Comments on: Epiosde 80: Turning Out

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:58:32 +0000

I understand that Kite Weather passed away recently and I’m so sorry to hear that. Her beautiful rugs haunt my dreams and I have tried to find the photos of them you previously posted. Is there some place to view them?
Many thanks.

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:22:30 +0000

I really liked the idea of the turning out, I’d never heard of this before. I suppose it must have worked much better with the thicker fabrics used at the time – I think of many of my own garments and know they wouldn’t even survive the process! My own way of rejecting consumerism while indulging my love of fun and interesting clothing is my obsession with op shops – I really related to the “op shop braille” fingers story, I tend to look for my garments by fabric and colour also, so it really tickled me. Picked up 7 gorgeous garments for about $50 the other day, and was enormously chuffed, one of them is a floor length fully tailored skirt that fits me like a glove. Excitement galore! As usual, a pleasure to listen to, thanks for your wonderful podcast once again.

By: Debby

Debby — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:57:03 +0000

There are so many times that I want to remember the wisdom imparted during your podcasts. I often listen to them more than once. I am always impressed with the musical choices and appreciated being introduced to new artists. I particularly liked the version of I’m Changing by Miss Desmond. I can’t seem to find her on itunes. Any thoughts as to where I can buy her recordings ? Thanks for all you do.

By: no butterfly

no butterfly — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:41:38 +0000

Love your podcasts. I don’t know if we’re doing the self sufficiency thing, but we like to grow vegetables, like tomatoes on the terrace. Last year we also had some paprikas. And we always have herbs. it’s just fun to go out when you’re cooking and look for the right herbs.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:34:54 +0000

Just wanted to pop by and say “whittling on the plinth” from your podcast is my new favorite catch phrase. ” I’m thinking it will come to mean doing something simple in a very big way, “Wow that cupcake sure has a lot of frosting – you really whittled on the plinth there!”

Basically, I just love the way it sounds and I say it to myself a couple times a day!

By: Madelaine

Madelaine — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:48:00 +0000

I second T2’s suggestion about books!

By: T2

T2 — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:04:57 +0000

Like so many others, I’m thoroughly enjoying this series. Here’s my example of attempting to increase my self-reliance. I recently fixed my own bike (with the help of some YouTube videos) rather than bringing it to a bike shop. It felt terrific.

I usually listen to your show while walking or (now) bike riding, so I don’t have paper handy to write down the books you discuss in your wonderfully integrated audible plug. Would you mind adding titles and authors to your show notes? Thank you!

By: Madelaine

Madelaine — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:55:15 +0000

Great Podcast – thanks. But a quick check of Wikipedia would have you explaining “widdling” for your UK listeners!!!!

By: Revdbeth

Revdbeth — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:52:09 +0000

Can anyone say whether the fabulous Ariel pattern been corrected or not on Ysolda’s site?

Thanks to anyone who knows.

By: katrina

katrina — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:06:28 +0000

I loved listening to Kite Weather talk about her crocheting and saving wonderful fibers from the landfill! Very inspiring!