10.30.2015

The Never Not Knitting Podcast : Episode 92 : Appreciating Helen

Episode 92




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Enter to win a beautiful Wool & Wire silver-chain stitch marker necklace designed by artist 
Sallee Anne along with 2 packages of stitch markers by leaving a comment below with your 
contact information by November 15th. Only one comment per person please. 
The winner will be announced in Episode 93.

Thank you for listening!






282 comments:

  1. How lovely! dizzystitchin.knits@gmail.com

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  2. Beautiful -not to mention useful- jewellery! Thank for the giveaway!
    kalianapodi@gmail.com

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  3. Beautiful!
    lindarumsey on Ravelry

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  4. So beautiful! pinni59@gmail.com

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  5. So beautiful, as well as useful. Thanks
    bonniebon on Ravelry

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  6. Very beautiful.... I have never had markers...always used safety pins!!

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  7. Great podcast, my favorite part was about your sister in laws mom, I want to watch her show!! I cannot wait to see the items more closely, I also loved the story about Helen. Thank you, good luck everyone!!

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  9. What a beautiful necklace! Please sign me up :)

    Thank you for all of the lovely giveaways, Alana!

    On Ravelry: KansasPrairieGal

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  10. Enjoyable podcast and beautiful necklace. Thank you for your hard work! AuntBetsy on ravelry.

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  11. What a neat idea! That would be fun to wear as a knitter!

    Yarngirl32
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  12. SO PRETTY! Everything you post is elegant and inspiring to me. Thanks. crazeematz@gmail.com

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  13. So, so lovely!!! You can find me as lisagreenb on ravelry!
    Thank you❤️

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  14. Knitting is even more enjoyable when one has lovely stitch markers. Thank you for the giveaway. Savannagal on Rav.

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  15. Hi; For once I listened to the podcast right away:). I love the new jewelry with stitch markers. i am putting it on my wish list. Thanks for the giveaway. Have a great week. My rav id is pamk

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  16. Lovely jewelry. Useful & pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Just Beautiful, i make necklaces also but these are quite different .
    Rav Id Lindatytko
    ltytko@sbcglobal.net

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  18. Can't wait to łisten to your newest podcast!

    Lucy21780 on rav

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  19. I gasped when I saw those pictures--so beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win.
    Kuntzknit on Ravelry

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  20. Gorgeous! You would never know they serve a dual purpose. Thank you for the giveaway. I am hmommy on Rav.

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  21. I just love the markers on a long necklace...perfection! Thank you for the giveaway.
    I am bdgrammy on Ravelry

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  22. Thank you, Alana, for introducing Wool & Wire...gorgeous! Also, would love to join the Mystery Shawl KAL mentioned on the podcast. Can't wait to start the Secret Garden Shawl as well.

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  23. I found Cathy's story so poignant. Thank you for sharing that.

    I am VivienneNVS on Ravelry.

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  26. So pretty and functional too. Thank you for the chance to win. sellickl@gmail.com

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  27. I always enjoy listening to your podcasts. I have been toying with knitting the Baa-ble hat. After listening to you, if I had the appropriate yarn on hand, I would cast on this minute. The Wool & Wire necklace is very beautiful as well as practical. Please let us all know the minute you are ready to launch the Mystery Shawl Knitalong. Debbieamy on Ravelry

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  28. I am very excited to see the jewelry. They are gorgeous. Can't wait to lay my hand on them. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. Beautiful! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
    marianne40@raverly

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  30. What a beautiful concept. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

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  31. I really enjoy listening to your podcasts! I loved your comments about the Baa-ble hat...makes me want to knit it myself! I thought Cathy's story was awesome and very touching. Thank you!

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  32. I never thought about using them as jewelry. How perfect!

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  33. The jewelery is so beautiful!
    Thanks for the give-away!

    Distel on Ravelry

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  34. Such lovely creations! I really enjoy your podcast. annathedee on ravelry.

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  35. What gorgeous jewelry. I'd love to win.
    Lmecoll on ravelry

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  36. Oh my goodness it's gourgus! Bless,Bless. Graceandlove3@gmail.com

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  37. So delicate and beautiful - thanks much for the giveaway too.

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  38. Love the jewelry, enjoy the podcast. Thank you.

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  39. Beautiful stitchmarkers and jewelry! christine@cbcr.me

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  40. Great giveaway. Love the stitch markers.
    dingledaisy RAV

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  41. The giveaway is beautiful! I love her work.

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  42. Love this knitting jewelry and hope to win!
    dhays on Ravelry

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  43. This is the first time I've listened to your podcast and I'm hooked! So much better than TV to knit by. That song at the end has me in stitches. I'm purliebyrd on Ravelry. Now off to find more of yours to listen too.

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  44. Lovin' the podcast! And oh, yummy, that knit-jewelry is awesome. Love her wire designs!

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  45. Thanks for another great giveaway. One can never have too many stitch markers!

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  46. How elegant these stitch markers are! Just beautiful.

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  47. Those have to be the most beautiful stitch markers I ever seen. They look to pretty to use.
    They'd look great with a little black dress and a cute little white, short cardi over the shoulders.

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  48. Great podcast. Thanks! The stitch marker jewellery sounds intriguing! Great idea. HettiesMum on Rav.

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  49. You're right. The jewelry is so gorgeous. I would not have known it was a stitch marker necklace if you hadn't said so. Really nice quality.
    Rav ID ramonafirehorse

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  50. This is one of my favorite knitting stories. I like that Helen's passion was charity knitting.

    minnienewman on Ravelry

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  51. Beautiful stitch markers. Loving your podcast also!

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  52. Love your podcast! I love everything botanical! Thanks for all you do Alana.

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  53. What a lovely set of stitch markers! Love listening to your podcast during the knitting season.

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  54. Lovely stitch markers. Knitting is even more pleasant when using pretty tools.
    Rav ID Lynzee8

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  55. Sallee Anne's items are just beautiful!

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  56. i look forward to listening to you podcast and the stitch markers are beautiful!

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  57. Beautiful jewellery & such a good idea!

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  59. So pretty!
    Tracey125 on ravelry

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  60. Can't wait to hear more about the knit-a-long and the new book sounds very exciting.
    Robin or Auntierobbie on Ravelry

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  61. Those are beautiful. Can't wait to hear more about the knit-a-long!
    Emeier on Ravelry

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  62. Such lovely pieces! I'm Cricket54 on Ravelry.

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  63. These are beautiful. Thanks as always for the chance to win. I'm ShadowAP on Rav.

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  64. I love accessorizing my knitting! Makes it feel more elegant and as a bonus I get to enjoy looking at them while they are being used. These are beautiful adornments!

    Amy (Trumkle on Rav)

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  66. What a nifty idea! The stitch markers are so lovely!
    LindaMGeo on Rav

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  67. I will suggest to my LYS to carry Wool & Wire and I just found a Christmas present for my Mother-in-law (the knitter who inspired me to begin knitting).

    I'm Mauvelind on ravely

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  68. I loved Cathy's story. Beautiful and touching!

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  69. Great episode! Your connection to Wool and Wire and the story about Helen were both great examples of how the crafting community is united. :)

    I'm Wanderlustknits on Ravelry.

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  71. What a wonderful way to accessorize ones knitting. Thank you for the opportunity.

    rolenestone on Rav

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  72. thank you for the generous giveaway! such beautiful stitch markers,and the perfect way to admire them even when you are not knitting..."grannysticks" on ravelry

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  73. Thank you for the opportunity to enter to win such beautiful accessories.

    lesleyannwaggoner@gmail.com

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  74. Wonderful episode. Love the stitch markers.

    karink on ravelry

    Karin

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  75. Thanks for the beautiful giveaway! I'm plunkdaddy on rav.

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  76. Beautiful jewelry, and a wonderful idea too. I always love your designs, and the jewelry complements them. I am Deedee Winters on Ravelry.

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  77. How lovely and functional! Thanks for sharing

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  78. This is a cool idea! :)
    bean1082@gmail.com

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  79. I love those knitting accessorys... They do indeed look like very elegant jewelry as well! I am thoroughly enjoying your podcast. Hi from Virginia! Moonofsilver@gmail.com

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  81. Practical and beautiful - what a great combo. Thanks for bringing these to my attention.
    ( cookieladyknits on Ravelry)

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  82. This jewelry is simply lovely. I would love to give a necklace to my dearest knitting friend.

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  83. I was just telling my husband and daughter about this type of jewelry! My mother in law is a knitter too and I want get her one as a gift. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  84. Oh my god those stitch markers are ahmazing.

    Ravelry info: ArcaneExplosion

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  85. These are gorgeous. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win - tash, tashbalaz on ravelry

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  86. very unique and pretty. I'd be honored to wear it.

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  87. i enjoyed the jewelry at your store, thank you for the opportunity to enjoy it.

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  88. Beautiful necklace and stitch markers. Thanks for the giveaway.
    rjbebla@epix.net

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  89. I've seen 'em in person and they're stunning! christenrunge on ravelry

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  90. Oh wow, so clever and absolutely stunning! Love it.

    sienf on Ravelry

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  91. I don't usually wear any jewelry, but this one is really adorable and useful!!

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  92. Great episode. I really loved Cathy's story. The necklace is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Ellen
    shpizl on Ravelry

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  93. Those stitch markers are really pretty and useful. Delicate and dangly - Love it!

    Kanani
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  94. What a great necklace! Love the podcast too!

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  95. I so enjoy your podcasts ☺️ Your friend's jewelry is a delight!
    IrishPogue on Ravelry

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  96. Always love hearing from you. Those wool and wire pieces are gorgeous. I'm telling my LYS about them right away. CurrentlyPurring on Ravelry

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  97. What a brilliant idea! anyonecanknit on Ravelry

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  98. What a brilliant idea! anyonecanknit on Ravelry

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  99. I love watching the scrolling pictures on the Wool and Wire website - each piece is more stunning than the last! Thank you for another extremely enjoyable podcast - it's always a happy surprise when a new one downloads! duloveyarn on Ravelry

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  100. Those are awesome!!! suznj821 on Ravelry

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  101. What wonderful pieces. Great give away. My Rav id: pinkknittergal.

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  102. So fun! And what a clever idea! Cowbell on ravelry.

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  103. How clever and beautiful.
    Kat50 on Ravelry

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  104. I agree about the Baa-ble hat. I first noticed and loved it when designer Donna Smith made a baable for a Christmas ornament last year.
    When the pattern was released for Shetland Wool week, I ran to my stash and quickly made it. I love it and so does everyone else.

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  105. I never would have guessed that necklace was also a set of stitch holders. Just beautiful!

    Rav: wolfcreeker

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  106. These are stunning! Martha24jane on ravelry.

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  107. Gorgeous!
    I'm Talvi on Ravelry.

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  108. So beautiful...thanks so much for the giveaway! I am happydude on Ravelry.

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  109. Awesome giveaway. knidhiknits on ravelry

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  110. These are both beautiful and handy!
    Info: sylviacty@gmail.com

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  111. What beautiful pieces! I have recently become obsessed with stitch markers. :)

    Also, I've been waiting anxiously for this episode. I just found your podcast about a month ago and after listening to the last episode, I have been listening to the archives to get caught up. :)
    I'm RewsReb on ravelry.

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  112. What a great idea! Beautiful as well as useful. Maybe I wouldn't lose so many stitch markers this way :-/

    Mwbbas on ravelry

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  113. These are exquisite, off too check out if they deliver to the UK 😊

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  114. These are so beautiful!


    Poohtum on Ravelry

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  115. Lovely necklace! Waxandwooletc@gmail.com

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  116. thank you for your offer

    Princess on Ravelry.

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  117. thank you for your offer

    Princess on Ravelry.

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  118. I'm a new listener and have been catching up on the old episodes. This one has got to be my favourite so far. The story was lovely and moving. And I have been wanting to do an MKAL, but haven't found one that really grips me. But what do I happen to be looking for right now? A worsted weight wrap! I will definitely be looking forward to it. Thanks for the great episode!

    ilse22 on Ravelry.

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  119. such pretty items!
    kellyhaug2@gmail.com

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  120. How beautiful! I must agree with you, Alana - I've long wanted a piece of jewelry to wear stitch markers on, but I've never found one I liked.

    Zydratestarling on Ravelry

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  121. You were right,Alana....her things are beautiful...

    Grammie2maddie - Rav
    Mmontemayo@aol.com

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  122. I have had my eye on these for a while! Would love to win one.

    Mmhiscox on Ravelry

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  123. So so pretty.

    Rav - tmr714
    email - tmr714@hotmail.com

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  124. Love these stitch markers.
    Rav: Justwantstoknit

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  125. Lovely knitting jewelry!
    Enjoy your shows, too!
    Christine

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  126. Wow. Beautiful. Great story in this show too!

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  127. What a lovely idea! Adorn knitters with knitting notions.
    JoAnn

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  128. Really lovely story :)
    Rav: StitchesInSeattle

    Melanie

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  129. The jewelry is lovely and I really enjoyed the personal story on this episode!
    Juliaknit on Ravelry

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  130. I have seen knitter jewlery and thought, meh. Not so with this gorgeousness!
    Ravelry...CnitterCatey
    Cnit pretty!

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  131. Very beautiful and elegant beads and silver. I also admire the green beads - they look so natural and glowing. I am going to wait and see if I win this drawing, and if not . . . off I go to her website to place a Christmas order!!

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  132. Very beautiful and elegant beads and silver. I also admire the green beads - they look so natural and glowing. I am going to wait and see if I win this drawing, and if not . . . off I go to her website to place a Christmas order!!

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  133. Love the idea of stitch marker jewelry. ichasehorses on Ravelry.

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  134. The jewelry from Wool & Wire is so creative! Thanks for the opportunity to win a necklace and stitch markers!

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  135. Wow, the jewelry is beautiful--and helpful with the stitch markers! I would love to win!
    Thank you for telling us about this wonderful new company.

    JerseyShoreDeb on Ravelry

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  136. I love knitting jewelry, the combination of beauty and function. Would love to add these beautiful pieces to my collection!

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  137. Thank you for the lovely Helen story. It was so touching and reminded me of part of what makes knitting so wonderful. My four-yr-old son and I have been a fan of your swiss cheese story for a long time, and I've just now discovered your podcast. Thank you for your work on it! I also have start-itis. What a crazy disease, right?!? And the jewelry from your friend and long time crafter is truly lovely. Stelabean on Rav

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  138. What beautiful designs. The necklace subtly calls attention to itself, which allows you to share your love of crafting when someone asks where you go it. And to be able to use the stitch markers and other designs. Simply beautiful.

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  139. Yes, please! rosehorton on Ravelry

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  140. Such beautiful jewelry. And stitch markers too! Paired with one of your designs would be breath taking...
    Myblacksheep on ravelry.

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  142. So pretty! Thanks for the chance to win. :) DanaRae19 on Rav

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  143. I loved the story! so very dear. And the jewelry is gorgeous! Hope I win. :)

    TopHat on Ravelry.

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  144. what a sweet giveaway - my daughter would love this!

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  145. Wow, I love the necklace and your podcast! bwebb1@socal.rr.com

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  146. I love love LOVE this necklace... what a clever woman. Thanks for this beautiful giveaway opportunity!

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  147. Always look forward to your new podcast! Loved this one. Helen's story at the end was so moving. The necklace with the stitch markers is a brilliant idea!

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  148. Those stitch markers are stunning. The colors, the style, even the way they are photographed. So elegant. Thank you for the giveaway and another great podcast episode.

    gardendeeva on Ravelry

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  149. So beautiful and practical! I would love these. Thank you for the giveaway!

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  150. The elegance is awesome - and beautifully photography!

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  151. I really enjoyed the knitting story about Helen. The jewelry from Wool & Wire is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  152. Wow! gorgeous- lifeandyarn on ravelry

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  153. Listening to the podcast now...I think all my stich markers are lost between my couch cushions! Good grief. Andreazdavis@gmail.com

    xoxo Andrea @ This Knitted Life

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  154. Thanks for the giveaway. Very beautiful necklace.

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  155. OH! SO pretty - I shall save the link for later in case I don't win. Rav: LauraB69

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  156. I love the jewelry and I'm waiting with baited breath for the knit along.
    Rav ID: litterairy

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  157. Enjoyed the podcast--especially the personal reflection, "Appreciating Helen"

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  158. This is a stunning give away, pick me pls! cdiddy ravitar

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  159. Wonderful. Thank you.
    thesarainvermont@comcast.net

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  160. Had a conversation with my daughter about getting stitch markers for Christmas. We also talked about the unique stitch marker jewelry. Love these pieces. Love your podcast!. Anne MacDonald annemac53@gmail.com

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  161. I may have to give in and knit the Baa-ble hat at some point. I'm trying to not buy yarn until after I move in December, but that hat is sorely tempting me!
    jax.r.sanders at gmail.com

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  162. What a beautiful way to carry stitch markers. Adding to my Christmss list!

    Aopiuofc@aol.com

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  163. The jewelry is beautiful! I've met with a group of knitting friends for over 25 years and appreciated the story about Helen. Out little group has been a rock of support for us through our losses and happy times. Thank you for your lovely podcasts. bgrantrn at gmail dot com

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  164. I'd love this for at knit group. You can find me on rav as vmfritsch

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  165. How beautiful! This is now on my Christmas wishlist.

    rav: laurabeth326

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  166. Hi from "haveyarnwillfly" on Ravelry.
    Beautiful jewelry, great podcast & loved the story! Happy knitting ~ Sandra

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  167. Just stunning!

    dominique69 on ravelry

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  168. Beautiful jewelry. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Rav: Tlobner

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  169. They are lovely and such a great idea!
    Carolyn (crazy8mom on ravelry)

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  170. OMG I want that necklace set so bad! I was just looking at it in the online shop when you announced you were giving away a set...it's fate!

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  171. Great episode! I've seen the necklace and markers a few different places and they are so beautiful, I loved hearing a bit of the back story and about your relationship with Sally!!

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  172. So beautiful! It was wonderful to hear about your valuable relationship with Sally.

    MelMcMen on ravelry

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  173. I love the Wool and Wire collection. My favorite is the shawl pin-so beautiful and functional at the same time.

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  174. These are so pretty! Fingers crossed!

    Revelry id: flutterbysong

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  175. I loved hearing all about Sally Ann and all of her amazing talents. She sounds like a wonderful friend! Thanks for another great episode!
    Katie
    Rnmama on rav

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  176. Wow, these are lovely. :)
    Ravelry name: anneofjulie

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  177. absolutely lovely! always nice to give a listen to podcast!
    ravelry : dustytreeknits

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  178. Really pretty!! I agree with your statement about other stitch marker jewelry. If I don't win, I may have to put in an order myself.

    Thanks for this wonderful opportunity to win this awesome prize.

    Corlene
    Rav ID: cookier293

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  179. Can't wait to check out the jewelry online. It is both beautiful and functional. Take care! Ravelry id: dhanchett

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  180. How very pretty! Andrea M.
    acmcilhaney@gmail.com
    Rav: acm123

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  181. The jewelry is very elegant...and the display cards are fantastic!

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  182. Lovely episode! The jewellery sounds gorgeous. Loved Appreciating Helen too.
    Emily - huntersmoonknits on Rav :-)

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  183. OMG, I was just thinking about how I would be able to carry stitch markers around with me! This jewelry is amazing!

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