Millcast Episode 27: NH Sheep & Wool Festival 2023

[@vedacrewe3977]

Loved meeting you at the festival! As one of those colorful hair people and as an artist I am all about color. That is why I love your Making Tracks so much! At 64, I love making others smile when they see all my color. It just fits my personality. White hair is also lovely and should be celebrated. I like to think we live in a time where creative self expression can include embracing your natural appearance or create it! Your choice! Above all, keep your sense of humor!

[@junctionfibermill]

Well said!

[@paulaaarons7185]

Great footage to the festival - thank you for that - what a great day!!

[@lainieepstein7753]

So great to meet you both and that sweet Maeve! The selection of colors was gorgeous. I had no idea there were so many and seeing them up close made for a difficult decision so had to come back twice before deciding. Love your podcasts. Love your hair color, Peg!

[@junctionfibermill]

So glad you could stop by! Sorry we make decisions hard. Ha!

[@elizabethbeads]

Berry Cobbler would be a good name for the new version of Berry Jam. I need some of that color! And I love the Addi flexi flips, game changer for small circumference, best aspects of double points and magic loop combined. 😊

[@kathrussell9799]

I like the colour as is, please don't change it, and i do enjoy your pod cast, ( golden blossom )

[@jolager]

I was also thinking your new version of Berry Jam looks like Peanut Butter and Jelly to me. Thanks for another great millcast.

[@kathleenr.6549]

I have the Addi flexi flips and I think they would work well with your sleeves and the bobbles Amanda as they come with two different tips: rounder and pointier. I am also a fan of 9” circulars for sleeves.

[@betsymathews3323]

Millcasts make Tuesdays fundays! The JFM yarn looks like sports team colors-- how about 'Varsity Hues'

[@mariagavin8971]

Lisa L suggested peanut butter and jam for that color way, which is fabulous!! Also, addi flexiflips are great! You get three bendy needles... One side is blunter than the other, which makes it great for all types of yarn. Can't say enough! Thanks again for being here.... I truly enjoy your mill cast each week!

[@stephaniek2507]

I love the “berry jam” colors! Reminds me of a field of pansies

[@mariannehobart5537]

Your new yarn has color elements of a purple haze sunset that's what I immediately thought of; very beautiful.

[@bags-by-carol]

Another great episode! ❤ Love hearing about spring in Vermont and the NH wool festival. Plus hoo hoo - you broke 1000 subscribers!!! Time to celebrate.❤🎉

[@junctionfibermill]

Happy dance all around!

[@lisalawton2129]

The Berry Jam you showed here really looks like a Peanut Butter and Jam, it is quite tasty looking🤣😍

[@junctionfibermill]

Love that name.

[@dianam4778]

PBJ for sure

[@jetv1471]

I know I’m late to this but how about “NOT Berry Jam “ as a name 😉

[@kathyschnitzius7031]

My suggestion for your Making Tracks color is “Carnivale”!

[@nancymorgan5505]

Your variegated yarn color reminded me of blueberry pancakes/waffles 😊

[@savagehartfarm9057]

Love it!

[@genier7829]

Just yesterday I was knitting twisted rib in hairy mohair and it was a struggle. I switched from a 5 left hand needle to a 2, and so much better! I have quite a few vintage (1980s?) skeins that are so much hairier than today's typical kid silk yarns and will definitely use this trick again.

[@theresamccarthy1684]

Gotta have a guy or know someone who has a guy! We say that all the time, so glad you were able to repair and not have to replace! Your energy for sheep to yarn is wonderful! ❤❤❤ for the millcast!

[@annmorris6732]

Heartbroken that I could not coordinate my trip to the Cape, Portland and surrounding areas to attend the Boston Market….Next time, for sure !!!!

[@sunnyw4148]

Two table for next year is a good idea. With Stitches closed fiber people will be exploring other festivals to get their fix. Gosh Maeve is cute

[@woldten]

I keep thinking that "Berry Jam" variation looks like Lucky Charms. :)

[@carinanderson8239]

Hey there, loved hearing about the fiber festival. I had to laugh about your reaction to unusually colored hair. I am an artist, most of my friends are artists and having worked in animation for more than thirty years and being around people who are always trying to express themselves in all ways possible, I am always amused when I am reminded that there are workplaces that would frown on it. 😄

[@kristenrossi6528]

Enjoyed speaking with you Peggy, at the NH Sheep and Wool Festival. Hope to meet up with you and Amanda again in the future!

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

Yay to the greys Peg! I’ve not dyed for 5 years such a release being natural. But yes people look through us. Great episode wish I was local 😊

[@maureenholian1560]

Hi Peggy and Amanda, thanks for another enjoyable episode! You are both so inspiring! Your yarns are so pretty! Hope to take a trip up to your Mill someday ! Happy Knitting !

[@erikafield7221]

I started doing craft fairs around at age 2, according to an old newspaper clipping, and started my son at 3 or 4. He’s had his own table (with grandma) for three years now (since age 5). Definitely start training Maeve! Flexi flips can be good for children’s sleeves. Small circumference needles too. Really depends on the project, yarn, stitches, etc. And for knitting at night in a hotel with a baby (or anyone else who wants lights off early), go for the around the neck reading lights! As for earlier iterations of Berry Jam, I have a couple of good photos I can share if you’d like. The latest batch looks to me like a purple/orange sunset or something festive. Canyon Sunset? Sedona Sunset? Carnival? Or those pansies that are purple and orange or maybe African daisies? It’s beautiful, and very different from earlier batches, as you say, though other similar style yarns vary greatly too without changing the name of the colorway. Cheers!

[@junctionfibermill]

We'd love it if you sent some photos of the original Berry Jam to [e-mail] - no rush!

[@janinegoss6191]

Beautiful yarns. How about the name spring tulip

[@DonnaMull]

Peg I 100% agree, a woman of a certain age realizes she is invisible. Also you reach an age and freeing attitude that you just don't care what other people think, if I like it I'm doing it!

[@cynthiaspear-duncan7661]

How about Newberry Jam. Like new (version 2) berry jam

[@Tisjustme]

When I first saw the skein of Making Tracks I thought of raspberry sherbet! My husband also comes in my room to listen when have you ladies on! Will you be at the Maine Fiber Frolic in June??

[@junctionfibermill]

We won't be at the Maine Fiber Frolic unfortunately.

[@judithtaylor6916]

Stopped dyeing my hair when diagnosed at 53 with sclerosing alopecia, which is permanent. Now going on 67. Have saved heaps of money going grey. The hairdressers love my grey colour and dont encourage me to dye it.

[@jetv1471]

I used to try the “ hide half my money “trick . Now I just blow on my credit card when it heats up and gets melty . 😉

[@junctionfibermill]

Love IT!!! Melty... LOL

[@manicspinner1959]

YOu could call it "NOT Berry Jam" %~\

[@stephaniek2507]

I love the “berry jam” colors! Reminds me of a field of pansies