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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Knitting/sewing/crafting music?  |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 1:47:20 PM
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Girls, what do you listen to while you are sewing or knitting or crafting?
I love to turn on Prairie Home Companion while I am busy in my craft room - he usually has a mix of folk/ jazz/ bluegrass/ hymns that appeals to me, and sometimes after PHC is over I listen to baroque/classical music - I find myself stitching in time to the music (or trying, anyway). I have an older computer down there and I play the old shows from his web site...
I bought some CD's of "music to weave by" but it doesn't really work for me while I am knitting.... And I find that I can't really watch TV while working, I need to keep my eyes on my work.
Any of you have favorite artists that seem to make the crafting go better?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 2:51:03 PM
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You know, I would really be insterested this too! We are moving soon, and with a "fresh start" we are kind of overhauling alot things in our family....going TV Free, or seriously cutting back is one of my goals, So I really would like to get some new tunes!!
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 3:06:24 PM
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I listen to classical music a lot when I am sewing. NPR has good songs during the day and on Sundays. On Saturday night, I listen to Prairie Home Companion just like Brenda. They have a series called Echoes on after that and sometimes that it fun to work to as well. (Sometimes the stuff on that program just seems like disconnected noise to me though!!)
Eva Cassidy is a great singer to listen to while sewing as well. I guess it depends on the day and season, but generally, I like soothing music to work to. I teach all week and enjoy the quiet times sewing when I can.
Believe it or not, sometimes religious hymns inspire the most mellow, thoughtful sewing too. |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 3:11:14 PM
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| Susan, I just listened to Nickel Creek. Thanks for sharing them! I will have to get a copy of the CD. I get the best music, books and recipes from you girls. I have yet to be disappointed in a recommendation of any kind. |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 3:55:30 PM
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I'm all over the MPR/NPR thing with Tasha, but also just put the iPod on a "folk genre" shuffle a lot lately and leave it all day. Everything from Woodie Guthrie to Indigo Girls to bluegrass to Peter Ostroushko to Gordon Lightfoot to Norah Jones, etc. etc. etc. We use an iTrip contraption to have the iPod transmit directly to my kitchen radio/CD player speakers. Kate - we've completely gotten rid of all of the "black boxes" (TV, speakers, CD player, DVD player, receiver) in the living room and are thinking about adding another bookshelf in their place. Invigorating to say the least!
My iPod has about 12g of music from the last fifteen years stored on it now...awesome little tool. Sometimes I just do a general shuffle and see what's next!
Can't live without my music...
Catherine :)
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 5:15:28 PM
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| Almost anything country ( I don't like the pop side of things) I especially love Allison Krauss or any blue grass, Pat Green when I need a kick in the pants, George Strait for just some good music. Nickel Creek is awesome too. I am a true blue country fan so sometimes I kick back and listen to classics like Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris, Kenny Rogers,etc...you get the idea. Sometimes I do throw in James Taylor and Carol King with a dash of light classical music. |
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Persephone
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katrina
Indiana
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 6:13:16 PM
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| I think Norah Jones is great to crochet to. The rhythm of both just flow together very nicely. |
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Clare
True Blue Farmgirl
2173 Posts
NC WA State
USA
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Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 6:37:53 PM
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Thanks for the pandora recommendation Aunt George! Way Cool! I'm finding "my music".... those tunes that aren't played much anymore. I'd tell you what they are, but that'd really age me! haha.
Humor is the prelude to faith and Laughter is the beginning of prayer. -- Reinhold Niebuhr
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Bluewrenn
True Blue Farmgirl
1122 Posts
Erin
Texas
USA
1122 Posts |
Posted - Feb 18 2007 : 9:02:32 PM
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LOL! I'm not particularly musical but when I do put on some music to knit or crochet to, it's usually wild rock music by Dilana (of Rockstar reality show fame) or maybe something by the B52s or the Clash. Something with a wild beat to it...
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My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 03:57:14 AM
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Wow, I just tried pandora radios(?) I love it.. I have always liked Eddy Arnold (the one and only CW singer) and they played him,than Norah Jones....Mostly I listen to Semi Classical, but this is a nice change of pace for a while.....
How is everyone? I have not been here for a little while, OUT collecting caserole dishes to use for pot luck dinners.....LOL...
NEWHEART...
Love of friends and family makes the world go round..and always a little Chocolate.
margie
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 05:09:52 AM
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I love my ipod too. I've got the heavy stuff for working out and lighter fun stuff for sewing/crafting! I like classical or oldies when I am sewing. (My oldies range from the 1940's to the 1960's). I can have a favorite movie going when I am working b/c if it's a favorite (John Wayne, Carey Grant,Jimmy Stewart...) I can listen and now what's going on! Last week I even put on White Christmas! It just get's me sewing!
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 2:56:19 PM
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I just love to listen to books on tape/CD while I'm crafting, except for when I'm using the sewing machine - drowns out part of the story. But great for knitting, cutting patterns, etc. I get them from the local library; they even have old radio shows on CD now which is fun.
For music, I like Madeline Peyroux, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf - blues and torch singers mainly. & I'm also with the NPR crowd, a cup of coffee and Weekend Edition on the radio is a great way to spend a crafty morning hour on a Saturday.
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2007 : 3:17:18 PM
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Oh, Georgeann, thanks so much for Pandora - I can see that I will have a new toy to play with! And Catherine, I am going to have to find out more about this iPod stuff. Katrina, I've heard the name Norah Jones but not all that familiar with her work... Probably I have heard it on the radio a million times but never associated the name with the music - I will have to call her up on Pandora and see what kind of music! And Catscharm - thanks for the Allison Krauss recommendation! And everyone else, too... Wow you guys are a fountain of inspiration!
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
Visit my blog at http://brightmeadowfarms.blogspot.com ,web site store at http://www.watkinsonline.com/fish or my homepage at http://home.earthlink.net/~brightmeadow |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 09:54:05 AM
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I really am liking "Hello Love" by the Be Good Tanyas lately - especially their cover of Neil Young's "For the Turnstiles." It's so fun to hear what you all are listening to!...Oh - and I also seem to spend an inordinate amount of time with Fisher-Price's "Songs from the Farm" on...
XOXO, Libbie
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:27:22 AM
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I also am thrilled to find Pandora. That is the kind of music I mainly listen to, soft popular, new age, etc., when I'm doing handwork.
BUT I gotta tell ya, when it comes to scrubbing potties and doing LOT of hard, icky house chores, AC/DC can't be beat. lol
Jana |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 12:55:15 PM
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I haven't heard of them, Libbie, THe Be Good Tanyas, but I do love Neil Young. I will check them out next time I am on amazon.com.
That pandora station is pretty cool.
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 3:33:45 PM
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Georgann- Thank you for posting the pandora site! Today was Project Tuesday, and Cilla and I listened to some lovely music while making sweater purses! (We are totally hooked on making them- I cannot pass a Goodwill anymore!) :) I like that you can choose what you like and don't like. Very nice feature.
Karin |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 7:20:02 PM
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Georgeann- Thank you so much for mentioning Pandora. We have all been having great fun with it and I am loving my "stations".
I set up three (working/stitching music - Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, JT, etc), quiet/contemplative- Will Ackerman, George Winston, Liz Story, classical etc) and (fun & funky- which could be anything that makes me feel good from James Brown, Aretha, Santana, Grateful Dead... I am an eclectic musicoligist! I like most music except screaming opera and twangy nasal country from the old days!
I also will live stream WXPN or play World Cafe performances I've missed. This station is alot like Pandora, it plays a wide range of artists you won't hear on other stations. I first heard Lyle Lovett, Patty Griffin, Rosie Thomas, David Gray on WXPN before anyone knew who they were. Lots of fun for a girl who LOVES music as much as I do! Thanks again!
Kate- I first heard the Be Good Tanyas on Prarie Home!
Anybody listen to Mountain Stage on Saturday nights?
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Edited by - bramble on Feb 20 2007 7:21:54 PM |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 7:58:13 PM
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WOW! I just tried Pandora, and it's SOOOoooo cool! I'm listening now to some great flamenco music that I NEVER would have found on my own. Thanks, Georgann!
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 8:32:40 PM
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Ya'll are welcome! My husband the web guru, introduced me to Pandora. I LOVE IT. You farmgirls are right! I've discovered sooooo much wonderful world wide music on Pandora. I even set up a Christmas station during the Christmas season...great stuff there too. I ended up guiding it into a funky jazzy Christmas. I love native American flute music to write to. I wrote my first novel to James Taylor and Robert Mirabal. I am writing alot to Enya and music like hers at the moment.
So, so glad that you are all enjoying Pandora...great and free service!! Oh, and Libbie, I'll have to start a Latin station to listen to. I love classical Latino, especially guitar.
Georgann
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 06:10:38 AM
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I have had a couple days off, so I've had some extra crafty time. I really paid attention to what I listen to while sewing! I'm just downright wierd I guess, here are my top played on my IPod
Allmann bros
Bing Crosby,
Benny Goodman
Mountain Heir (look them up if u like southern gospel)
Johnny Horton!
Vivaldi
The Newsboys
Third Day
It's a wonder I can sew a straight line! hehe
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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laluna
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
New York
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 08:42:27 AM
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Where have I been? I *love* Pandora - thank you for the recommendation!
Oh, and while I'm puttering around the house/with my projects, I usually plug in my iPod to some old computer speakers and hit "shuffle" so there's no telling what will come up - usually it's anything from Bluegrass to Punk :-) |
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