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229: Better and Better Updated: 2011-11-04 14:43:17 Description: Chapters 7-8 Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via this feed). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at Chop Bard and our new voice, Barbara Edelman! Nifty things for you!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 228: The Smell of the Pea Soup. The Roar of the Vacuum. Updated: 2011-10-28 14:13:32 Description: Chapter 6 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via this feed). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at Chop Bard. Nifty things for you! Donate to the show by midnight 10/...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stoker—227: Sanguine is for More Than Gryphons Updated: 2011-10-22 01:34:49 Description: Though Sanguine Gryphon yarn is gorgeous and the people who love it are too! (But Renfield is sanguine as well... more on that soon...) Rhinebeck=blast. And blast=exhaustion, but it was all good. Blog post here so I don't bore you. Newsy bits: Hei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 226: Put Ze Candle Beck! Updated: 2011-10-13 15:30:00 Description: Chapter 4 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via this feed). Again, many thanks to Jon Scholes at www.vaguenet.com—who seems to have been born to read this book for you (and has a ve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 225: Banded Updated: 2011-10-07 16:19:00 Description: Chapter 3 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via this feed.) Nifty things for you! I'm part of the fun at Rhinebeck Bingo (Square and Player!) and I'll be at Building C, #17 most of the t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stoker—224: No Sparkling Allowed! Updated: 2011-09-30 15:36:17 Description: Chapter 2 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via this feed.) Nifty things for you! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: Section 1, Section 2, Sect...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Stoker—Episode 223—Stoked! Updated: 2011-09-23 16:00:00 Description: Chapter 1 of Dracula! Whoot! New reader too, via Sharon (MizzAdams on Ravelry) of the London, Bath, and Wales trip—Jon Scholes at www.vaguenet.com—who seems to have been born to read this book for you. Bless you both! Nifty things for yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 222: Are We There Yet Updated: 2011-09-04 18:37:37 Description: Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you in Episode 221. These shownotes also count for Episode 222: Are We There Yet? which ends the story (sections 4–6) JOIN ME IN NEW YORK SEPT 10, 2011 (tix here)&m...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 221: Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along Updated: 2011-08-27 16:53:57 Description: Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you today, plus a bunch of nifty links: Defarge videos--you can start with this one, Homemade Milano Cookies, McSweeny's Huck Finn, Clara Castelar's video on Shepherdstow...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Thank You for Checking Updated: 2011-08-23 22:31:54 Description: Hi there! We're fine! The quake was big and long and we've been cleaning up a bit, but no one hurt and nothing major was damaged. Just wanted to let you know and thank you all for the kind emails! Off to work on Bernice! (August 23rd, Virgin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 220: End of Woman in White Updated: 2011-08-13 21:40:37 Description: Part of my new policy in trying to make the titles more useful on iPods and such things, the title is more descriptive than poetic—I'll do that for starts and ends now. This week I knit some moccasin socks, see my niece, watch a video on Ho...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 219:SOS (Sleep Off, Still) Updated: 2011-08-05 11:30:00 Description: This week, FOSCO! Fosco's narrative signals the penultimate chapter of The Woman in White! Amazon link is still there—not throwing the baby out with the bathwater (plus, you might need Kindle Books!) but still happy to be supporting I've don...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 218:Where My Sleep At? Updated: 2011-07-30 22:00:00 Description: Today The Woman in White, Walter Hartright's narrative, the story continued, sections v–vii. This week, I don't sleep. But then, neither did Penny. Does misery love company? Yes. Yes it does. Too tired to be bummed about missing Sock Summ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 217: Zeitgeist! Updated: 2011-07-24 19:04:56 Description: Woman in White, The Story Continued, Walter Hartright, sections i–iv! Once again, CraftLit leads the zeitgeist! Happened with Frankenstein, Flatland, and now Wilkie Collins (via the New Yorker). Austen again (too)! (who knew), thank you for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 216: Swotter Fan Updated: 2011-07-19 02:14:13 Description: Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's eleventh section--with a guest appearance from Missus Catherick! Doofus del Fuego Lives this week on the app, next week on the show! I show up and sign books in Vienna, VA, July 23rd, 2011. Nevil...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 215: Fishy Updated: 2011-07-10 22:07:03 Description: Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's tenth section! No Doofus del Fuego this week, though! Maybe next. They're nearly done. Fish hats (I'm late to the game, I know, but they're awesome and easy!), easy small shawl, Xmas headbands, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 214: Shelving it Updated: 2011-07-03 21:54:09 Description: I have shelves! You have Walter Hartright reading the Third Epoch, sections viii-ix. If you can or want to help fellow listeners hit by a tornado in Mass, please send donations to Monson Tornado Fund c/o Monson Savings Bank 146 Main Street Mon...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 213: Trafficking in Wool Updated: 2011-06-26 12:12:00 Description: Today, the Third Epoch (Walter's narrative), sections v-vii of the Woman in White. Good to be back and start to feel "normal" ish. New and old friends surround me, as does humidity, heat, mosquitoes, and lightening bugs. Also lemonade and whiskey. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 212: A Whole New World Updated: 2011-06-21 00:29:46 Description: Still unpacking, but... If you’re a teacher, ChopBard has a new book out for you (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man’s a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out Cotton Spinning with the Takli, a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 211: Homecoming Updated: 2011-06-11 19:00:00 Description: Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness (go Lorna!). See below for my traveling podcasts. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (available 5...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 210: ¿Donde Esta? Updated: 2011-06-03 23:58:00 Description: Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (available 5/27, "The Shi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 209: The Shipping News Updated: 2011-05-27 20:00:00 Description: I'm shipping everything that wont fit in the car. Seriously. I should have stock in UPS and USPS. Fun. Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness(go Lorna!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 208: Bubbly Updated: 2011-05-21 03:05:49 Description: Very little to report and very little time to do it in. Tucker's Walk Winery, Kentwell Hall's Tudor historical reenactment niftyness(go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 207: Happy Birthday! Updated: 2011-05-06 16:23:20 Description: Happy Birthday-ness to CraftLit and me! The only news that isn't isn't in the show is that I found a foster mommy for our dogs while we try to find them a permanent home. Aside from that... carry on! Book talk starts around 5min. Listen to 207 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 206: Ai Yi Eye! Updated: 2011-04-23 03:31:49 Description: Jennie the Potter's show schedule (where you can get Briar Rose yarn and WWMDfK? patterns!), a reminder about the new Troubleshooter site for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), and still crowing about the sock book for which my we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 205: Lock, Stock, and Boxes Updated: 2011-04-17 02:49:53 Description: Just a few linky bits for you: my lovelycousin Amy's blog, Paul Riser's lovely essay, the Troubleshooter site for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), help build an AT-AT to make America great again (giggle), and the sock book of wh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 204: Strapped! Updated: 2011-04-09 03:01:51 Description: NOTE: Trouble with the feed? Try re-subscribing. Some rogue code broke it on 203. Also, for those of you on the Droid/iPhone app, there's now a "library" iisting for you as a SHOW extra. This lets you know which episodes go with which book. I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 203:The Shake Down Updated: 2011-04-02 04:16:00 Description: Just a few bits and pieces: Road Trip info, things for sale plus dog info, a contract wafer John Bull wiki, Stockholm Syndrome wiki, Flatworld Knowledge's nifty online textbook plan, save the world by blogging, Cooperative Press' Kickstarter Camp...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 202: Still Breaking Updated: 2011-03-28 02:00:00 Description: Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one)...Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, How To Be Aliterate article, Road Trip 2011--This Time It's East, and that's about it. Som...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 201: It's Called a Break Because...? Updated: 2011-03-23 05:15:00 Description: Just a few things for 201— (um...not two THOUSAND one)...Judith Martin's book "Common Courtesy" on Jefferson's "problem" linked to in the widget below, How To Be Aliterate article, Road Trip 2011--This Time It's East, and that's about it. Som...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 200: Happy Birthday, CraftLit! Updated: 2011-03-11 23:47:36 Description: Nearly five years since we started, we hit the big two-oh-oh. Whoot! Thank you to the 70 or so of you who participated in Thing 1's Science Fair. He's a very happy scientist with a dumpster load of data. Little more for you here in the shownotes,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 199: Dueling Lawyers Updated: 2011-03-03 20:52:14 Description: Not to be confused with Dueling Banjos. Forgot to give you this link info last episode—Is there an oligarchy in the dark underbelly of knitting? This just in--build a Roman Aqueduct with yarn! And today, more important information from Mist...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 198: Mister Lorry Anyone? Updated: 2011-03-01 05:27:31 Description: OH, so many links for you! It's like they all waited until today. Thing one's Science Fair Post, iffin you're up to watching some goofy videos and answering two questions. Penny at PennywiseConsulting.com saved our comments (and so much more). Ep...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 197: Whoosh! Updated: 2011-02-21 02:52:01 Description: Not much to report this week, in fact, not much time to report much of anything. So. Congrats to Cynthia of Yucaipa, CA! She's the winner of the Gorgeous Yarn from Neighborhood Fiber Co. Amazon.com Widgets Book talk begins around 5 min. Liste...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 196: Giving Birth Updated: 2011-02-11 03:55:52 Description: WWMDfK in pre-orders, Briar Rose Yarns, Jennie the Potter's Schedule, Chop Bard's Tempest, Daisy Yellow—A Vivid Life With Kids, Tree Octopus (really, you have to read this), the Tolkein audio, Syracuse U's Folk Art Initiative (and more), the D...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 195: Why are Veggies Funny? Updated: 2011-02-05 02:59:07 Description: Amy Singer blogged about our Fall 2011 CraftLit/Detjen trip, yay! Though we're sorry she (The Singer) wont be with us this year. A new group (or new-to-me) EssayistMedia of Writing in Public is tweeting some nice, community-building things in the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 194: The Frailty of Women? Updated: 2011-01-27 21:37:00 Description: Some goodies. Wilkie Collins George Elliot London to Cumberland (not a short trip) View Larger Map Listen to 194 audio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 193: Memorials and Mortality Updated: 2011-01-19 03:56:57 Description: Not a lot in the way of shownotes. We have a nifty Monthly Incentive though, and I'll be doing the drawing on the 14th of Feb because Fabulous Listener Jill sent in GORGEOUS Valentines Day yarn—five skeins from Neighborhood Fiber Co, 100% Sup...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 192: Snowblind Updated: 2011-01-09 21:03:00 Description: SO So so many things are happening, I know I'll forget more than a few. But for now, here's some links for you: Holiday Vacations will be getting us the new brochures pronto so you can get all the info on the CraftLit Tour 2011 with Heather Ordover...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! With Pictures! Updated: 2010-12-04 20:30:00 Description: This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In this episode I poin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 191: Have A Dickens of a Christmas Updated: 2010-12-04 19:00:00 Description: This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In this episode I poin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 190: A Present? For Me? with pictures Updated: 2010-11-27 20:00:00 Description: This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episode I poi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 190: A Present? For Me! Updated: 2010-11-27 20:00:00 Description: This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episode I poi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 189: Smokin' BIshop with pictures Updated: 2010-11-22 00:06:00 Description: Let me know if you can see this video version at CraftLit.com's sidebar poll. This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 189: Smokin' Bishop! Updated: 2010-11-21 23:58:50 Description: This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover episodes 189–191—all of A Christmas Carol. 189: Smokin' Bishop! 190: A Present? For me! 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! Here is the compendium of useful links. In these episodes I po...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 188-pt 2: The End is Nigh Updated: 2010-11-15 01:30:00 Description: Chapters 39-44--the end of the book! Travelogues on HOLD for now, I'll let you know when I have space enough for them again. Don't forget to check out the Dickens of a Christmas blog hop—A Christmas Carol (e-text here) goes up earlier there,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 188-pt1: The End is Nigh Updated: 2010-11-15 01:00:00 Description: Chapters 39-44--the end of the book! Travelogues on HOLD for now, I'll let you know when I have space enough for them again. Don't forget to check out the Dickens of a Christmas blog hop—A Christmas Carol (e-text here) goes up earlier there,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 187: Rumbly Grumbly Updated: 2010-11-08 17:37:00 Description: Today a whopping set of chapters—34-38! You'll see why. And a slew of nifty links for you! A Dickens of a Christmas blog hop—recipes and patterns and podcasts, oh my! Travelogue videos, MagicKnitter's new FiberFiction website (contribute...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 186: A Cup of Tea Updated: 2010-11-02 05:23:33 Description: Pics of The Guild pretties (below), kids and Halloween a link to my NaNoWriMo profile (you can friend me from there) and our NaNo Salon, and the Chilli Cheese recipe, and one of my mini Zentangles. This is about 1-1/2" square. Don’t f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 185: Fall Bounty Updated: 2010-10-24 23:31:10 Description: Not a ton of links, but a few: Classic Tales podcast, Twain's slam on King Leopold (wiki explaining the satire here), Gluten-free Bisquick!, and Zentangles fun, and my NaNoWriMo profile (you can friend me with the number in the URL). Plus, here's Ha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 184: Wish You Were There Updated: 2010-10-18 02:28:00 Description: Today chapters 27 and 28! Links for you: Sew a Where the Wild Things Are hat + pattern!, Tour Flickr group, CraftLit Group page, CraftLit FAN page (!), Austen/Colin Firth article (thank you Marla), Instructables Precision Pumpkin Carving ('tis the s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 183: London Calling Updated: 2010-10-03 08:00:00 Description: Please see Episode 182 for shownotes....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 182: Impacted Updated: 2010-09-25 06:30:00 Description: 182: Impacted and 183: London Calling Lots of links and fun for you: Todd Culp's Peace of Action group on Ravelry, link to BBC Radio Wales' Roy Noble show (Sept 29, 2010! 2pm Welsh time!), don't forget to take the poll in the sidebar. And here's w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 181: Ambivalent Commitment Updated: 2010-09-19 22:37:00 Description: Today, chapters 21-22! A few fun links: Guerrilla Knitters in NZ, an old friend’s newish site Sustainable Eats , Nickled and Dimed (a good read if a sad one), Rachel Herron’s Pens Fatales, Amy’s Fire in a Jar (a la my imaginatio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 180: CraftLit, Meet Bard. Bard, Meet CraftLit. Updated: 2010-09-12 03:50:00 Description: Chapters 19-20! Chop Bard! An awesome Shakespeare podcast! You'll love it! Phyllis sent in this link to a Snow Farm class that incorporates a bit of the Madame Defarge love; TwirlyMama in Vancouver BC selling her crocheted wares for BP oil victims...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 179: Exeunt Pursued by Bear Updated: 2010-08-28 08:00:00 Description: Please join me in celebrating (and purchasing) the latest, cool thing in sock knitting! Socupied from Interweave! It runs on Adobe Air, comes in Mac and PC flavors, and will knock your *ahem* socks off. (And, you know, includes content from me)!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 178: A Case of the Fantods Updated: 2010-08-23 07:13:52 Description: You can thank Twain for the episode's title. You can thank starting-a-business for the fact thereof. Nevertheless, today's chapters are 16–17. Some links for you! As promised, the Lewis Creek Socks pattern, loyal listener Renee sent in thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 177: The Hours Updated: 2010-08-07 08:00:00 Description: Today, chapters 14-15 of ACYiKAC! Uncle Ordover’s newest book with photography by Father-in-Law Abe! And new book by Kate Rockland Falling is Like This. This week, the excerpt! (Remember, there’s a bit of language, so be cautious with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 176: A Quest! Updated: 2010-08-01 14:46:08 Description: Today, chapters 11-13 of ACYiKAC. Some fun links and things: Twain’s little gazebo pic, our own Kate Rockland’s book and our own Todd Culp’s book (my, my…literate today, aren’t we?) Creating the Hive link in right...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 175: Ditto Updated: 2010-07-22 15:13:00 Description: Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! And on July 23rd, you’ll get chapters 7-10 in 175! Links on Twain from the St Joan side and the Atheist side and a link on the top 10 Myths about the Middle Ages. Monologue to the right along with the button t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 174: A Believing Athiest Updated: 2010-07-20 03:40:00 Description: Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! Links on Twain from the St Joan side and the Atheist side and a link on the top 10 Myths about the Middle Ages. Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don't forget the little pat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 173: : Seneschal v Morholt Updated: 2010-07-12 05:08:00 Description: Credit to Jen Minnis (our Haute Designer) for the iPhone/iTouch Wallpaper this episode! ACYiKAC toots along with chapters 2-3. Links: checkout Knitting Out Loud’s new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 172: Back. Saddle. You Know the Drill. Updated: 2010-07-02 17:27:00 Description: Welcome back all y’all. It’s been awhile, but we’re hitting the ground running. ACYiKAC is going to be a hoot–when it’s not breaking your heart (like all good books) but I wanted to send you some links as well: Sam and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Coming Soon... Updated: 2010-06-25 21:19:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 171: Bonanza! (part deux) Updated: 2010-06-04 04:35:00 Description: More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The Frankenstein link I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Sim...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 170: Bonanza! (part un) Updated: 2010-06-04 04:21:00 Description: More craziness on my end shouldn't mean you have to suffer. TWO episodes (again)! 170=Chapter 22 171=Chapters 23-24...that would be the END OF THE BOOK! The Frankenstein link I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Simply ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 169: Back-to-Front Updated: 2010-05-24 18:38:00 Description: Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. BUT! It was Northanger Abby! Not Mansfield Park!!! May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 168: Front to Back Updated: 2010-05-24 13:30:00 Description: Releasing two podcasts at the same time. Same shownotes. Same creamy goodness. May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 167: Sunny With a Chance of Sheep Updated: 2010-05-09 20:40:00 Description: Listener Kayleigh took a few pictures showing how AMAZING the Cobb is -- and the hanker-scarf she knit whilst in England—AND most importantly, a slew of pics of her pretending to be Louisa Musgrove! A cool plaque dedicating the Jane Austen g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 166: Return of the Lady Updated: 2010-04-19 04:44:00 Description: Lady Russell, that is. Chapters 13-14 of Persuasion! Links for you! Go listen to Julie at Forgotten Classics! Riddle of the Sands! You’ll love it! Summit by Mandie Harrington (genius!); Bucky Balls; Crazy Aaron’s Think...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 165: Admirable Admiral Updated: 2010-04-05 05:09:00 Description: Today chapters 11 -12 of Persuasion! (You can get your own copy of the Persuasion (Norton Critical Edition) here) Never ending Sock Toes plague me. Don’t forget to visit Knit Circus! Lotsa links for you! Lyme city centre, Lyme beach fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 164: Don't Be A Hayter Updated: 2010-03-29 03:50:00 Description: Today chapters 9-10 of Persuasion! Whoot! Testing the new server system so I'm not going to type much here now. Last week was three hours of uploading over and over and over. More shownotes at CraftLit.com....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 163: O Captain! My Captain! Updated: 2010-03-21 05:24:00 Description: Today chapters 7-8 of Persuasion! Little more voice. Not much more craftiness (I’m designing…shhhh). Jules Gluten Free stuff, though. And a “new” pattern venue for you! ! Whoot! But, Oh…Captain Wentworth! Don't forget...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 162: Austen's Best Updated: 2010-03-14 04:10:00 Description: Today chapter 6 of Persuasion! Short Show. No Voice. March Incentive: SEW Liberated by Meg McElwee Book talk at 8 min or so. Listen to 162 audio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 161: I *Had* Vision Updated: 2010-03-08 00:59:00 Description: Chapters 4–5 of Persuasion! Links for you! Vimeo film Nuit Blanche from Spy Films on Vimeo; Clay Jenkinson (That's Mr. Jefferson to you and me!); Knitting Out Loud (go listen to samples of the new books there!); Script Frenzy; Becoming...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 160: I'm Persuaded Updated: 2010-02-26 04:15:00 Description: Today we start Persuasion! (Let the rejoicing begin!) Our Librivox version is read by (the really quite excellent) Karen Savage. Chapters 1-3 and not much else except...we say a hearty "WHOOT!" to Rachael Herron (you probably know her as Yarn-a-go...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 159: Fin! Updated: 2010-02-13 15:54:00 Description: End of Book! Yowsa! Yes, the end of Flatland. End of my romance with math...or my infatuation that turns out to be completely misleading like how that guy was who I dated while I was teaching at the reading school who... um...TMI? Infatuation? M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 158: Top of the World! Updated: 2010-02-07 19:20:00 Description: I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: Needle Noodles! How do I love the Valkyrie? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “Creepy Cute Crochet”; Terry Pratchett‘s sad speech; “Too...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 157: Smooth Operator Updated: 2010-01-31 22:22:00 Description: Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! This week's links: interview with Jasper Fforde (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), Barknknit podcast promo, Studiographia (my new writing home)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 156: What is This Strange Moisture? Updated: 2010-01-23 03:37:00 Description: The Encounter begins!!! Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining. And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways. Some links: Great TechKnitting blog post with links to lots o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 155: End of Song, Beginnin' of Story! Updated: 2010-01-16 04:15:00 Description: We finish the background info to Flatland today (and you thought we were already IN the story, didn't you!) and next episode head into... The Encounter! Da Da Duuuuummmmmmm This week some gluten free fun for you UK travelers and denizens (beer...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 153: Happy 2010! Updated: 2009-12-31 02:26:00 Description: Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZine’s editor’s b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 154: The Boys Are Back! Updated: 2009-12-31 02:26:00 Description: Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZine’s editor’s b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 152: Recovery Updated: 2009-12-20 23:41:00 Description: Wedding: Done! (successfully too!) Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke)[/caption] Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully) November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive When Autumn Leaves by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 151: Feeling Full? Updated: 2009-12-01 03:19:00 Description: Hope everyone in the US had a satisfying Thanksgiving--in every way. Food. Family. Fun. Life is good on this end, if looking a bit beans-and-rice for the next bit. But I can't complain. It's certainly better than being A. Square. Don't forget to c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 150: Embrace Your Inner Mathematician Updated: 2009-11-18 09:41:00 Description: iPhone/iTouch app is up and running. We have seven days to get it, rate it, and take over the world (or at least 50 million members therein). Please enjoy responsibly. Coming soon! Interview Number 2 with the charming comedy team of Tom Cathcart a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred forty-nine: You HAVE GOT to be Kidding! Updated: 2009-11-11 07:24:00 Description: O so many things to link to! Here are some links to...gluten free flour mix, the Jean Reno movie Les Visiteurs, iPhone app info!, Flatland needs readers (text in left sidebar of link). More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD And Now For Something Completely Different Updated: 2009-11-07 03:22:00 Description: Well, not completely different. We’ll still be working our way through a book… I’m still on the fence about doing the Prologue to Canterbury Tales–mostly because finding a translation I like in the public domain is gonna kill...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-eight: Be True! Be True! Updated: 2009-10-16 23:31:00 Description: And...CUT! Today we end The Scarlet Letter. It's sad. I'm just sayin'. Oh...gules! Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge! Whoopie! Book Talk starts around 19min. But, on the happy side of things: Amy S. Foster's new book (a s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-seven: The Final Shoe Updated: 2009-10-10 03:02:00 Description: Listening to Jeeves. Rolling around laughing while listening. And while we're at it, Evelyn Waugh's Decline and Fall made me laugh in the most horrible way. 2009 Challenge! GET THEM IN PRONTO! And a New Challenge! iPhone App Patterns! Listen fo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-six: Oy! Updated: 2009-10-03 03:49:00 Description: Oy vey! Can't wait to find a headache remedy! (One more week...) Or learn more Yiddish. That might take my mind off the pain. Only two episodes left before the 2009 CraftLit™ Challenge! Get 'em in. And on that note--go reserve your space...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat Updated: 2009-09-27 04:30:00 Description: Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat What was it the ER docs couldn't diagnose? A Migraine. Some conundrum, eh? Where was House when I needed him? So, today...reminder of the September Incentives: Missi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-four: I'm SooOo Tired... Updated: 2009-09-16 02:22:00 Description: A Little Funny for you, a little Mission Falls 136 Duet Catalog, and the Falls Catalog. Gaze at the beauty that is your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-three: Is It Over Yet? Updated: 2009-09-10 04:36:00 Description: What a DAY! Brutal coming back from a nice weekend, but this was a little nutty, even by my standards. Here I sit, laptop in front of me, candle and matches next to me. Kinda a Laura Ingalls Wilder sorta night. Regardless, I was able to sketch a li...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-two: Yes, But Is It Aaaht? Updated: 2009-08-31 02:22:00 Description: A few quick things: What I did Saturday (and part of why I didn't post on Thursday), a new Etsy store by long-time listener, a new Crafty mag that inspired me, And Mason Dixon from Knitting Out Loud, Moccasin sock in all it's reinforced-soled glor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty-one: Ow Updated: 2009-08-21 03:16:00 Description: Not much to post today. Checkout Mission Falls, though. The September incentive people! Whoopie! And don't forget about the 2009 CraftLit challenge...like I keep forgetting to mention it on the 'Cast... tra la la......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred forty: Reaching the Summit Updated: 2009-08-18 22:38:00 Description: To say we are all exhausted is such an understatement I'm just going to take it as read that you know that, and move on. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="Sock Summit '09 Book"][/caption] It was great! Amazing! (Did I mentio...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty-nine: Tick Tock Updated: 2009-08-04 03:35:00 Description: Book talk for chapter 15 starts at 27min or so... Studio magazine Mixed Mania (love those ladies! For all my success in this arena—should there be any—I blame Cheryl.) What the monsoons should look like. What they look like inst...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty-eight: Can You Hear Me NOW? Updated: 2009-07-24 04:57:00 Description: Feed's back. Site's back. Ability to sleep's back. All is well with the world. Here are some sites for your fun and frolicking: Blogher--a site for bloggin' chicks DailyLit--Maybe you'll eventually even be able to hear an interview...if our pl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD One Possible Solution! Updated: 2009-07-21 19:48:00 Description: Okay, try this: From iTunes: Click on the CraftLit title in your podcast list (assuming you still have a subscription. If not, skip to the next step).Go to the Advanced Menu.Click on "Subscribe to Podcast"A write-in box should open askin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty-seven: It Is Finished! (not TSL, the Novel!) Updated: 2009-07-06 09:19:00 Description: Okay, I'm done with the 91,000 word novel. WOOF! Now I can get back to living...o wait...now I have to send it out...unsolicited. MORE FUN! 101 Wire Earrings rocks! Denise Peck did a great job. Love it! We have a BookGlutton group! Come! Join us! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty-six: Galloping Galapagos! Updated: 2009-06-25 04:00:00 Description: Today Thing 1 leaves for the Galapagos Islands with his grandparents and I receive that horrible weepy phone call every parent dreads. Thing 2 and I get another crafty weekend and I share video of his first dance recital. Tonight, watching a splash...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 135: Time! Where Hast Thou Gone? Updated: 2009-06-18 22:08:00 Description: I run out of time, out of technology to fix audio, and wine. But you didn't hear about that last part on the 'cast. here are some links for you: Funny online movie starring Jaleel White and Leyna Weber. It's a new webseries Road to the Alter. Ful...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred thirty-four: Free to Be Crafty Updated: 2009-06-13 17:07:00 Description: Well, I knew I was having issues when I uploaded this file, but didn't expect an entire post to disappear. Check for shownotes at craftlit.com. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty-three: Eek! A Leech! Updated: 2009-05-29 03:42:00 Description: Now, now...didn't mean to frighten you there...Leech was just a old fashioned way of saying "Doctor." Which makes me wonder why ANYONE would ever go to the Doctor?! Huge thanks to Penelope for reading this week!!!! YAY CRAFTLIT LISTENERS!!! Camill...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty-two: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes? Updated: 2009-05-25 02:46:00 Description: For all of you (ahem, all of us) who don't speak Latin...you know...just in general...that would be a title for the Governor in our little book--in English: Who Watches the Watchmen? This week, Chapters 7 and 8 of The Scarlet Letter. Some quick lin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty-one: Pearls Before Swine...Flu? Updated: 2009-05-08 17:06:00 Description: Not much for you this episode. Maryland Sheep and Wool was great. Jennie the Potter and Dawn and Amy were spectacular (a year since the cruise! Who knew?!). And now I'm heading out to NYC. Ping me if you are there and want to hook up. Whoo hoo! Ne...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred thirty: But I Hate Embroidery! Updated: 2009-04-27 12:50:00 Description: Hester embroiders! Puritans are explained! My new site is nearly done! AND MSW UPDATE: After Party that Guido (It'sAPurlMan) and Alanna (TactileTravel) and Jess (Ravelry) have put together—It's Saturday night in Columbia and we'll ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred twenty-nine: 129 and I'm Out Of Title Ideas! Updated: 2009-04-17 04:08:00 Description: Many things from this episode! Not the least of which is chapter four of TSL!!!! April Incentive book and yarn! New Interweave book! LOVE IT! Our THSG journal fundraiser full of pics of our artsy goodies from last year's challenge! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred twenty-eight: She Will Not Speak! Updated: 2009-04-11 03:12:00 Description: I bait the "come-and-see-me" hook with three venues: Maryland Sheep and Wool, Sock Summit, and SFO. Come by JennieThePotter's stall at MSW if you want to be recorded for a 'Cast! Or, you know, just say hi! Don't forget about the Challenge! New Websit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred twenty-seven: "Goodwives." Huh. Updated: 2009-04-03 14:09:00 Description: Today! Chapter 2! Fun with the intolerant Puritans of the Dour Physiognomies (love that word! Also love ignominious). I knit a pair of Knucks in no time (necessity=invention. My hands are freezing), I fall in love with the KOL book Knitting Lessons ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred twenty-six: Don't Forget the Roses Updated: 2009-03-28 05:03:00 Description: Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred twenty-five: The Party of the Second Part Updated: 2009-03-28 05:00:00 Description: Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One hundred twenty-four: The Party of the First Part Updated: 2009-03-28 04:59:00 Description: Herin lie Episodes One hundred twenty-four, One hundred twenty-five, and One hundred twenty-six: The Party of the First Part, The Party of the Second Part, and Don't Forget the Roses. The links, as promised: The Dickens Link, the link to Frolicking ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred twenty-three: When All Is Explained Updated: 2009-03-06 21:11:00 Description: Some fun for you! A Death Clock! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A NYTimes article aggregator! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' new venture (hint....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred twenty-two: Where We Arrive at an Understanding Updated: 2009-03-05 21:02:00 Description: Some fun for you! A Death Clock! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A NYTimes article aggregator! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' new venture (hint....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred twenty-one: It Wasn't The Butler Updated: 2009-02-12 06:10:00 Description: Some cool things--YAY CORALINE, Yay Graveyard Book! Yay teeny-weeny sweaters! Yay Tikabelle! Yay Getting Things Done in creative ways! Yay cables without a cable needle (there're good videos on YouTube, too). Yay Clear Scientists! (Maybe start ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred twenty: Sorry I was HYDEing... Updated: 2009-02-01 01:46:00 Description: So, today chapters 4–7 of Jekyll and Hyde, and a bunch of links for you: Meg's Victorian site, new Incentive site (Thank you, Debbi), Authonomy is questionable site, the Knit Kit, Paperworks, cool Victorian movie (Yay Johnny Depp), Knitting Dai...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred nineteen: Utterly Utterson Updated: 2009-01-09 02:42:00 Description: Definition of troglodyte. Here's a cute pic of what someone thought a troglodytic creaature might look like. Nice. Chapters 2 and 3 today. Not much else newsy except that you writerly-types should go here and checkitout: Authonomy....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred eighteen: If You Be Hyde, I'll Be Seek Updated: 2008-12-30 17:17:00 Description: Welcome to our first episode of Jekyll and Hyde! This episode has chapter one and many links mentioned (and many links I didn't get to, so those will be in the next episode). Here's what I spoke of: Jennie the Potter, Meg's Etsy, Becky's album for ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Craftlit: Jekyll and Hyde Updated: 2008-12-02 01:35:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred seventeen: A Little End Updated: 2008-11-22 23:25:00 Description: I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY! I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred sixteen: No! Really! 116! Updated: 2008-11-21 23:24:00 Description: I'm back-to-backing the last chapters so you can finish happy over Thanksgiving. YAY! I'll be back in December with Jeckyl and Hyde...which seems odd for the Xmas Spirit thing, but...We'll have The Scarlet Letter in the new year...which actually seem...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred fifteen: Who Knew?! Updated: 2008-11-12 20:49:00 Description: A great article on the REAL author of Frankenstein (it's what you'd hoped--better than...), some kewl artsy things to do with small boxes, and yes, I call it episode 116. It's not. And Who Knew?!Who knew we'd have a run to the emergency room on Hallo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred fourteen: The One That Will Make You Cry Updated: 2008-10-25 03:18:00 Description: The links for you: Our October Incentive book; links to more painting; link to the Mason-Dixon book; link to fabu Artisan bread—thank you Dawn—book (and the video you should watch first); links to More With Less (the Mennonite book), Nige...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred thirteen-A: The One That I Forgot Updated: 2008-10-20 20:41:00 Description: This comes between 113 and 114....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-thirteen: Ah, to be young, rich, and melancholy...in Nice! Updated: 2008-10-17 15:39:00 Description: My painting (Day 1), Jennie the Potter, Dawn, October's incentive book! And chapter 37!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred twelve: Broken Hearts and Boys Updated: 2008-10-09 05:29:00 Description: Today, Chapters 35-36!!! Recipe: No-Knead Bread - New York Times, a blogpost on the NY Times bread, Oatmeal Toasting Bread (?!), whole wheat beer bread (mmmm), and the original beer bread (this is what I'm eating while recording...) wish you were h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred eleven: Jo! Jo! Wherefore Art Thou NOT Jo? Updated: 2008-10-02 06:26:00 Description: Book #1 on Quilting, Book #2 the Mixed Media Self-Portraits, Book #3 (my fave) Mixed Mania. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred ten: Tender...Bread Updated: 2008-09-28 05:33:00 Description: I return but take my own sweet time getting act and putting it together. A spectacular Tutorial sent in by our Madame Leiderhosen. A lovely bread site by someone who appears to be a lovely man and fun correspondent, and a Cranberry Liqueur page as ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred nine: Letters! Updated: 2008-09-19 04:28:00 Description: Here y'are!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-eight: Truth and... Updated: 2008-09-08 04:26:00 Description: Here y'are!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One-hundred seven: The Early Coming of the Gracious Dawn Updated: 2008-08-29 03:29:00 Description: You'll hear me nearly not at all for the next few. Between the UofA starting (oooooh Rhetoric!) and my son's surgery, I'm tapped out. However, my stupendously cool roomie from the cruise selflessly volunteered herself (and possibly Jennie the Potter...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-six: Marital Morass Updated: 2008-08-14 23:40:00 Description: So, I promised you a few things: Cake site, Cog rested site, Gawaine site and commentary, Hitchhiker's site. Today, Chapter 28 read by our own Erin!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-five: The One Where I'm Back Updated: 2008-08-08 00:59:00 Description: Things for you: Pandora Radio, Becky's Knit Sib Bracelet, Friend Meg's Etsy Shop! (forgot to mention that one) Obama=Darcy Op-Ed, How to Cook Without a Book, 15 minute movie parodies, Paris Hilton video, pain advocacy link. I think that's it!Chapters...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-four: In Which We Begin Updated: 2008-07-31 14:26:00 Description: Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the Bone Marrow donor's site!103=Chapter 23. End of Book One.104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-three: In Which We End Updated: 2008-07-19 04:24:00 Description: Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the Bone Marrow donor's site!103=Chapter 23. End of Book One.104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-two: Mischief and Merrymaking Updated: 2008-07-11 01:00:00 Description: Lots-n-lots of links for you, plus chapter 21 and chapter 22 (ooooh, it rhymes!).Many thanks to Erin of Faery Knitting Podcast for the reading! Woof! First and foremost, go to the Bone Marrow site and go get registered. Ask me for information if you'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred-one: Summoning the Will Updated: 2008-07-04 03:59:00 Description: Judith's photostream, my Guyabara shirt (sans sleeve...) Photo_07.jpg Originally uploaded by hordoverOne sleeve off, one sleeve on... And not much else. Happy listening!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One Hundred: Hitting the Century Mark Updated: 2008-06-28 03:19:00 Description: Wow!We made it!Elizabeth finished Herland, Caroline was last week's reader, Shannon's 12 steps, All I Want to Do Is Dance, and this week, Chapters 17 and 18!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-nine: Get Smart! Updated: 2008-06-20 00:34:00 Description: I get on a rather lame soapbox about Get Smart and comedy...which I'm pretty sure I disagree with myself on today; remind you to visit Becky's store; cheat off of Elizabeth's chem--I mean cooking--notes; update you on some beading competitions and ve...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-eight: How About You? Updated: 2008-06-06 01:28:00 Description: This week!Chapters 13 and 14! Thanks to Bobby Darin; please purchase your version at iTunes! Banana Bread:1/2 C butter1/2 to 1 C sugar (or Splenda blend)1 egg1/2 tsp baking soda mixed with 2TBSP milk (for a good reason--check out the comments last we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-seven: Badges and Bill Updated: 2008-05-30 06:43:00 Description: All aboard for Camp Laurence!Chapter 12--whoo hoo! Rosie the dog is back, but still depressed (Though Thing 1 is Happy!)while I am frazzled like a snozzcumber. I belatedly thank Erin and also Judith for the everso bitchen' book. I try to escape the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-six: I'm Baaaaack! Updated: 2008-05-24 00:22:00 Description: I return from the curious cruise, wax rhapsodic on our listeners, remind myself why I don't sew more often, hand out a link to Dot and Line, visit the bone marrow site, Don't forget to check out my roomie's blog and her Chum articles! Janwillem books...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-five: What?! MORE Dickens?! Updated: 2008-05-15 12:20:00 Description: -undefined-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-four: Photog! Updated: 2008-05-08 12:18:00 Description: Chapter 9, Meg Goes to Vanity Faire--reminds me of sorority parties ("Photog!"). I'm sure they hated that......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-three: Aye Aye, Cap'n Updated: 2008-05-01 17:47:00 Description: Prepping so I don't leave you high and dry while on the cruise. The show notes won't change, but new episodes will appear as though by magic. How cool is that?! Checkout SpinningErin's new 'Cast: Faery Knitting. Congrats to our April Winnah Meghan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-two: Pilgrims Who Progress Updated: 2008-04-26 03:57:00 Description: Notes for you!Checkout our yahoo group! Thank you WendyMcD (find her on Ravelry!) Checkout the Knitmore Girls! Checkback for the pattern choices from Dixie! Soon, a pic of my son's new ear! Check Ravelry group for the next set of chapters that need r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety-one: Eek! A Man! Updated: 2008-04-18 22:35:00 Description: Ookay, lotsa links for you: FitFlops® (NAYY), another online audio-lit site (I think I promised this ages ago!), a hot-button blog I forgot to tell you about, Adagio tea, Teavana, Meghan's podcast Stitch It! Here's a link to Courtney's Etsy stor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Time to Post a Promo Updated: 2008-04-11 18:20:00 Description: A promo for Little Women...knock yourself out! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ninety: Cute the Chicks! Updated: 2008-04-10 18:24:00 Description: Can you believe we're about to start our THIRD year??? Ai yi yi how time flies. So, I promised you a ton of links, mostly from the very patient Becky! Beading information here (Thai Silver), here (great shepherd hook ear wires), and here. Oh, and...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-nine: Eftsoons, Grey Eyed Loon! Updated: 2008-03-23 00:53:00 Description: Coleridge!Rime!Mariners! All we really needed was Chip...Alas... If you want to hear it without me bugging you, checkitout here: Librivox....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-eight: Falling Down Updated: 2008-03-14 12:00:00 Description: I'm off to a funeral but I've left you this podcast. No time for links on the show notes right now. I'll update them this weekend. MANY thanks to Becky who read so nicely for us today!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-seven: Odyssey in my Mind Updated: 2008-03-08 18:18:00 Description: SO many things to link to! Cool pins, the knit map of my dreams, a successful fundraiser for a Friend of Craftlit, fun vocab site, a swift made from a fan, congrats to Elizabeth of Tucson for her mug, and Barbara of Illinois for the caramels, AND a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-six: Mele Kalikimaka Is the Thing to Say Updated: 2008-02-21 03:01:00 Description: I head off to the balmy island breezes and leave you with...miserable and cold northern climes and, you know...Victor being a putz... Don't forget to show some love to our February Incentive-Giver, Jennie Lanners of ceramicist fame. Checkout Interw...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-five: All Is Well... Updated: 2008-02-08 06:12:00 Description: Updates on the surgery can be found on the MamaOKnits blog. Thank you SO much for all your support!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-four: Make Me a Woman Updated: 2008-01-28 17:33:00 Description: Now it's gotten ridiculous. Pneumonia! Off to surgery for us for surgery. More as I know it. Kippot pictures just didn't work out. I'm bummed because I've already delivered them to the Synagogue. I do, however, have Broadstreet mitten pics for you. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-three: Requiem for a Friend Updated: 2008-01-19 00:30:00 Description: I lose a friend with whom I simply did not get to spend enough time, we listen to chapters 14-15, I link you to a weave-a-licious blog post of Dawn's, I continue to wrap wire, look for reeds, and read, and thus I give you a quote from Ms. Shelley: No...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-two: Winter With Me in the Alps... Updated: 2008-01-10 16:07:00 Description: Today, we stay with the Creature's narrative about his life with the De Lacey family during chapters 12 and 13. I announce the final winnah of the Jen Minnis Craftlit Charm! (Yay Barbara of IL! Yay Jen of Serious Talent!) Knitting Out Loud has some n...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty-one: Cross Examination Updated: 2007-12-31 04:30:00 Description: Today we begin the real trial for Victor as the Creature speaks (that miserable wrench...uh...wench...er...wretch!)! As does former student Anahad O'Connor! (Buy his book!) SHOES! Chapter 11 for this episode; my voice won't hold up for more. Some int...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighty: Elevate Me! Updated: 2007-12-20 16:33:00 Description: Today, once again, I reference Young Frankenstein, blather about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-nine: O The Weather Outside Is... Updated: 2007-12-15 17:05:00 Description: Actually, fifty eight degrees and sunny...but I'm watching the news with all sorts of weather advisories for my old haunts in NY and...I know I'm nuts...I miss the snow. I don't miss the grey or the slush, but I do miss snow. Ah well...grass...gree...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-eight: Cue the Monster! Updated: 2007-12-08 04:14:00 Description: Not much in the way of show notes this week. Chapters 3-5...which includes the awakening of said monster. oooooooooooooooooooooh! Enjoy!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-seven: Just Breathe Updated: 2007-11-29 22:05:00 Description: You can thank (blame?) Dawn for this. A spinning wheel too far. The song I've been living by lately ("Just Breathe (2am)" by Anna Nalik). Perhaps you should download a copy too, from iTunes (to make up for me using the song on the 'Cast....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-six: Back in the Saddle Updated: 2007-11-10 22:42:00 Description: Well, I'm not 100% but I can talk for chunks of time now so that's a step in the right direction. Kaylea of Chicago is our new Charm Winner for the Month of October. Debbie Brunner is the dyer responsible for these spectacular socks, and there was ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD O Dear Updated: 2007-10-25 21:31:00 Description: I have laryngitis. I've had it since Tuesday. I have no idea what this will mean for all of us...but...My fingers are crossed that I'll be able to record tomorrow. Think happy thoughts......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-five: Isn't it Romantic Updated: 2007-10-19 22:57:00 Description: Today I chat with Madame Professor Elizabeth Klett about Romantic Poetry (that's capital R, not romantic--ain't nothing lovey-dovey about our poems today). You'll hear from Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats. Not bad for a night's work, eh? ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-four: SOARing in Michigan Updated: 2007-10-17 05:03:00 Description: Disclaimer: I tried my best to eliminate the background noise in the interviews you'll hear. I found it easier to hear on headphones on my machine. I hope it works for you too. What you'll hear about: My Bag! DeeDee's Racoon Leslie and her fiber...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-three: A Haute Man is Good to Find Updated: 2007-10-04 14:34:00 Description: First, OUR WINNERS! The September donors who will receive sock yarn from CheekyRedHead or a CraftLit charm from Jen Minnis Designs are: Beverly of CT's name was drawn to receive Sock Yarn! (YAY! General rowdiness!) and Lauren of CA's name was drawn ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-two: Just Weave-It! Updated: 2007-09-28 21:00:00 Description: I score a Weavette (Weave-It...Weavit?); CheekyRedHead makes some LOVELY sock yarn for you (if you donate in the month of September);Jen has charms for the September Donation Drawing as well. This episode: Isolde floats (like small rocks or bits o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy-one: Sick, Sick, Sick... Updated: 2007-09-21 23:25:00 Description: Some...um...interesting crochet (thank you to Dawn for sending the link); welcome to our new sponsor, Knitting Out Loud; a new LYS opens here; what's up with the Weavettes?!; a little info on the insular Celtic languages (thank you Cheeky!); and if y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventy: With a Little Help From My Friends Updated: 2007-09-14 06:26:00 Description: I learn more from the best source--that would be YOU. So here are the cool links: the mag that likes us, the improvement on creating knitting graph paper, Tristan's Leap, and an artist's rendition of the same, Glastonbury, it's Abbey and history, a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-nine: A Diller, A Dollar... Updated: 2007-09-07 19:39:00 Description: Today we learn a bit from our very own Medieval Scholar, take a look at the Tristan Stone, draw as though we know what we're doing, check out a sock calculator and learn the dimensions to create knitting graph paper on Excel (that would be column wid...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-eight: Okay, So...What's a Morholt? Updated: 2007-08-31 21:27:00 Description: Fun music for you (lyrics too!), a crafty article for you that you simply won't believe! (Thank you to Winglake.) The next two Tristan stories (we're getting to the lovey-dovey stuff...don't worry!) for today, "The Morholt" and "The ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 67: We Begin at the Beginning Updated: 2007-08-24 23:06:00 Description: My Lords, if you would hear a high tale of love and of death, here is that of Tristan and Queen Isolde (Iseult), how to their full joy, but to their sorrow also, they loved each other and how at last they died of that love together upon one day, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-six: It Is a Far, Far Better Thing... Updated: 2007-08-16 23:26:00 Description: First, once again, HUGE thanks to Julie who allowed me a much needed period of rest last week before the madness began again this week. I hope y'all scoot over to listen to Forgotten Classics too! (That Heyer woman is a hoot!) Things I rambled abo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-five: Gauging the Results Updated: 2007-08-10 01:04:00 Description: I'm on Vacation, but here are links Julie mentioned for y'all: Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush (yes, I said Barbara Walker and I was so very WRONG!) Cables Untangled (see the cover? THAT'S the afghan I'm knitting for Rose) LOST Read...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-four(a): A Woman of Valor part II Updated: 2007-08-03 21:52:00 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-four: A Woman of Valor Updated: 2007-08-03 21:50:00 Description: Not to get all Biblical on you, but Becky and I were exchanging verses. Check out Psalms 90:17 and Proverbs 31:10+. That's right! You go, Girl! A little Joan A little Whangdoodle And the Girl from Auntie hypotenuse thingy. And don't forget to ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Moment We've All Been Waiting For Updated: 2007-08-02 03:19:00 Description: The Long Awaited (and heavily edited to remove the worst of my guffaws---yes, that's how much fun they are) Interview/Conversation with Tomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein, authors of Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar... Some of the books they recom...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-three: Start the Revolution Without Me Updated: 2007-07-26 22:07:00 Description: I race through and opening and a closing to bring you two huge chapters. Why? Because—honestly—if I didn't, you'd kill me...we're SO close! To stave off your appetite until next week, you can watch this goofy movie. Before there was a B...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-two: In the Clutch Updated: 2007-07-20 21:28:00 Description: Here's the car with a clutch. Here's the car without. Sigh. And here's Frank's Diner. And the Aurora Forum (search for "Jefferson") thingy. And today!? ANDY MINTER! Sorry about the stereo kicking in and out. I have NO idea what's goi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty-one: You May Have to Call Me Professor Updated: 2007-07-13 04:01:00 Description: A VERY BELATED congratulations to Teresa and Rachael for their Knitting Nightmares. If you're interested in a look-see, you can view the Knitty pattern Teresa used, Blaze and here's a pic of the completed...item. Looks good NOW, no? Getting c...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixty: Let the Deprogramming Begin! Updated: 2007-07-06 22:47:00 Description: I come back to earth after my ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-nine: The End Begins Updated: 2007-06-22 17:14:00 Description: Tonight we begin book three. Tomorrow I conduct a new (surprise) interview. You'll not believe who... I'm starting a blogroll of supporter/subscribers, so if you've sent in a donation and have a blog, please let me know so I can link to it! I figh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-eight: Both Over and Underwhelmed Updated: 2007-06-15 23:33:00 Description: Heather has a close encounter with the OED, some frustrating times getting SAWPed, makes progress on a Clapotis, regresses on a warp, and falls in love (all over again) with Jane Eyre. Thanks to Becky (my Bastille Babe), Tikabelle, Irish Clover, Pape...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-seven: Of Math and Martyrs Updated: 2007-06-08 17:46:00 Description: Bach's Goldberg Variations, writers are fun to hang out with, but you're afraid of our competition, My first Odeo! Looking for a dime and trying not to be a martyr. (Now you'll have to listen. That won't make any sense otherwise!) Disclaimer for thi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-six: The Very Best Thing Updated: 2007-06-02 03:39:00 Description: With love to my family and especially my sons who remind me often that they are my very best things. I get a little verklempt about Ovid as Theatre. Today, a little rambling, what I'll do with the start of my "summer vacation", the retur...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-five: Still Knitting... Updated: 2007-05-25 23:25:00 Description: And, um...weaving too. Like I needed another pastime... Begging for a knitted farm. And did I tell you about this fantastic book?! And, finally, I have to share my Sock Yarn Love from Katie's store (this is Desert Olive and Sincerity in the Juliet...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 54: Raveled Updated: 2007-05-18 16:29:00 Description: Soon (I hope) I'll post an interview with Jessica of Ravelry.com--a new website for knitters and crocheters which is in Beta now. You can sign up on the waiting list, though. And, um...you'll probably want to. But don't let the definition make your...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-three: But I'm too Young for REAL Memory Loss Updated: 2007-05-10 18:49:00 Description: Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here. Sorry 'bout that... WWMDfK? I'll tell you what! Check this out--thank you Jenna! Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're at it! Updates on Turn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-Two: My How Time Flies Updated: 2007-05-10 18:47:00 Description: Show notes for 52 and 53 are jumbled in here. Sorry 'bout that... WWMDfK? I'll tell you what! Check this out--thank you Jenna! Don't forget to visit ShopYarnLove! New yarns coming soon! Nummy! And grab a t-shirt while you're at it! Updates on Turn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bonus Episode! Knit.1 with Adina Klein Updated: 2007-05-09 02:34:00 Description: Our humble podcast has been graced by the Editor-in-Chief of SoHo Publishing's Knit.1 magazineâ��Adina Klein (SoHo also does Vogue Knitting and Knit Simple). Aside from being awful fun to talk to, Adina is a knitter, croch...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty-one: Happy (fill-in-the-bank) To Me! Updated: 2007-04-27 03:59:00 Description: Hey, do me a favor, wouldja? Click on that Popcurrent thingy in the right margin (here if you're looking at Libsyn). And take a look at this very useful sock page (I know...am I obsessed?). I'm freaking people out with my Hufflepuff Sock (What is t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifty: Just The Chapters, Ma'am Updated: 2007-04-20 02:34:00 Description: I'm about to head out to see the oral surgeon AGAIN. My mouth is still stuffed with gauze and my head is stuffed iwth Vicodan (which, sadly, ain't workin' too well). So. Today it's just the chapters. I'm sorry about that, but I'll post what tidbits...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-nine: Waiting for the Shoe Updated: 2007-04-12 17:06:00 Description: And So It Goes... I recorded last night and woke up today to find that Kurt Vonnegut passed away last night. It's like my own personal Mark Twain died. So sad. I started reading Vonnegut when I was in fifth grade. My parents let me read almost all ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-eight: As God Is My Witness, On You it Looks Good! Updated: 2007-04-05 17:05:00 Description: We have a SHIRT! Take pics of yo' bad self in a shirt and send the pics to me! I'll post them on the blog...just don't expect one of me on that new glass walk-way over the Grand Canyon ! And, please visit to support Katie who has "shirted&q...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-seven: How Sweet It Is Updated: 2007-03-30 05:19:00 Description: I've cleaned up the craft room! Can I get an "Amen"? And I've got more Chip for you today! And I've got a lot of cooking to do! Good thing that deadline is past! We weigh in on Mdm. DeF's knitting choices, Cast on for Kenya, and generall...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-six: In Praise of the OED Updated: 2007-03-23 03:32:00 Description: Gotta love the old OED. If only I could afford one... In my quest for a Parisian/Dickensian map, I found this, and this, and this, but no map that would help us much. But I did find the links to two video versions: the better reviewed of the two&#...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-five: What Would Madame Defarge Knit? Updated: 2007-03-16 01:26:00 Description: WWMDfK? O how I want a bumper sticker! And hey--ANDY MINTER! What a mensch, eh? I belive I promised you links to Antioch Univeristy, MicroRevolt and the KnitPro doohicky, and Heavenly Creatures. And now? Off to La Disneylandia!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-four: Return of Chip Updated: 2007-03-09 04:59:00 Description: O how many different ways can I bring you joy? Really, only one way: To bring Chip (Mister Sleepy Hollow to you) back as a reader. Today BOTH chapters are his. Love! Happily my husband's not even jealous...maybe because I've not told him. Hmmmm......more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-three: In Which Our Tale Begins... Updated: 2007-03-02 03:36:00 Description: You'll need to know a few things, like... What's a blunderbuss? This, this is a blunderbuss. This is Chuck. Who was Mrs. Southcott? She was an English spiritualist. What was the Cock-Lane Ghost? One of the first ever psychic scams. Read about...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-two: The Last of the Regionalists...Vive la Revolution! Updated: 2007-02-16 05:30:00 Description: A shout out to SyrenMuse who sent me the link to the Little House on the Praire DVD! Who knew! ABC was such a punk when I asked them nicely if they'd be releasing it. I had no idea they listened to me! Maybe your library will have it... This week we...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty-one: A Regional Twain Updated: 2007-02-08 23:42:00 Description: Regionalism! America! "oooooooh beautiful, for spacious skies..." (I can't think of that without hearing Fozzy Bear say "patriotism swells in the heart of the American Bear!" as he does after singing that song on The Muppet Movi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Forty: Meet Calamity...Doris? Updated: 2007-02-02 14:53:00 Description: Having finished with Henry James, I thought we needed a REAL woman to freshen our pallette...Calamity Jane. Not so much Doris. Don't know if you've watched Deadwood (NOT for sensitive ears!), but it at least started out close to accurate as...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-nine: As Far As The Screw Can Turn Updated: 2007-01-28 19:17:00 Description: Some things you didn't hear me talk about; some things you did. And the end of the book! The Librarian's Lament (don't you loathe hearing, "yeah, that's just your opinion..." when someone says something like, "the world isn't flat!&quo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-eight: The Neverending Cableq Updated: 2007-01-18 17:51:00 Description: First: Chapters 18-19-20! Second: Stephanie Pearl McPhee's SOAR interview. Whoo hoo! And the rest: Sock Darning. Nuff said. And worth mentioning again--the best Toe-Up cast-on in the WORLD! in my deeply biased opinion... Here's the article on th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-seven: Unfair! Protest! Updated: 2007-01-12 04:35:00 Description: Today, Chapters 15, 16 AND 17! WHOO HOO! Today I have some fun silkworm links, some pretty pics of the Pysanky eggs by Jen (who is very, very, very prolific while listening), some pics of intersting historical spindles, and some lip from Julie! Tee...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-six: Toe Woes Updated: 2007-01-05 04:48:00 Description: Today's theme is "Honi Soit qui Mal y Pense" which comes to us from a (probably apocryphal) story about King Edward III and the Order of the Garter. A rough translation is "Shame to him who thinks ill of it" but my AP English teac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD 35: Ennui and Normandy Updated: 2006-12-28 21:46:00 Description: Well, we're having the first winter storm of the season. The mountains are capped with snow, the sky is grey, it's 39° (I hear you..."Hey! It's the DESERT! What's with the snow and temperature?!"), and the day is bleeding ennui. Not least becau...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-four: Of Backaches and Boxes Updated: 2006-12-23 03:49:00 Description: Nina sent this very helpful, eminently bookmarkable link to help me with mosquito bites. There's actually a lot of great info here...and this site has a very interesting looking hand/foot/everything cream. Lotions just don't work on me. If it doesn'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-three: The Kindness of Strangers Updated: 2006-12-15 15:48:00 Description: This week--Chapters 6-7! Okay, and you're not really strangers but y'all sure are kind! Some fun with You Tube and Dante Julie's socks (whoo hoo!) and 1400 A.D. knit pic More Organic info from Dawn (worth a look-see)! Seventh Generation and Lan...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-two: I See Dead People... Updated: 2006-12-01 05:00:00 Description: Hey Look! Which Classic Female Literary Character Are you? You're Elizabeth Bennett of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen! Take this quiz! Quizilla | Join | Make A Quiz | More Quizzes | Grab Code Whodathunk? Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty-one: Apologies All Around... Updated: 2006-11-17 23:12:00 Description: (Apologies although I blathered quite a bit anyway...) This week, chapters 2-3! More Amazing Crochet from Dawn, some victorian pruditry, more wonderful emails from y'all, how to be an ostritch rather than a governess, and a little background on ou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirty: The Screw Turns... Updated: 2006-11-14 03:21:00 Description: Cool things to check out: Crochet Sea Creatures not to be believed (Thank you Dawn!), Check out Yarn-a-go-go's site and then check into NaNoWriMo! It's not too late! Then there's The Thread Project (One World, One Cloth), and I ran out of time to tal...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-nine: SOARing Through California Updated: 2006-11-04 07:07:00 Description: Some good blogs to check out (from SOAR attendees: Rachael Herron, Janine Bajus, and Brooke Sinnes, oh, and Stephanie...I think you know her); a really cool listener's site (Spinneret) regarding My Friend Irving; some pics (scroll down) and some det...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-eight: Full Disclosure Updated: 2006-10-26 15:29:00 Description: I think I promised you pics of a skull jacket that I knit. I forgot to mention that my 17 hour sojurn did give me the time to finish the baby hoodie. The carpet under the jacket, just so you know, is the floor of the Samsung Comfort Room at the Dalla...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-seven: An Itch You Just Can't Scratch Updated: 2006-10-19 23:00:00 Description: Skeeter Syndrome, and why I hate reserchers...well...not hate...but really strongly prefer the applied sciences... Allergic reaction to mosquito bites identified for first time—"skeeter syndrome" MILWAUKEE—Bug bites are a stand...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-six: Tarry With Me Awhile and Wait... Updated: 2006-10-12 23:14:00 Description: Learn the origins of the name "Tarrytown" as you listen to Geoffrey Crayon's Sketchbook. You should also check out Diedrich Knickerbocker's History of New York! Meet my man Irving (aka "Mr. Knickerbocker"...). And his spectac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-five: Yeah, But it's a Dry Heat, Right? Updated: 2006-10-04 18:01:00 Description: Don't try ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-four: Mellow Yellow? Updated: 2006-09-29 04:59:00 Description: This week we listen to "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gillman, and a little bit of "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster. Gillman (here she is) is a particular favorite of mine. She wrote Herland which I'm (slow...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-three: Return of the Chicks Updated: 2006-09-21 04:10:00 Description: Well, sorta. We have a story ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-two: The Centre Cannot Hold Updated: 2006-09-14 18:35:00 Description: This week is hard for me on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty-one: Irony Anyone? Updated: 2006-09-07 22:19:00 Description: This week's stories are all about ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twenty: Triumph of Love Updated: 2006-08-31 19:20:00 Description: Wrapping up ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Nineteen: Tragedies and Payoffs Updated: 2006-08-25 17:25:00 Description: Today, chapters 56-59; THE PAYOFF! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eighteen: Accordion Girl Ahoy! Updated: 2006-08-17 05:18:00 Description: Today, aside from chapters 53-55, we talk about accordions, my love of the word "odious," (isn't it great?!) and I finally take Amy up on her suggestion weeks and weeks ago! Namely: I just read and really dug To Shield The Queen, by Fiona ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seventeen: Greetings from the Old Pueblo Updated: 2006-08-10 22:14:00 Description: I'm relegated to podcasting from my local coffeehouse again, sorry about that. The ambient noise is MUCH worse than before as this joint has tile floors--a local hazzard. Apologies. I should have DSL at my Mom's house by tonight, but I wanted to get ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Sixteen: Rhodes Trip Updated: 2006-08-03 04:01:00 Description: Chapters 47-49! Next week, I hope I can find my microphone... Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux Falls, Deadwood and on to LOVELAND COLORADO--home of Interweave Press.Well, it's August 3rd, and I'm on the road! Chicago, Sioux...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fifteen: A Leap of Lace Updated: 2006-07-27 04:01:00 Description: This week, chapters 44-46! Really! A little OTN moment: I'm working on a Faroese shawl, which has only a little section of lace. I've knitted lace before, but this project...well, it was going to be hard enough; I didn't want to kill myself. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Fourten: Austen!? Chicklit?? Updated: 2006-07-20 16:14:00 Description: Chapters 42-45! WRONG WRONG WRONG! 43 was much longer than it said on the tag. This week we only have 42-44...but its an hour long episode regardles... Next week, chapters 44-??... Sorry about that! Well, I'm in the homestretch! This week and ne...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Thirteen: Out of Time Updated: 2006-07-13 20:13:00 Description: This week, chapters 38-41! Next week--42-45! A brief episode because I'm behind at work, sorry about that. Today, listen for some more wonderful Collins idiocy. And as far as pride and prejudice go, Elizabeth's refusal of Darcy's proposal due to h...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Twelve: Spindling and Socks Updated: 2006-07-06 17:17:00 Description: This week, chapters 35-37! Next week--38-41! Have you met the free online spinning magazine, Spindlicity? Even after last week, do you fear socks? If so, check out the excellent resource page here. And the results of the sockblocker experiment fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eleven: Felt That Soap! Updated: 2006-06-29 14:45:00 Description: This week, Chapters 31-34 (next week 35-37) Felting soap is fun for the whole family! Just look! You can get roving for felting from Toni Neil at The Fold...they're the first house on the left. Really. You have to click it and see. It will make sen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Ten: Sockblockers and Extorting Pirates Updated: 2006-06-22 18:59:00 Description: Today, chapters 27-30 See the Sockblocker Key chain! See what Jeannie Townsend has done with her sockblocker key chain! See the fabu (and fake!) Extortion site, then join me in talking like a pirate on September 19th (or visit the US site and find...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Nine: Artist or Anorak? Updated: 2006-06-15 17:08:00 Description: This week, chapters 23-26! Hobby Horror... Am I an Artist or an Anorak? As always, Pride and Prejudice is narrated by Annie Coleman. Intro music provided by GarageBand.com which connected me with Joshua Christian'...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Eight: Cluttered History—The Gauntlet is Down! Updated: 2006-06-08 18:55:00 Description: The gauntlet is down! How do you control your stash! Tell me now and I'll post your ideas! Today! Chapters 20-22! No Joke! THREE chapters! Heather complains a bit, goes ON about clutter and the need for knitting histories, then drools over Darcy. (...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Seven: Of Storage Space and Scholarships Updated: 2006-06-01 15:33:00 Description: Well, Tristan and Isolde seem to be winning out as our next book. Please keep emailing me and letting me know your thoughts. Today a little personal update from me, then on to the next two chapters of P&P! And a little shout-out ot Anne Hanson,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Six: Allergic to Yarn? Perish the Thought! Updated: 2006-05-25 04:01:00 Description: SO SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY! LibSyn doesn't send out warnings when your storage space gets dangerously low, so I uploaded and it looked like it was all fine...then...not. It sort of had the file, and sort of not. Now it does. Many apologies and many ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Five: Granny Clutter Updated: 2006-05-18 11:00:00 Description: Cast number FIVE??? Chapters 11 through 13 of Pride and Prejudice??? Where has the time gone? Book II ideas: Tom Sawyer! Tristan & Isolde! Alice in Wonderland?!—only if one of you record it… Let me know your thoughts! Toda...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Four: Crazy Kahuna Updated: 2006-05-11 15:49:00 Description: That's a pic of Jane! Can you believe we're on chapters nine and ten of Pride and Prejudice? Me either! And, once again, I find myself all hot and bothered by Darcey. Ah well... Before we get to that, today I'll talk to you about some quilting (th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Three: You Knit What??? Updated: 2006-05-04 17:16:00 Description: Welcome to Episode 3! In this episode I welcome you to the joys of the Jane Austen action figure (and I am Not Kidding); the belly laughs, sly smirks, or horror filled looks of You Knit What???; the adorable (in the eye of the beholder?) cats and bun...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode Two: Auntie Alpaca Updated: 2006-04-27 16:53:00 Description: Welcome to Episode 2! In this episode I rave about The Girl From Auntie, but neglect to mention the name of the Poncho Sweater, and go on about Alpacas d'Auxvasse (not to mention Ann Mayes). We'll also move on to chapters five and six in Pride an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Episode One: Welcome to My Library Updated: 2006-04-27 01:01:00 Description: Well, here we are! I wanted to welcome you all to CraftLit, a Podcast for Crafters. I imagine you’re here because you like to work with your hands, but you also like to read. If so, this is the place for you! Our program will follow a similar ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Time to post the promo! Updated: 2006-04-15 18:26:00 Description: I just realized that no one can get the promo on iTunes, even though it's uploaded here, because I need to "publish" a page to "ping" iTunes. Hope this doens't ruin the mojo for you. Until Thursday... ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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