Comments on: Episode 24: Second-hand Rows http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44 a podcast about knitting Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:46:07 +0200 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Martha http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-12938 Martha Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:41:21 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-12938 I'm listening to this a tad late, just heading into fall after a summer in the US where Jane Austen looking tops (a.k.a. "baby doll tops") were in style. Almost identical to the gowns, but cut off just below the hip, they allowed for an ample amount of cleavage up top and enough fabric to cover up any extra girth below the waist. As I’m 43 with cleavage and a bit of girth (funny how having children can result in that), I thought they were quite forgiving, actually much better than the horrendous crop tops that only look good on waifs but were worn by every female under the age of 30 for the two summers before (with not so flattering results). But, because women must torture themselves with fashion, I’ll bet next summer the baby dolls will whisked out of style in favor of something for the younger and thinner. I’m listening to this a tad late, just heading into fall after a summer in the US where Jane Austen looking tops (a.k.a. “baby doll tops”) were in style. Almost identical to the gowns, but cut off just below the hip, they allowed for an ample amount of cleavage up top and enough fabric to cover up any extra girth below the waist. As I’m 43 with cleavage and a bit of girth (funny how having children can result in that), I thought they were quite forgiving, actually much better than the horrendous crop tops that only look good on waifs but were worn by every female under the age of 30 for the two summers before (with not so flattering results). But, because women must torture themselves with fashion, I’ll bet next summer the baby dolls will whisked out of style in favor of something for the younger and thinner.

]]> By: Liz T. http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1298 Liz T. Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:24:28 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1298 Hi Brenda, You <i>really should</i> go to Lyme Park aka Pemberley and waft. It's a beautiful house in a gorgeous setting and there's a great John Lewis quite nearby (south of Manchester) - just follow the planes on their flight-path into Manchester airport. Love, love, love the show! Hi Brenda, You really should go to Lyme Park aka Pemberley and waft. It’s a beautiful house in a gorgeous setting and there’s a great John Lewis quite nearby (south of Manchester) – just follow the planes on their flight-path into Manchester airport.

Love, love, love the show!

]]> By: Nancy http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1130 Nancy Mon, 22 May 2006 03:56:32 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1130 There are people who do regency reenactments, That'd give you an excuse to sew a gown! I found this list of events online, http://www.songsmyth.com/events.html There are people who do regency reenactments, That’d give you an excuse to sew a gown! I found this list of events online, http://www.songsmyth.com/events.html

]]> By: Tianne http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1115 Tianne Fri, 19 May 2006 11:06:10 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1115 It is so good to hear the interview with Nancy Bush.I am of Estonian Heritage and love the fact that Nancy is bringing to me what my Great Grandmother could have given to me had she still been alive. I am way over in Australia and to hear Cece and Amysue's voices is a big treat to us over here. It is so good to hear the interview with Nancy Bush.I am of Estonian Heritage and love the fact that Nancy is bringing to me what my Great Grandmother could have given to me had she still been alive.

I am way over in Australia and to hear Cece and Amysue’s voices is a big treat to us over here.

]]> By: Susan http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1113 Susan Thu, 18 May 2006 12:53:17 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1113 I was doing dishes while I was listening this show, which is NOT my favorite task, nor does it nurture my creativity IN ANY WAY! As I was working, though, I could see everything you found in that book as you described it. It took me away from my suds and cat hair (he likes to sit next to the sink while I wash) while I was picturing the young queen and the yellow asparagus fern. Suddenly, the dishes were done! Thanks for taking me away. As always, I love the show. Thanks for all your hard work. I was doing dishes while I was listening this show, which is NOT my favorite task, nor does it nurture my creativity IN ANY WAY!

As I was working, though, I could see everything you found in that book as you described it. It took me away from my suds and cat hair (he likes to sit next to the sink while I wash) while I was picturing the young queen and the yellow asparagus fern. Suddenly, the dishes were done! Thanks for taking me away.

As always, I love the show. Thanks for all your hard work.

]]> By: Mary http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1111 Mary Wed, 17 May 2006 18:11:34 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1111 I've been saving this weeks podcast for a bit of quiet working time and it was so worth it. The bit about second hand bras made me laugh out loud. I'm a basketmaker and I love to listen while picking up the 'pointy sticks' Knitting I reserve purely for pleasure. Thanks Brenda, for keeping me company. I’ve been saving this weeks podcast for a bit of quiet working time and it was so worth it. The bit about second hand bras made me laugh out loud. I’m a basketmaker and I love to listen while picking up the ‘pointy sticks’ Knitting I reserve purely for pleasure. Thanks Brenda, for keeping me company.

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1110 Kirsten Wed, 17 May 2006 16:04:40 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1110 Hi Brenda! I've been a listener since your first podcast. I've been meaning to comment for a long time. Firstly, thank you for all of the time and effort you put in to make a truly professional, entertaining podcast! I listen while I knit and while I dye yarn. I also listen while cleaning. (Which doesn't happen often, since knitting and dyeing take priority.) I have two kids who are muscians, and love to hear you talk about your son and his musical endevors. I got a little misty when you said he had move out, a big moment for a mother when the last of her brood moves on! Thanks again for the great podcasts! Hi Brenda!
I’ve been a listener since your first podcast. I’ve been meaning to comment for a long time.
Firstly, thank you for all of the time and effort you put in to make a truly professional, entertaining podcast!
I listen while I knit and while I dye yarn. I also listen while cleaning. (Which doesn’t happen often, since knitting and dyeing take priority.)

I have two kids who are muscians, and love to hear you talk about your son and his musical endevors. I got a little misty when you said he had move out, a big moment for a mother when the last of her brood moves on!
Thanks again for the great podcasts!

]]> By: Blondi http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1109 Blondi Wed, 17 May 2006 14:05:22 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1109 Ooooh, you are going to be so jealous, Brenda! Nancy Bush is coming to A Knitted Peace in Denver in June and *I get to take her sock-knitting class.* I must resist the urge to sing "nanny, nanny, boo, boo!" Ooooh, you are going to be so jealous, Brenda! Nancy Bush is coming to A Knitted Peace in Denver in June and *I get to take her sock-knitting class.* I must resist the urge to sing “nanny, nanny, boo, boo!”

]]> By: Alison http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1108 Alison Wed, 17 May 2006 12:50:38 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1108 http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTbelleepoque.html Why don't you do this? It fits the bill! http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTbelleepoque.html Why don’t you do this? It fits the bill!

]]> By: Donella Evoniuk http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44&cpage=1#comment-1106 Donella Evoniuk Wed, 17 May 2006 04:19:32 +0000 http://www.cast-on.com/?p=44#comment-1106 I've been listening for a little while and am all caught up with your back "issues." You asked for contributions to "This Week's Sweater." I have no sweater yet...I am about to start my first. Right now. I am terrified. Hugs from Ashland, Oregon : ) I’ve been listening for a little while and am all caught up with your back “issues.” You asked for contributions to “This Week’s Sweater.”
I have no sweater yet…I am about to start my first.
Right now.
I am terrified.

Hugs from Ashland, Oregon : )

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