I feel like I'm acting like a 12 year old middle school girl.<br />
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I'm finding myself angry and frustrated with people a lot, and I've been cutting off some ends recently. Then I feel like I'm being judgmental and negative and that I just need to get over it and be nice again. Then I have the middle school girl situation all over again.<br />
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It's so expensive to run a business legally (location permits, liability insurance, etc.) and I'm getting down hearted trying to figure out how to make those expenses get paid for.<br />
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<br />Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-12941119260782771532014-04-07T17:11:00.000-07:002014-04-07T17:11:06.948-07:00Episode 12 - Frog Pond BirthdaysIn this episode, I have frogged and reknit several projects, celebrated my 30th birthday, and given advice on purchasing a new camera.<br />
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<a href="http://improvephotography.com/">Improve Photography</a> website and podcast</div>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-43890969523767523632014-03-21T22:58:00.002-07:002014-03-21T22:58:24.078-07:00Episode 11 - Knitting FrenzyIn this episode I have MANY projects going and have a hard time paying attention!<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, FreeSerif, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/collywobbles">20% Cooler Socks</a> - Rainbow Dash Yarn from <a href="http://cuppycakeyarnz.etsy.com/">Cuppy Cakes Yarnz</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/collywobbles">Collywobbles</a> pattern by Fibertowne Designs</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, FreeSerif, serif;"><span style="line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/knitted-patchwork-recipe">Knitted Patchwork</a> Blanket by Martine Ellis</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, FreeSerif, serif; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/sheep-wagon-shawl">Sheep Wagon Shawl</a> by Joanna Johnson is going well, though I had a few hiccups! (PS - I did call <a href="http://knitpicks.com/">Knitpicks</a> customer service, they were AWESOME and I have new needles on the way! Hooray!)</span></li>
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<li>I also recommend using a low F-stop/aperture (f 4.0-6.0) or the portrait mode on camera to help the camera focus on you and your sweater and blur the background</li>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-14415154617637957082014-03-14T13:55:00.001-07:002014-03-14T14:08:52.583-07:00Episode 10 - My Sister StitchesThis episode I have my very first guest, my sister Jenilee! She is a cross stitcher with lots of interesting stories to share with you. Enjoy!<br />
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Jenilee just finished her Beauty and the Beast cross stitch by MCG Textiles based on a painting by Thomas Kinkade.</div>
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She did a couple things differently on her piece, such as adding the sparkly thread to Belle's dress and changing the way the rose was stitched.<br />
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She mentions the product Thread Heaven to help with cross stitching with sparkly thread to keep it from getting tangled. She also mentions <a href="http://www.needlenthread.com/">Mary Corbett's blog</a>, a great resource for tutorials in embroidery.<br />
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She is also excited to do her other 3 cross stitches by the same painter, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and Little Mermaid.<br />
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I'm working on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/collywobbles">20% Cooler Socks</a> (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/collywobbles">Collywobbles</a> pattern) in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/187722154?">Rainbow Dash</a> colorway by <a href="http://cuppycakeyarnz.etsy.com/">Cuppy Cake Yarnz</a>. I want to do the same pattern in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/172120235?">Blueberry Butterfly</a> yarn by <a href="http://ohloops.etsy.com/">Oh Loops</a>. I decided to do mine toe up and use the OMG heel.<br />
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Jenilee is working on the Once Upon A Time There Was a Princess cross stitch by Bucilla.<br />
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I'm working on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-wagon-shawl">Sheep Wagon Shawl</a> by Joanna Johnson in yarn from <a href="http://aniroonz.com/">Aniroonz</a>.<br />
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We both want to make the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cloudsfactory">Harry Potter sampler</a> by Clouds Factory. I want to make the small one and my ambitious and more nerdy sister wants to make the big one (not been released yet.)<br />
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Jenilee mentions the Hogwarts Crest cross stitch she is also working on.<br />
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This week's photo tip is on photographing teeny tiny stitches (like cross stitch or lace) using the macro mode. I also mention the <a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/">Prairie Girls podcast</a>, LOVE THEM!Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-1475286609676307262014-03-08T19:27:00.001-08:002014-03-08T19:27:35.848-08:00Episode 9 - Come See Sheep!<div>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-27285670443505743792014-02-28T08:26:00.002-08:002014-02-28T08:26:49.904-08:00RebrandingI took several classes recently on Creative Live (seriously, if you haven't checked out this site yet, please do!) My latest favorite was <a href="http://www.creativelive.com/courses/pricing-and-sales-photographers-julia-kelleher">Pricing and Sales with Julia Keeler.</a> Julia is a newborn photographer in a small town near Portland, and I was blown away by <i>every second of this class.</i>She taught not only taught about pricing, she talked about the total customer experience that makes you worth a higher price tag. She brought emotions in to her sessions and sales, all while keeping it in a positive light. If I can be half the photographer she is someday, I will feel very blessed indeed.<br />
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I have written down several baby steps I would like to take in revamping my own business. The first is working on rebranding. One key point she talked about is that you need to make your brand reflect<i> you, </i>instead of trying to make it what your clients might "want." I learned how my clients want <i>me</i>, and the more I capture what I am passionate about and I love, the more my brand will be built.<br />
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I started with a logo search on Etsy and ended up finding several excellent choices in marketing sets. I narrowed it down to a few choices, and while I would have much preferred to have an exclusive marketing set, the budget only allowed for an inexpensive revamp. As long as no one else in my area uses the same logo, I think I will be just fine. In truth, I LOVE THIS.<br />
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I chose a color scheme that can be neutral for boys or girls as I have decided to <i>mostly</i> focus on babies, children, and families, as well as still teaching knitters how to photograph their knits on the podcast. I still plan on photographing seniors occasionally, but since my own photography got started by me capturing moments of my kiddos, I thought it would be great to really hone in on this particular passion in my brand.</div>
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I will be working on my website extensively in the near future to make it match the brand, so stay tuned for updates! Blessings!</div>
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<i>What do you think of the new brand? Have you ever had that ah-ha moment for your business?</i></div>
Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-28265615154973353822014-02-26T11:15:00.001-08:002014-02-26T21:39:06.723-08:00Episode 8 - Fiber Festival Fun!Hey everyone! Sorry this one is a bit scattered, I recorded VERY late at night after working in the basement for a few hours. I have a TON more I wanted to talk about when I am not so tired, so I'm glad to say I will work on organizing that content for the next episode. Enjoy! <b>**Correction, the cones of yarn from Brown Sheep retail for $32, not $30!!</b>** **The sweater I am going to knit is also called Anne's Sweater, not Anne's Cardigan. Wow, I was tired!** **Yet another correction, the Knotty Girls won the Podcaster Throwdown. The numbers I had been looking at were old. Congratulations, Knotty Girls!!**<br />
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The Ravellenics are over. I did the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/barley-2">Barley hat</a> over and over again to make hats for <a href="http://halosofhope.org/">Halos of Hope</a>. I made a total f 10, reaching my silver goal.<br />
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I worked on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/skew">Skew</a> socks and have a few more hours worth of work to finish.<br />
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My mom's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/customfit">Super Secret Sweater</a> project was going right along, until I figured out I measured my guage wrong and need to frog the whole thing and start over. I am planning on incorporating the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vignette">Vignette</a><u> </u>pattern.<br />
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My current #nerdalong project is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/hermiones-everyday-socks">Hermione's Everyday Socks</a> in <a href="https://www.theloopyewe.com/shop/p/83CA86D6-Cheryls-Michigan-Sunrise?utm_campaign=search-click&utm_source=tle-public&utm_medium=default&utm_term=cheryl">Loopy Legends Cheryl's Michigan Sunrise.</a><br />
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BlueChinaDoll wins the Oh, Loops! Platinum sock base in the Lavender Infused Green Tea colorway:<br />
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We made a TON of progress on our basement over the last few weeks, hopefully we will be done over the next month or two. (PS - I totally forgot to mention that the fireplace got stone this weekend! My brother in law is amazing! I will mention it next time) :)<br />
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This weekend I attended the 4H Fiber Fun Festival in my hometown, invited by Joanna Johnson. We got to see our first sheep shearing, meet Peggy from the <a href="http://brownsheep.com/">Brown Sheep Company</a>, and met Karen from <a href="http://aniroonz.com/">Aniroonz</a> and purchased lots of beautiful yarn. <b>**Correction, the cones of yarn from Brown Sheep retail for $32, not $30!!</b>** I plan on using the cone to knit my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/annes-sweater">Anne's </a>Sweater from Green Gables Knits and the yarn from Aniroonz to knit the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-wagon-shawl">Sheepwagon Shawl</a> (both by Joanna, can you tell I'm a fan of her patterns?)</div>
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<br />Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-52674652076257457352014-02-06T19:55:00.000-08:002014-02-06T19:55:05.056-08:00Business Photo ShootOne of my favorite businesses in town is Kolowski Chiropractic and Wellness. Dr. Lauren and Dr. David are wonderful and help keep our community healthy through diet and chiropractic care. I felt very blessed indeed when they asked me to come take portraits for their office! Here are a few of my favorites.<div>
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Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-34154731146725538372014-02-06T09:28:00.001-08:002014-02-06T09:28:01.747-08:00The Basement As Of....sometime last week. We bit the bullet and decided to hire out the rest of the drywall finishing. We figured that if we are going to move in ANY time soon we needed to just get this step DONE and over with. Here is where we were at before the nice man with the big drywall knives came over:<br />
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Playroom is about halfway done with sanding and mudding. </div>
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The other side of the playroom. Sorry for the weird angle, I was trying to fit in as much good stuff as I could and not make you stare at the concrete floor.</div>
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Here's the bathroom, not anywhere new. The nice drywaller has added TONS of mud in here and it looks much better than this now.</div>
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The living room - getting closer all the time! We now have an entertainment center/shelving unit that I painted white on the outside and dark green/blue on the inside (it will look better when it's all finished). We also built a bench on the other side of the fireplace that opens up for storage and will have a cushion on it for additional seating. This room is currently a mess because everything that was in the playroom is stacked up in here to allow the nice drywaller room to work.</div>
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We are thinking we will get to paint more this weekend and even more next weekend, depending on how crazy the weekend is. We are moving, slowly but surely!</div>
<br />Emily Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16274893627197327710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056637262919654583.post-40634612801274877532014-01-31T11:05:00.003-08:002014-01-31T11:11:16.009-08:00Episode 7 - Super Secret SweatersEpisode 7 is here! This week I talk about knitting, spinning, advanced sweater-making, our basement finishing project, counting down to my 30th birthday, and photographing socks. I hope you enjoy it!<br />
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<li>find me on iTunes, thank you for the reviews!</li>
<li><a href="http://neverendingbutterflies.blogspot.com/">My Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/EmilyStraw">Ravelry</a>, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitting-butterflies-podcast-and-blog">Ravelry Group</a></li>
<li><a href="http://instagram.com/butterflyem4">Instagram</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://whatchaswatchin.blogspot.com/">Whatcha Swatchin' Podcast</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTONkqlMXNkQPsRTOFl58eA?feature=watch">Spritly Knitter</a> - with Orange-Maid/Helen</li>
<li><a href="http://ohloops.blogspot.com/">Oh, Loops!</a> Podcast with Sarah and Lydia</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/skew">Skew</a> Socks, from <a href="http://ohloops.etsy.com/">Oh Loops! yarn</a></li>
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<li>Mom's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/customfit">Super Secret Sweater Project</a></li>
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<li>Yarn is <a href="https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Capra_Cashmere_Yarn__D5420109.html">Capra</a> by Knitpicks</li>
<li>Amy Herzog's Knit to Flatter Class - <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=461666&u=906585&m=29190&urllink=&afftrack=">Online Knitting Class</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ribby-cardi">Ribbi-Cardi</a> with perfectly executed measurements and button band</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitmore-girls-vanilla-sock">Matching Vanilla Socks</a></li>
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I wanted to share the start to finish of my new favorite sweater, Sprig by Alana Dakos. This particular pattern made me feel very smart as a knitter. The neckband was absolutely wonderful to knit, and this is the first time I really paid attention to guage and took measurements. Overall I am very happy with it :)<br />
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Yarn: Cascade 220 in Olive Heather (though next time I will spring for a DK weight instead)</div>
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Needles: Size 5, Knitpicks Caspian circulars</div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/top-down-seamless-petticoat-dolls">Top-Down Seamless Petticoat Doll</a> by Susan B. Anderson for my niece, knit in Red Heart and I Love This Yarn</span></span></li>
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<li>Knitpicks Swish yarn</li>
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<li>#nerdalong has begun! I'm starting with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/hunter-cowl">Hunter Cowl</a> by Diana Burk (pattern no longer available due to copyright) Please join me as knitting nerds unite!</li>
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<li>Also I want to pick up a copy of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-unofficial-harry-potter-knits-special-issue-2013">Unofficial Harry Potter Inspired Knits</a> and knit the Mermaid Shawl, Dragon's Egg socks, Ginny's cardigan</li>
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<li>I want to take Amy Herzog's class <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/knit-to-flatter/197?_ct=sbqii-sqjuweho-qbb&_ctp=197,1">Knit to Flatter</a> to appreciate the body I have been given</li>
<li>A few changes have been made in my home to help take care of the body I have</li>
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<li>Find the exposure compensation setting on your camera. I like to adjust mine to +0.7 to compensate for the camera making your image darker. This also works for white backgrounds in general.</li>
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**Before I get messages saying that the dates of the Ravellenics and Podcaster Throwdown are right next to each other, don't worry peeps, I got this. I tried to record a revision like 3 times but it never turned out right because I had kids jumping around everywhere behind me. I'll explain my revisions in the next podcast.**<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/wildlilly">wildlilly</a> (aka Joanie) is our new moderator, she has been so helpful!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/outofthisworld">outofthisworld</a> (aka Marybeth) gifted me the Peeries Flooers Mittens pattern!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/sarahstevens">Sarah</a> and<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/LydiaB"> Lydia</a> from <a href="http://ohloops.etsy.com/">Oh Loops!</a> sent in some <i>beautiful </i>yarn both for my stash and for a giveaway! Hooray!</li>
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<li>iTunes thank yous</li>
<li>Jan from the <a href="http://twinset.us/">Twinset Designs podcast</a> and the<a href="http://knitmoregirlspodcast.com/"> Knitmore Girls</a> have been listening! Eeeek! :)</li>
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<b>Christmas Happenings</b></div>
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<li>Hubby got me my own <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/Options_Interchangeable_Caspian_Circular_Knitting_Needle_Set__D91078.html">Knitpicks Interchangeable Caspian needles</a></li>
<li>My sister made me stitch markers</li>
<li>My bestie and sister bought me yarn to make the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hunter-cowl-2">Katniss Cowl</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/lifestyle-toe-up-socks---no-swatch-needed-5">Brown Striped Ragg</a> socks continue</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw/sprig">Sprig</a> Sweater also continues, neckband is done and ease is fixed :)</li>
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<b>Remember and Reminisce</b></div>
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<li>New names learned like <a href="http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/">Susan B. Anderson</a>, Cat Bordhi, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Maltina">Martina Behm</a></li>
<li>New to podcasts like <a href="http://knitmoregirlspodcast.com/">Knitmore Girls</a> and <a href="http://thefatsquirrel.com/">Fat Squirrel</a></li>
<li>First fair isle project, lace project, crochet amigurumi, enterlac, slipped stitch patterns</li>
<li>First time spinning</li>
<li>Found my local yarn store and explored others</li>
<li>total of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/EmilyStraw?set=2013n&view=thumbnail">40 projects</a> finished</li>
<li>My first pattern - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cadence-shawlette">Cadence Shawlette</a></li>
<li>Became a part of the knitting community in 2 knitting groups</li>
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<b>Looking Ahead Into 2014</b></div>
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<li>What ever I do, do it well</li>
<li>Craftsy class on <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/improve-your-knitting/361?_ct=sbqii-jxucu-byij-ycw&_ctp=4&_egg=sekhiu_wqbbuho_20131031&_ege=361">Improving Your Knitting</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/team-sasquatch">Team Sasquatch</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knitting-butterflies-podcast-and-blog/2796654/1-25#8">Thread for chatter</a>, new thread for contest to come soon</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/podcaster-throwdown">Podcaster Throwdown</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://halosofhope.org/">Halos of Hope</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.knitmoregirlspodcast.com/">Team Knitmore</a></li>
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<li>Gold, silver, and bronze goals for myself, each stage will add another prize to the pot!</li>
<li>First prize - 1 skein of <a href="http://ohloops.etsy.com/">Oh Loops!</a> platinum sock base in the Lavender Infused Green Tea colorway</li>
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<li>This week I share my philosophy on why it's important to photograph our handmade items. Even if all you can do is snap a quick photo in awful lighting, always, always take the photo. </li>
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Christmas is almost here, the house is as decorated as it's going to be, the presents have all been purchased, and the knitting is finished for gifting. All I have to do is make 3 more batches of caramel corn and wrap gifts, and we are completely ready for Christmas. This year the basement isn't finished (did I call that or what?) but I'm okay with it. We can ramp up again after the holidays. In the meantime, I decided to hang our stockings from a curtain rod in the middle of our living room. (Next year we will have a real mantel!) It's almost surreal to me to look at these stockings, to know that all 6 of them are up and there won't be any more for a long, long time. Our family is complete. We are now forever out of the pregnancy and newborn stage, and moving on to a different stage of our lives. I know I know, Charlie isn't 6 months old yet, but there is something to be said for when you walk down the aisles in the store and see all the adorable tiny clothes and think to yourself, "I'm never going to buy that stuff for our house again." Some people I know get a pang of sadness when they know they are done having children, but we both feel a strong sense of peace. </div>
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<li>2 bags of unbuttered popped popcorn (12 cups)</li>
<li>1 cup of brown sugar</li>
<li>1 stick of margarine (not butter!)</li>
<li>1/4 cup light corn syrup</li>
<li>1 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 tablespoon vanilla</li>
<li>1/2 tsp baking soda</li>
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Bring brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, and salt to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and baking soda and mix up. Pour over popcorn and stir thoroughly. Put popcorn on a cookie sheet on parchment paper and bake at 250 for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Melt chocolates and drizzle over the top. Enjoy!</div>
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