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When I visited Isabel and Nick at their mill recently, I came home full of inspiration for giving things a go, taking chances and really investing wholeheartedly in something. Fueled with romantic notions of creating beautiful yarn in our backyard, I suggested to Mr Myrtle that we might buy a mini-mill. Strangely, he wasn't keen. So, I resolved to make the most of the scrummy yarn that Isabel and Nick create at Great Ocean Road Mill and set about to design a hat that would be warm, fun, and ready for any adventure. That hat was Bobby; a super-soft, deliciously-toasty, bobbly hat.
This week I'm showing you my hat and having a lovely long chat with Isabel and Nick from Great Ocean Road Mill. They give us a mill tour and talk us through the process of making yarn and then we sit down to hear all about their story. They're completely delightful and truly making magic.
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Fancy a cosy bobbly knit? Grab yours here - don't forget to use the code BOBBY for a 10% discount.
GREAT OCEAN ROAD MILL
Find Great Ocean Road Mill and their lovely yarn on their website. If you want to try some of their La Bella yarn for your Bobby hat, grab it here.
Happy knitting!
Ep 87: Wool Gathering Adventures (& chats with Great Ocean Road Mill and Tom at Tarndie)
May 11, 2018
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I'm back from Wool Gatheringabsolutely filled to the brim with happy vibes, positive energy and laughter. Karen has created a truly amazing retreat and if you are able to go next year, go!
This week I've attempted to include a couple of video snippets too. They're not perfect but I hope you get a feel of Nick & Isabell from Great Ocean Road Mill and Tom from Tarndie. I was so inspired by the work that Tarndie and Great Ocean Road Mill are doing towards more sustainable farming and yarn production and I hope to be able to bring you more news of what they're up to soon.
I am so inspired by Nick and Isabel and their work at Great Ocean Road Mill. They have a passion and determination to create beautiful, sustainable yarn that shines through in their yarn. It's truly stunning.
Ep 86: With Meg from Sew Liberated!
Apr 06, 2018
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I wrangled with technology and learnt a bunch of new things this week. Like, how to edit two video streams to make a (hopefully reasonably) cohesive video! It's pretty thrilling because now I feel ready to interview more people! I totally winged it this first time, crossing all my fingers and toes that I'd actually figure it out! (don't tell Meg!) Thank goodness, a bunch of tutorials later, and I've got it kind of sussed.
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INTERVIEW WITH MEG MCELWEE FROM SEW LIBERATED
I'm super excited to have the very gorgeous Meg from Sew Liberated on the podcast today! We're chatting about making as a self care, sewing, knitting and lots in between. She's such an interesting, genuine person and I really hope you enjoy her as much as I did.
You can find Meg and her sewing patterns on her website www.sewliberated.com and catch up with her gorgeous handmade wardrobe and refreshing twist on sewing and making on Instagram.
Thank you everyone who entered the giveaway in Episode 85. Did you win the copy of SOCKS?
Have a happy couple of weeks. My kids are on holiday when I'm due to record next, fingers crossed I find a quiet moment!
Libby xxx
Ep 85: Socks, Sewing & a Giveaway!
Mar 22, 2018
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Show notes at www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/ep85
Back To Video!
Mar 10, 2018
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Show notes at www.trulymyrtle.com/blog/backtovideo
Ep 83: HOT weather knitting!
Dec 07, 2017
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Welcome back to the episode 83 of the Truly Myrtle podcast!
This week I'm drawing a winner for the Strickplanner giveaway and chatting about HOT weather knitting.
Happy knitting folks!
Ep 82: Wonderful Strickplaner giveaway!
Nov 30, 2017
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Welcome back to episode 82 of the Truly Myrtle Podcast!
SPOIL YOURSELF MAKE ALONG
We're wrapping up our spoil yourself make along this week - there's still a couple of days to treat yourself and go in the draw for some lovely prizes. Hop over to the Ravelry group to join in!
YSOLDA'S GORGEOUS SHOP
I frequently buy things from this fantastic shop - it's stuffed with beautiful books, yarn and notions and postage isn't too crazy.
GIVEAWAY!!! STRICKPLANER
I've got one to give away (thanks to Ysolda). I'm terribly left/right dyslexic and constantly get my left and right muddled when describing the layout! Sorry!
Ep 81: knitting through hard times with Littlest Pip
Nov 23, 2017
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Welcome back to Episode 81 of the Truly Myrtle podcast!
Thank you for all your birthday wishes last week - I had a lovely day :)
SPOIL YOURSELF
We're still spoiling ourselves this month. It's never to late to join in! Head over the Ravelry group and spend a little time doing something lovely for you.
TIMELY CARDIGAN YARN
There's a big update of Daintree yarn to make gorgeous Timely Cardigan stripes at www.skeinyarn.com today - plus Kristen is offering a Black Friday discount! Use the code BLACKFRIDAY2017 for a 15% discount.
I'm loving how this yarn is coping with daily wear. It's a fabulous everyday, lightweight cardigan yarn.
TESTERS WANTED!
Drop me a line at libby@trulymyrtle.com if you're able to test some garment patterns for bust sizes 48" upwards. I've got a couple on the go and the deadlines are early next year.
Thank you!
INTERVIEW WITH PIP FROM LITTLEST PIP
Pip found knitting at a time in her life when things were hard. I think my chat with her will resonate with lots of you.
You can find Pip on her website: www.littlestpipknits.com, On instagram: littlestpipknits and if you're interested in hiring her to do some knitting for you, drop her an email: littlestpipknits@gmail.com
Pip mentions a few gems to help when life is overwhelming:
Some great prizes have been donated for our makealong! You'll LOVE the cute cards from Hanging Rock Roost - see all her gorgeous work at www.hangingrockroost.co.nz. Thank you Vanessa! A huge thank you also to Lynda from Elle Joan's - she's donated a $40 voucher to one lucky person.
WOVEMBER INSTAGTAM CHALLENGE
I'm playing the Wovember insta challenge this month and posting every day from the Wovember prompts. Fancy playing along? Search the tag #wovemberinstachallenge on Instagram to see all the entries.
http://emeralderin.com (YouTube - Emerald Erin Sews has a YouTube channel with tutorials and also visual explanations of the different types of fabrics/findings and where to use them.)
https://www.katmakes.com (Kat as she puts it on her blog is “an American currently living her best life in NZ” and is very generous with her information and tutorials)
http://madalynne.com/free-sewing-patterns/ (Madalynne has designed some patterns also in conjunction with Simplicity Patterns that are in my Etsy shop - a bodysuit pattern also!)
I'm on the hunt for garment testers in the following sizes: 30-32" and 50"-58" full bust circumference. If you're keen to test knit some garment patterns, give me a yell. I do all my testing on Slack, a free platform, and it works really well. You'll be knitting my draft patterns and checking for errors and improvements to fit so good attention to detail is essential. You don't have to be an expert knitter, but do need to be comfortable working to a deadline.
If this sounds like you, drop me a line at libby@trulymyrtle.com
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