Summary: Hello from a delayed episode recorded in May. Reports and a family bereavement conspired to throw me into a flat spin and I didn't edit this for ages. Apologies for the delay. It'll probably be like buses - there'll be another episode along in a few minutes... ;)<br> <br> <br> <br> On and Off The Needles<br> <br> I have cast on another <a href="http://www.stolenstitches.com/pattern-shop/cardigans/adrift/">Adrift</a>, this time in some 4 ply from <a href="http://www.jarbon.com/yarns-wools">John Arbon Textiles</a>. It's gone well, but it currently languishing as I slooooooowly unpick the cast on. Ravelry details <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/adrift-2">here</a>. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> The Tomten Jacket (Ravelry details <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/tomten-jacket---child">here</a>) STILL hasn't had the zip sewn in (I'm such a chicken!). <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> I crocheted these <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/easy-victorian-shell-mitts">Easy Victorian Shell Mitts</a> by Bron Green in <a href="http://www.dtcrafts.co.uk/">DT Crafts</a> 100% BFL Aran in an afternoon. Gotta love crochet!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Show Prep<br> <br> Yes indeedy! I'm gearing up to enter several classes in the <a href="http://thameshow.co.uk/">Oxfordshire County & Thame Show</a>. If you are in the area on Saturday 13th July, do go. It's a great day out. I'm bringing a pair of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/northman-mittens">stranded mittens</a> and the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/stripey-noro-messenger-bag">stripy Noro messenger bag</a> out of the WIP bin for some of the classes, as well as working on a number of other projects that are not yet photographed or completed. More details later!<br> <br> <br> <br> In A Spin<br> <br> Here's some Merino Silk blend I've spun on the Joy, which may well become a shawl or scarf for the show.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> I don't think it's 54 wpi here though!<br> <br> <br> <br> Something I Really Like<br> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0165nj8">The Great British Sewing Bee</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Links<br> <br> <a href="http://www.clothkits.co.uk/clothkits-original-cloth-kitty-doll-pink-blue-p-180.html">Clothkits</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.coldharbourmill.org.uk/">Coldharbour Mill</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.renaissancedyeing.com/en/products/bohemian-rhapsody/">Bohemian Rhapsody Wrap</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Upcoming Events<br> <br> <a href="http://www.woolfest.co.uk/">Woolfest</a>, 28-29 June 2013, Cockermouth, Cumbria; <br> <br> <a href="http://www.fibre-east.co.uk/Fibre-East/Home.html">Fibre East</a>, 27-28 July 2013, Ampthill, Bedford; <br> <br> <a href="http://yarndale.co.uk/">Yarndale</a>, 28-29th September 2013, Skipton.<br> <br> <br> <br> Music<br> <br> Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, available from <a href="http://magnatune.com/">Magnatune</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> Make Contact!<br> <br> We have a <a href="http://www.zeemaps.com/228047">listeners' map</a>. Please go on over to pop in a pin - we're covering 5 continents now but I'd still love to see where you all are! Please feel free to leave a comment here or at <a href="http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/">http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/</a>, or email me at <a href="https://yarnsfromtheplain.podbean.com/mailto:yarnsfromtheplain@googlemail.com">yarnsfromtheplain AT googlemail DOT com</a>. We have a Ravelry group <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/yarns-from-the-plain-podcast">here</a>, so come on over to chat. You can find me on Ravelry as talesfromthep
