Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.
Stuff and Things
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Originally closing on 31st January 2015 but is now EXTENDED TO 14TH FEBRUARY 2015.
Done and Dusted
Lune Shawl by Miriam L. Felton in yarn spun from Fondant Fibre MCN Nests in the Deeply Dippy colourway.
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young in yarn spun from Unwind Yarn Co 80% merino/20% silk in OOAK colourway.
Global Nomad Cowl by Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade Podcast using Colinette Jitterbug in Castagna and Jay.
Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. I mention Countess Ablaze Tia Merino Fingering in the Frenzy colourway.
Measure in Love by Megan Williams (Stockinette Zombies) in Unwind Yarn Co Touring DK in Abalone.
Random Rummage Mitts by Me in Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino in P716D colourway.
Easy Handspun Mitts by Vera Brosgol in yarn spun from The Yarn Yard Superwash BFL in the Blackcurrant colourway. The Yarn Yard is currently on hiatus due to health reasons.
Arkanoid by Woolly Wormhead in yarn spun from All The Pretty Fibers merino/silk batts in Red.
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Grey Steel
Nose to the Grindstone
Textured Shawl by Stephanie Bold in The Knitting Goddess 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere Laceweight in the Greens colourway.
Green Long Mitts by Me in The Yarn Yard British BFL in the Waterweed colourway.
Vanilla Zigzagular Socks inspired by Susie White's Zigzagular Socks of Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast in Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark in Riots & Revolts.
Frisson by Brittany Wilson in Wollmeise Sockenwolle Twin 80/20 in the Klapperstorch colourway.
Maren Cardigan by Ragga Eriksdottir in Istex Lett-Lopi in the 1403, 1404 and 0054 colourways. From the Craftsy Class Top-Down Icelandic Sweater (affiliate link).
I mention my bag from Absolute Wonder sold to aid SillyFru.
Plotting
Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer in Countess Ablaze Polwarth handspun.
Splashed Out
Two Small Stainless Steel Penannular Brooches from Twilight Forge on ETSY after recommendations from Sarah from the FiberTrek Podcast.
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Thank You to the donors who gave some money towards running the podcast, the generous folks who gifted me a pattern at Christmas and to everyone who took time to reach out to me whilst I was missing in action.
Saturday, 31 January 2015
Saturday, 6 December 2014
Episode 10 - An Episode of Many Hats
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.
Stuff and Things
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Closes on 31st January 2015.
I'm wearing a Cool Clavicle Cover by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies.
Done and Dusted
Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 Superwash
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft in Fuschia and Petal
Simple Sport Weight Hat in Posh Yarn Martha Sport in 5 a.m. (I talk about my Long & Winding Row Cowl by Susan Ashcroft)
Quaker Yarn Stretcher Boomerang by Susan Ashcroft in Noro Silk Garden Sock in the S321 colourway.
Sock Yarn Squares by Shannon Geddes (I mention Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off)
Nose to the Grindstone
Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison. (Stored in a project bag by KnitterBag)
Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. Saw Kristen's on Skein Podcast.
Countess Ablaze Baby Llama/Tussah Silk
Artist's Palette Merino Tencel in Loose Change (in a bag by Fondant Fibre)
Plotting
Countess Ablaze Merino & Tussah Silk in Let Us Add One Extra Night To Life.
Need recommendations for good thrummed mittens patterns.
Splashed Out
Absolute Wonder Fru's Rainbow Crush Medium Wedge Bag. I mention the Rainbows Medium Wedge Bag. (sold to raise funds for Wendy of the SassyPantsKnitter Podcast who has recently undergone treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia)
Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Frenzy. I talk about Knit Me by Louise Zass-Bangham.
Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Fingering in Flotsam (bought from Meadow Yarn)
Posh Yarn Agnes Sock in I Like People Who Smile When It's Raining.
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What Have You Made thread on the Ravelry boards, come and share your projects.
Stuff and Things
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Closes on 31st January 2015.
I'm wearing a Cool Clavicle Cover by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies.
Done and Dusted
Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 Superwash
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft in Fuschia and Petal
Simple Sport Weight Hat in Posh Yarn Martha Sport in 5 a.m. (I talk about my Long & Winding Row Cowl by Susan Ashcroft)
Quaker Yarn Stretcher Boomerang by Susan Ashcroft in Noro Silk Garden Sock in the S321 colourway.
Sock Yarn Squares by Shannon Geddes (I mention Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off)
Nose to the Grindstone
Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison. (Stored in a project bag by KnitterBag)
Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. Saw Kristen's on Skein Podcast.
Countess Ablaze Baby Llama/Tussah Silk
Artist's Palette Merino Tencel in Loose Change (in a bag by Fondant Fibre)
Plotting
Countess Ablaze Merino & Tussah Silk in Let Us Add One Extra Night To Life.
Need recommendations for good thrummed mittens patterns.
Splashed Out
Absolute Wonder Fru's Rainbow Crush Medium Wedge Bag. I mention the Rainbows Medium Wedge Bag. (sold to raise funds for Wendy of the SassyPantsKnitter Podcast who has recently undergone treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia)
Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Frenzy. I talk about Knit Me by Louise Zass-Bangham.
Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Fingering in Flotsam (bought from Meadow Yarn)
Posh Yarn Agnes Sock in I Like People Who Smile When It's Raining.
Online Community
What Have You Made thread on the Ravelry boards, come and share your projects.
Friday, 21 November 2014
Episode 9 - An Episode of Unpronounceable Names
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.
Stuff and Things
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.
Never Shall Meet Winners are announced.
Done and Dusted
Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484. I mention #operationsockdrawer, The Knitmore Girls Podcast and Susan B Anderson's Podcast.
Sierra Sunset Cowl by by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich in Artisan Yarns Silk DK. The buttons were from The Button Lady bought at a show.
Cosy Colourblock Shawl by Sarah Knight (Crafts from the Cwtch) in Scheepjes Stonewashed XL
Nose to the Grindstone
Sock Yarn Square by Shannon Geddes
Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison.
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Maren Cardigan by Ragga Eiriksdottir from Top Down Icelandic Sweater on Craftsy (affiliate link). Using ChiaoGoo TWIST Red Lace Interchangeable Needles and SPIN cables.
Plotting
Flamboyan by Stephen West using Posh Yarn Martha Sock in Ladies Don't Whistle and And Don't You Come Back No More for The Fabulous Posh Variegated C/W/KAL.
Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 Superwash
Splashed Out
Kettle Yarn Co Twist in Old Smoke and Glacier and Islington in Blighty.
Knit Pick Felici in Afternoon from Great British Yarns.
Eden Cottage Millburn 4ply in Night Sky
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Updated the Recommended Podcast and Blog thread after chatting to Tish of Southern Girl Knits.
Stuff and Things
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.
Never Shall Meet Winners are announced.
Done and Dusted
Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484. I mention #operationsockdrawer, The Knitmore Girls Podcast and Susan B Anderson's Podcast.
Sierra Sunset Cowl by by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich in Artisan Yarns Silk DK. The buttons were from The Button Lady bought at a show.
Cosy Colourblock Shawl by Sarah Knight (Crafts from the Cwtch) in Scheepjes Stonewashed XL
Nose to the Grindstone
Sock Yarn Square by Shannon Geddes
Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison.
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Maren Cardigan by Ragga Eiriksdottir from Top Down Icelandic Sweater on Craftsy (affiliate link). Using ChiaoGoo TWIST Red Lace Interchangeable Needles and SPIN cables.
Plotting
Flamboyan by Stephen West using Posh Yarn Martha Sock in Ladies Don't Whistle and And Don't You Come Back No More for The Fabulous Posh Variegated C/W/KAL.
Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 Superwash
Splashed Out
Kettle Yarn Co Twist in Old Smoke and Glacier and Islington in Blighty.
Knit Pick Felici in Afternoon from Great British Yarns.
Eden Cottage Millburn 4ply in Night Sky
Online Community
Updated the Recommended Podcast and Blog thread after chatting to Tish of Southern Girl Knits.
Saturday, 8 November 2014
Videocast Episode 8 - Messed Up Knitting
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.
Stuff and Things
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.
Done and Dusted
Unwind Merino & Tussah Silk in OOAK.
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Fuschia and Petal.
Nose to the Grindstone
Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti in Cascade 220 Superwash in Winter White and Citron
Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Artist's Palette 50% Merino/50% Tencel in the Loose Change colourway. I am spinning on this using my Spanish Peacock Bead Whorl Support Spindle.
I mention 3D Printed Turkish spindles. The ones I saw were by Turtle Made on ETSY.
Splashed Out
Fondant Fibre Merino/Nylon Fibre in Camp Fire. I also got a set of Owl Bags.
Scheepjeswol Stonewashed XL in Canada Jade, Crystal Quartz, Black Onyx and Yellow Jasper. Bought to make Crafts from the Cwtch Colourblock Shawl. Bought from Deramores where there is a sale on this week.
Cascade 220 Superwash in Picante colourway
Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone in Persia and Girl at the Rock Show colourways.
Online Community
quiltercaroline, a member of the Ravelry Group, also known as Clothesline Designs has released a pattern Never Shall Meet, and is giving away TWO copies. Go to this thread and tell us which yarn you would use to knit the pattern.
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.
Done and Dusted
Unwind Merino & Tussah Silk in OOAK.
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Fuschia and Petal.
Nose to the Grindstone
Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti in Cascade 220 Superwash in Winter White and Citron
Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Artist's Palette 50% Merino/50% Tencel in the Loose Change colourway. I am spinning on this using my Spanish Peacock Bead Whorl Support Spindle.
I mention 3D Printed Turkish spindles. The ones I saw were by Turtle Made on ETSY.
Splashed Out
Fondant Fibre Merino/Nylon Fibre in Camp Fire. I also got a set of Owl Bags.
Scheepjeswol Stonewashed XL in Canada Jade, Crystal Quartz, Black Onyx and Yellow Jasper. Bought to make Crafts from the Cwtch Colourblock Shawl. Bought from Deramores where there is a sale on this week.
Cascade 220 Superwash in Picante colourway
Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone in Persia and Girl at the Rock Show colourways.
Online Community
quiltercaroline, a member of the Ravelry Group, also known as Clothesline Designs has released a pattern Never Shall Meet, and is giving away TWO copies. Go to this thread and tell us which yarn you would use to knit the pattern.
Saturday, 1 November 2014
Videocast Episode 7 - A Change of Lighting
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.
Stuff and Things
I talk about "Bonfire Night".
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Prizes are Sara's Texture Crafts BFL in Tourmaline, Juno Fibre Arts Laceweight Merino Tencel in Flight, Sundara Yarn Fingering Silky Merino in Summer Sangria (150g) and two further prizes to be determined.
2 x 50g Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino in P716 is my Random Yarn.
Done and Dusted
Babylonglegs BFL in All the Ss's
Manteau knit in Malabrigo Worsted in SFO Sky. Buttons are from Textile Garden.
Stitch Markers (talked about later in the podcast) were made by me using charms from Nicole de Bruin on ETSY.
Nose to the Grindstone
Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti in Cascade 220 Superwash in Winter White and Citron
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Fuschia and Petal.
Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Unwind Merino & Tussah Silk in OOAK.
Plotting
The Big Blue by Meg Gadsby
Splashed Out
Yarn Love Marianne Dashwood in Persia Bride
BFL Bounce from Laal Bear in Saruman. Laal Bear is retiring and has 35% off all her stock. Code is in the shop header.
Pure Wollmeise in Hertzblut. I mention Velvet Rose by Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade and Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli.
Toolbox
Clear PVC Pipe 5mm/8mm for covering spindle tips.
I talk about "Bonfire Night".
Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Prizes are Sara's Texture Crafts BFL in Tourmaline, Juno Fibre Arts Laceweight Merino Tencel in Flight, Sundara Yarn Fingering Silky Merino in Summer Sangria (150g) and two further prizes to be determined.
2 x 50g Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino in P716 is my Random Yarn.
Done and Dusted
Babylonglegs BFL in All the Ss's
Manteau knit in Malabrigo Worsted in SFO Sky. Buttons are from Textile Garden.
Stitch Markers (talked about later in the podcast) were made by me using charms from Nicole de Bruin on ETSY.
Nose to the Grindstone
Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti in Cascade 220 Superwash in Winter White and Citron
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Fuschia and Petal.
Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Unwind Merino & Tussah Silk in OOAK.
Plotting
The Big Blue by Meg Gadsby
Splashed Out
Yarn Love Marianne Dashwood in Persia Bride
BFL Bounce from Laal Bear in Saruman. Laal Bear is retiring and has 35% off all her stock. Code is in the shop header.
Pure Wollmeise in Hertzblut. I mention Velvet Rose by Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade and Inner Peace by Joji Locatelli.
Clear PVC Pipe 5mm/8mm for covering spindle tips.
Friday, 24 October 2014
Videocast Episode 6 - A Brand New Camera
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.
Stuff and Things
Iggy Pop's John Peel Lecture on Free Music in a Capitalist Society
Not heard from jamiewallcott regarding her prize of the Autumn Crocus pattern by Louise Tilbrook.
Random Rummage CAL starts on 1st November 2014 and finishes 31st January 2015. One entry per FO, a prize will be awarded randomly from the chat thread and another from any photos tagged on Instagram or Twitter with #STRRCAL. A chat thread is now open on the Ravelry Group with full details and rules.
I know someone is bound to ask, so I'll mention here that the shawlette I'm wearing is Antarktis by Janina Kallio, knit from Countess Ablaze Geeks Like Rainbows Too gradient superwash merino, handspun by me.
Done and Dusted
Not Chrissy's Colours Punis from Fondant Fibre.
Nose to the Grindstone
Malabrigo Manteau
Modern Quilt Wrap part of the #WIPCrackAway with Knit British and Yarns from the Plain.
Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket (In The Little Mount Yarn Co bag)
Unwind Merino/Tussah Silk
Babylonglegs BFL
Splashed Out
Merino Silk Fingering Singles in Metallurgy from Northbound Knitting bought from the ETSY store.
Lucky Star Sock in Purple Hidden Rainbow from Julianna's Fibres.
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight in FC38 from Tangled Yarn after seeing Leira's Vedbaek in the same yarn.
Toolbox
Champney's Spa Treatments Pure Touch Hand Scrub
Online Community
Discount Code of 10% for spinning cards from Emtemptest of the Electric Carnation is StitchedTogether. The discount is available on all products in the shop, including sale items. I'm not sure when that code runs out.
Stuff and Things
Iggy Pop's John Peel Lecture on Free Music in a Capitalist Society
Not heard from jamiewallcott regarding her prize of the Autumn Crocus pattern by Louise Tilbrook.
Random Rummage CAL starts on 1st November 2014 and finishes 31st January 2015. One entry per FO, a prize will be awarded randomly from the chat thread and another from any photos tagged on Instagram or Twitter with #STRRCAL. A chat thread is now open on the Ravelry Group with full details and rules.
I know someone is bound to ask, so I'll mention here that the shawlette I'm wearing is Antarktis by Janina Kallio, knit from Countess Ablaze Geeks Like Rainbows Too gradient superwash merino, handspun by me.
Done and Dusted
Not Chrissy's Colours Punis from Fondant Fibre.
Nose to the Grindstone
Malabrigo Manteau
Modern Quilt Wrap part of the #WIPCrackAway with Knit British and Yarns from the Plain.
Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket (In The Little Mount Yarn Co bag)
Unwind Merino/Tussah Silk
Babylonglegs BFL
Splashed Out
Merino Silk Fingering Singles in Metallurgy from Northbound Knitting bought from the ETSY store.
Lucky Star Sock in Purple Hidden Rainbow from Julianna's Fibres.
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight in FC38 from Tangled Yarn after seeing Leira's Vedbaek in the same yarn.
Toolbox
Champney's Spa Treatments Pure Touch Hand Scrub
Online Community
Discount Code of 10% for spinning cards from Emtemptest of the Electric Carnation is StitchedTogether. The discount is available on all products in the shop, including sale items. I'm not sure when that code runs out.
Friday, 17 October 2014
Videocast Episode 5 - Post Lurgy Catch Up
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.
Stuff and Things
Winners of The Wool Barn stitch markers and Louise Tilbrook's Autumn Crocus patterns.
WIPCrackAway with Knit British and Yarns From The Plain
Done and Dusted
Shaped Capelet with Braided Cables by Erica Patberg knitted in Deramores Vintage Chunky (50% merino/50% acrylic at £3.49 a 100g skein) in colourway 008. (WIPCrackAway)
Rikke Hat in Babylonglegs Mesmerino in Shades of Grey. I refer to Cast On, Bind Off
(UK Link) (US Link)
by Leslie Ann Bestor and the German Twisted or Old Norwegian Cast On.
The Long And Winding Row by Susan Ashcroft knitted in handspun Rambouillet from Spun Right Round in the Darkside of the Room colourway.
Nose to the Grindstone
Modern Quilt Wrap by Mags Kandis (WIPCrackAway)
The Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti
Socks No 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484
Manteau: A Knitters Poncho by Shannon Squire using Malabrigo Worsted in SFO Sky from Tangled Yarn
Red Katana by Svetlana Volkova
Unwind Yarn Co 80% merino/20% tussah silk in a OOAK colourway.
Splashed Out
Neal Brand Spindle in black palm and ivorywood. It's 35g/1.3oz and 28.5cm/11.25" tall. The whorl measures 4.7cm/1.85" in diameter.
Silk Sock Yarn from Fyberspates
Online Community
Prize of Fyberspates Scrumptious Sock in Slate from knitting Simene Stole from Scrumptious Knits Vol. 3 won as part of the KAL I plan to knit the Rosemorran Cardigan
Won a skein of Skein Slinky in Pixelated from Skein Yarns Podcast along with a drawstring bag.
Stuff and Things
Winners of The Wool Barn stitch markers and Louise Tilbrook's Autumn Crocus patterns.
WIPCrackAway with Knit British and Yarns From The Plain
Done and Dusted
Shaped Capelet with Braided Cables by Erica Patberg knitted in Deramores Vintage Chunky (50% merino/50% acrylic at £3.49 a 100g skein) in colourway 008. (WIPCrackAway)
Rikke Hat in Babylonglegs Mesmerino in Shades of Grey. I refer to Cast On, Bind Off
(UK Link) (US Link)
by Leslie Ann Bestor and the German Twisted or Old Norwegian Cast On.The Long And Winding Row by Susan Ashcroft knitted in handspun Rambouillet from Spun Right Round in the Darkside of the Room colourway.
Nose to the Grindstone
Modern Quilt Wrap by Mags Kandis (WIPCrackAway)
The Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti
Socks No 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484
Manteau: A Knitters Poncho by Shannon Squire using Malabrigo Worsted in SFO Sky from Tangled Yarn
Red Katana by Svetlana Volkova
Unwind Yarn Co 80% merino/20% tussah silk in a OOAK colourway.
Splashed Out
Neal Brand Spindle in black palm and ivorywood. It's 35g/1.3oz and 28.5cm/11.25" tall. The whorl measures 4.7cm/1.85" in diameter.
Silk Sock Yarn from Fyberspates
Online Community
Prize of Fyberspates Scrumptious Sock in Slate from knitting Simene Stole from Scrumptious Knits Vol. 3 won as part of the KAL I plan to knit the Rosemorran Cardigan
Won a skein of Skein Slinky in Pixelated from Skein Yarns Podcast along with a drawstring bag.
Pod Retreat 2015 with Yarns From The Plain in Chester 18th - 22nd February 2015,
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