Special Edition: Interview with the Mama Owl

Direct MP3 link: http://ia601505.us.archive.org/18/items/TheNewsNestSpecialEdition/tiny-owl-knits-interview-ep.mp3

See ya next time!
~Sparrow

Episode 29: Best Friends and TOKmas!

Hello owlies!

Direct MP3 link: http://ia601504.us.archive.org/22/items/TheNewsNestEp29/NN25.mp3

TOKmas Swap
OFL KAL for Clem
October's Card Pal thread
The Peeve Ranch

Hoot!
~Sparrow

Episode 28: Fall!

Hello!

The newest episode of The News Nest is now live!
Direct MP3 Link: http://ia701208.us.archive.org/31/items/NewsNestEp/newsnestsept162012.mp3

Links of Note:
The News Nest

Halloween Magic Ball Swap 

HexiPuff along

Mr Fox KAL

Gypsy Petticoat KAL

Bookish Owls

Until Next Time!

xoxo
SkipHop

Episode 27: Autumn Motherload Giveaway and a Surprise!

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600808.us.archive.org/28/items/TheNewsNestEp27/NNAug31.mp3

Autumn Motherload Giveaway
Mr Fox & Mini Mr Fox KAL
Gypsy Petticoat KAL
TOK's interview on the SavvyGirl podcast (this link does not go to Ravelry)
TOK's interview on KNITfreedom (this link does not go to Ravelry)

Episode 26: TOK-a-palooza!

Hi everyone, Sparrow here! August is a busy busy month around TOK land.



Direct MP3 link: http://ia600602.us.archive.org/25/items/TheNewsNestEp26/NNAug15.mp3

Flying to the Finish Line KAL

Anyone for Tea?

Episode 25: July!

Hey Owlies! This is Skiphop and my frist podcast is now available! I hope you enjoy it and remember if you have any comments, thoughts, or suggestions for me please contact me via Ravelry or leave a comment here!

Hope you enjoy!

Until Next Time!
xoxox
Skiphop

 

Direct link: http://ia600608.us.archive.org/0/items/Episode25July/newsnestjuly142012.mp3

Threads of Note:

2012 TOK Spring Swap

Owlympics Training Camp

Mollie Made

News Nest

Music credits:

DIN-DANDAN (EeL) / CC BY-NC 3.0

Little Prince Loves You (EeL) / CC BY-ND 3.0

Episode 24: The Gypsy Petticoat

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600800.us.archive.org/27/items/TheNewsNestEp24/NN24.mp3

The Gypsy Petticoat thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2192041/1-25

The TOK-land Town Square Marketplace: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2194369/1-25

Hi Owlies! This is my last month doing the podcast solo. From here on, you will be hearing our new host Skiphop every other month! She will begin in July and then I'll be back in August.

Until August, DFTBA!
~Sparrow

Episode 23: DFTBA

Direct MP3 link: http://ia700806.us.archive.org/23/items/TheNewsNestEp23/NN23.mp3

DFTBA
Love Army
Love Aid
Boggle the Owl
w♥w

Other
Quest Clue
June Hexipuff KAL
Mini Skein Swap
Tour De Fleece--I forgot to mention this in the episode, I'm very sorry. But if you spin and would like to join in an Owlie Tour de Fleece team, there ya go!

Come pet the milky dolphin!

Some Changes

Hello Owlies,

Have you noticed that lately I’ve been saying “there’s not much going on” a lot? I sure have. It seems each episode has less and less content right now.

With the slowing down of the quest and overall news, I’ve decided to change the News Nest just a bit. I will now be recording every other week, rather than every week. My goal with this change is to make every episode interesting and full of news.

If there is a time sensitive bit of news, such as a swap sign up that will only last for a week, I will be posting special announcements both here and on the blog. I hope that this will continue to keep everyone as up-to-date as possible.

There will not be an episode this week or next, as I get things re-organized, and work through a few other changes with the show. The next episode will be on June 6th.

Thanks very much to the owlies who contacted me in response to the search for a co-host. You guys may be hearing some new voice(s) soon! :)

Much love and hoots, 
Sparrow ♥

Episode 22: A Belated Happy Birthday

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600208.us.archive.org/0/items/TheNewsNestEp22/NN22.mp3


A very happy belated birthday wish to Stephanie Dosen, the Mama Owl herself! Her birthday fell between two episodes, so better late than never, eh?

A couple of things about this episode: I totally forgot to say anything at all about the Birthday Mothaload Giveaway! HOW COULD I? I am so sorry. Stephanie was kind enough to do a giveaway for her birthday, and the winner was Kiewirose. Congratulations!

Episode 21: ♥ The Love Army ♥

Direct MP3 link: http://ia601202.us.archive.org/23/items/TheNewsNestEp21/NN21.mp3

Official Ravelympics thread

"Owlympics" Training thread

Ships & Seaside KAL

"Choose Your Swap" Swap thread

♥ love army ♥ & ♥ hug party ♥

Episode 20: Video Knit Night

Direct MP3 link: http://ia601206.us.archive.org/1/items/TheNewsNestEp20/NN20.mp3

Video Knit Night thread

I apologize for the lack of editing and limerick. I had a death in the family, and didn't get to do my normal editing process.

Episode 19: The Faces of TOK-land

Direct MP3 link: http://ia601206.us.archive.org/26/items/TheNewsNestEp19/NN19.mp3

The Faces of TOK-land thread

Team Owlie Ravelympics Ravatar Creation thread

Episode 18: "Really awesome champion music HERE!"

Direct MP3 Link: http://ia601203.us.archive.org/15/items/TheNewsNestEp18/NN18.mp3

Episode 17: In Memory of Clementina3

Direct MP3 link: http://ia601202.us.archive.org/9/items/TheNewsNestEp17/NN17.mp3

Thread regarding Clem's passing

♥

Episode 16: Four Months!

Direct MP3 link: http://ia601200.us.archive.org/21/items/TheNewsNestEp16/NN16.mp3

Mini Skein Give Away!

Stephanie's post regarding the Hexipuff charts

April Owlie Wrimo

Spring Swap Thank You's

Austin TX Meet-up

Dye-Along

I know this episode is very fuzzy, and I apologize for the sound quality. I have just gone out to purchase a brand new fancy microphone, that I am very happy with. Hopefully this one will have a longer life than the old one.

Episode 15: New TOK Headquarters

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600803.us.archive.org/18/items/TheNewsNestEp15/NN15.mp3

Episode 14: Mini Episode

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600806.us.archive.org/20/items/TheNewsNestEp14/NN14.mp3

Here are the pages I talk about in this mini-episode:

The Guernsey Wrap KAL

This Week's Quest Clue Post

Sorry for a short ep this week. See you next week!

Episode 13: It's Spring Time on the Blog

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600806.us.archive.org/10/items/TheNewsNestEp13/NN13.mp3

Episode 12: Happy Leap Day!

Happy Leap Day, Owlies!



Direct MP3 link: http://ia700809.us.archive.org/1/items/TheNewsNestEp12/NN12.mp3

Here are the pages I talk about in this episode.

Shawl Support Group (with new contest)

Bears, Bunnies, and TOK, Oh My! KAL

Embroidery Thread Giveaway

TOK Spinning Challenges

ALSO! I forgot to mention again that the Bookish Owls are currently in discussion stage. We recently read I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith, and are now talking about the book and what book to read next. If you would like to join in, please pop by the thread here: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1886965/1-25

In Celebration of Leap Day, the first person to reply to this blog post with your Ravelry name in the comment will win a free TOK pattern of their choice! ♥

Episode 11: Wait, that's not Sparrow...

Episode 11 features a guest podcaster! In other words...Sparrow has misplaced her microphone. She promises to have a new one by next week.  In the meantime, enjoy this super duper episode presented by "Anairb" from Ravelry! ♥Thank you Briana♥



Direct MP3 link: http://ia600800.us.archive.org/9/items/TheNewsNestEp11/NN11.mp3

Other note: At the time of this recording, there was only one half of the Quest Clue to record. Please check the Ravelry boards for the rest of this week's clue!!

P.S. Sorry about the intro--I somehow mutilated the words beyond comprehension. The intro says "In a World where Tiny Owls stalk each other by night, this is the News Nest!" It's a reference to the swap, of course. :-)

Episode 10: Happy Valentine's Day!

Direct MP3 link for this episode: http://ia600805.us.archive.org/6/items/TheNewsNestEp10/NN10.mp3

Threads discussed in this episode:

The TOK Valentine's Day Swap Reveal thread: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2026344/1-25

The Spring Swap: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2028870/1-25

The help thread for Mr. Fox and Mini-Mr. Fox patterns: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2024884/1-25

Special thanks again to Rista1313 and Lanaire for organizing the Valentine's Day Swap, and anyone else hiding behind the scenes that I missed! ♥♥

Episode 9: Tribute

Direct MP3 link for this week: http://ia700809.us.archive.org/13/items/TheNewsNestEp9/NN9.mp3

Episode 0 - Not the News Nest

This is just a test by Sanguine to try and fix the iTunes feed. Please ignore :)



*razzle frazzle grrr argh!*

Episode 8: The AAGGO

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600806.us.archive.org/22/items/TheNewsNestEp8/NN8.mp3

Here are the pages I talk about in this episode:

Some Cloudy Day Legwarmer KAL: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2002598/1-25

Vancouver Owlies Meet-up: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1890741/1-25

Nightchae's wedding invite! http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2004949/1-25

New baby owlet: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/2004783/1-25

AAGGO: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1605038/1-25

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Episode 7: The Clue, the Workshop, and the Interview

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600808.us.archive.org/1/items/TheNewsNestEp7/NN7.mp3
This week's episode is quite a bit longer than usual. I hope you enjoy!


This is the image that was given with the week's quest clue. You will need this picture in order to solve the clue. Thanks Lillylalu for letting me post it! ♥

See you next week!!

TOK Workshop and Trunk Show!

I do apologize, I had planned to have a recorded bit here, but due to the internet black-outs going on today, I cannot load a recording till tomorrow.

So, here is what I missed in the last episode that really needs to be said!

The LYS "Things Remembered" is hosting a TOK Workshop and Trunk Show weekend. Below are all the details!

You can contact the LYS at their Ravelry group here: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/things-remembered-framing--more

Or in person/by phone here:

3805 South New Hope Rd

Gastonia, North Carolina 28056

704-824-0473

TINY OWL KNITS SCHEDULE January 26th - 29th Thursday, January 26th  10:00am - 12:30pm Beekeepers Quilt Learn to cast on to dpns for knitting in the round and finish your first hexipuff! Lots of mini-skeins are available at the shop and be sure to bring some poly-fil stuffing for your puffs! Fee: $45 Thursday, January 26th 1:30pm - 4:00pm Moss & Bluebell Scarf Learn to make this sweet and simple scarf and with bluebell pockets. Fee: $45 Friday, January 27th 10:00am - 5:00pm                                                           Meet & Greet Party, an oppurtinity to sit and knit with Stephanie, purchase TOK patterns, and have her personalize her designs. Saturday, January 28th 10:00am - 12:30pm Moss & Bluebell Scarf Learn to make this sweet and simple scarf and with bluebell pockets. Fee: $45 Saturday, January 28th 1:30pm - 4:00pm Beekeepers Quilt Learn to cast on to dpns for knitting in the round And finish your first hexipuff! Lots of mini-skeins are available at the shop and be sure to bring some poly-fil stuffing for your puffs! Fee: $45 Sunday, January 29th 1:00pm - 4:00pm Advanced Beekeepers Quilt Duplicate Stitch & Assembly. Talk about color choices and layout. Plus learn to make your own charts! Fee: $30 Register for 2 workshops, get a 10% discount. Register for 3 workshops, get a 15% discount. All patterns, yarn and needles available at the shop at a class discount. Refreshments will be served during this special weekend.  Additional parking is available at the back of our building.  Call us if you need directions or other information. Things Remembered Custom Framing...and so much more! 3805 South New Hope Rd Gastonia, North Carolina 28056 704-824-0473

Episode 6: Just a regular week around the nest

Here is the direct MP3 link for this week's episode: http://ia600801.us.archive.org/35/items/TheNewsNestEp6/NN6.mp3

These are the pages I talk about this week

Around the World Hexipuff Swap: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1982123/1-25

H.O.O.T. (Heavy Owlies Obtaining Trimness): http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1721138/1-25

Good news! It seems that The News Nest is now on iTunes! You can find it by searching for "The News Nest" in the iTunes podcast directory. As I figure all this out more, I will find a way to post a permanent link on the side of the blog here so you can subscribe directly.

Have a good week owlies!

Episode 5: Agreeable Hoots!

Here are the pages I promised to link to:

The Sock-along: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1977599/1-25

The TOK Card Pals: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1974603/1-25

And here is the direct MP3 link:
http://ia700808.us.archive.org/28/items/TheNewsNestEp5/NN5.mp3

I have submitted the show to iTunes, but it has to be reviewed by the iTunes store. It is still under review. :)

Episode 4: An Epic Owlie Quest

Direct MP3 link: http://ia600803.us.archive.org/14/items/TheNewsNestEp4/NN4.mp3

Here are the pages I talk about in this episode:

The Page for the Owlie Quest: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/tiny-owl-knits/pages/Mist-and-Light

The 12 in 2012 KAL: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1931999/1-25

The Some Cloudy Day KAL: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1969324/1-25

The Pareseltongue KAL: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1916423/1-25

The Hopsalots KAL:  http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1964878/1-25

The Beekeeper's 366 Picture Challenge: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tiny-owl-knits/1958543/1-25

And a big thanks to our two interviewees, Badgersmama and Rista1313! ♥

Here is the link to the slippers mentioned in Rista's interview: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/salomas-slippers