Needles at the Ready: Episode 86 We went to Maryland Sheep & Wool

[@BrooklynTweed_Official]

Hey y'all! Great episode - just wanted to mention that Dapple has not been discontinued - in fact, we recently released five new colors!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi! Thank you for letting us know, we apologize for the misinformation.

[@saras.creative.corner]

Omg lol that was me who gave you the yarn cozies! I'm so glad that you like them! 🥰

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Sara!! Thank you for the yarn cozies, it was great getting to meet you. Hope you enjoyed your weekend at Maryland Sheep & Wool.

[@candygrubisic]

The thing about spinning on a drop spindle is that it's so compact, convenient, portable, relaxing and almost meditative. You guys should give it a try. Try out a Turkish drop spindle because that one comes apart and can be tossed in your pocket if you get a short shaft one :) and it's fun making a pretty little center pull cop on it.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We both have drop spindles, it just hasn’t taken off for either of us…yet

[@candygrubisic]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast It's not for everyone...like any craft, you either like it or you don't. Cool that you gave it a try though.

[@donnastubbs9525]

OMG, the breaking the bank section was glorious. I have serious yarn envy, but am also filled with inspiration! Thanks!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks Donna, we definitely did some damage, there was so much beautiful yarn there.

[@monacarterknight8117]

🎉 Congratulations on your Nurses' Week special recognition, Ray!!!🎉 Love the podcast.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Mona!

[@judyfitzpatrick6957]

Hi Kevin and Ray, Congratulations 🥂on your award Ray. Thanks for sharing the yarn shows and all your purchases. Love both of your jumpers your knitting. My ziggy shawl is coming along and so enjoying it. Before I started watching you I never would have more than one thing on the needles now I have 3 a crochet blanket for my Grandson, ziggy shawl and a cardi for me. It’s lovely to have the change. See you next time. Have a good two weeks🦊🧶

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Judy! LOL we love multiple projects on the needles/hooks. We need the options to 😂

[@SallyRogers-xx7cs]

Congratulations, Ray, on your nursing award!👏🏼👏🏼 My mom and grandma were both RNs back in the day. And Kevin, I am so happy for your CSM order! I just haven’t been able to justify the expense but I’ve been smitten with them for quite awhile. Lucky you, you can write-off as a business expense when you make sock tubes to sell in your shop! (hint, hint😉) Have a wonderful time in Montreal!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Sally. We definitely plan on using the CSM for showing off yarn when it is dyed.

[@conniemoersch3354]

Ray, congrats to you for your award. I am very sure that you deserved/earned it. ❤️❤️❤️you guys. Kevin be careful wielding that chainsaw, we don’t want either of you hurt.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Connie.

[@LindaJuneDisley]

Hi Ray and Kevin, thank you for sharing your escapades and all the deliciousness you purchased. Hubby loved your Star War purchases. In lockdown hubby and I started walking 4 times a week to help with our mental health but also to get out and enjoy the fresh air too and it has become part of our life now. Have a wonderful few weeks ❤❤❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Linda! We really love our walks, so happy we started them and have continued to do them.

[@sharonhines9698]

Congratulations Ray on your outstanding nursing performance. A special place in my heart for RNs, my daughter is a certified RN in oncology. Have a great week guys! 🙃

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Sharon 😊

[@maureenholian1560]

Hi Kevin and Ray! Another enjoyable podcast!!! Thanks for sharing!Congratulations Nurse Ray! 🎉Can not wait to see a picture of you on the billboard! ! Happy Nurse Week! Kevin, "Your" yarns are so pretty! Great names too! Have a good time in Montreal! Happy Knitting! ❤🧶

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Maureen.

[@DonnabSWfla]

Congratulations on your award Ray! Fun recap of your travels, enjoy your purchases.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Donna

[@darylevangelista4758]

Love the 2 Swanky yarns together, Kevin! Beautiful!

[@jillfoster6369]

Guys, guys, guys - what I absolutely love about your vlogs is of course seeing your knitty stuff but also hearing the story of your weekend trips or your few days away at a woolly gathering. It’s how you tell the whole story and it makes me think I have come along with you both. Just fabulous so thank you very much. Congratulations on your nursing award Ray. How brilliant is that. Any piccies of the evening?? Kevin, I hope you are enjoying you new life routine. I think you bank is going to enjoy the summer months recovering from your “ breaking the bank” acquisitions 🙈🤭😂

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Jill. We love going to these events, hopefully our recaps inspire others to go if they have never been. Our bank will definitely enjoy the summer break lol.

[@katedavy6272]

You guys are a party! I would live to just follow along behind you for a fun time! So fun!

[@sabinebauerle7655]

Hilarious as always. You both made my day. I’m really envious of all the stuff you brought back home

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Sabine.

[@erinbritain]

Thank you, Ray, for the snippet of There’s Always Tomorrow from Rudolph!!! It’s my fav 😊Love hearing about all the traveling you’ve both been doing. I’m living vicariously thru you! 😄

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Erin 😀

[@TheSablelou]

Thank you so much for helping me find the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Fiber Seed! Two skeins on the way!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay, their yarn is beautiful, glad you purchased some. Hope you had a great Mother’s Day.

[@aquilladahun-aleftyknitter]

Again, congratulations on your Erlbacher!!!!! I am super excited. It was really great to hang out with you both. It was a really nice experience to sit down and chat.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks friend, we can’t wait to get it. It was so great seeing you guys and getting a chance to chat.

[@thekindles1183]

I adore the stories. I'm like Ray with driving and my husband like you, Kevin. amazing! haha! I love all the catching up. All the best, Kimberly

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks so much!! I don’t think I could stop telling my long stories, even if I wanted to lol

[@Joellencox]

OMG…I LOVE THAT ray won an RN award…I cannot remember the last time an award ceremony took place at my hospital…and I’ve worked there for 41 years….congratulations!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much! You all deserve awards too!! And 41 years?! Wow, that’s so inspiring ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@knitalltheyarnpodcast5512]

I love my coffee stitch markers from twin mountain handcrafts! Thanks for keeping me company while I work on my shawl! ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi friend, They are really cute, glad we got to get them.

[@lingualunatic]

Was bummed I couldn't spot you guys in the crowd, but so happy that you made it on a great year for the festival! It was so beautiful out and no trodding through mud like the last 6 years. Great show and loved seeing all of your new purchases! Happy Knitting!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Shawn, we had a great time. We hope to make it back there again.

[@pamleverette3860]

Congratulations Ray! LOVE the watch bands and Kevin your yarn color vibe is so speaking to me!!!

[@maryanncasale87]

Congrats Ray! Also, loved hearing about Maryland Sheep and Wool. Thanks so much! Love everything you are both knitting! Very inspiring!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you MaryAnn.

[@darylevangelista4758]

Those colors are going to be gorgeous in that 3 color shawl, Ray!

[@candeeharris7509]

Hi Guys, what a fun podcast, I feel like I miss so much living on the West coast. Thank you for taking me along on all your knitting trips. See you soon...

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Candee! Hope you are doing well, we definitely have some good shows out this way. We should make a west coast trip some time.

[@TheOtterKnitter]

I'm so glad you got to meet amazing people. The Haynes family are the best - we love them as our local dyer! The backdrop is a "step and repeat." Next time we will definitely take pictures! It was such a treat to see you both, compare notes, and get some hugs. If you can believe it we went to Ellicott City for lunch before we headed to the festival. Small world! We love playing games! Remind us to show you the game closet sometime.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

A whole closet?? Kevin would hate me lol 😂

[@stephhaworth8332]

Thank you for sharing all the adventures with us!! I live in the southwest (New Mexico) so live vicariously thru you both!!! Congratulations Ray!! Love the new color ways Kevin! Gonna get a Birdie Parker ruler, bag strap thingy!!! 💜💜💜

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay!! She’s definitely super talented and I’m sure she will appreciate the support ❤️

[@sandyh1594]

Another great / fun episode! Ray, congratulations on your award! Well deserved, I'm sure! Loved meeting you at Yarncentrick. Got goosebumps when you told the story about my husband recognizing y'all and telling me you were there. I called him to see it too. 🥰 He knits too (one sweater and several hats). Great purchases at all events. Looking forward to your next episode!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thanks so much!! It was so great to meet you. You have a great husband in that man 🥰

[@sandyh1594]

@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast Thank you! He's put up with me for 43 years in June! 😁

[@patkohler7848]

Hello from Maryland. I am SO BUMMED that our paths never crossed at Maryland Sheep and Wool. I was there working all weekend and kept looking out for you guys. Of course there were an estimated 17,500 people on Saturday! Sunday was much calmer but hotter. I’m so glad you had a great time. Y’all come back!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Pat! Wow that is a lot of people, sorry we didn’t see you.

[@shala-blackpurlmagic]

Omg thank you guys so much! Meeting you IRL was one of the highlights of the weekend for me! You two are just perfection. Hoping to spend more time soon 🫶🏽💓

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

It was so great getting to meet you, hope we get to see you again.

[@rositabaardsen3216]

Thank you both again, for a lovely episod. I love listen to you and see all the fine knitting you do. Looking forward to the next episod. With love from bright summer evenings in Stockhom ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much, sending love right back to you 🥰

[@Knithappenswithpam]

My favorite guys! Congratulations Ray🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks Pam!

[@ashfieldguild]

Well done on your reward Ray! 🥳 Vendors must do a happy dance when they see you coming along-you’re soooo easily sold! 🤣 Kev, your lux fingering purchases look veeeeeery like 2 you have in your shop! 😉

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Ellena!

[@barbaramcrae8425]

Ray, congratulations on your award. Another fun video. Loved hearing about your trip to Maryland, and seeing all of your acquisitions/purchases.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Barbara.

[@juliemansius9921]

Congratulations Ray!🎉 Watching you show your yarn/knitting swag was like watching a couple of kids at Christmas 😂. Now I have to go to Maryland Sheep and Wool!

[@bgummeson]

That was a jam-packed podcast! Congrats on your award, Ray. Have fun in Montreal. You probably won’t have time this trip, but I recommend visiting Quebec City one day. We had our honeymoon there [ahem] years ago, so it holds a very special place in my heart.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Brenda. We are really looking forward to our trip to Montreal.

[@suedale1865]

So good to see your yarn festival purchases love the gnomes

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Sue 😀

[@toomiepal]

Great to hear about Maryland Sheep and Wool and Yarncentrick and see the wonderful treasures you found. Gabby was my first trunk show too. At Knit New Haven. I had met her at a knit group in Fairfield and she was wearing her amazing Soldotna Crop made from her hand dyed yarns. I was so naive. This acrylic guy, at the time..., Not sure I even knew there was such thing as hand dying yarn! It was great to see her yarns at KNH that day and glimpse other actual male knitters! You guys! We didn't meet in that busy store, but I thought that was so cool! Possibly my first male knitter sighting! Certainly locally. Best wishes for more May!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Oh wow, what a cool memory!! We feel the same way when we see other guys out there doing their yarny thing 😂

[@sgorom]

Oh gosh! You guys are enablers. LOL The minute you showed the Birdie Parker watchband I had to go online and order one. I ordered the real cable design. Anxious to receive it. Thank you for showing yours. Another fun podcast. ❤️

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay, glad you ordered a band. They are so perfect for knitters.

[@jevery2498]

I know I'm late, still binge watching from episode 1. But congrats Ray on the award. I bet your patients love the hell outta you. You have a nice, calming, sweet nature.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much that means so much to me ❤️❤️

[@mommajessknits]

Congratulations Ray 🎉 I was sad that I didn’t get to see you guys at Maryland Sheep & Wool, but completely understand why you guys didn’t go on Sunday. I kept hearing it was crazy busy Saturday. The longest line I was in on Sunday was the food line, but it moved quickly. It was a great time.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Sorry we didn’t get to see you while we were there.

[@lsdev4229]

CONGRATULATIONS Ray! Hope you both have a great time in Montreal EH!🇨🇦, 🥰, Sharon.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Sharon! 😀

[@Knithappenswithpam]

Kevin, your yarn is gorgeous and so enjoyable to knit with. I also know about driving far. My drive to Irasburg VT is almost 8 hours.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much Pam.

[@jodymiller392]

I’ve been waiting all day to see you guys 😊😊😊

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Jody! Hope you are doing well.

[@kathyandrich9266]

Congratulations on the award Ray 🎉 When you guys go to Montreal you need to go to La Banquise for Poutine. Other places to visit is Old Montreal, Botanical Gardens, Parc du Montreal. There are lots of farmers markets to visit in Little Italy. A lot of the tourist sites you can get there by taking the Metro. I can’t wait to hear about your trip and your thoughts on Montreal. I plan on going back to see my brother in September.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Kathy! Thanks for the suggestions, we went to the Botanical Gardens many many years ago, would love to go again. We are really excited to go this year.

[@maryannw5289]

Congratulations Ray! Glad you had a good time at MDSW!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you 😊

[@cynthiaosgood3804]

Congratulations on your nursing award, Ray. Recognition is wonderful when you deserve it. Maybe if I travel from my home off Maryland, to my home town in N.H., I will see your Billboard when I go thru Conn. Its always nice when I can get the time to watch you gents.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Cynthia.

[@marycarrion6526]

Magpie is an awesome store! I discovered it last year on Friday before the show. Got to meet Andrea Mowry! This year, I stuck to yarn.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Mary, It is such a great store, we are so happy we were able to stop there.

[@darylevangelista4758]

Congratulations on your award,Ray!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Daryl!

[@melbelle4017]

Loved the recap of your weekend in Maryland! My husband and I were the ones to stop you on the ramp into Yarncentrick, and I had to call him in to watch when you started talking about it. Thank you for being so gracious with us, especially when you were in search of “John” 🤣 Also, earlier in the episode my daughter came in, and I mentioned that her dad and I had met you guys in person last weekend. Her 10-year-old non-knitting (yet) self was suitably impressed. Congrats on the award, Ray, and have an awesome time in Montreal!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Mel! Great meeting you guys, we hope you had a great weekend at the events.

[@jangold6787]

I always look forward to your podcasts. Congratulations, Ray, on your reward. I'm a retired RN and am always glad to see a good nurse being recognized. On a sad note I am very bummed that I missed seeing you at Magpie Fibers (apparently by less than 15 minutes) and at Maryland Sheep and Wool and I was watching for you. You are so right about the traffic. My daughter and I go every couple of years and we arrive on Saturday mornings nearly an hour early, armed with coffee and knitting. You both have a great haul. I also love Madder Root and have a few of her bags. Have a great time in Montreal (it's on my bucket list). Hope to see you in Rhinebeck.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Jan. Sorry we missed you at Magpie Fibers and Mary Sheep & Wool. Hopefully we see you at Rhinebeck, that can be a little easier to find us, we are typically on the hill on Saturday for most of the day.

[@Justagirlandherknitting]

That’s so exciting that you are getting a Erlbacher sock knitting machine! My husband ordered me one for my 40th birthday last Saturday. I am counting down the weeks and it has only been 1 so far.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Heather, We are doing the same countdown, can’t wait to get it and start using it.

[@bethmacdonaldstone]

Love your new colorways Kevin esp Autumn Drive. Wow wee! Ray your Parish Lines 2.0 looks AMAZING ❤❤❤. Maryland Sheep and Wool sounded fantastic too. What a fun weekend. Thanks for the podcast!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thanks friend! I had to put the sweater on hold for a week or two because of the trips, but I’m jumping back in today 🥰

[@chantald9661]

Congratulations Ray 🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Chantal.

[@KittenWAW]

HEY YOU GUYS!!! Just finished a three day stash dive. I'm gonna have to trade my scuba gear for a min-sub soon - it's getting pretty deep!. In spite of that, I'm still envious of your new treasures, and the adventurous journeys during which you acquired them. YAY! Let's hear it for the "Let's hear it for the Boys" MAL!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Kitten! Hope you are doing well. We always love doing the Let’s Hear it for the Boys.

[@eileengoeslean-vsg7808]

You guys are awesome! So enjoy your podcasts, banter and shenanigans! Also thanks for all of your diligence with show notes - you guys are the best!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!! So glad they make sense! We try to capture everything but if there is ever anything missing, please let us know 😊

[@slowstitches]

Thanks for the shout-out for the New Jersey Turnpike. Makes my Jersey heart happy. Ray, you mentioned about liking the Dapple yarn this time around but not the first time. I wonder if it's a matter of the needles you used. Maybe wood vs. metal. Or maybe a different size. Needles can make a big difference.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Sandy! We loved the drive, it was definitely the easiest part of our trip. It must be the needles/gauge I am getting this time, but it is wonderful to work with. Sad they have discontinued making it.

[@BrooklynTweed_Official]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast Glad you're enjoying Dapple! We're still making it! :D

[@jackieleipert1950]

Watched you a bit yesterday but glad I saved the rest of your video to join you on Mother’s Day. Looking forward to an afternoon knitting on the deck.😊

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Jackie, Hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day.

[@Mobuchholz]

Congrats Ray! I love seeing all of the things you guys got. That fox tote is soo cute! Couldn't help myself and immediately went over to Tanneicasey and purchased a bag. I love watching you guys and finding out about all different makers. That EKF yarn is soo good, I'm anxiously awaiting my NP order from her, I've been trying to snag a skein of the daybreak color for a while now.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! And so happy you got a bag, that’s so awesome 🤩

[@virginiaanderson8875]

Hello to you two, I am new to group, back to knitting , it had been a major part of my life but I also quilt and at some point, you have to pay more attention to one or the other .. Found you on U-tube and enjoying you both, Kevin, you will have to fill me in on the giant mugs - the ones with my dishes are too small, I like a bigger one. Really enjoying your podcasts - From Boston, SC retiree - / children spread with jobs, one in Ct. -

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi, Thank you so much for checking out our channel and commenting, we really appreciate it. The mugs that we have are from Pawley Studios, they make great mugs and ceramic pieces.

[@stowestamp8262]

Exciting news about your new sock machine. I look forward to watching your learning curve since I would like to have one also. Congratulations to Ray on your nursing award. Glad to hear your hospital appreciates you! Maryland Sheep and Wool sounded wonderful and inspiring! Keep the delightful podcasts coming…we really enjoy watching you both! Stowestudio

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much! We really enjoy being able to do them and are so glad you are continuing to feel inspired 🥰

[@katedavy6272]

Oh i hope you list her at the end! Birdie Parker? That is amazing!!! You did! I subscribed! Thanks

[@Graceygoodies]

Sounds like a great time! I have a Pawley mug that is Princess Leia Sheeple mug (I LOVE the one Kevin got. I didn't notice the ships until you mentioned it.) A Sheeple is a design from Erin Lane bags. So it's a sheep in the Leia slave costume. I LOVE the Jacob sheep! It's my favorite sheep. They didn't have it at CT S+W. I got a raven and chicadees to make. I think I have to join this year's club. And congratulations to Ray!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you!! It was a great trip, the Jacob sheep are so cute.

[@Sophira1]

Kevin, re a sleeveless cardigan, if this is the look you are after, searching buttoned vest gives you some options. Ray congratulations on your award. Very happy for you. I don't suppose the billboard will make it to Australia but would love to see a pic when it comes out. A wonderful episode as usual xx

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thanks 😊

[@thisMTknitter]

Congratulations Ray. Kevin I just cast on So Basic as well. Will be fun to see your progress. Happy Knitting.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Yay, can’t wait to make some progress on that sweater.

[@gretchenmariee]

😊 Saturday the 13th and you’d think it was a Friday with the falling objects. Spooky, lol! Congratulations Ray🎉 on your award!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Gretchen 😀

[@brendamerelyn]

Congratulations Ray and I am delighted to have both of you coming to my favourite city . Montreal will welcome you with open arms ,hope to get to see both of you . Also I hope we have no rain. Try smoke meat and bagels , Max and Vincent will take you to the best places I am sure.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Awesome!! We’ll definitely try that!! We are beyond excited 😊

[@barakstribling7092]

Congrats Ray! And that backdrop area at the entrance (or on a red carpet) is called a “Step and Repeat”.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you, Step and Repeat 😀

[@julielandy9162]

Y'all!! Such an action-packed video. Even though you guys were schedule limited, you really did and saw a lot. OK, you had me at buying yarn.😂😂 it was funny(to me anyway 😂) that I was finishing one sock of the same pattern from Denise, Earthtone girl. It's a lovely pattern, and the heel fits so nice. Anyway, my lovelies have a fabulous 2 weeks

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Julie. That is a fantastic heel, glad you are giving it a try.

[@amandafryar7168]

Oh my God! I might have to just go buy those paper cranes right now because I make those almost everywhere I go and just leave them 😂 it’s like my calling card! I even can make them out of gum wrappers! There’s a few rows of them on top of my cabinet at work so that people can see them when they walk past. Love that!!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

They are super cute, they have a ton of great stitch markers.

[@nancysalama7563]

Congratulations on the reward Ray!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Nancy!

[@taradennis7998]

Hello, I went to the Maryland sheep and wool festival too. I saw you guys from distance, and I just wanted to let you know that you should try the train. My friends and I have been going for the past two years and taking the train, and it is so nice to be able to knit and visit and not be stressed out. You go straight into the Baltimore airport where you can hop on a bus and be taken to the car rental place and go from there. This year we took the high-speed train out of New Haven and it was a great ride.

[@taradennis7998]

If you guys return, two restaurants you should try are, Ananda, which is a farm to table Indian restaurant, and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood (crab cakes). Both have amazing mouthwatering food.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Tara, The train is a great idea, we never thought of that.

[@pattigolden1]

I can't believe it's been 2 weeks already!! Don't talk about hot....on Wednesday it was about 70°+/-, needed the heater in the morning..... tomorrow is supposed to be 101°, AC is already on!! 🙄 Congratulations Ray!!! Made me smile when you were talking about a 6 hour drive.....I drive (at least once/twice a year) 13 hours to see my BFF in Idaho.... piece of cake!! 🤣😂🤣😂 Haven't yet this year.... getting over Donner pass still isn't the best. I learned something about those "screw-on" shawl pins....they're also a cable needle!!! I received a couple "cats" as a gift with a yarn purchase, thinking it was just a pin.....then I watched a podcaster (for the life of me I can't remember who) & she was using it as a cable needle saying that you almost never drop stitches with one! Tried it & it was PERFECT because it doesn't get in the way!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Patti! Hope you are doing well. Wow, that is hot, hope you are staying cool.

[@andiastoria9562]

Congratulations Ray! 🎉

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Andi!

[@fayelourenso4839]

Watching while I knit socks from HipStrings purchased at Maryland Sheep and Wool. Targhee base, thanks, Kevin. Magpie was great.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Oh we loooove a targhee base!! ❤️❤️

[@annalderman5612]

Congratulations Ray you are amazing

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thanks Ann 😊

[@slowstitches]

One more thing, Kevin, I LOVE Tannei Casey's bags. I have so many of them. I am a sewist, but I still buy her bags because the quality of the fabric she chooses plus the craftmanship of her sewing is topnotch. Her XL tote bags out of waxed canvas are just wonderful.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Her bags are great, she had so many great bags and patterns.

[@deniseschueller986]

I was just looking for some tanks to make for one of my sister ... if you search vest you may find a sleeveless cardigan there. I did see quite a few of them. Congratulations Ray!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you Denise 😊

[@GabrielleClarke-g8b]

Hi Kevin and Ray! It was me that you ran into everywhere 😂 it was great getting to talk to you again! Hopefully you’ll come back next year! -Gabby

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Gabby! It was great getting to meet you, we hope we get to come back and stay a little longer.

[@wendybartlett9280]

Guys, EZ Pass is life changing. And you pay far less than if you pay cash. Thx for another lovely video visit ❤

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We definitely need to get one with all the driving we have been doing,

[@kimberlyarmatis2326]

Happy Nurses Week and Congratulations Ray on both your award and grad school grades and progress. I’m looking forward to seeing your knitting machine guys, and I agree with Ray, Kevin, the yarn he’s using for his socks that you dyed is really nice looking.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@EatWithMe75]

Great to see you at MDSW! Nice haul!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Great seeing you both, sad we didn’t get a picture.

[@amypurls]

I love my mugs from Pawly Studios! I have two. One that says “I knit past my bedtime” and one that has Mando’s helmet with “This is the way”. I need to order another one.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

OMG we almost got a mando one too!! Love it

[@katedavy6272]

I love Denise's new pattern. I have watched the tutorial several times. And that Frozen Grasshopper yarn is so beautiful and interesting. And that sweater pattern looks beautiful as well. I love the way the sts lay. It drapes so well.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Thank you so much! And yes! We agree, her tutorials are freaking awesome 😊

[@gaellezaccaro1691]

What a trip !!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful time you spent there ! At the beginning of the year, you said we won't buy yarn except in event and "les garçons" 's clubs, and you're hitting in a lot of events it seems 🤣🤣...i'm looking forward to meeting you at knit city. See ya !

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Haha, we just added more events this year for the excuse to buy more yarn lol 😂

[@gaellezaccaro1691]

@@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast 🤣🤣🤣

[@trishcostello813]

Ooh those ceramic mugs are divine, good size for a hot toddy in the winter.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

They are such a great size, definitely our favorite.

[@andreaabsolom2819]

Oh the sock machine will be handy in doing swatches for your hand dye wool.oh and good morning guys. Happy knitting and happy mothers to everyone's mums, xxx

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Hi Andrea, That is one of the main reason we purchased it. Hope you had a great Mother’s Day.

[@janknitall3018]

The sock machine will be great for making knit samples of your yarn. Have fun with it

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Really looking forward to that.

[@jillfoster6369]

Yay, the boys are back - yippee 😄

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We are 😊 Thanks for watching Jill.

[@aleiscessna5331]

I spent one year in that traffic. Now i go really early and take back roads and come in on opposite end of fairgrounds! It was great to meet you guys!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Now that we know what to expect, we’ll definitely try that next time 🥰

[@justinewheeler9304]

This is the third time I’ve run out and bought a bag from somewhere you two have recommended. AND, the second time I’ve run out and bought the exact same bag as Kevin. 😱

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL, sorry…🤣

[@KevinMontreal]

Yay, the boys will be in Montreal! I am glad you are staying a few days since it’s a great place to visit and you will no doubt enjoy it a lot. Hope to get to meet you both at Knit City!

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We are really looking forward to the trip, it should be an amazing time. Definitely say hi if you see us.

[@casandracothran-zolan6631]

You absolutely need another shelf! Lol. Yay on the sock machine.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

LOL we absolutely do 😂

[@Wellbeingknits]

Low key excited that Kevin and I are test knitting the same cardi 😊🥳

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

I’ve really been enjoying it, can’t wait to make some more progress on it.

[@phyllisburke4141]

I agree driving etiquette is suffering. We drove to NJ this weekend. 84 was really challenging and full of crazy drivers. We try to be very patient .

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

It was definitely the least favorite part of our trip.

[@carolgauthier9553]

I have so many of Tannei Casey's bags! They are all so beautiful and well made. She and her husband are very lovely people as well.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

Aww that’s so awesome!! We definitely will be looking at getting more sometime soon

[@jodiebanner6946]

We leave North Stonington CT at 4 am and we get through CT and NY by 630 am and miss all of the traffic. Leaving at 630 is the worst possible time. I drive through Maryland to Southern PA 2-3 times a year.

[@NeedlesattheReadyPodcast]

We will definitely be leaving earlier if we make the trip again.

[@jilliankonig2759]

Next time, if you go to Maryland Sheep and Wool, take Route 97, which is the next major road west, and you would have been taking a left into the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds always seems to be surprised with traffic for any event.