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• 515 - Chapters 32-33-34 End of Treasure Island

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  Dec 20 2019

  Book Talk @13:40   Plays & Instagram & Things 1&2 :D   ADHD   HAPPY END OF BOOK! MAY YOUR TREASURE BE TOLD IN STORIES EVERLASTING :)

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• 514 - Chapters 30-31 Treasure Island

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  Nov 11 2019

  Book Talk @28:50

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• 513 - Chapters 27-28-29 Treasure Island

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  Oct 25 2019

  Book Talk @ 1:18

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• 512 - Chapters 24-25-26 Treasure Island

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  Oct 18 2019

  Book Talk @10:40     Shooting Flintlock

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• 511 Chapters 21-22-23 Treasure Island

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  Oct 04 2019

  Book Talk @9:25

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• 510 Chapters 19-20 Treasure Island

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  Sep 27 2019

  Book Talk @3:50   Bell System:      Unsquared Trunks

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• 509 - Chapters 16-17-18 Treasure Island

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  Sep 20 2019

  BOOK TALK@ 14:30   Merete Boye Hinsjel: Treasure Island Game   Extra Credits   Guns

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• Update: Treasure Island 16-17-18 Next Week

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  Sep 13 2019

  Quick update - no Treasure Island this week. Heather is going three chapters deep next week (16,17,18) as the narration switches over to Dr. Livesey - oh dear the suspense. Chart a course for next week and stay safe among the waves this weekend.

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• 508 - Chapters 14-15 Treasure Island

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  Sep 06 2019

  Book Talk@ 2:20 CRAFTY - Last week's -  PRE-CHAPTER *-  POST Clove Hitch

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• 507 - Chapters 12-13 Treasure Island

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  Aug 30 2019

  Book Talk @3:00   CRAFTY *-  PRE-CHAPTER *-  POST *-

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• 506 - Chapters 10-11 Treasure Island

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  Aug 23 2019

  Book Talk @2:55 Notes If you have a minute (it would be odd if it took longer) please respond to the . Thank you! CRAFTY PRE-CHAPTER POST

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• 505 - Chapters 8-9 Treasure Island

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  Aug 16 2019

  Book Talk @ 4:10   Survey Time! (not scurvy time) If you have a minute (it would be odd if it took longer) please respond to the . Thank you! The  CRAFTY Listen to ,  by Adam Silvera PRE-CHAPTER "" *Brass Swivel By  - Own work, ,  *Ship’s architecture

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• 504 - Chapters 6-7 Treasure Island

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  Aug 09 2019

  Book Talk @ 13:35 Cape May Still at it  designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Tutor , home of the   PRE     Long Pipe * Latitude and Longitude in Chapter 6 (62°17'20"19°2'40") will take you ?! But if you reverse the numbers, it gets you closer to Caracas:  POST Oilskin And a slightly obsessive blog on .

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• 503 - Chapters 4-5 Treasure Island

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  Aug 02 2019

  503 Book Talk - 4:20 Crafty Still at it Lugger ](

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• 502 - Chapters 2-3 Treasure Island

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  Jul 26 2019

  Treasure Island Read by Adrian Praetzellis Book Talk: 7:50 ("Thunder" he cried "A week!?!?"): 31:56 ;)   KATHARINE La main, de hand; les doigts, de fingres. Je pense que je suis le bon ecolier; j'ai gagne deux mots d'Anglois vitement. Comment appelez-vous les ongles? ALICE Les ongles? nous les appelons de nails. KATHARINE De nails. Ecoutez; dites-moi, si je parle bien: de hand, de fingres, et de nails. ALICE C'est bien dit, madame; il est fort bon Anglois… KATHARINE Et le coude? ALICE De elbow. KATHARINE De elbow. Je m'en fais la repetition de tous les mots que vous m'avez appris des a present. ALICE Il est trop difficile, madame, comme je pense. KATHARINE Excusez-moi, Alice; ecoutez: de hand, de fingres, de nails, de arma, de bilbow. ALICE De elbow, madame. KATHARINE O Seigneur Dieu, je m'en oublie! de elbow. Comment appelez-vous le col? CRAFTY Procreate    Bob Ross PRE Yellow Jack Tallow-y   POST...more

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• 501 - Start - Chapter 1 Treasure Island

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  Jul 19 2019

  501 - Book Talk at 11:00 Welcome back! After a recalibrating break, CraftLit is setting sail with Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. What has Heather been up to in her "downtime"? Only helping scientists, getting stung by scorpions and rappelling down waterfalls. Don't believe me - look about three inches down and watch the video.  Heather Rappels Down a Waterfall CRAFTY Procreate PRE Capstan Talk Like a Pirate   Thanks for setting sail with CraftLit - more treasure to come next week!...more

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• 500: Ch 34 - End of Book - Anne of Green Gables

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  Oct 16 2018

  Here it is: Chapters 34 - 35 - 36 - 37 - 38 of Anne of Green Gables. This is the end of the novel coming straight to you on CraftLit's 500th episode. Take a minute to soak in the end of the book. The end of 500 episodes. And the start of another book to come: Treasure Island.  Stay well out there, crafters, readers, and humans across the globe.

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• Special Report: Declaration of Conscience - 1 June 1950

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  Oct 09 2018

  Margaret Chase Smith—first female to serve in both House and Senate—gives anti-McCarthy speech on floor of Senate...with McCarthy in attendance. Her speech is called: The Declaration of Conscience - 1 June 1950

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• 499: ch 33 Anne of Green Gables

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  Sep 21 2018

  : , 1894 - 1962 (Give a round of applause for Andrew!)

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• 498: ch 31 & 32 Anne of Green Gables

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  Sep 14 2018

  Welcome to September - we're back with Chapters 31 and 32 of Anne of Green Gables. Listen up for some important announcements and changes coming to CraftLit, including what will happen to Premium Audio now that Heather has entered full job mode.  For our East Coast listeners, stay safe, dry, and keep some paperbacks on hand if your power winks out. Book Talk 6:40

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• 497: ch 30 Anne of Green Gables

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  Aug 27 2018

  We're back! First things first, if you want to see where Heather's new job is you can check out Extraordinary Measures (clearly featuring the ever handsome Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser, both of who also star in action-adventure films involving desert tombs. Small world, right?) Book Talk:: 8:40   Freddie Mercury

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• 496: ch 29 Anne of Green Gables

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  Aug 10 2018

  After a small trip (and coughing fit) Heather is back with Chapter 29 of Anne of Green Gables. That's it! Hit play and enjoy your weekend.

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• 495: ch 28 Anne of Green Gables

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  Jul 27 2018

  After a brief adjustment period of commuting, fulltime jobing (a new verb I just invented), and juggling the podcast - I'm back with Chapter 28 of Anne of Green Gables.  If you've left an email or voicemail you won't hear it in this episode. I'm currently wrestling through some access issues but will be getting to all your lovely messages as soon as possible.

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• 494: ch 27 Anne of Green Gables

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  Jul 06 2018

  We're back from Scotland and headed into Chapter 27 of Anne of Green Gables! Book Talk: 18:42

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• 493: ch 26 Anne of Green Gables

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  Jun 22 2018

  Heather is off in Scotland but Anne is still with us - although a week late which is my fault (Justin, Mr. Editor) but the chapter is just as good as always.  Here are some rather judgemental looking sheep to keep you company alongside Chapter 26.

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• 492: ch 25 Anne of Green Gables

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  Jun 08 2018

  You're gonna LOVE chapter 25! Ulster Coats (And ) Tara's

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• 491: chs 23-24 Anne of Green Gables

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  Jun 01 2018

  by Oliver Wendell Holmes (page 61)  OOOOH! I found a video of an and a VERY DETAILED And that's about all there is to that!

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• 490: chs 21-22 Anne of Green Gables

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  May 25 2018

  Bunches and bunches of links for you! - The New Videos to use with kids (after you review them) These are all great Illusion-busting videos of his: - (and ) (The WEATHER CHANNEL! FOR SHAME!) Then in he (attempts to) rebrand himself and parodies these fine and worthy YouTubers in order to do it: Kiva donations (Thank you! is fully funded!) and . —Gabrielle (Violinknitter): Tumblr post and video —Diane G - & - Robin in Texas sent in some info and pics of Pinafores: For lots of informative videos about dressing in fashions of a variety of time periods, see - Christina just found this for you on Reddit -->Anne of Green Gables became so popular and such an important symbol of freedom in Poland that Voicemail links: - Aimee's - Maxine is part of the Halloween Bundle (if you haven't already heard it) - Lise - My first graphic novel is no joke - Gaylene's , a , an...more

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• 489: ch 20 Anne of Green Gables

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  May 11 2018

  My friend Pam’s gorgeous art below (she learned from this site: ) - History Chicks and - Tara’s podcast rec: - The New Jersey Mom Video I mentioned • are an Actual Thing-- • HAMLET What, the fair Ophelia! QUEEN GERTRUDE Sweets to the sweet: farewell! (scattering flowers) I hoped thou shouldst have been my Hamlet's wife; I thought thy bride-bed to have deck'd, sweet maid, And not have strew'd thy grave. • • This is a dress with a pinafore: (A pinafore is a pinafore because it was something to pin afore a dress to protect it.) And these are aprons: These, too, are aprons. Slickstone and board:...more

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• 488: ch 19 Anne of Green Gables

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  May 04 2018

  Fun Book Talk

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• 487: ch 18 Anne of Green Gables

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  Apr 20 2018

  Links for you: Waterloo Stove: /> Russets are apples: taffy - could have been or could have been Fannie Farmer’s 1896 recipe for Sir John A MacDonald:

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• 486: Ch 17 Anne of Green Gables

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  Apr 13 2018

  The artists I mentioned: The really cool template store: For this really cool paper pieced quilt from the :

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• 485 - Chapter 16 - Anne of Green Gables

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  Apr 06 2018

  All The Things! from Simplygoodstuff.com (plus I really like these two sponges - the and the The Anne of Green Gables cookbook! Red Crocheted Woolen Hood & blue crossover You can find Laura’s crossover shawl and more (like the children's pattern) at her or find more of her genius at And lookee what Laurie did while listening:

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• 484 - Chapter 15 - Anne of Green Gables

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  Mar 30 2018

  Links for you: and My electrical handiwork: My scrappy side table (which I used a for which I used a ): Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 483 - Chapters 12-14 - Anne of Green Gables

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  Mar 23 2018

  Heatherly Walker/Yarn Yenta’s book! And from Robin:  an alternative view point on the Walk Out Not Up movement.  In most cases of child on child violence, it is the bully that kills their classmate and that is generally true for the young school shooters as well.   Even in Columbine,   The movement (along with reading the book ) is much better for bullying.  from Anna G: Scrappy Quilts even some quilts with 1x1 in squares! and Fun with  No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday. (my new fave quote) CLAUDIO Ay, but to die, and go we know not where; To lie in cold obstruction and to rot; This sensible warm motion to become A kneaded clod; and the delighted spirit To bathe in fiery floods, or to reside In thrilling region of thick-ribbed ice; To be imprison'd in the viewless winds, And blown with restless violence round about The pendent world. . ....more

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• 482 - Chapters 10-11 - Anne of Green Gables

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  Mar 16 2018

  The Thank you John in Indiana - The Kitchen is not clean until Dish Rag is scalded! - Journal of Medicinal Food:  "...In conclusion, these RCTs provide scientific evidence that supports the efficacy of turmeric extract (about 1000 mg/day of curcumin) in the treatment of arthritis. ...more rigorous and larger studies are needed to confirm the therapeutic efficacy of turmeric for arthritis."     (Daily James W., Yang Mini, and Park Sunmin. Journal of Medicinal Food.Aug 2016.717-729. ) And it may help slow skin cancer!? (Cancer, August 15, 2005, Volume 104) Golden Milk , , (and ), June Lillies are Narcissus (variety of daffodil) Snuffy colored...more

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• 481 : Chs 8-9 Anne of Green Gables

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  Mar 09 2018

  Crafty-cleaning and has products and a zillion tips, and all the listener emails: Lex recommended pet aquarium limescale remover (like for turtle or lizard tanks), of Lavendar Sheep recommends 1:1 white vinegar to dawn - heat the vinegar to mix (the only time you’ll need to heat it), put both in a spray bottle, shake, spray, leave 30 min, scrub, rinse. Here’s the evil hard water. Sigh… Question - does this have anything to do with cleaning (ahem): the golden milk / turmeric thingy. Whatsup with that? NOTES FROM LAST WEEK “looks like a Gimlet” By Wikipedia user Saintswithin - en.wikipedia.org, Public Domain,   Now I lay me down to sleep - originally published in the , Calvinist, compiled by Benjamin Harris, 1683 The REAL Captivity Narrative: Melissa @ Peace Weavers - Traditional Handweaving...more

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• 480 : Chs 5-7 Anne of Green Gables

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  Mar 02 2018

  —skunk cabbage By Sue Sweeney. - . Archived at , , —“looks like a Gimlet” By Wikipedia user Saintswithin - en.wikipedia.org, Public Domain, — —Now I lay me down to sleep - originally published in the , Calvinist, compiled by Benjamin Harris, 1683 —Peep of Day series ( ) —The REAL Captivity Narrative:

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• 479: Chs 3-4 Anne of Green Gables

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  Feb 23 2018

  . Do it! The “real” Avonlea is Cavendish. by Laurence Sterne, the source for “Scope of Imagination”. A is the mattress (ish). Candle extinguisher—here is a “snuffer” and here Scrooge is using a GIANT one to “put out” the Ghost of Christmas Past:   - the taking-things-literally gal (watch at 1:30 and especially 2:12) or watch her .

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• 478: Ch 1-2 - Start Anne of Green Gables

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  Feb 16 2018

  Chapters 1-2 Anne of Green Gables Ms Rachel is Surprised & Matthew is Surprised (too!) sort of the root of the Irishman joke (similar to this one: Paddy is in jail. Guard looks in his cell and sees him hanging by his feet.  “What the hell you doing?” he asks. “Hanging myself” Paddy replies.  “It should be around your neck” says the Guard. “I know” says Paddy “but I couldn’t breathe”.) Reminds me of the stories we learned about from History of the (very dated and now offensive) term Book Talk @ 9:31 : plain or twilled fabric with wool weft and cotton or linen warp that is used especially for warm shirts, skirts, and pajamas (Early 19th century: apparently an alteration of woolsey in linsey-woolsey). Fave quote of today’s chapters: people laugh at me because I use big words. But if you have big ideas you have to use big words to express them, haven't you?" "Well now, that seems reasonable," said Matthew....more

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• 477: Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  Feb 09 2018

  At last! Lucy Maud Montgomery!  - you can learn more about premium audio here. - you can sign up for premium audio at link, PLUS doing so from here means you can listen to the free podcast on the app AND access the premium audio on the site and the app. THIS is the ONLY way to get premium audio on the app.  - you can get free and premium audio here - for now. I am still researching to see if it's such a good deal for you. 1-206-350-1642 - listener call-in line - you can click on "contact" from within the app to be put through to this line. Lucy Maud Montgomery - born Clifton, , November 30, 1874 LMM was of Scottish descent! (PLUS--CraftLit! Scotland Tour! June 17-26, 2018 - ) Beautiful LMM with pen in hand and hair just so: And with a twinkle in her eye: And LMM in the studio and In The Nature (a la Anne): (to get more of the Puritan/Calvinist info) If you haven't seen the Wrinkle in Time trailer, Info on the1985 Info on the newer, "darker"...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Twelfth Day

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  Dec 25 2017

  Twelfth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org.) (20 March 1863 – 15 May 1930) was a novelist and playwright, born in Cunningsbury St George, Christ Church, Demerara, British Guyana. In 1894 he published his first novel, At the Gate of Samaria, but he did not achieve real success for another decade, with The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1905) and The Beloved Vagabond (1906). Chambers Biographical Dictionary wrote of his "long series of novels and plays which with their charmingly written sentimental themes had such a success during his life in both Britain and America... His plays, some of which were dramatised versions of his novels, were all produced with success on the London Stage Read by: (38:47) http://www.archive.org/download/multilingual_christmas_0912_librivox/09_english_christmasmystery_locke_rg.mp3 (1857 - 1927) was the pseudonym of the British author born Richard Bernard Heldmann. A best-selling and prolific author of the Victorian fin de siècle and the early Edwardian period, Marsh's success rivalled that of contemporary writers of popular fiction such as Marie Corelli. He is best known today for his supernatural thriller The Beetle, which was published in the same year as Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) and was initially even more popular. Read by: (39:32) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Eleventh Day

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  Dec 24 2017

  Eleventh Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular. Born in Portsmouth, England, Dickens left school to work in a factory after his father was thrown into debtors' prison. Although he had little formal education, his early impoverishment drove him to succeed. Over his career he edited a weekly journal for 20 years, wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas and hundreds of short stories and non-fiction articles, lectured and performed extensively, was an indefatigable letter writer, and campaigned vigorously for children's rights, education, and other social reforms. Read by: (January 13, 1832 – July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author, best known for his many formulaic juvenile novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of middle-class security and comfort through hard work, determination, courage, and honesty. Read by: (May 27, 1862 – January 21, 1922) was an American author, editor and satirist. Read by: (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Read by: (17:18) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Tenth Day

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  Dec 23 2017

  Tenth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (27 May 1867 – 27 March 1931) Enoch Arnold Bennett was an English writer. He is best known as a novelist, but he also worked in other fields such as journalism, propaganda, and film. Read by: (31:20) Sir Jehosephat (Sir Jee), A Cresage (?) , Whoever Velasquez might be…HA!, Some part of Mr Smith introduction was funny or important, Nelson Column (December 5, 1869 – September 13, 1937) was an American author. He was the author of more than 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays and is most famous for his short story “”, in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on levying the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs, which soon start proliferating exponentially. Read by: (27:23) - CUT HE SAID SHE SAIDs ( - ) aside from several books on trains and the history of railways in Britain, evidently, Mr. Grinling didn't do much else of note. Read by: http://www.archive.org/download/christmasshortworks_2015_1512_librivox/csw15_01_xmaspresentassuranceco_128kb.mp3 (12:09) From a weekly magazine edited by our very own Jerome K. Jerome!!!...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Ninth Day

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  Dec 22 2017

  Ninth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898) better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy, and there are societies in many parts of the world (including the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and New Zealand) dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of his works and the investigation of his life. Read by: (1:17) (19 September 1796 – 6 January 1849) was an English poet, biographer, essayist, and teacher. He was the eldest son of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Read by: (1:17) (c. 1879 - 1937) was a short story writer who in 1933 won a national contest sponsored by the American Legion. Read by: (6:37) A little insight into customs from other times (15 August 1771 – 21 September 1832) 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time. Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers in Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian, and The Bride of Lammermoor. Read by: (2:35) (13 July 1793 – 20 May 1864) was an English poet, the son of a farm labourer, who came to be known for his celebratory representations of the English countryside and his lamentation of its disruption. Read by: (6:03) Morris Dance, Harlequin + hunchback (12 March 1799 – 30 January 1888) was an English poet, and author of the famous poem The Spider and the Fly. She was educated at home, and read widely; she commenced writing verses at a very early age. Together with her husband, William Howitt, she wrote over 180 books. Read by: (1:45) (December 15, 1845 – July 29, 1928) was an American writer and historian. She devoted herself chiefly to the study of the social history of the Colonial and Revolutionary periods of the United States, wrote a number of entertaining books and magazine articles in this field, and was chosen historian of the The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Read by: (12:07) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Eighth Day

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  Dec 22 2017

  Eighth Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. (c.1841 - 1919) daughter of Henry Morgan-Clifford, a British Liberal Party politician, and wife of the 15th/25th Baron Dunboyne, an Irish peer. She sometimes also wrote under her married name Marion Clifford-Butler. Read by: (23:49) (1864 - 1916) was a journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish-American War, the Second Boer War, and the First World War. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt and he also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. Read by: (15:10) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Seventh Day

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  Dec 20 2017

  Seventh Day… (Find all the days Thank you Librivox.org. () xmas short works 2015 Read by: (2:09) (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist chiefly remembered for his tales and poems of British soldiers in India, and his tales for children. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old. Kipling is best known for his works of fiction, including The Jungle Book (a collection of stories which includes "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"), Just So Stories (1902), Kim (1901) (a tale of adventure), many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888); and his poems, including "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), and "If—" (1910). Read by: (3:16) (11 December 1883, Ogden, Utah –22 February 1963, Wadsworth, Kansas) was a soldier in both the British and American armies of World War I, and an author, screenwriter, actor and movie producer. Read by: (14:18) (18 June 1855 – 18 February 1913) was an Australian short-story writer and novelist. Read by: (14:35) (1862 - 1934) Nothing to see here, folks. Read by: (5:18) The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Sixth Day

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  Dec 19 2017

  Sixth Day… (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org.   And that’s all she wrote!       Read by:  6:45  (1867 - 1951) And that’s all we’ve got on her.       Read by:    Thazit.       Read by:   (February 22, 1833-August 10, 1906) also known as Sophie May, was an American author of children's fiction. She also wrote under the pseudonym Ellis Towne.       Read by:   Just a sweet little story of a child’s Christmas dream - 19th Century fan fiction.   That's it.      Read by: Heather   Nada mas.       Read by:  13.37 The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: 189  and 190  and 191  Read by  for  A Christmas Carol * in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens  ,  Next Book:  January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Fifth Day

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  Dec 18 2017

  Fifth Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org. (September 1, 1849 – October 31, 1927) was an American educator. She was the founder and first president of what is today National Louis University.[1] Harrison was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early childhood teachers and in promoting early childhood education. Read by: Heather Ordover (15 March 1791–9 March 1873) was an English publisher, editor and author. The son of a bookseller and printer at Windsor, he was apprenticed to his father. On completion of his indentures he took up journalism and had an interest in several newspaper speculations, including the Windsor, Slough and Eton Express. from Household Words > Volume II > Page 300 December 21, 1850 (to “turn the page”, look in the upper right for the ‘previous page’ ‘next page’) Read by: The Recipe from the story: A Pound Christmas Pudding: 
* One pound raisins one pound currants one pound  () one pound bread-crumbs quarter pound orange-peel two ounces citron-peel two ounces lemon-peel one nutmeg one teaspoonful powdered ginger one teaspoonful powdered cinnamon one wine-glassful brandy seven eggs one teaspoonful salt quarter pound raw sugar milk enough to liquefy the mass, if the eggs and brandy be not sufficient for this purpose." and , and a A pudding cloth: By Malcolm Carruthers, , . The politics of it in an image (a.k.a., Charles Knight wasn’t alone): By Contributor(s): The Figaro - , Public Domain, Abbie Phillips Walker (1867 - 1951) And that’s pretty much all we’ve got on her. (p.13) Read by: Ruth Golding The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol*in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens , , Next Book: January 2018 Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Fourth Day

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  Dec 17 2017

  Fourth Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org. — - (, and , and  Music: Christmas Lullaby Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens   Next Book: January 2018...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Third Day

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  Dec 16 2017

  Third Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) Thank you Librivox.org. was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly known for his tenure as editor of , as well as for his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story “” and the novels  and . — (and if your screen can’t handle the graphics there, here is the ) and a — Music: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens   Next Book: January 2018...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - Second Day

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  Dec 15 2017

  Second Day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) "What Makes Christmas Christmas" and "The Chaparral Christmas" Thank you Librivox.org. Grace Latimer Jones (1879 - ?) American educator, graduate of Bryn Mawr, Suffragette, headmistress at the Columbus School for Girls in Ohio and wife of Charles F. W. McClure, who was a professor of biology at Princeton. - a -- -- Cast of What Makes Christmas Christmas: Narrator:  Christmas Gifts:  Money:  Christmas Tree:  Christmas Stocking:  Plum Pudding:  An Old Man:  A Child:  The King's Son:  A Spirit:  Audio edited by David Lawrence Play co-ordinated by Annise (c.1841 - 1919) William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. -- -- Music: O Holy Night, sung by Karen Savage Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list - Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener-trip to Scotland PLUS The old Christmas Carol audio files that can be played on any computer or mp3 player are here: , and 190 , and 191 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 video: https://youtu.be/m4NE95Fms0g A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3 video: https://youtu.be/g2k7DPcVsoc A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 4-5 video: https://youtu.be/kuHyZ9zqxYQ Next Book: January 2018...more

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• 12 Days of CraftLit - First Day

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  Dec 15 2017

  A Little Book of Christmas: "The Child Who Had Everything But --" and "Santa Claus And Little Billee" First day of Craftlit (Find all the days ) https://craftlit.com/category/bonus/christmas/12-days-2017 Thank you Librivox.org. Today… A Little Book of Christmas John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 – January 21, 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist. Columbia university, Harper’s magazineS (he worked on or for many), New Metropolitan magazine, and Puck—this guy got around. The Child Who Had Everything But -- --Hobble skirt --Finger curls --"psyche knot" — and a NYTimes article you can get if you have a subscription:  New York Times. --mrs pardigal —Playing : aggies, alleys, and mibs Santa Claus And Little Billee Sandwich boards Scotland June 2108 1-800-826-2266 Final payment 15th of March Put it on your gift list -or- Get for your favorite CraftLit Listener     CraftLit's next book January 2018...more

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• 476: Op-Ed - Predator Edition

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  Dec 12 2017

  Opening song downloaded in 2006 as podsafe music: DISCLAIMER This bonus episode of CraftLit likely belongs at the end of , but since the inciting incidents didn’t occur for several years, I’m putting it here, but with a warning - language and subject matter are NOT what you will find in the other 475± episodes of CraftLit. This is NOT an episode to have a first-listen with your kids in the car. To that end, I am well aware that there will be parts of this episode that will anger you. If you’ve listened to CraftLit for awhile you’ll know that I often hold information or comments for the end—it’s the theater side of me, wanting to book-end these essays so that they are dramatically and structurally consistent. But I’d be an idiot if I didn’t know you would have responses while you listen. I encourage you to use the recording app on your phone and switch back and forth between listening and responding so you have your thoughts in order. Then, when you’re done, you have the choice to send me the complete file at Heather@CraftLit.com OR you can call our listener line at 1-206-350-1642 and speak your mind. And, finally, You might be expecting me to deal with this topic through the lens of classic literature. With one exception, that will not happen in this episode. This is personal. This is nothing more than my thoughts—a culmination of 31 years of my experiences and thoughts—on this topic. We have faced many characters in complicated relationships where we in the modern world have very different responses regarding issues of consent. are not unknown to us. However, you may wish to hunt down the post by David Wong at (of all places) Cracked.com called . It’s both funny and upset-stomach-inducing—and written by a guy for whom I’d like to buy a drink if he’s ever in Eastern PA. 3:10 Before I begin, there is a transcription of this over at CraftLit.com/476. Included there are links out to everything I mention that is link-to-able. 3:51 Hello, The number of times I’ve been compelled to do something like this could be counted on a hand inside a very nicely knitted mitten, but , and comment threads I’ve been reading have pushed me to try—at least for we sane people—to end it. To begin at the beginning, my husband pointed out a month-or-so ago that every woman he knew had put a #MeToo hashtag on their feed. Sadly, none surprised him. However, he asked why I hadn’t. I was the only one he knew of who could have but didn’t. And I didn’t. 4:30 I mentioned–very briefly–my past a few years back on CraftLit and I left it there. For a long time it had defined part of me, but then I got married, then I had a son, then I was teaching HS the day we were evacuated from the tip of an island off the coast of North America when a plane tried to drop a building on us, then I had another son, then I became a podcaster, an author, a speaker—I outgrew simple definitions. There is nothing simple about the conversation that is swirling around us right now—and I say that as both a #MeToo and as a mother of young men. The mother of some rather justifiably nervous young men. 5:15 When I was teaching HS in NYC I learned something very important that I need to share with you: I knew nothing about being white. I mean, yes, if you’ve heard “Stupid Shit White People Say” you’ve probably laughed–just like me. Ha Ha. I get it. What I mean is I knew nothing about what being white looks like to anyone who isn’t. You might remember the spectacularly biting SNL clip of complete with what happens in the white world when anyone of color leaves the room. It’s hilarious. And it’s not. One of the most revealing conversations I ever had was with a class of recidivist freshmen. These 20 kids were massively in the minority at our very-college-focused NYC Public School. This was not their first time in Freshman English. It might have been their third or fourth, to be honest. Trying to figure out how to get them to want to strengthen their skills was more difficult than any teaching job I’ve had before or since and I probably failed to help at least half of them. But they sure taught me. I was particularly lucky because my students had learned that they could trust me—at least it seemed to believe they could. I sure hoped they could. This was well into my time in NYC and it was also at the height of the people-getting-jumped-for-their-Air-Jordan’s scare and we’d been working our way through annotating a NYTimes article on the topic in preparation for them to practice writing formal letters, like they might have to write to a landlord someday, only we were using a letter to the editor of the paper as a practice run. As we annotated copies and separated fact from opinion (and noted where we’d need more facts to support our claims) one boy made a comment about how there was nothing wrong with jumping someone for their shoes—as long as that someone was white. As the only white person in the room at the time, I asked for clarification. Near as I can recall the conversation went something like this: Me: Wait, what? Student: Well, you know, Miss. I mean, it’s mad wrong for me to jump someone like… Tyrik here (laughter) because I know it’s not like he can just, you know, go out and buy new Jordans. (“awwwwww”s) Me: Okaaaayyy… Student: But…you know, Miss. If you need a new pair, you’ll get a new pair. Me: Wait. Are you telling me that I should be able to buy a new pair of Jordan’s because I’m white? (Laughter) Student: (clearly baffled by my response and the laughter) Um…yeah… Me: George, how much money do you think I make??? Student: (still baffled) I don’t know…like…white people money? Me: (laughing) That’s an income classification? Student: (backpedaling) You know, Miss? Right? Like, you make enough. You can, you know, buy…stuff you want. Me: George, I’m a teacher. We don’t get rich being teachers. We get promised decent health care, and retirement, in exchange for not getting rich—almost enough to pay rent and eat. I’m not rich. Seriously. These shoes I got at Payless. I went on to break down how much I brought home every two weeks and what my monthly expenses were. My disposable money at the end of the month was about $30. The rustling in the room got louder as we worked our way towards that fact—a fact that the students brought up again and again in class when people made assumptions or worked off of stereotypes. 9:20 As different as my life was from George’s view of All White Folks—his understanding of the differences of how white folks live from the people he grew up with in his neighborhood wasn’t that far off. Things I saw our students do that I—at first—thought were SO self-defeating, so working against their best interests — were, often as not, learned survival skills. We had a whole cross section of girls who got to school late every day. Same amount of late Every Day. Why? Their moms and dads both worked, often more than one job and frequently in overlapping shifts which meant one adult was still on the way home from a late shift on public transit early in the morning when the other was leaving for an early shift. But there’s a baby. Baby has to go to daycare. Affordable daycare starts at the same time as school. Solution? The oldest daughter is responsible and she’ll be able to make up the work she misses at her school. Have her take the baby to daycare then go to school. Someone else will pick the baby up so the oldest daughter can stay late and get help, library access, or just a quiet place to study. Win-win. But it took several years for me to learn that. All the kids knew how it worked. One girl was shocked I’d needed to ask her, because duh, of course that’s what was going on. Opening the door and coming into class late wasn’t anything she needed to apologize or make excuses for, because it was just so obvious. Except it wasn’t. To me. Just like I thought wasn’t obvious. 11:18 Just like what published in the NYT about the charges of sexual misconduct about him. H is thoughts weren’t obvious either. It’s not about race. It’s not about beauty. It’s not about sex. It’s not necessarily about gender. It is all about power. 11:49 And even people with power never feel like they are the one in power. There’s always someone richer, better, stronger, meaner, more ruthless, more threatening, better looking than they are. So if you try to have the conversation with them as though they’ve got more power than you they’ll just “what about THAT person” and blow off everything you say. John Oliver did a lovely piece on - which is also known as the . Back to Louis CK. 12:40 I don’t know if, in the maelstrom of sexual predator reveals you read or heard his whole statement, but you should know what he said. All of it. Because I think it should be the gold standard by which we judge responses to this issue. Allow me to give you a smidgen of context for why I believe that. 13:00 In a nutshell, Louis CK struggled on his way up as a standup comedian. A lot. He and Mark Maron have spoken about their enemyship and their friendship and how the difficulties they encountered paralleled each other but how they ultimately found success—albeit in relatively different areas. I guarantee you, if a female comedian heard me say that she would have snorted. Quadruple that snort if she’s a female comedian of color. Because…seriously. It’s just so obvious. Sidestepping that rabbit hole for a moment and going back to Louis CK—it’s important to know that Louis CK - like George Clooney and Samuel L Jackson have famously said – Louis CK didn’t have success handed to him on a silver platter when they were young. He ate his share of cup-o-noodles and did a fair bit of couch surfing is what I’m saying. So If an up-and-coming female comedian had said to him, “Geez, it’s been rough going…” he’d be likely to say—justifiably—“Oh My God, I KNOW. There was this one time when I…” not necessarily as a way of him purposefully dismiss her struggles, but very likely thinking that he’s speaking to an equal or—at least—to someone on her way to being a professional equal. How that convo might have been perceived by the woman he was speaking to would very likely have sounded very different. He learned—the hard way—about power disparities. 15:05 We can learn from him that power disparities are invisible to those in power UNLESS they are given a reason to stop, back up, think, ask questions, sit with it awhile, and then find the cojones to say “mea culpa” and own their error. And we—the rest of the public, the couch-sitting judge and jury to these people’s social falls—we have to learn to allow them to do that. We say that we want people to own it. We say we want people to say they’re sorry, but when they do we’re as likely to attack them for that as we are for them denying everything. And that’s too bad because we know everyone makes mistakes. But it’s very rare that we see people who are actually evil—Goebbels and Himmler and Pol Pot and King Leopold evil—stalk other people to try to ruin their lives. Even the guy who assaulted me wasn’t evil like that. He was a privileged jerk who thought he deserved everything—and that included females—because, my God woman, why WOULDN’T you want him, Right? He had money, he was smart (smart enough to get away with it more than once…until he broke his girlfriend’s collarbone) he (thought he was) good looking…I mean, duh. Anyone who accused him of something that unsavory must just be bitter…or a bitch…or frigid…or a feminist. Because, I mean, who are they going to believe? Right? 16:40 At this point, you need to go listen to Ehren Zigler’s ShakespeareSunday.libsyn.com episode from Nov 12, 2017 entitled: Who Will Believe You? When you’re done, come back and pick up here. 17:10 Welcome back! So what have we learned? Sadly, that not much has changed since 1604, or, more accurately, nothing much has changed since… forever. But that isn’t helpful. Because I’ve raised two wonderful boys, one of whom isn’t unnerved about going to college on his own or of a possible terrorist attack nearly as much as he is of putting a girl in a position where he thinks she wants him to kiss her only to find that he’d misread the situation and is now labeled a predator. And the way things are flying around now, I don’t know that he’s wrong to feel this way. 18:02 If we can’t tell the difference between and adult predator of girls and young women—a predator so well-known that a mall barred his entrance—and a man finally “getting it” and owning what he did wrong, if we can’t respect a man taking ownership of what he did wrong and vowing to try to do better (knowing full well that history has it’s eyes on him) then my son is right. He should be scared—or at least very very nervous. But that’s the wrong lesson we’re supposed to be learning. If theater, TV, and film have taught us anything, it’s that bad things happen when people don’t say what they should say. If real life has taught us anything, it’s that people can get punished for saying the right thing to the wrong person and vice versa. If literature has taught us anything, it’s that we can’t learn, grow, and become better happier people if we don’t listen to Atticus Finch: we need to walk a mile in the other person’s shoes. 16:48 I’ve been talking a lot about Louis CK’s statement, and before I read it to you, I do want to make it clear: I know that for years Louis CK denied all of these allegations. I’m also aware that in Hollywood he has a manager and an agent and it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if, (a) they were male, and (b), if they advised all of their clients who found themselves in situations like this to deny everything. Why? Because it’s been a very, very, effective tactic. Let me read it to you now because you have to hear it—all of it—for this last bit to make sense. I want to address the stories told to The New York Times by five women named Abby, Rebecca, Dana, Julia who felt able to name themselves and one who did not. These stories are true. At the time, I said to myself that what I did was O.K. because I never showed a woman my dick without asking first, which is also true. But what I learned later in life, too late, is that when you have power over another person, asking them to look at your dick isn’t a question. It’s a predicament for them. The power I had over these women is that they admired me. And I wielded that power irresponsibly. I have been remorseful of my actions. And I’ve tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now I’m aware of the extent of the impact of my actions. I learned yesterday the extent to which I left these women who admired me feeling badly about themselves and cautious around other men who would never have put them in that position. I also took advantage of the fact that I was widely admired in my and their community, which disabled them from sharing their story and brought hardship to them when they tried because people who look up to me didn’t want to hear it. I didn’t think that I was doing any of that because my position allowed me not to think about it. There is nothing about this that I forgive myself for. And I have to reconcile it with who I am. Which is nothing compared to the task I left them with. I wish I had reacted to their admiration of me by being a good example to them as a man and given them some guidance as a comedian, including because I admired their work. The hardest regret to live with is what you’ve done to hurt someone else. And I can hardly wrap my head around the scope of hurt I brought on them… I’ve brought pain to my family, my friends, my children and their mother. I have spent my long and lucky career talking and saying anything I want. I will now step back and take a long time to listen. Thank you for reading. 19:25 When I was a kid, Atticus’ lessons seemed simple: I could usually figure out what I needed to, I could find the empathy in me that I needed to, just by imagining myself in someone elses’ position. That still works. Sometimes. But teaching in NYC taught me that imagination wasn’t enough. I had to actually get to know people who at a first—very superficial—glance were so different from me, only to find that our middle class upbringings, our relationships with our loving and supportive parents, our thoughts about love and life and career were all so similar as to be indistinguishable from one another. Until you factored in chances for success. One of my bosses in Hollywood told me a story once. He had an African American best friend in college, he’s Jewish. He laughingly told me how they used to have “woe is me” competitions, racking up all the ways people’s prejudices and unfair treatment had frustrated them. I was young and naïve and I asked who won. He stopped laughing and said, “we ended the competition when my friend pointed out that if the two of us were walking down the street, people might guess I was Jewish…but they knew he was Black.” In competitions like that, no one wins. Not even the people in power. 21:00 One more illustration In 2016 there was an article I read that profiled various voters. One was a tentative Trump supporter in the upper midwest. I’ll call him Frank, for lack of a better memory. He wasn’t comfortable with much about Trump personally, but it was better than what he’d personally experienced from the left. He’d served in a war, he’d come back, he’d gotten a job, he’d raised a family, he paid his taxes, he started his own business. It wasn’t easy, but he worked his tuchus off and got his kids into college—like you do—and then one of his daughters came home from college with a boyfriend. At his own Thanksgiving table, this embodiment of the American dream, Frank, was served a plateful of stereotypes from a 20 year old kid—you must be a bigot, classist, uneducated, small-minded, evangelical, gay-bashing, woman-hating, immigrant-fearing, gun-loving, war-mongering idiot. Frank was, as would many of us be, speechless. And enraged. Here he’d done what he was supposed to do. He started a business. He supported his family. He paid his taxes. He loved his daughters and wanted them to be happy, with bright futures—that’s why did did all the things he did. Not because it was fun. Not because he was following his bliss. Because It Is What You Do when you love your family. JUST like my student’s parents worked many jobs and paid plenty in taxes to provide a home and futures for their families. But Frank didn’t have anyone to yell at—he couldn’t yell at his daughter’s boyfriend—no matter how much the twerp deserved it. because a gentleman doesn’t do something like that. He didn’t have a place to go where he could protest this unfair treatment. He didn’t have anyone to protest against. And yes, there’s no question, Frank didn’t see all of the benefits that being white and male afforded him. Again, to those with less power, his power is very obvious. To him, all he saw was how much work he put into making a good life for his family and his kids. So Frank was unhappy. But he didn’t much like colleges. And he really didn’t much like the Left. And it’s kind of hard to blame him. 26:45 But I can’t help but wish that in moments like that, the Franks of the world could find a way to step back and calmly ask, “Wait, but why? Why do you assume that about me?” And then listen. Because if Frank listened to the Why, there’s a good chance that the more he heard and the more specific his questions got, the more he would expose the flaws in the stereotypes—and the more likely the Twerp would learn something he hasn’t learned at home—respecting your elders has nothing to do with deferring to them. It’s all about listening to them. Everyone does the best they can do with what they’ve got. No one sets out to be a failure or hateful—. And we are—as Madeline L’Engle and and a zillion other authors have noted—are always afraid of the unknown. And that’s where our current situation gets dangerous. Because if we can’t hear the difference between Louis CK’s —excuse the term—manning up to explain his actions and own his mistakes —NOT Yeah, I’m remorseful BECAUSE I GOT CAUGHT - — But if we can’t hear a cogent and serious reflection on how these things can happen and why men simply don’t see it, then we also won’t see the danger inherent in someone who blames the victim (or shockingly blames religious bias) and denies any responsibility for their actions. And that’s the way we perpetuate all of this. 28:35 To be crystal clear: I am not talking about the more clear-cut violent crimes. I am however, pointing out that as long as we talk about sexual harassment and rape and serial pedophilia as though they’re all sex crimes, the longer we’ll be missing the point and not solving the problem - and we’ll have perpetuated a false equivalency. The assault I suffered was a very different kind of crime from the assault survived by one of the young women in a support group I eventually attended. She was attacked getting out of her car, with her laundry basket, in sweats, no makeup, hair piled on her head. She was threatened at knife-point. She was terrorized. Her case seems like a simple and clear-cut criminal assault. She still had people—often official-type people and not just men—ask her if she actually saw the knife. Or imply that she was asking for it—because she was blonde, tan, and pretty. I, of course, have never found sweats and no makeup that appealing, but hey, what do I know? I’m not a rapist. 29:52 The betrayal that she and I felt, at being assaulted, at having our body touched by someone to whom we did not give permission, was the same. The betrayal we experienced at having people who should have believed us who should have been on our side, who should have helped, or should have at the very least, have tried to help us make sure that the perpetrator never hurt anyone like that again—the betrayal we experienced at having people who should have believed us walk away or turn their backs—was the same. The crime itself was different. Which is kind of the point. The chances of the guy who assaulted her being surprised by being accused of rape is pretty slim. You go out of your way to stalk someone, beat them, hold a knife to their throat, tear their clothes, and force them to have sex with you—I think you probably know that’s called rape. I’m talking about the squishier territory. The “I didn’t know” vs the “yeah, well you should’ve known” moments. The places I’ve been talking about where purpose and perception are blurred and power, career, livelihood, and reputation are the elephants in the corners of the room, standing there all but invisible to the person with the power. We have to learn to hear the choked and sometimes heartbroken “I didn’t know” for what it is: the sudden exposure of a power disparity that was always there but largely invisible and a cultural disparity that I’ve never seen explained as well as was done this last week by . 31:48 There is an important lesson, I believe, in watching someone accused of something like this, especially a public figure—with or without proof provided—say, “Oh my God, I don’t remember this, but for God’s sake, begin an ethics investigation, because we can’t just sweep these things under the rug.” There have to be standards. There are norms of behavior we need to respect. Because that kind of behavior—owning your mistake, allowing justice to run its course (with the belief that justice will, in fact, be just)—that is what we teach our children. That is what we tell them the world is like. So we have to act like it, too. Because the kids are watching us. There’s also an important warning in watching someone accused of something like this deny it ever happened, deny video footage, deny responsibility, or, most heinously, blame the victim—because as Louis CK and James Comey both demonstrated this year—the person in power does not think they have an unfair advantage. The person with less power, however, knows it. 33:10 It’s true in economics, it’s true in geopolitical conflict, it’s true throughout history, and it’s true when it comes to interpersonal relationships—those on the lower side of the power scale know a lot more about the higher end than the higher end knows about them. That’s why America strides around the planet like a big teenage bully, not caring—not needing to care—about how it’s perceived. Since WWII America’s had the power. I hope, that when the world shifts away from that, we can lose that bravado and learn how to deal with not being on top gracefully. I might be delusional. But I have to be hopeful because of my sons. 33:54 I don’t know that I can see a way through to a happy ending to the current spate of accusations. I’m not an apologist for the men being accused. I do think there’s a scale of egregiousness, and legality. However. I had a boss who once joked about me wearing a French Maid’s uniform at work. I laughed. I thought it was the stupidest thing I’d ever heard. He laughed too, and we had a really spectacular working relationship for nearly three years. Did he ever touch me? Not once. Would he be in serious trouble nowadays for making the French Maid joke. I’m afraid he would be. Even in 1989 he might have been if I’d taken him seriously. But I listened. And I watched him. And I heard that it wasn’t a threat. Or a requirement. It wasn’t even a legitimate or realistic request. It was a joke. No bathrobes were involved. No hotel room meetings—not that there couldn’t have been. This was Hollywood. But I’ve been lucky to work for and with honorable men my whole life. Karmic payback for having crossed paths with a sociopath in college, perhaps. I like to think that I took what happened to me and learned some valuable lessons from it. Like trusting myself to know when it’s time to go without worrying about being told I was spoiling everyone’s fun, trusting my gut to know that what I was walking into was not a safe situation—without worrying that I’d be told I was being hysterical, and by not worrying about being called a bitch if I weeded out backstabbers and betrayers from my life. 35:35 One of the saddest things I’ve heard this year was James Comey’s testimony when he talked about begging the Attorney General to stay in the room—to not leave him alone with the president—because he knew power disparity there was real and he didn’t want to be alone without witnesses in case the President said something that would be either Illegal or putting pressure on him in a way that could lead to things that were illegal. The kind of betrayal James Comey experienced—watching the Attorney General walk out of that room—is exactly the kind of betrayal women have felt when left alone with someone they know is unsafe. It is the closing of the door that is the most terrifying. At that point there is almost nothing you can do to win. Society will label you with one negative no matter which way you come out of that room. You can either be a frigid bitch or you can be a whore. What you can’t be is deaf. 36:45 You can’t be deaf to the same kinds of stories coming from other people in similar situations—both women and men. Atticus would be disappointed. And slut shaming is done by women at least as often as men. Ask my dorm roommates. They got to watch it up close. But we—especially we—women have to be the first one on the scene pointing out that nothing we’ve heard yet—Not One Incident—has been about one person being attracted to someone who Just Wasn’t That Into Him. None of this has been about sexual attraction or chemistry or a date gone bad. It’s been about powerful people knowingly or unknowingly using sex as a threat. The threat is “I get to do what I want to do because I’m the one who controls—or at the very least, can affect—your future.” Some threats like that are completely unknowingly wielded. Because those in power know less about how that power is perceived than the people without the power. There are the unknowing wielders, and then there are the others. But how would a guy know which camp he’s in—really? He’s not a rapist in an alley with a knife. We know those guys are predators. We know they’re the bad guys. These guys are wearing suits! When in a position of power there are few people brave enough to be . Instead, powerful people tend to gravitate to those who agree—or seem to agree—with them until the world they live in shows them in no uncertain terms every hour of every day that everyone wants to do what they want them to do. So if everyone wants what you want them to do, how could kissing or touching this woman who knows you—how could that be any sort of violation? Because obviously, she wanted it. How could she not? 30:31 CraftLit listeners are some of the most amazing people I’ve met in my entire life…. People who care about words meaning what they mean. When we look at the language and rhetoric being used in all of these arguments, debates, and statements, help the people around you to take a step back and look at the language being used. We can tell so much—and in situations like this, that language is the only in-road we have to following Atticus’ advice. Because we probably can’t imagine what it’s like to be Harvey Weinstein. We might not want to even if we could. But is it easy to understand how an overweight, schlubby guy who grew up overweight and schlubby, might see getting anything he wants is payback for years of humiliation and being ignored by women? Looking at the way he defends himself, yeah. I can imagine that that is exactly what’s going through his head. Does it make what he did any less reprehensible? Heck no. The crime is the crime is the crime. A rose by any other name… It just means that solving the problem—helping him come to terms with what the problem is in the first place, is a different conversation. Violence, whether psychological or physical, that involves sex or sexuality, is never about sex or sexuality. It’s about power. And the sooner we can be honest with each other about these kinds of crimes and how we react to them—because our reactions are just as complicated, I would wager, as the reactions of the guys who’ve been outed—the sooner we can heal and move forward. And maybe—if we’re lucky—not see this happen any more. A girl can dream. But mostly, I hope that my friends and colleagues who are raising daughters are raising girls to be able to tell the difference between an honorable young man who does not have their best interests at heart. For the sake of my wonderful, beautiful sons, I hope that, as much as we’ve worked to make them kind, honorable, happy, good people, the same is being done by the fathers and mothers who are raising their daughters. 41:48 Because honorable people, embodied for my entire conscious life by my mother, my father, and Atticus Finch, are people who may be unaware that they’ve done something wrong, but when it’s brought to their attention respond by working to understand what went wrong and correct that wrong in whatever way they can. Dishonorable people are ones who may be unaware they’ve done something wrong, and when it’s brought to their attention—simply don’t care. I think we’ve seen several examples of both types of responses in the past year. And just like me with my students in New York, I didn’t know what I didn’t know about being white—until I had a chance to listen. Until I had someone brave enough to talk to me, honestly, and without anger. I got to be Frank, in a safe place where I was able to ask questions and—because I was safe, and not being attacked—able to hear the answers I was able to hear and understand the “what I should have knowns…because it’s just so obvious.” When it still wasn’t obvious. To me. Back then. Things I couldn’t have seen without help because you just don’t see the same view as everyone else when you’re the one on top. Literature is there to show us how to grow, how to act, and often as not how NOT to act and grow. That is one of the reasons why education, specifically in the humanities, is so vital. These are the reasons I’ve been hosting CraftLit for coming up on 12 years. I promise, on Thursday, December 14th, I’ll be back to sharing inside jokes with you and Dickens and the holiday spirit. But today I thank you for listening. And I hope you know that I’ve given you our call-in number for a reason. I’ve never shied away from reading emails or playing audio from you when you’ve disagreed with me and I won’t do it now. I also know from our long sojourn together that unlike the rest of the internet, CraftLit listeners respond to each other with kindness and compassion—you are my Finch-Family Community. You are the ones who prove to me, over and over again, that the world can be a good and safe and happy place. I know that once again, I’ll point to our online forums as The Only Place on the Internet Where People Still Have Manners When Discussing Difficult Things. Because you always listen. And think. And research. And share. And speak—always with compassion and thought and care. I’ve tried to do the same for you today. I hope I have. I like to believe that classic fiction and the people who love it can help us avoid a world run by or The Commanders in or the assassins in the fourth part of *. I believe—and I will continue to believe—that Humanity can do better than that. I have to believe that. Because like you, I love my children. And I want them, and yours, to have safe and happy lives. (This is the printing I read in school. No idea if it’s better or worse than others. It’s just the one I know) The FUN side of CraftLit returns on December 14, 2017 with the First Day of CraftLit?stories to light the holidays....more

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• 475: Sneak Peek

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  Dec 01 2017

  |Our Episode Sponsor is… | cards (starts at 5:03) Unlock special pricing for 5 or more cards AND get free shipping on any order by going to . AND you can to win one of THREE cards which I will get to you PRONTO so you can send them to a special someone for the holidays. Here’s an Instagram post from me from nearly a year ago, touting the awesomeness of LovePop cards:    A post shared by Heather Ordover -CraftLit host (@hordover) on Feb 16, 2017 at 4:11pm PST And because is awesome, I have THREE cards available to you. To enter the giveaway you can visit the , or the . | BOOKTALK starts at 15:50 |. More   I’ve been trying to go in chronological order, so thus far our stories have been: Episode 1: Man with Two Left Feet (1917), The Pessimist, Extricating Young Gussie (1915/1917) Episode 2: The Unbidden Guest (1916/1919) Charles Kingsley Farewell: http://www.bartleby.com/360/1/143.html Old Oaken Bucket: https://youtu.be/9YgtCfE-DMk history there, and more here: https://youtu.be/KtKg8kvDs-s music box version: https://youtu.be/izeZiWszKbc clean 1914 version: Episode 3: “Leave It to Jeeves” (1916) was rewritten and reprinted as “The Artistic Career of Corky” in Carry on, Jeeves (1925). (Today you’ll hear part of the first Jeeves story) To get the Premium Audio you have three choices. Which you pick will be determined by how you like to listen: gets you downloadable audio files from right here at CraftLit.com (good for mp3 users and those who like to listen on their desktop computer) gets you gets you access to the premium feed on the CraftLit app (free  •  •  •  app, or (which is native on iOS devices with OS8, ),  the or the .) is our Jeeves reader moving forward and I cannot be more excited about that! The Importance of Being Earnest is definitely in the works…but not until next Spring. In January 2018,  will be starting on CraftLit and  will be starting for our Premium feed. Very excited about both of those. Lot’s of good bits in there. And CRAFTLIT IS ON SPOTIFY! More about : The Boston Globe – November 2015 BostInno – August 2015 Billboard Music Awards – May 2017 Shark Tank Update – May 2017 Billboard Music Awards Video – May 2017   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 474: The Count of Monte Cristo - Listener Episode

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  Nov 10 2017

  |Our Episode Sponsor is… | HelloFresh.com (starts at 3:59) For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code craftlit30   | Nikolai Porter | | SCOTLAND | , , , Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | BOOKTALK starts at 11:37 |. Other stories on CraftLit: The Shadows The Day Boy and the Night Girl Our Next Book: Anne of Green Gables! Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 473: The Magic Mirror - George MacDonald

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  Oct 31 2017

  |Our Episode Sponsor is… | HelloFresh.com (starts at 9:46) For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code craftlit30 | Bits and Bobs | , | SCOTLAND | , , , Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | BOOKTALK starts at 15:50 |. Other stories on CraftLit: The Shadows The Day Boy and the Night Girl Our Next Book: Anne of Green Gables! Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 472: chapter 117 - End of The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Oct 13 2017

  End of The Count of Monte Cristo (I know!?! 70 whole episodes to pull this sucker off!) | SCOTLAND | Various Stirling Castle sites , , , , and our hotel, the Dunkeld House Hotel and Spa (!) . Dianne’s Video The History of Stirling Castle Monument drone pix 1st half of . Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | BOOKTALK starts at xx:xx |. Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | [ Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 471 - Chapters 114-116 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Oct 06 2017

  | BOOKTALK starts at 17:33 |. The old text I mentioned about Marius & The Gracci the man and (And Rousseau’s grandfather was a watchmaker and made ) | SCOTLAND |  (1810) is a narrative poem by Sir Walter Scott. , the man Filmed versions of Rob Roy: , , .   Loch Katrine: Heather on Hill Pic: And, for fun, Heather on a Tor (1989): And Ah, Jamie: 1st half of . . Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft"   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | [ Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button? [ | CRAFTY CHAT | This week, Craftiness comes from our , Katie at and . Go right now! (Or, you know...whenever you have time because God knows we're all super busy. Just know the link is here for you when you're ready.) . Plus on how to get the audio you want....more

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• 470 - Chapters 112-113 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 29 2017

  Helping Puerto Rico As many of you know, Puerto Rico has been devastated by the latest slew of hurricanes, leaving the island without power and making it very difficult to contact loved ones. Here in New Hope I know several families affected by this disaster - so from now until Sunday night *half of anything bought from CraftLit will go to a disaster relief fund for Puerto Rico.* See the link below for details.  Book Notes (12:16) It's no surprise that the end of the book is rapidly approaching. Once the book is a wrap Heather wants to hear your thoughts on the longest book CraftLit has tackled. But if you're a bit behind don't worry - you can still call in with your takeaways once you've finished and Heather will do another "Wrap-up" episode in a month or so if there are more voices to be heard. Call 206-350-1642 | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 469 - Chapters 108-111 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 22 2017

  Book Notes (02:28) It's no surprise that the end of the book is rapidly approaching. Once the book is a wrap Heather wants to hear your thoughts on the longest book CraftLit has tackled. But if you're a bit behind don't worry - you can still call in with your takeaways once you've finished and Heather will do another "Wrap-up" episode in a month or so if there are more voices to be heard. Call 206-350-1642 | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 468 - Chapters 106-107 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 15 2017

  Book Talk (8:51) Links Ch 106 [] [] 107 [] []and the [] | Mapcon 2017 | I spent last weekend at the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference and had the pleasure of meeting a hotel full of wonderful podcasters. Recording from home can be isolating at times, so it feels great to go out into the wild and meet up with fellow casters to talk about improving our shows and the impact we have on listeners. I've listed a handful of podcasts I encountered at the conference (which I go into more detail about in the episode). Be brave! Find something new to listen to.  --For kids who are Harry Potter Lovers (or soon-to-be HPLs)--going chapter by chapter through the books. Started Sept 1st. --Native American stories (hosts grandmother, 92?) is at the Standing Rock Res. ! And was out at the protests. --pretty much as you’d expect --host interviews politicians on both sides about the GOOD things they are doing. --exactly what you think, hosted by Mark Gillespie. One of the longest running, certainly one of the longest profitable, podcasts out there (out of southern NJ, too!) Fan Theory Podcast --iTunes etc, “everyone’s a fan of something” --always interesting, usually funny, mostly true --discover awesome and unique craft beers with Amanda --my table mate and King of All Media, Harry Duran, hosts this interview show. —Host and water expert Stefan Roots has the loveliest voice conveying some Really Dirty Info —if you have a Funko Pop Collector or just Funko Fans in the house, they now have a podcast to listen to—all for them! Thank you, Teresa! / — Host Mary Nichols is one of my new fave people. Listen most easily here:   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 467 - Chapters 104-105 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 08 2017

  Book Notes Heather is on her way to the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference! This episode covers chapters 104-105 and features a few reminders in the pre-book talk to make sure you're all caught up. It's no surprise that the end of the book is rapidly approaching. Once the book is a wrap Heather wants to hear your thoughts on the longest book CraftLit has tackled. But if you're a bit behind don't worry - you can still call in with your takeaways once you've finished and Heather will do another "Wrap-up" episode in a month or so if there are more voices to be heard. Call 206-350-1642 | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 466 - Chapters 100-103 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 01 2017

  Book Notes Heather is back from Germany! She is dropping four chapters this week as we approach the end of the book. Below are the links she mentioned and keep an ear out for a bundle of voicemails at the end of the episode.        | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 465 - Chapter 99 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Aug 25 2017

  | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes None! Heather is currently returning from Germany. Wish her some good rest and get to listening!   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 464 - Chapter 98 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Aug 18 2017

  | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes None! Heather is currently jetting over the great Atlantic yonder to Germany. Wish her safe travels (and all of you stay safe out there, too).   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 463 - Chapters 95-97 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Aug 11 2017

  | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes   None! Heather is absorbing secrets and mysteries from the sea. She'll divulge her discoveries upon her return.    Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 462 - Chapters 92-94 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Aug 04 2017

  | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations  -  - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews   Book Notes Here's the link to the Tristram Shandy summary I mentioned from Shmoops:   Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email  (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus  on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 461b - Bonus interview - EmbodyFocus.com

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  Jul 29 2017

  461b - Bonus - Interview with Katie at EmbodyFocus.com/bliss

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• 461 - Chapters 89-91 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 28 2017

  | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" Dianne's Heeland Coews | CRAFTY CHAT | This week, Craftiness comes from our , Katie at and , the "Internal Decluttering" system that focuses your day. Go right now! (Or, you know...whenever you have time because God knows we're all super busy. Just know the link is here for you when you're ready.) ; If you feel pulled in a million directions— in life, on your desk, on your to-do list, in your head— and you don’t know where to turn first. If you’ve got a zillion great ideas but you’re already overwhelmed… you need EmbodyFocus — “Internal Decluttering” for Entrepreneurs or — how to let go of what’s holding you back. EmbodyFocus is your simple, powerful, daily, “internal decluttering” system. Creator Katie Geddes is proud to invite you into this business- and life-changing process. Go to to discover more.  | BOOKTALK starts at 26:32 | In case you wanted to see and hear the Ken's chapter was 22 - when Edmond was at the bar Leghorn (actually, in the . -- Here's the text: Prison had made Edmond prudent, and he was desirous of running no risk whatever. But in vain did he rack his imagination; fertile as it was, he could not devise any plan for reaching the island without companionship. Dantes was tossed about on these doubts and wishes, when the patron, who had great confidence in him, and was very desirous of retaining him in his service, took him by the arm one evening and led him to a tavern on the Via del' Oglio, where the leading smugglers of Leghorn used to congregate and discuss affairs connected with their trade. Already Dantes had visited this maritime Bourse two or three times, and seeing all these hardy free-traders, who supplied the whole coast for nearly two hundred leagues in extent, he had asked himself what power might not that man attain who should give the impulse of his will to all these contrary and diverging minds. This time it was a great matter that was under discussion, connected with a vessel laden with Turkey carpets, stuffs of the Levant, and cashmeres. It was necessary to find some neutral ground on which an exchange could be made, and then to try and land these goods on the coast of France. If the venture was successful the profit would be enormous, there would be a gain of fifty or sixty piastres each for the crew. Let's Communicate! Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it). Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) Plus on how to get the audio you want. | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! | OUR PREMIUM BOOK | Sign into your membership account in the sidebar at CraftLit.com or . If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) Want a button?...more

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• 460 - Chapters 86-88 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 21 2017

  Dianne's Heeland Coews | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | Nada. But on how to get the audio you want: Sign into your membership account in the sidebar. If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) | BOOKTALK starts at The Start! | No so much for the written notes. Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our ! Want a button?...more

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• 459 - Chapters 84-85 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 14 2017

  Dianne's Heeland Coews | SCOTLAND | I'll be starting my little travelogues after school starts—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | Nada. But on how to get the audio you want: Sign into your membership account in the sidebar. If you aren't a premium listener yet and want downloading-only audio, you can  hosted right here on CraftLit.com (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) | BOOKTALK starts at The Start! | A couple of fun bits for you: * * * * * Part of the larger...more

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• 458 - chapters 82-83 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 07 2017

  | SCOTLAND | More on this soon—Hi Kathy!—but to get you started - Holiday Vacations - - Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | Nada. But here's the pdf on how to get the audio you want: (click on image for the bigger PDF) Sign in to your membership account in the sidebar or sign up for your premium audio membership or a downloading-only, premium audio membership hosted  (i.e., not on the app, not streaming premium audio, not Patreon-hosted premium audio) | BOOKTALK starts at 00:50 | Nada this week. Just kick back and enjoy the train wreck.   Book Talk: 00:50...more

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• 457 - chapter 81 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jun 30 2017

  | SCOTLAND | More on this soon, but to get you started Holiday Vacations Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | CRAFTY CHAT | and the (i.e., not , not ) | BOOKTALK starts at 11:29 | Nada.   Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !   Want a button?...more

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• 456 - chapters 79-80 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jun 23 2017

  | Crafty (Life-saving) Chat | The undisclosed location: & podcasts One of the free & their or get on Amazon () Please feel free to tag episodes or send me tags to add to episodes or if you’re interested in volunteering to add the tags to the episodes . Only for clothing - NOT TO BE PUT ON SKIN or a big ol tank of Bulk instructions for a less wasteful Picaridin spray use: Question: Is it possible to buy a refill for the spray bottle? I do not want to throw the pump in the trash for each bottle I order. Great product Answer: If your going to use multiple bottles of permethrine...this is what i did. I bought a bottle of permethrine 36.8%, sometimes called "permethrine SFR". Then I got a one gallon lawn and garden sprayer. The are about $10 dollars . The just dilute the permethrine to the .5% strength like the sawyer's is. That is half of one percent. Dilute as follows. 1 gallon of water gets 2 ounces of 36.8% permethrine to give you .5% . Sooo much cheaper this way. And your right why buy and throw out all those plastic bottles, Permethrine SFR is available on Amazon. The bottle have a ounce measuring thing built in. Make gallons of the stuff for so little money...Or of course you could buy the 10% permethrine and just dilute that to .5% to make a little less. Or dilute the SFR to 1%...that lasts longer on clothes. Just use 4 ounces of SFR in one gallon (my preference) I treat everything I wear from the waist down, socks and shoes, pants shorts. My wife's clothes too. Hope that helps. see less  By Scott 1953 on May 9, 2014 | Book Talk | 14:46 | Poisoner women: and on the CraftLit.com site.   Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !   Want a button?...more

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• 455 - chapters 77-78 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jun 16 2017

  455 - Swangry! 2:06 BOOKTALK a  () is like a lute. .  "How was it that Dionysius the Tyrant became a schoolmaster? REALLY it was Denys the Younger who was (a tyrant and) expelled from Syracuse in 343BC OR even MORE REALLY it was Dionysius the Younger or Dionysius II (ibid) But Maier wrote a legend about Dionysius II in his book Atalanta Fugiens (1617), where he was shipwrecked at Corinth and—although he lived poorly—he became a teacher. (Um... Yeah...that's supposed to mean poor-but-happy-because-teaching, I think). Pythoness is a female soothsayer or prophetess Proverbs 19:17–`He who giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord. New International Bible: 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. King James: 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again Kiosk - A small open gazebo or pavilion. - in BUSS Translation "Pavilion" To muffle oars - bandage the parts that fit into the oarlocks Calumny - n. The utterance of maliciously false statements; slander. Sign up for the (infrequent) .  Get the most recent email (though it won't have your name on it).   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !   Want a button?...more

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• 454 - chapters 74-76 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jun 09 2017

  CraftyChat This week is JetChat! The (successful!) parchment paper search: Jet has crafty things! Jet has my elusive 2-gallon Ziplocs! Unboxing their awesome packing job. Cold items arrived fresh as daisies! Visit Chapter 76 Book Talk: 6:04   Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 Want a button?

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• 453 - chapter 73 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jun 02 2017

  453 - SuperBig! Sarah in Houston's book   Let me know if helps you navigate the many ways to listen to CraftLit: BOOK TALK Begins at 03:42 (Just in case you’ve hit that point where it’s been mentioned so much you might as well listen to the darn thing!) Ew.   Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 Want a button?

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• 452 - chapter 72 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  May 26 2017

  452 chs 72 - Insulated  Repeat post of (for your sanity): BOOK TALK Begins at 15:43 - NSFW (and Not Safe For Kids) Parade pic of Thing 2: Parade pic of our banner from the air: Below are pics I snapped during a pause on the bridge. Everyone was murmuring about how amazing the view "below us" was. I'd tried several times to get a pic while standing, but couldn't get it until I crouched low. Which do you prefer? Pic 1 or Pic 2? Pic 1 Pic 2 Historic Pride (Because Washington Crossed the Delaware about 5 miles south of here) You can see us—rainbow-faced—in the video (with Thing 2 darting out form under the banner at 1:20-1:53):   Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 Want a button?...more

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• 451 - chapters 70-71 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  May 19 2017

  Crafty Chat, etc.   I know "Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Risotto" sounds like the "Department of Redundancy Department"...still, it's accurate. BOOK TALK Begins at 05:03 Chapter 70 Lady in White Dress with Posy of Forget-Me-Nots circa 1830 (A Gorgeous) Camelia Camelias (and a calyx, center bottom - yes, these are silk but it was the best "both sides now" pic I could find).   Chapter 71 Repeat post of (for your sanity): . Want a button?

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• 450 - chapters 68-69 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  May 12 2017

  Crafty Chat, etc. Winner of Julie Davis’ book: JoAnna R. coming up on BOOK TALK Begins at 8:07 Listen to BJ’s Chapter 68 Magistrate and orator, chancellor of France under Louis XV. Map (below) includes all the Normandy locations. Chapter 69 Abbé and Wilmore’s home are located on this map, too. Is there a Lutheran / Quaker connection? Let me know. The asylum founded by the Count of Pisani at Palermo: and While researching the asylum I saw this Turkish wiki ban Click to Tweet message (if you're so inclined)   Nankeen (Mister Darcy) trousers By Mary Evans - , Public Domain, Spa towns: Cauterets (Pyrenees)](http://www.immobilierbordenave.com/en/station-thermale-cauterets) Want a button?...more

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• 449 - chapter 67 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  May 05 2017

  Heather's Birthday! This is Justin reporting in. I've hijacked Heather's shownotes so she can gallivant around while taunting wall clocks and wrist watches. Make sure you reach out to her on or and wish her well. I hear each birthday wish will make one of her body's cells immortal. Let's make Heather invincible against the ocean of time! CraftLit forever!   Book Talk Begins at 7:16 Relations Image Mentioned:     Brave New Podcast When: Recording Wednesdays, posting by Friday/CraftLit time (more or less this week!). How and where to listen: - - -   Raffle for Julie’s Book! Go to for the instructions     Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 448 - chapter 66 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Apr 28 2017

  Brave New Podcast When: Recording Wednesdays, posting by Friday/CraftLit time. How and where to listen: - - - Crafty Chat Raffle for Julie’s Book! Go to for the instructions Book Talk Begins at 11:10 No notes needed! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 447 - chapters 64-65 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Apr 07 2017

  Chapters 64-65 Crafty Chat links: Book Talk Begins at 10:30 Run AWAY! (Did they get out of the Count's digs in a hurry or what?) The chapter 65 map: Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 446 - chapters 62-63 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Mar 31 2017

  Chapters 62-63 The Glorious DNA Bracelet The clip-a-ble "Mommy's Juice Boxes" The Before the chapter notes - NONE! The After the chapter notes - SPOILERS! The artists mentioned: The sad people of the sad rooms mentioned: ’s Tower (the Torre della Fame in the Piazza dei Cavalieri in Pisa by Archbishop Ruggieri in 1289 In the last circle of hell () ’s in Ferrara ’s room (poor ) In the Lustful circle of Hell () Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 445: Chapters 60-61 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Mar 24 2017

  445: Chapters 60-61 — The Count of Monte Cristo Mommy's Juice Boxes Book talk starts at 6:06 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | Book Talk • 6:06 | The Oh-So-Cool Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Call 206-350-1642 Email Heather@CraftLit.com Use our !...more

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• 444: Chapters 58-59 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Mar 03 2017

  444: NOLA - chapters 58-59   The Knitting mentioned: | BOOK TALK - 4:06 | Noitier's issues: , , and a .   And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online:   (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!

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• 443: Chapter 57 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 24 2017

  443: IngenWHO? - chapter 57  Patterns mentioned: pattern by Donna Griffin Plum Deluxe - - AT was drinking:  "A Dark Night Orange Spice Puerh"  Then she added this definition: Pu-erh or Pu'er[1] is a variety of fermented tea produced in Yunnan province, China, and named after Pu'er City. Book Talk • 07:39 And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online: (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!...more

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• 442: Chapter 56 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 17 2017

  442: Another Piece of the Puzzle - chapter 56  Tara on the ) Book Talk • 03:36 If YOU can find anything on the Fashion Houses mentioned at , do tell!  "And how shall I be dressed?" demanded Andrea. "Oh, very simply; black trousers, patent leather boots, white waistcoat, either a black or blue coat, and a long cravat. Go to Blin or Veronique for your clothes. Baptistin will tell you where, if you do not know their address. The less pretension there is in your attire, the better will be the effect, as you are a rich man. If you mean to buy any horses, get them of Devedeux, and if you purchase a phaeton, go to Baptiste for it." (I also loved how "now don't be gauche" the Count is with Andrea here!)  And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online: (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!...more

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• 441: Chapter 55 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 10 2017

  441: Listen - chapter 55  Book Talk • 23:58 Nope. Really, this week, not so much. Just listen to the GORGEOUS writing! And, with all the time you'll save not having to follow links, you can join other listeners at the following spots online: (infrequently used) (where the audio will auto-post)  (where you'll find Erica from the Crafty Chats more than you'll find me) Twitter for and for Hope to see you there!

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• 440: Chapter 54 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 03 2017

  440: DoublePlusGood - chapter 54 . Or, see my bag .   Book Talk • 9:03

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• 439: Chapter 53 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jan 20 2017

  439: Mellow Drama - chapter 53 Articles on how the industry is changing , , and . Book Talk • 8:51 The Opera: By Anonymous print - User scan of Fontaine, Gérard (2004). Charles Garnier's Opéra: Architecture and Interior Decor, translated by Charles Penwarden. Paris: Éditions Patrimoine. . Original: Bibliothèque-Musée de l'Opéra, Public Domain, Degas (damning?) take on the crowd “watching” the Ballet of the Nuns (or the daemons… I never was clear on this bit: By - , Public Domain, By - Scan from the original work: Letellier, Robert Ignatius (2012). Meyerbeer's Robert le Diable: The Premier Opéra Romantique. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ., Public Domain,...more

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• 438: Chapter 52 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jan 13 2017

  Oh No! Not Again! Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 52  Call in to the voice mail line at 1-206-350-1642 [Book Talk @ 6:48] Links for you! (parakeet) : "The ingredients of the mixture are basically known but not how they were blended. Aqua Tofana contained mostly arsenic and lead and possibly belladonna. It was a colorless, tasteless liquid and so easily mixed with water or wine to be served during meals." and His sonny-boy And check out the growing list of fun things to get from the (or the ): by  Once again, Justin at  saves the day!...more

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• 437: Chapter 51 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jan 06 2017

  That Time Again Count of Monte Cristo Chapter 51  [Book Talk @ 2:05] Links for you! My new fave line (forgot to mention this: "Man proposes. Money disposes." Corollary: "Man Plans. God Laughs." (Oh, Charles X, you pesky problem child) "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers," Shakespeare,  ii  And check out the growing list of fun things to get from the (or the ): by   I shamefacedly admit that Justin had to put this puppy together for me again. The editing software ground to a halt and nearly took the recording with it. So. While we await the prognosis of my sad, sad machine, it is once again  for the win! Justin, my hero! And Speaking of Heroes: Thank you to our new Patrons: Juliette & Donna! Yay You!!!...more

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• On the Twelfth Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 24 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: The Night After Christmas (1907) By: Ann P.L.Field -     From:   eText:   Read by: Jan MacGillivray -     Her Birthday Dream (1916) By: Nellie C. King -       From:   eText: Christmas Stories And Legends by Phebe A. Curtiss -    Read by: Angela (BookAngel7) -     A Letter from Santa Claus  By: Samuel Clemens   From:   eText: Read by: Andrew Ordover   The Philanthropist's Christmas (1913) By: James Weber Linn -   From: The Children's Book of Christmas Stories by Asa Don Dickinson and Ada M. Skinner   eText:   Read by: Kehinde -     T’was the Night before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas (1823) By: Clement Clarke Moore -     eText:   Read by: Jon Scholes   Away in a Manger By: William James Kirkpatrick (1895) -     From:   eText:   Sung by: Karen Savage -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:...more

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• On the Eleventh Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 23 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: DAY ELEVEN A Rhyme for Christmas (Publication delayed by the author's determined, but futile attempt to find the rhyme) (1911) By: John Challing  (Radcyffe Hall) - From: The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VII -    eText:   Read by: Alan Davis Drake -   The Errors of Santa Claus (1917) By: Stephen Butler Leacock -     From:   eText: Frenzied Fiction -   Read by: William Coon - To An Old Fogey (Who Contends that Christmas is Played Out) By: Owen Seaman -   From:   Etext: Modern British Poetry (1920) - Read by: Cori Samuel -   Vera's First Christmas Adventure (1907) By: Arnold Bennett -   From: The Grim Smile of the Five Towns -    eText:    Read by: Andy Minter -     Here We Come a Wassailing  (1850) Traditional English -     From:   eText:   Sung by: Claire Goget -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:...more

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• On the Tenth Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 22 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here:   DAY TEN Christmas at Red Butte By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -      From:   eText:   Read by: Lynne Thompson -     A Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -     From:   eText:   Read by: Read by Jedopi -     The First Noel (c. 1823) Traditional English -     From:   eText:   Sung by: Claire Goget -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:...more

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• On the Ninth Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 21 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: A Christmas Inspiration  By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:   eText:   Read by: Darcia Douglass -     A Christmas Mistake By: Lucy Maud Montgomery -   From:   eText:   Read by: TriciaG -       It Came Upon the Midnight Clear By: Edmund Hamilton Sears (1875) -   From:   eText:   Sung by:  Kristin Hughes -     CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:...more

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• On the Eighth Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 20 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here:   DAY EIGHT A Conscience Pudding (1904) By: Edith Nesbit -     From:   eText:   Read by: Cori Samuel -   Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming By: Michael Praetorius (1571 - 1621) -   From:   eText:   Sung by:  Mark F. Smith -  & Laurie Anne Walden - Fiona Shaw (Medea) and the show’s director (the FABULOUS) Deborah Warner on a theater chat show: And the whole show as a BBC Radio 3 production:   BBC recipe for Christmas Pudding:  (share your fave recipe below!) And a version with step-by-step pictures: And the American version, a Claxton Georgia Fruit Cake:   CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit Voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:...more

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• On the Seventh Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 19 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: The Eve of St. Nicholas  By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -     From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)    Read by: Ruth Golding -   The Thin Santa Claus or The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking (1909) By: Ellis Parker Butler -     From:   eText:   Read by: Several readers Sussex Carol Traditional:  From:   Etext: Sung by: Kristin Hughes -   CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits  CraftLit.com  Twitter: @CraftLit.com  Library: CraftLit.com/library  Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:...more

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• On the Sixth Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 18 2016

  DAY SIX Reginald on Christmas Presents (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -     Grandmother's Christmas Story (1913) By: Elizabeth M. Laws Hibberd / Faith Wynne (1836 - c. 1930) -   /   From:   eText: What the Little Bird Told the Christmas Tree (1913)   Read by: Ruth Golding -   Reginald’s Christmas Revel (1904) By: Saki -    From: Reginald (1904) -    eText:   Read by: Bob Gonzalez -   Joy to the World Georg Friedrich Händel-https://librivox.org/author/2630 From: https://librivox.org/christmas-carol-collection-2006/ Etext - Sung by: Kim Butler - CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com Twitter: @CraftLit.com Library: CraftLit.com/library Facebook: Facebook.com/craftlit voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642 NEW! YouTube:...more

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• On the Fifth Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 17 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: The Snow Man (1902) By: Alfred B. Cooper (1863 - 1936) - From: eText: (interactive) Read by: Garth Burton -   Yes Virginia... (1897) By: Francis P. Church - From: eText: Read by: 2Bears - Angels We Have Heard on High By: Traditional, French, translated to English by Bishop James Chadwick - 1813–1882 - From: eText: Sung by: Sunshine Paul -   CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642...more

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• 436: Chapters 49-50 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Dec 16 2016

  Merry & Bright Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 49-50  [Book Talk @ 10:19] Truncated show notes again!  and the page And check out the growing list of fun things to get from the (or the ): by It's the last week of my computer's early death (it's in the shop. If you talk nerd like me: Turns out the Solid State hard drive started to die, took out the fusion drive with it and then, in an epic domino maneuver, took out my graphics card. That's why by Thursday the only way I could manipulate the computer (like, to turn it off) was to use the assistive keystrokes for the blind. THAT was a first. The Genius Bar was stunned to respectful silence. So. This is the last week I'm tormenting Justin, my seriously-fun-to-work-with editor at  for taking blobs of audio and make them make sense. That Justin. WhattaMensch!...more

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• On the Fourth Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 16 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: http://craftlit.com/on-the-first-day-of-christmas/   The lineup: The Christmas Stocking (1905) By: L Frank Baum - https://librivox.org/author/406  From: https://librivox.org/librivox-2006-christmas-short-works-collection/  eText: http://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Text/christmas_stocking.htm  Read by: Judy Bieber - https://librivox.org/reader/100    The Shepherd Who Didn't Go (1916) By: Jay T. Stocking https://librivox.org/author/10171 From: https://librivox.org/fireside-christmas-short-stories/  eText: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/17770/17770-h/17770-h.htm#Page_135  Read by: Angela (BookAngel7) - https://librivox.org/reader/4323      A Kidnapped Santa Claus (1904) By: L Frank Baum https://librivox.org/author/406 From: https://librivox.org/librivox-2006-christmas-short-works-collection/  eText: http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/UBooks/KidnSant.shtml  Read by: Judy Bieber - https://librivox.org/reader/100    (If you love Baum, you might also want to check out the much longer: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, version 1 (https://librivox.org/the-life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus-by-l-frank-baum) and version 2 (https://librivox.org/life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus-version-2-by-l-frank-baum/)   What Child Is This? (words 1865 | music 16th C) By: William Chatterton Dix - https://librivox.org/author/193 From: https://librivox.org/christmas-carol-collection-2010/  Sung by: Mark F Smith and Laurie Ann Walden...more

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• On the Third Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 15 2016

  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar - by Paul Laurence Dunbar   - by Paul Laurence Dunbar  - by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman  - by Paul Laurence Dunbar    Many thanks to our voices: and   and and And  Franz Gruber's music, sung by

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• On the Second Day (before) Christmas...

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  Dec 14 2016

  The 12 Days Before Christmas begins here: The lineup: A Cornish Christmas Play by William Sandys, from Christmas Carols, Ancient and Modern,... London, Richard Beckley, 1833 The Christmas Gift That Came To Rupert- a story for little soldiers—by Bret Harte     Many thanks to our voices  I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day sung by  And tons of voices on the Cornish Play, put together by Simon Taylor and CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642...more

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• On the First Day of Christmas...

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  Dec 13 2016

  by Anonymous  by Hans Christian Anderson - from Literary Lapses, by Stephen Leacock CraftLit Podcast • Annotated Audiobooks | Audiobooks with Benefits CraftLit.com voicemail line: +1-206-350-1642

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• 435: Chapter 48 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Dec 09 2016

  Epic computer meltdown right after recording. I'm actually typing these notes on my phone. No idea when I'll have a working machine again (or at least a machine I can trust to keep working). Not exactly in the holiday budget... So. All credit to Justin, my awesome editor at  for sweeping in and making an episode out of the big wad of audio. All hail Justin! And on that note, I go back to the tech support call that's had me on hold...today.

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• 434: Chapters 46-47 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Nov 18 2016

  Chapters 46-47 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 6:44 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK - 6:44 | Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN - MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio - starting this week - The Cat Came Back | the sequel to Cool for Cats | available at Amazon   or you can snag a copy   And prepare yourself for The Sequel!   Want a button?...more

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• 433: Chapter 45 - Count of Monte Cristo

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  Nov 11 2016

  Chapter 45 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 5:04 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK - 5:04 |     Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN - MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 15 - the end... | EXT. LONDON - daytime... Want a button?...more

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• Bonus Interview - Niel Guilarte - All Things Post

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  Nov 09 2016

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• 432 ch 44 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Nov 04 2016

  chapter 44 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at x:xx Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK • 3:26 |  Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Want a button?...more

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• 431 chs 41-43 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Oct 28 2016

  chapters 41-43 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 3:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK • 3:24 |  Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Want a button?...more

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• 430 chapter 40 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Oct 07 2016

  chapter 40 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 8:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | BOOK TALK • 8:24 | Last Episode's Sponsor:  Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 11 - book 2 chapter 2 | EXT. POV NARRATOR - looking at Martians through a crack in the wall... Want a button?...more

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• 429 chapter 38 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 23 2016

  Chapter 38 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 8:24 Call in Line - 1–206–350–1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week Our CraftLit Channel can be found at        What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 8:24 | Our Sponsor: Some other podcasts for you           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206–350–1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio – War of the Worlds - 09 - chapter 17 | FINALLY a Real Battle! Want a button?...more

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• 428 chapter 37 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 16 2016

  Chapter 37 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 1:50 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | NO Crafty Chat Livestream this week What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat?   for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 1:50 | The (with pictures!!!) (just a start of all the stuff you can find on this puppy!)           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 08 - chapter 116 | Back to the Curate... Want a button?...more

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• 427 chapter 36 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Sep 09 2016

  chapter 36 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 8:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     The pictures below take you to .      shadow knitting - sort of using Ecken+Kanten • Nuvo pattern   Ecken+Kanten• Yarn balls     What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat?   for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 11:08 |  The (with pictures!!!) *           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- War of the Worlds - 07 - chapter 15 | Back to the Curate... Want a button?...more

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• 426 chapter 35 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Aug 19 2016

  chapter 35 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 4:24 Call in Line - 1–206–350–1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Erica was heroic this week and did a What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 4:32 |  The (with pictures!!!)                 - follow them @MtnRoseHerbs, and on how you can use the stuff.          If you missed it as a Premium Member, now you can download the whole shebang and giggle through the dog days of summer. and (scroll down) BJ Harrison’s - so so so good on this chapter. and           Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206–350–1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio – War of the Worlds - 04 - chapters 11–12 | TENSE!!! Want a button?...more

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• 425: Chapter 34 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Aug 12 2016

  * Book talk starts at 6:39 * Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestreams No Crafty Chats until September - sorry! Our CraftLit Channel can be found at    | BOOK TALK • 6:39 | is awesome. By - :     , Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7013028 Countess G___ is Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- The War of the Worlds | This week — Chapters 8-10! Want a button?...more

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• 424: Chapter 33 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 22 2016

  chapter 33 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 4:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: |   Crafty Chat Livestream links   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below      Free Range Far-From-Reality pic • Garter Stitch Shawl   Giant Cowl • Far-From-(Duck)Reality  More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 423 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)      -        -        -      -        -      -    What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 4:24 |  The Very Cool Roman Traffic Jam                                 By Birmingham Museums Trust - Birmingham Museums Trust, , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38742145                                                                A Roman Map for You                                      >   so going against traffic         >   and THEN the Coloseum.                                                                              And a huge thank you to                   >   And               >                    Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Will be classic science fiction... | One way or another! Want a Count-ish button? Grab a button for...more

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• 423: Chapters 31 & 32 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 15 2016

  chapters 31-32 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 05:00 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below       New Family Member • Dawn's Tour de Fleece   Neverending Cast off • Bullet Journal & Zentangling   The awesome gray pens     More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 423 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -        What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 05:00 |              Pic of Count's tangled web of people                If you have a sec, please take the poll                The French invasion of                  James                  and his book                                                                                                                            Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Premium is prepping for our next book... And I'm working on getting us awesome audio! Once I have it - you'll know about it! Want a Count-ish button? ...more

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• 422: Chapter 30 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 08 2016

  Sticky - Annotated Audiobooks chapter 30 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 12:07 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below     Texas Caviar • spindle and lazy kate   More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 421 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)      -      -      -      -  (Shout out to Dr Gemma!)     -      -        -      -      What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.     | BOOK TALK • 12:07 |               Thing 1 started his own   Which we're all very excited about. He's at work on the Continuing Capers of Aardvark Man and his Nemesis The Lead Balloon!                If you have a sec, please [take the poll]()                Stoicism or                New Blog Love:                Canebière (old high street) goes into the (old) port) - Here’s a 1720 map:                ...                And a huge thank you to all of the new   Carol F, Laurie D, Margaret D, Melanie P, Sarah M, Darleen G      Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — the end..._  Want a Count-ish button? ...more

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• 421 chapters 28 and 29 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jul 01 2016

  chapters 28–29 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 18:20 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream this week Pi Shawl Mmmm. Bacon. The That'sTooBig-a-saurus Nannette's gift shirt - see the "stitches" on the world! More detailed links and fun can be found in Crafty Chat 421 on our CraftLit Channel (so they don't take up so much space here)    | BOOK TALK • 18:20 |          *  Museum of Natural History's * *  Historical *  More than you ever wanted to know about the word *  from Tricia     *From Sarah and Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 18! Closing in on the end...  Want a Count-ish button? ...more

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• 420: Chapter 27 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jun 17 2016

  chapter 27 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 10:20 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | No Crafty Chat Livestream this week Our CraftLit Channel can be found at    | BOOK TALK • 10:20 | and a    and the and Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 16! More fun with da boys.  Want a Count-ish button? ...more

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• 419: chapter 26 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jun 10 2016

  Chapter 26 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 18:24 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | The Baby Boy in Question: Today's Paris Tour Insight:    Let's dream a little Midnight in Paris-ish-ness... then call Dianne right away to join up with us in Montmartre for the tour 1-800-826-2266, or toodle on over to : Keyword "Craft"       Crafty Chat Livestream links   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at     Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below       Straight from the Cauldron yarn • Andrew's former beard   Gorgeous cowl-scarf from Irina• Leather Journals from A.T.   Bag from Heather's Amazing Aunt • Zentangle Jewel art       What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.       - )     -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -      -     -     -     -      -      -     -       -      -      -      -      -     -      -     -     -     -     -    Our CraftLit Channel can be found at    | BOOK TALK • 18:24 |  embed       Pont du Garde By - Own work, , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33474941             In case you wanted to scope out         Random fact:       In case you wanted to know more about the       Why is the Inn failing?       Did you pick up on La Carconte and her ?       The fashion I mentioned to you, [especially on the women.]() Wow!              Caderousse's muleteer look ,               3 cornered hat on Abbe? What does this tell us? Oh Ross...        Fashion of the day in general       Diamond box is covered with ...              And about those 50k francs... If you're into the math behind these calculations (well, you'll prove yourself to be WAY smarter than I, but)        Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 15! work work work Want a Count-ish button? ...more

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• 418: Chapter 25 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  May 20 2016

  chapter 25 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 8:26 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream links   Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions. You will not believe what !    Dawn's Neverending Yarn Ball of T-shirts • shard shawl   Erica's Amy King Sweater• Heather's DNA Bracelet that needs fixin' - ::sad face:: (thank you, Tara!)     -   -   -   -   -   -      -   -   -      -   -   -   -      -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   - Our CraftLit Channel can be found at    | BOOK TALK • 8:26 | nada needed   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 15! work work work Want a Count-ish button? ...more

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• 417 Chapters 23 - 24 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  May 13 2016

  chapters 23-24 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 10:10 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Crafty Chat Livestream links   Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.   The week of birthin' babies made it too tricky to get crafty audio to you, but you probably will want to go .       Dawn's Neverending Yarn Ball of T-shirts • shard shawl   Erica's Amy King Sweater• Heather's DNA Bracelet that needs fixin' - ::sad face:: (thank you, Tara!)     -    -    -   -    -      -  Molly Makes     -    -     -    -    -    -    -     -    -      -    -    -      -    -     -    -    -    -    Our CraftLit Channel can be found at    | BOOK TALK • 10:10 |    My fave scene!   Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 14! Montmorency and Irish Stew Want a Count-ish button? ...more

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• 416 Chapters 21-22 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  May 06 2016

  Chapters 21-22 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 16:40 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Today's Paris Tour Insight:   Daydream with me that we're off taking a gander at the City of Lights ... then call Dianne right away to join up with us for the actual tour 1-800-826-2266, or toodle on over to : Keyword "Craft"   Crafty Chat Livestream links   Our CraftLit Channel can be found at   Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below Dawn's Neverending Edging • Tunisian entrelac crochet Erica's preeeety Malabrigo • Dawn's Magic Dizzy Bead Dawn's Beaded Cowl • Heather's Jane Bag   What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions. Das Crafty Links         More links at YouTube *   -  and the *   - *   -    *   -    *   -    *   -    *   -            Our CraftLit Channel can be found at | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our !...more

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• 415: Chapters 19-20 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Apr 29 2016

  Chapters 19-20 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 12:30 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - Please use SpeakPipe if you are outside of the US First CoMC episode: 402 shownotes | Audio Today's Paris Tour Insight: Today's Paris thoughts come from Gabby - and I'll be sharing the links from her, too. But in the meantime, here is the important bit: Dianne's number 1-800-826-2266, Holiday Vacations: Keyword "Craft" Crafty Chat Livestream links Bolded time codes take you to YouTube as do the pictures below Bobbins • Spinning in Public Avengers amigurumi • Tea Cozy Das Links           - Hair Styles for Knitters   - Graduating Empty Nester   - Bobbin Ramboulet     - Ply Ramboulet   - Knitting In Public     - Avengers Fans             - Bobbin Storage Bins               - 1970's Decor               - Tea Cozy               - Mighty Distractable  and the Defarge page for the cozy            6:30:00 - Wendy Bernard              9:00:00 - Energy Bites              10:25:00 - Matzoh Ball Soup             Our CraftLit Channel can be found at http://YouTube.com/c/CraftLit-Channel What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? Ravelry thread for suggestions | BOOK TALK • 12:30 | the Mistral wind    Scirocco wind    36 lb shot French naval history    Internet ruined my life    Episode where boy never gets the smackdown   (You'll have to sign into your cable providor's page to watch using this link, but I think there are probably other ways to see it, too.)   This American Life: 545: If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say, SAY IT IN ALL CAPS    Facebook group I post episodes in (but where you can only comment no idea why)    Facebook group YOU can post links and fun bits in   And the experimental Snapchat account Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android or Windows 8 smartphones and tablets (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our SpeakPipe Page! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 12! This time with pineapple! grab the code below \/ Want a button? grab the code below \/...more

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• 414: Chapter 18 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Apr 22 2016

  Chapter 18 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 13:50 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Today's Paris Tour Insight: The Musée d'Orsay! Oh my. Please go ... Then call Dianne right away to join up with us for the tour 1-800-826-2266, or toodle on over to : Keyword "Craft" Crafty Chat Livestream links No Crafty Chat links this week - at least not right away. It was a nutty recording session so the links will probably be on the TWO 414 files over at http://YouTube.com/c/craftlit-channel for the whole shebang - video and All The Links.  Our CraftLit Channel can be found at What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? for ideas and suggestions.  | BOOK TALK • 13:50 | Nada     | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 11!Another piece of gorgeous writing at the end of this chapter! Want a button?...more

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• 413: Chapter 17 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Apr 15 2016

  Chapter 17 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 5:55 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Today's Paris Tour Insight: We're spending too much time in France - well, in the Chateau d'If - to chat up Paris today. But that shouldn't stop you from calling Dianne and signing up for the tour 1-800-826-2266, or toodle on over to : Keyword "Craft" Crafty Chat Livestream links  No Crafty Chat this week. If you want to see more about the links below, please head over to http://YouTube.com/c/craftlit-channel for the whole shebang - video and All The Links. However, we've got a little sample for you below.  Here's the link if you wanted to listen to the                10:05 Our CraftLit Channel can be found at What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat? Ravelry thread for suggestions:  http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/craftlit-podcast/3373317 | BOOK TALK • 5:55 |  Medical thoughts on Faria,                 If you want to follow the money (affiliate link)     | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 10!FUN! Want a button?...more

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• 412: Chapter 16 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Apr 08 2016

  Chapter 16 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 13:31 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | APRIL 2006 - April 2016 • TEN YEARS of CRAFTLIT| Take a moment to celebrate CraftLit's 10th anniversary by sharing your favorite book‡ (knowing that tomorrow you could very well send in a different answer—and you're welcome to). You can: 
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• 411: Chapter 15 — The Count-- PARENTAL ADVISORY skip 8:05-20:20

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  Apr 01 2016

  Chapter 15 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 13:31 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | APRIL 2006 - April 2016 • TEN YEARS of CRAFTLIT| Send an audio clip of you telling us about your fave book! This way, if you missed the 400th Episode Share-fest, you can do it now. Call our voicemail line: 206-350-1642 or use Speakpipe.com/craftlit (now you can talk for THREE minutes!). | Today's Paris Tour Insight | Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | A Quilt for Henry | If you would like to be part of for Vanessa's son, please click the link and you'll go to Mollie's (gorgeous) blog where you'll find all the information and instructions. |Crafty Chat Livestream links | • Thank you, • Many thanks to Elsie and Jess at for recommending John and Justin at AES! Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below Dwarf • Cthulhu Mitered Matchmaker Dawn's Grandmother's Crochet hook • Crystal Palace hook How to troubleshoot Google issues • Gus! ** - ** - ** - ** - ** - ** - ** - ** - ** The ** Martina Behm's ** - ** - ** - Dawn's fave hook (originally her grandmothers), ** - ** - ** Gus ** - Rescue Animal Podcast - How Heather managed to wash really smelly dog hair (I wouldn't recommend PineSol on sheep or alpaca or camel or anything that won't be heavily blended with another fiber) Our CraftLit Channel can be found at What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat?   | BOOK TALK • 13:31 | SKIP THIS SECTION if kids are listening 8:05-20:20— The Writing On The Wall (get it?!) Closeup of The Writing: By - www.nationalgallery.org.uk :  : , Public Domain Translation Variations French version: À force de se dire à lui-même, à propos de ses ennemis, que le calme était la mort, et qu'à celui qui veut punir cruellement il faut d'autres moyens que la mort, il tomba dans l'immobilité morne des idées de suicide; malheur à celui qui, sur la pente du malheur, s'arrête à ces sombres idées! C'est une de ces mers mortes qui s'étendent comme l'azur des flots purs, mais dans lesquelles le nageur sent de plus en plus s'engluer ses pieds dans une vase bitumineuse qui l'attire à elle, l'aspire, l'engloutit. Une fois pris ainsi, si le secours divin ne vient point à son aide, tout est fini, et chaque effort qu'il tente l'enfonce plus avant dans la mort. Public Domain version: By dint of constantly dwelling on the idea that tranquillity was death, and if punishment were the end in view other tortures than death must be invented, he began to reflect on suicide. Unhappy he, who, on the brink of misfortune, broods over ideas like these! Before him is a dead sea that stretches in azure calm before the eye; but he who unwarily ventures within its embrace finds himself struggling with a monster that would drag him down to perdition. Once thus ensnared, unless the protecting hand of God snatch him thence, all is over, and his struggles but tend to hasten his destruction. This state of mental anguish is, however, less terrible than the sufferings that precede or the punishment that possibly will follow. There is a sort of consolation at the contemplation of the yawning abyss, at the bottom of which lie darkness and obscurity. Robin Buss' translation (1996, 2003): …eventually he fell into the melancholy quietude of thoughts of suicide. Woe to the man who, sliding into misfortune, is drawn by such dark thoughts! This is one of those dead seas that seem to offer the inviting blue of pure waters, but where the swimmer’s feet are sucked into a bituminous mire which draws him, drags him down and swallows him up. Once caught, he is lost if God does not come to his aid, and every effort that he makes pulls him nearer to death. - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas ROBIN BUSS • Bituminous Bitumen - a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing. () | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | LISTEN • MAKE CONTACT | • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter ! Perhaps the funniest beginning to a chapter ever (at least until the next one). Want a button?...more

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• 410: Chapters 13-14 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Mar 25 2016

  410: Chapters 13-14 — The Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 13-14 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 18:30 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | Today's Paris Tour Insight | Call Dianne to get All The News on signing up 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | A Quilt for Henry | If you would like to be part of for Vanessa's son, please click the link and you'll go to Mollie's (gorgeous) blog where you'll find all the information and instructions. Crafty Chat Livestream links Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below Erica's Comfort Me from Anne Hanson • Erica's shawl with eyelets Heather's Pretty (SALE) Tangier yarn • Heather's Amazing 100% Cotton TAPE yarn from Lang What do YOU want to hear about on a Crafty Chat?     and Erica's current knitting Cogknitive Retreat 5-5.5mm to get 18x26 for 10cm - if you have knit or crochet ideas for Heather so she can look French this fall, wearing this yarn, ! Heather's LYS with the fabu Lang yarn! - IMPORTANT YouTube Lifestream Chat window information for future livestreams! Our CraftLit Channel can be found at | Book Talk • 18:30 | The Oh-So-Cool Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 7! Actually On The Boat! Want a button?...more

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• 409: Chapters 11-12 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Mar 18 2016

  Chapters 11-12 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 13:15 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Today's Paris Tour Insight: Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | A Quilt for Henry | If you would like to be part of for Vanessa's son, please click the link and you'll go to Mollie's (gorgeous) blog where you'll find all the information and instructions. Crafty Chat Livestream links Bolded time codes take you to as do the pictures below Erica's spindle with roving Heather's homemade spindle with • Erica's Cool Cowl + + + Kool Aid + + + Dawn's that mentioned Our CraftLit Channel can be found at Book Talk Two Legion of Honor medals with a Grande Aigle • BJ | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 6! Our first Travelogue! Want a button?...more

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• 408: Chapters 9-10 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Mar 11 2016

  Chapters 9-10 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 13:15 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Paris Tour info: Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | Crafty Bits| If you would like to be part of for Vanessa's son, please click the link and you'll go to Mollie's (gorgeous) blog where you'll find all the information and instructions. Crafty Chat Livestream links Bolded time codes take you to All other times are links in the comment section under the video at YouTube. Dawn's Flatland Shawls Dawn's Mitts • an Openwork shawl • example of Post Stitches Dawn's Staggered front post / back post • Tunisian Glacier hat • Tunisian mitts Dawn's open work scarf • Infinity Shawl duel • Heather Cowl Heather's sheepy fabric • Erica yarn #1 • Erica yarn #2 Reevers shawl • Erin Star shawl 1:27 - - MN Beatboxing group 1:54 - Beat boxer video on Vimeo 3:43 - Wheel of Freestyle on Jimmy Fallon with Lin-Manuel Miranda 6:00 - Dawn’s first crochet, cotton afghan - Flatland Color Shawls from  - Noro - The WWMDFK projects are all on 1 - 2 - 3 - the one like a Baktus scarf 15:00 - cowl — 17:00 - Noro sock mitts using a smaller hook 19:30 - Briar Rose hat worked in post stitches - How to ID what hook size to use 24:00 - Heather’s boo boo with her cowl 26:00 - easy mitered scarf (cast on odd number, DCs worked as sets of four front post stitches, four back post stitch) / shawl with hand painted wool—Get a 30:00 - Tunisian hat in Raven Fog Fibers - glacial hat knit with Sea Socks Cruise ’08 yarn 34:00 - Tunisian mitts 34:30 - ribbed stitch shawl/scarf 35:30 - Yazipengyou let us know about the Tunisian spiral blanket - Rav spiral afghan on J hook - with aran weight yarn 37:55 - big circular infinity scarves - both done in Briar Rose bouclé, but one knit and one crocheted… can you tell which? ...and that was one of Dawn’s patterns done for Briar Rose Fibers: . Original pattern was in sea pearl, but I love this one too. 38:50 - Attack of the Cowls 41:35 - (from 35:30 above), Tunisian J-hook with aran weight yarn 43:10 - Aoibhe Ni - amazing fine gauge Tunisian crochet shawls, 45:15 - Yazipengyou mentioned Tunisian crochet shawl 47:00 - @NeilHimself and #AmericanGods casting 48:15 - Winter Nocturne pix 49:30 - Crusaders, Ninjas, and Dawn’s Flying Monkey 50:10 - Milekie - Naålbinding 52:00 - Boblin, Linda in New South Wales, AU - spindling? YES! Next week! 55:30 - Jon’s Naålbinding sock, @MizzThurzday might know which stitch 59:50 - A Quilt for Henry at WildOlive.com for Vanessa’s son 1:02:30 - Craftsy is missing a Naålbinding class?! 1:04:00 - Erica, Cashmere = Lux Adorna Knits Signature Edition in Pumpernickel (NOT Periwinkle) and Lux Adorna Knits 1:06:00 - Fresh from the cauldron - graduated / gradient -   1:08:30 - Firefly Reevers shawl 1:09:00 - 1:09:30 - Pewter Grey-on-grey yarn = in colorway Pewter 1:10:30 - Oh, and the secret ingredient Andrew slipped into the lasagna dish was butternut squash (the bag of cubed squash that Trader Joe's sells, to be specific).  He cooked it, then mashed it, and added it to the tomato sauce and cheese.  Kid didn't even taste it and didn't know there was an extra veggie in there until she heard me say so during the livestream today. Some of the above links are affiliate links. Clicking will help support CraftLit. | Book Talk • 13:15 | Nothing needed links, really... | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! | Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 5! Barometers and trains! Want a button?...more

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• 407: Chapters 7-8 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Mar 04 2016

  Generic Count: http://craftlit.com/wp-content/uploads/2095/11/1.jpg Chapters 7-8 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 13:40 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | Today's Paris Tour info: Dianne’s number 1-800-826-2266, : Keyword "Craft" | Crafty Bits| If you would like to be part of for Vanessa's son, please click the link and you'll go to Mollie's (gorgeous) blog where you'll find all the information and instructions. Crafty Chat Lifestream links Linked time codes take you to Erica's mic died but she was still able to share this cute crochet/DPN case 01:33 - Dawn - "boring crafty things" 01:58 - Dawn’s Briar Rose Russet sweater - Portable sock knitting in the round 03:55 - The Yarn - Alpaca 04:15 - The Colors - The Heel - ; Heather’s using her own recipe (or you can email to have Heather come to your guild and teach her sock heel’s class.) - Sam’s cuff 07:52 - Heather cuff color description 08:40 - pattern expansion 11:48 - Heather’s start of Dawn’s Crochet Cowl 14:28 - Crochet is more flexible than you think 15:55 - Things assumed by crochet patterns 18:25 - Crochet stitch Illustration 19:30 - Heather the Knitting Bully 20:20 -Heather’s awesome "Thing 1 and 2" Origami bag from Erica (and Erica’s matching bag) and 22:30 - Vera Bradly wallet made for me by my Auntie out of the most awesome book fabric 25:15 - Dawn’s fabric - Fat Squirrel Fibers bag made out of canceled library cards 26:35 - Happy Gatsby moment 27:50 - Happy Dickens “Gateway Drug” moment 35:47 - Erica’s 37:50 - 38:45 - Jennie the Potter   40:10 - Pierce Brown books 41:20 - 42:05 - 43:42 - Heather imitates a Kaypro disc drive, circa 1983 43:55 - (with ) 45:20 - The Magicians by Lev Grossman the the 48:20 - 50:35 - 51:35 - 52:00 - 52:19 - 53:25 - “Boovies” and And since Erica couldn’t talk this week, here is her Stitches West review Some of the above links are affiliate links. Clicking will help support CraftLit. Book Talk ; | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! ###| Premium Audio -- Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) | This week — Chapter 4! This one might be a little cheesey... :giggle:: :snort:: Want a button?...more

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• 406: Chapter 6 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 26 2016

  I’m Sorry Dave The family asks for memorials in lieu of flowers to Saint James On The Parkway 3225 East Minnehaha Parkway Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417-1498 Phone: (612) 724-3425 Office e-mail: stjamesotp@comcast.net Book talk starts at 20:00 Call in Line – 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment – First CoMC episode: | | Crafty Bits| Time code links take you to Layering Shrug Crochet in Process Yarn for the Cuff The Cuff The Natural Jersey Marat (see below) Heather’s mindless crochet (7:04 about the yarn) RedHeart.com – Heather’s Making Dawn’s Cowl Heather’s also making an IV cuff Yarn? Dunno. Not The Cuff in Question More on the cuff Dianne’s The Natural Jersey (see above) Needles: Kollage square DPNs US 4/3.5mm 30:59 STINK BUG Link to . My tea – Throat Coat with Lemon and Echinacea Doll’s House I saw . The Math thing: | Book Talk – 20:00 | ART VIDEO: https://youtu.be/4bTQv9ESk2c A   and an (as opposed to a Venn Diagram) Cedant arna togae – cede arms to the gown Aesculapius – Roman god of healing and medicine   | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio — Three Men in a Boat (to say nothing of the dog) More from our men! Enjoy the laughs! (This is safe for kids… though the little ones probably won’t get the jokes.) Want a button?   1253...more

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• 405 - Chapter 5 - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 19 2016

  Chapter 5 - The Count of Monte Cristo Book talk starts at 21:00 Call in Line – 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment – First CoMC episode: | | Crafty Bits| Time code links are for and take you to YouTube Dawn Cowl:   Stitch Markers:   and would be brands of the coated jewelry wire I used for the stitch markers. Crimp beads are just… . Briar Rose Fibers: My leg warmers are made with “Nate’s Sock Yarn”, which it doesn’t look like she has right now. Unspun Single Sweater:   Icelandic unspun: …and EZ’s (Elizabeth Zimmerman’s) percentage yoke sweater is what I am following, which is in all of her books and is GENIUS. Erica Circlet:   Entrelac:  (how to ) Entrelac scarf project  page:   In talking about canning, I mentioned Doctor Gemma.  She does a segment of CogKnitive called “Put a Lid on it”, where she talks about canning, etc. Stitches West is at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.  Erica will be in the Dizzy Blonde Studios booth (1033 & 1035) at the very least and , if not more.  She will be joined by Thing Two starting late .  Please come say “hi” and don’t be shy about introducing yourself!  Erica will be posting to Instagram and Twitter throughout the weekend.  Her name on both is ericah64.  Expect a full Stitches run-down next week in Crafty Chat. If you have ideas for Crafty Chat, please post them in the “What do YOU want to hear about” thread on Ravelry.  We welcome suggestions! Heather Nanette the Nanny’s save-your-hands microwave bowl cozies: Scribble graph:    (Scribblegraph site: and ) THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO BAG:  – Facebook Fan Page...more

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• 404: Chapters 3-4 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 12 2016

  [iframe style="border:none" src="http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4144906/height/360/width/450/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/custom-color/943aa9" height="360" width="450" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Got Clocked! Book talk starts at 15:40 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | Crafty Bits| Time code links take you to YouTube Jambalaya here: Jambalaya! mmmmm...blood oranges!   *  - good for Blood Oranges Erica's Pork Simpler than Dawn's jambalaya, and a tad underdone, but it sure was yummy! * * * Dawn - More Briar Rose Loveliness * Jenny the Potter Mugs - *  - * * * * Stitches West is 2/18 - 2/21 in Santa Clara, CA.  Erica can be found in the ](http://www.dizzyblondestudios.com/) booth, #1033 all Friday morning and all daySunday.  Two samples of will be on display, and hardcopies of the pattern can be purchased there. (Electronic copies are available on Ravelry.) * A sample of will be on display in the Lux Adorna Knits (http://www.luxadornaknits.com,  formerly Pepperberry Knits) booth, #938 & 1037, right next door to Dizzy Blonde Studios.  Electronic copies of the pattern are available on Ravelry. Got a genius idea for Defarge Does Sherlock? Get it in before the end of February to be considered for inclusion in the book! We could especially use some more crochet patterns. | Book Talk - 15:40 | Paris From the west — Île de la Cité By Daniel Vorndran / DXR, , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31704254 From the East — Île de la Cité By - Own work - Taken by myself with a Canon 5D and 24-105mm f/4L IS. This version has been brightened., , https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1114396 - Spinning Flax and prepping flax and a skip to 4:30 if you want to jump to the flax prep. Axis of Evil - Danglers, Cadreuse, Fernand | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! image3 by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- End of The Miller's Tale | This week — Part Three! Um... DEFINATELY not one for the kids to listen in on... Want a button?...more

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• 403: Chapters 1-2 — The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Feb 05 2016

  Chapters 1-2 — The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts at 16:50 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | Crafty Bits| Time code links take you to YouTube •  ◦ yarn from  ◦ crochet shawl is  ◦  ◦ AT Blanton’s markers (pending) ◦ RevKnits Christmas Shawl pattern ▪ •  ◦ swatch for hat ◦ Briar Rose Charity — ▪ Details on Alzheimer’s donation for pattern at above link. •  ◦ •  ◦ on the (free to join - you don't have to knit or crochet... but don't be surprised if you start...) ◦ Heather:  ◦ Dawn:  ◦  ◦ Texas Dad Recipes -    ▪    ▪ •  ◦ Erica's-Fibonacci knitting is in the prototype phase: • First draft      ▪ • Current draft      ▪ http://www.ravelry.com/projects/ericah64/fibonacci-eyelet-draft-swatches A little cupcake porn from Dawn: or visit | Book Talk - 16:50 | • Marseilles and . • Not a lot of specialized bits today. That will give way soon enough. | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! image3 by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Part 2 of The Miller's Tale | This week — Part Twone! Um... definitely not one for the kids to listen in on... Want a button?...more

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• 402: Dumas Prequel - The Count of Monte Cristo

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  Jan 29 2016

  Intro to The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandré Dumas Book talk starts right away Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First CoMC episode: | | Crafty Bits| • Nada this week | Book Talk - right away | •  & for the over-achievers: . • Dumas' family tree quote: "My father was a mulatto, my grandfather was a Negro, and my great-grandfather a monkey. You see, Sir, my family starts where yours ends."  • And for those of you lucky enough to read French:“Mon père était un mulâtre, mon grand-père était un nègre et mon arrière grand-père un singe. Vous voyez, Monsieur: ma famille commence où la vôtre finit.” • , ! • | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | Love the happy feeling you get when we start a new book? Consider sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers , If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Start of The Miller's Tale | This week — Part One! Um... maybe not one for the kids to listen in on... Want a button?...more

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• 401: chapters 47-50 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Oct 16 2015

  - Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 - Call in and leave an audio comment - - First S&S episode: |   The Count of Monte Cristo on , , at   | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | I’d love it if you wouldn't mind sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. !If you <3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly  to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via  Click here to subscribe via  You can also subscribe via  Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard.• Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  or  smartphones and tablets (you can call or  straight from within the app)• Call 206-350-1642• Email Heather@CraftLit.com• Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve!  by  Create a unique  online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Surprise Short | This week — Tour Audio (finally) - All The Stories and Poems Want a button?...more

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• 400th Episode Celebration!

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  Oct 09 2015

  YORK KNITTERS & DENIZENS OF SURROUNDING AREAS: Meet up with the #CraftLitTour2015 in York on October 14 at 6:30 pm at the Crossed Keys Pub at 34 Goodramgate    for her service dog   - Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 - Call in and leave an audio comment - - First S&S episode: | | Nominations | Most Likely to be Beaten With a Parasol: a tie—Margaret and Mr. Thornton Most Likely to be Invited to Tea: —thank you, Tara! Most Likely to be Summed up as a GIF: —thank you, Lily! Most Interesting Book I Wouldn't Have Known About or Read Without CraftLit: —thank you, Krispian and Sue!    - Thank you Caroline! Thank you, Nancy! War and Peace -and Susan's : With Needle and Stick   The books you heard:   The Count of Monte Cristo on , , at  (Thank you, Amy) from The Dubliners at , and within that book you'll find  - Thank you, Kathleen! A Ring of Endless Light at , Thank you, Brenda! Last of the Mohicans at  - Thank you, Jennifer!     And finally Jennifer and I leave you with: Thank you to, Maya Kristin Lise Tara AnnT Tricia  Laura  Nancy Caroline Leanna  Jennifer - Hester's Hope Shawl  Tony of Libros Manos Libres podcast Susan Jennifer  Amy  Sue Kathleen  Carol W Jennifer Brenda...more

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• 399: chapters 45-46 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Sep 25 2015

  Chapters 45-46 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 16± min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty Bits| • Pairfect sock yarn from , carried in the US . • (the really cool mill with the antique machinery) (Thank you, Martha) • Any advice for washing stinky dog fur for spinning? Let me know if the comments below, on a voicemail (206-350-1642), or . • vs • In London October 18, 2015? So am I!!! Come meet me and get a dose of Cognitive Anchoring! - ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! - Special 400th Episode Celebration!!! Join The Fun! It's coming sooner than you think! or CraftLit Episodes - Early Fall Schedule: • 399 — tentative release date Friday, September 25 • 400 — tentative release date Friday, October 2 | Book Talk - 16± minutes | • Tintern grounds and a • The audiobook of Wolf Hall is second only to Bleak House (the Audible version read by a female/male duo), IMHO. • Austen's Henry VIII quote: *"The Crimes & Cruelties of [Henry VIII], were too numerous to be mentioned, (as this history I trust has fully shewn;) & nothing can be said in his vindication, but that his abolishing Religious Houses & leaving them to the ruinous depredations of time has been of infinite use to the landscape of England in general, which probably was a principal motive for his doing it, since otherwise why should a Man who was of no Religion himself be at so much trouble to abolish one which had for ages been established in the Kingdom." • , (I remembered some of the story correctly.) | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | I’d love it if you wouldn't mind sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you &lt;3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Surprise Short | This week — Biscuits ex Machina! Seriously. That's the awesome name of this short story! Want a button?...more

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• 398: chapters 42-44 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Sep 18 2015

  Chapters 42-44 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 7± min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty Bits| • Lord Byron in a can (let him out!) • and (thank you Gabrielle) In London? I AM! 18 Oct 2015! Come meet me and get a dose of Cognitive Anchoring! - ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! - Special 400th Episode Celebration!!! Join The Fun! It's coming sooner than you think! or CraftLit Episodes - Early Fall Schedule: • 399 — tentative release date Friday, September 25 • 400 — tentative release date Friday, October 2 | Book Talk - 7± minutes | • Modern retelling of S&S " The Three Weisman's of Westport" (thank you, Lara) • Where they are: • Piquet–rules • • • - and the helper video for how to add to it | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | I’d love it if you wouldn't mind sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you &lt;3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Surprise Short | This week — Biscuits ex Machina! Seriously. That's the awesome name of this short story! Want a button?...more

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• 397: chapters 40-41 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Sep 11 2015

  CORRECT FILE of Chapters 40-41 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 6 min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty Bits| My Superpower: some , and some , and a slightly more take on the . In London? Nearby? Come meet me and get a dose of Cognitive Anchoring! - ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! - Special 400th Episode Celebration!!! Join The Fun! It's coming sooner than you think! or CraftLit Episodes - Early Fall Schedule: • 398 — tentative release date Friday, September 18 • 399 — tentative release date Friday, September 25 • 400 — tentative release date Friday, October 2 | Book Talk - 6 minutes | It's a lite episode this week on the book-talk front. and the helper video for how to add to it | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | I’d love it if you wouldn't mind sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you &lt;3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Reboot of Canterbury Tales | This week — the second Tale (the Knight's)! This time it's epic! Want a button?...more

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• 396: chapters 38-39 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Aug 28 2015

  Chapters 38-39 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 10 min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty Bits| Bleak House—not sure you're ready for the whole 800+ pages-worth of audio? Try the first bundle (of five). We'll give you a bit of time to listen, then send you a discount coupon in case you'd like to get the rest. Voice Pro app for recording audio . If you have a particularly good Android recorder, please add it to the comments for everyone to see! Pixel Squares - and ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! NOT your normal : and a post on and an article with comments that are at least as enlightening if not moreso. Then there's this truly fascinating . And my fave pic so far: And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I'll add - I have a couple of new ones to add on deck now that I'm thinking about it...): Special 400th Episode Celebration!!! Join The Fun! It's coming sooner than you think! or CraftLit Episodes End of Summer Update: • 396 — will go live on Friday, August 28 Will go live as soon as I can get the computer working, again... • 397 — tentative release date Friday, September 11 • 398 — tentative release date Friday, September 18 • 399 — tentative release date Friday, September 25 • 400 — tentative release date Friday, October 2 | Book Talk - 10 minutes | and the helper video for how to add to it | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | I’d love it if you wouldn't mind sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you &lt;3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Reboot of Canterbury Tales | This week — the second Tale (the Knight's)! This time it's epic! Want a button?...more

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• 395: chapters 35-37 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Aug 21 2015

  Chapters 35-37 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 8 min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty | Dog-Hair/Merino Mill options from Joy—2:50 by Sarah Hunt (Swenstea on Rav) video audio podcast and podcast Ashley Yousling, (contact: Hello@WoolFull.com) Have more mill ideas? ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! —27:20 —27:30 And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I'll add - I have a couple of new ones to add on deck now that I'm thinking about it...): Special 400th episode—Join in the Fun!!! It's coming sooner than you think!  Sign up for the Newsletter | Book Talk - 8 minutes | style—11:00 —12:00 My Tristram!   or visit and her podcast site that has the list of podcasts down the side: and the helper video for how to add to it More Grammar Humor - song! video! fun! Tripod's sings | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | I’d love it if you wouldn't mind sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you &lt;3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) | FEEDBACK | You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Reboot of Canterbury Tales | This week — the first Tale (the Knight's)! (No, really!) Want a button?...more

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• 394: chapters 33-34 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Aug 14 2015

  Chapters 33-34 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 15 min Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty | or listen here: ! Cognitive Anchoring! Me! London! Presenting said talk! —2:40 Dog Hair Merino Mill options? —6:05 The SCULPTOR—8:10 Mei's link to the —10:48 —11:25 And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I'll add - I have a couple of new ones to add on deck now that I'm thinking about it...): Special 400th episode ideas?** It's coming sooner than you think! or | Book Talk - 15 minutes | Bill Bryson's book on rooms (Thank you Jeanne — and Sandy)—15:40 NOT TWAIN! Minus ten points for Ravenclaw I mean Heather. —23:15 Calling cards —28:30 Hand-held fire screens are often mis-identified as fans (especially on Pinterest), here's one that's embroidered—28:45 & 1:12:00 and a painted one! And, just because I stumbled on this, and the helper video for how to add to it —1:15:45 Fiction (ish) podcast and —1:20:20 | SPREAD THE CLASSICS | I’d love it if you wouldn't mind sharing #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you &lt;3 this episode and have a sec, please head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) FEEDBACK You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! Wear Your Love AS Your Sleeve! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Reboot of Canterbury Tales | Episode 006 & 007 this week to be followed (please God) by the first Tale (the Knight's). Want a button?...more

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• 393: chapters 31-32 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Jul 24 2015

  N.B. The technology woes mentioned in the show exploded after recording (and losing the audio again... and again... and again...). The good news is that I get a new harddrive next Tuesday. A girl can dream... Chapters 31-32 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 17:50 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | NEWSLETTER Sign-up | Want to get the missing audio from today's episode? Please . One Stop Shopping! | Crafty | Jon Scholes! On a radio soap! Listen to him on Station Road!Find out when to listen  (East Coast time is 11:30am Saturday, July 25th) the , and . The first episode itself with be broadcast on Saturday the 25th of July as part of the 4:30pm programme, which will involve some chatting with some cast and writers, maybe me if they pick me. The time for the episode specifically will be 4:45pm. Episode 1 will be repeated as part of Monday's drive time at 5:30pm on the 27th Episode 2 will be part of Wednesday's drive time at 5:30pm on the 29th Episode 3 will be part of Friday's drive time at 5:30pm on the 31st and so on, Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. (3:50) (5:29) (some patter/songs are not for little ears) the four chords, BTW are: C G Am F or G D Em C or D, A, Bm, G (depending on your key)per   Root chord, the 5 chord, the 6 chord, and the 4 chord of the major scale or major progression. (Major root chord, major chord on the 5th note, minor chord on the 6th note, and major chord on the 4th note.) Root chord, the 6 chord, the 3 chord, and the 7 chord of the minor scale or minor progression. (Minor root chord, major chord on the 6th note, major chord on the 3rd note, and major chord on the 7th note.)( and) (8:00) Poison Ivy-Oak-Sumac , (8:30 ) (12:15) Janice's and , Jan-Feb, #74 on Austen And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I still have a few mroe to add). Special 400th episode ideas? It's coming sooner than you think! or | Book Talk - 17:50 | at this time (well... Burr/Hamilton's time, but close!) Loretta Lynn Gone Girl on paper and at Audible (and my audio of rant)  (not for little ears!) | HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! I’d love it if you could please share #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you dug this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: your weekly annotated audiobook podcast: Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) FEEDBACK + PROMOTION • Call 206-350-1642  •  Email Heather@CraftLit.com  • Use our ! You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) Say it Loud, Say it Proud! Get your own t-shirt by Create a unique online at Zazzle. | Premium Audio -- Reboot of Canterbury Tales | Episode 006 (later this week —because technology bites) to be followed shortly by the first Tale (the Knight's). Want a button? Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name Ravelry ID Online Hangouts and Book Groups Yes! I'm interested in onine book group meetings. Eh. Hangouts aren't really my thing. No thanks. I am... New to this whole CraftLit/Just the Books thing An old hand, been listening forever Just figured I should sign up. Birthday / ( mm / dd ) Email Format html text Powered by...more

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• 392: chapters 29-30 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Jul 17 2015

  Chapters 29-30 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 07:00 Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Crafty | Surviving a manipulator, 21st Century edition: and the that you may find interesting. Eeek for punctuation but an A+++ fascinating imagining of and a page of her general , , and a brilliant hack for making a . (She also has a surprising article on - read carefully as she does warn you when you're about to hit some disturbing photos and information towards the last third). And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I'll add!):   Special 400th episode ideas?** or | Book Talk - 07:00 | Mrs Jennings' likely rug work: and A Chariot .A Pretty Yew (English Cedar): Olives, sweetmeats, —basically, connects vocabulary in Sense & Sensibility to (the video is NOT for children or anyone who is offended by language. It is also not for people with limited senses of humor... or people with excellent senses of humor but who have bladder control challenges. Consider yourself warned). | HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you're on Twitter, I’d love it if you could please share CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you dug this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: The Annotated Audiobook Podcast Click here to subscribe via Click here to subscribe via You can also subscribe via Or subscribe through the app (see below) FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let's hear YOU for a bit, yes? • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or straight from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email Heather@CraftLit.com • Use our ! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio -- Reboot of Canterbury Tales — (005 this week) followed by the first Tale (The Knight's). Want a button?...more

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• 391: chapters 27-28 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Jul 10 2015

  All About The Place - Annotated Audiobooks Chapters 27-28 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 19:45. Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | Crafty and * Listener Tony's : which is on and and, of course, * * * * * * * * * Be a reader for CraftLit! * * Thank you to Lauren (our math listener), Sarah (our secretly someday-crafty listener), Tara (our superfan), Kathy (who knows her tea), Kaet (who asks the right Brandon-ish questions), JannaLee (who understands the Dorian thing), and Ann (for her ) for your voicemails! * And our video of listeners listening (you can still send in pix - I'll add!): VIDEO UPLOADING as you read... Special 400th episode ideas?  or | Book Talk - 19:45 | Mark Twain's and the Collation and . (If you have a better recipe, please add the link in the comments or post it at Patreon.com/craftlit for this episode!) and HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! I’d love it if you could please share #CraftLit with your Twitter followers. ! If you dug this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly to the free podcast! Ways to subscribe to CraftLit: The Annotated Audiobook Podcast • Click here to subscribe via • Click here to subscribe via • You can also subscribe via FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for or or smartphones and tablets (you can call or  from within the app) • Call 206-350-1642 • Email  • Use our ! Get Your Own  t-shirts by Create a unique  for any podcast you love, online at CraftLit's Zazzle Shop. Premium Audio — Reboot of Canterbury Tales, followed (shortly) by the first Tale (The Knight's). Want a button?...more

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• 390: chapters 25-26 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Jun 26 2015

  Chapters 25-26 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 25:00. Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | Crafty and (we don't send very often, 100% non-spammy) Be a reader for CraftLit! —thank you Shannon. From the : —Thank you Rita —thank you Jeniffer —thank you AT Kathi says Finding out if for Kathi —thank you Char 'Fiona' —thank you Dixie —thank you Leanna —thank you Harriet From whence we got Thing 2's Mermaid tail and the Michelle's "moon" section from Herland, chapter 4: We reconnoitered as widely as we could in the failing moonlight-- moons are of a painfully unreliable nature; but the growing dawn showed us the familiar shape, shrouded in some heavy cloth like canvas, and no slightest sign of any watchman near. We decided to make a quick dash as soon as the light was strong enough for accurate work. Here are pics from Ann2step about her lampwork bead-making fun: Special 400th episode ideas?  or Hangouts * - Complete epic fail. Email if you want to hangout and I'll find a time that works for all of us who are interested... while I search for another platform. | Book Talk - 25:00 | and by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio -- Reboot of Canterbury Tales followed by the first Tale (The Knight's)...more

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• 389: chapters 23-24 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Jun 19 2015

  Chapters 21-22 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 08:05. Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | Crafty and (we don't send very often, 100% non-spammy) productivity links and apps: , and , , , , , my new fave helper (which is ), and my fave keep-track-of-what-I-need-to-read app —which lets me export to Kindle. (Note: not all apps are free.) Barbara's new podcast , Special episode ideas?** or Hangouts - June 20 - 4pm Eastern - the Link will be sent to you in a Premium Newsletter. | Book Talk - 08:05 | Casino: , Quilling: , [written how to](quilling tutorial for beginners) Tallow Candles: , , Wax/Spermaceti Candles: , by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio -- Back to the Future (by way of the distant past) It'll all make sense shortly. Want a button?...more

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• 388: chapters 21-22 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Jun 05 2015

  Chapters 21-22 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 1:25. Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | Facebook Sugar Plums — , , , . Lavender Water — , , , Special episode ideas?** Hangouts The Canterville/Dorian/Jekyll conversation - June 20 - 2pm Eastern - the Link will be sent to you in a Premium Newsletter. Premium Patreon Patron - only hangout - Wednesday, June 10 - If you've pledged at or above the hangout amount, the link awaits you on the Patreon feed. | Book Talk - 01:30 | and that's it, folks! by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio -- Expanded Reboot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Jekyll Premium Audio covers chapter 10 —THE END— of our remastered The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week. Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 387: chapters 19-20 - Sense and Sensibility

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  May 29 2015

  Chapters 19-20 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 11:25. Call in Line - 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment - First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | Our Hike: NOEL COWARD is actually author of Enter Laughing is by , and I TOTALLY forgot, is Joan River's Autobiography (duh). Your pictures — Thank you —  and her Brontë-esque / Austen-esque novels Sorry about last week's episode cutting out issue - grrrrr. Shout out to  (35:03) And, duh, here's the link to me on the (love them!) Know ? Wanna introduce me to him? He's reading Elizabeth von Armin (another possible future CraftLit author?). Harrison is . Librivox has six of her novels for download. Fave quote: 1921 novel, Vera, a dark tragi-comedy drawing on her disastrous marriage to Earl Russell, was her most critically acclaimed work. It was described by John Middleton Murray as 'Wuthering Heights by Jane Austen'. Facebook , and . Join us if you've added your name to the list of the doomed on Facebook. Want to be a reader? Fill out this so I have All The Info in one place. My Parviz's The Hat Pic | Book Talk - 30:00 |   Premium Audio -- Expanded Reboot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Premium Audio covers chapter 8 of our remastered The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week....more

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• 386: chapters 17-18 - Sense and Sensibility

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  May 22 2015

  If the episode freezes at 47:44, know that we're working on it. No idea what the issue is. Stay tuned... Like a Weed - Audiobooks with Benefits Chapters 17-18 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 11:25. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | Gardening Info from: Anita (WellKnitLife), Tigerjill and chop up the young leaves in salad), france_normandy . And this book was recommended last year...   Here's me, listening. How about you? You can send your gardening tips AND listening pictures in via , tag on Twitter or on with #CraftLitListener (or tag me on IG as ) or send a Pin on (1-206-350-1642 - and, um... any chicken tips? And then Lori phoned in this info: from Lucy Ravenscar (and ! and !!!) and from Tarkheena Crafts. My Trivet (with awesome wooden buddies!) My Knights Food Non Fiction podcast host did up a logo for me. (She's very sweet) My Clammr IN THE CAN! plus FULL CAST READING! | Book Talk - 11:25 | Bookseller stalls under waterloo bridge Blaise Castle: Then: Now: Mysteries of Udolpho And here are the eversomuch fun sorcery books: Book the First Book the Second Book The Third These were painted with a Claude Glass Tinterm By Turner (1794) Victorian Claude Glass CLAUDE GLASS TINTERN (maybe) Saved sun up to sun down Quicktime Video of the same: CBC Programme pic: The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque. A Poem (1812) (Combe wrote, Thomas Rowlandson's comic caricatures illustrated) A modern Claude mirror at Derwentwater, The Lake District, England. Photo credit: The Claude Mirror and the Picturesque. by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio — Expanded Reboot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Premium Audio covers chapter 8 of our remastered The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 385 - chapters 15 - 16 - Sense and Sensibility

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  May 15 2015

  Chapters 15-16 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 05:50. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | (the Two Margos!) podcast "" on CraftLit - 3:07 And this came in after uploading the episode: ! Whole play will be posted soon! | Book Talk — 05:50 | Reminder of Deb's Chart: (Book and Whispersync of this one-->) and the (sadly short lived) by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio — Expanded Reboot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Premium Audio covers chapters 4–5 of our remastered The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 384 - chapters 13 - 14 - Sense and Sensibility

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  May 08 2015

  Chapters 13-14 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 010:26. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations |  Crafty Science Fair and the Bivalves (, , , ) - 2:07  info! - 8:50 Don't forget to send yarn to Abraham's Tent (info at ) | Book Talk — 10:26 | Reminder of Deb's Chart: by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Only a couple of seats left for this Fall's tour to the Lake District! Call now to reserve your space! (Deposits are fully refundable through June—just in case you wondered...) Airfare is included in the price! Premium Audio — Expanded Reboot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Premium Audio covers chapters 4–5 of our remastered The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 383 - chapters 11 - 12 - Sense and Sensibility

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  May 01 2015

  Chapters 11-12 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 09:10. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | and an - 4:00 Hexie Basting - 6:54 Don't forget to send yarn to Abraham's Tent (info at ) | Book Talk — 9:10 | Deb's Chart: Elizabeth Gaskell Miniature pic Pocket Books by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Only a couple of seats left for this Fall's tour to the Lake District! Call now to reserve your space! (Deposits are fully refundable through June—just in case you wondered...) Airfare is included in the price! Also Included: All surcharges, fees, airport & departure taxes (at least $660 per person) Our Tour Director—Dianne! Our British Blue Badge Guide—Peter! motorcoach (and professional driver—ours was a lot of fun in 2010) all accommodations, baggage handling at hotels PLUS a $100 travel voucher for a future Holiday Vacations tour. Included food will be: 11 Excellent Meals Featuring: Daily breakfast a Full traditional English Afternoon Tea (hellloooo clotted cream and lemon curd!) Medieval Dinner at Barley Hall (really cool history!) Holiday Vacations farewell dinner And the tour-ish-ness: Attractions & Highlights Guided tour of Quarry Bank Mill Cruise on Lake Windermere Ruskin’s Brantwood Beatrix Potter’s Hilltop Farm Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage Wensleydale Creamery Quilt Museum & Gallery Walking tour of York York Minster Walking tour of Haworth Bronte Parsonage Elizabeth Gaskell Home Premium Audio — Reboot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Premium Audio covers the second and third chapters of our remastered The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 382 - chapters 9-10 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Apr 24 2015

  Chapters 9-10 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 09:52. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | The only thing I think you'll want to see are Diane's Hexies and her Mother's quilts. Tween quilt Pinwheel quilt "My Mother's Garden" pattern If you have a chance to pledge soemthing to Craftlit between now and April 30th, please head over to The matching fund is good through the 30th (and a huge help!) Book Talk - 9:52 by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Thank you so much to Caroline, Tricia, Krispian, Aaron, Greg, Carol, Jean, Elizabeth, and everyone who has hung around listening to and loving classic lit with me! Premium Audio — Reboot of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Premium Audio covers the first chunk of our remastered The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 381 - chapters 7-8 - Sense and Sensibility

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  Apr 17 2015

  Chapters 7-8 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 13:51. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | Book your seat on the October 2015 Lake District Tour 1-800-826-2266 Send in a message to play on our episode. Use the call-in line 1-206-350-1642 or or (if you really don't want to hear your own voice on the podcast) and I'll get someone to read it for you and, likewise, if you would like to read a letter for me to play. | Order of Operations | - amazing algebra app—video above—on and devices (and now with !). - 3:50 - 9:11 Nifty Yarn Donation Contest - Send unique yarn! Post an image of your yarn donation on the Prize Thread in the Abraham’s Tent Group on Ravelry.com. See Ravelry for details of prizes. When: February 14 – April 30, 2015 What: Yarn - minimum of 42” lengths of yarn - any gauge, any color, non traditional materials accepted. Please include your name, email address and your family’s country of origin. $1.00 bill or check made to Welcoming the Stranger Fund a 501 (c)(3). Funds will used to defray costs of processing yarn and name tags. Mail to: Welcoming the Stranger Art, PO Box 10419, Portland, Maine 04104 Additional community based events are scheduled during the exhibit: September 3 – October 25, 2015. For additional information contact us at: OR Check in on the if you're a patron (old or new). There's a new video there for you! - 12:21 Theresa Loe's podcast; Alton Brown's expert witness appearance on the Judge John Hodgman podcast (giggle) - 12:58 Book Talk - 13:51 knot a knight - 14:01 Renee and  - 15:03 for Sense and Sensibility! - 54:04  and for   for October 2015 - 1800-826-2266 - 54:46 Lynn's nomination for Best Butternut Tree Speech  - 57:08 by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio — The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers the final chapters of (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 380 - chapters 5–6 - Sense & Sensibility

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  Apr 10 2015

  Chapters 5-6 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 14:00. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | Check in on the  if you're a patron (old or new). There's a new video there for you! Send in audio to play on our episode. Use the call in Line 1-206-350-1642 or or if you really do not want to hear your own voice on the podcast, send an email and I'll read it. CraftLit apps for  •  •  - 2:00  and for  - 4:40 for October 2015 - 7:40  and  - 10:09 Knitting Kris -  - 2:00 Book Talk - 14:00 Dixie on Tempered Steel - 14:45   by Create a unique online at Zazzle. Premium Audio — The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 18 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 379 - chapters 3–4 - Sense & Sensibility

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  Apr 03 2015

  Chapters 3-4 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts at 21:40. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | —#2 is our nominee! - main site Our for October 2015   Premium Audio — The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 17 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• 378 - Chapters 1–2 - Start of Sense & Sensibility

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  Mar 27 2015

  Chapters 1-2 of Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Book talk starts right after housekeeping. Call in Line 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment!  First S&S episode: | | Order of Operations | Welcome/Housekeeping - 1:05 How to skip the crafty chat (on later episodes) - 2:15 Listen on-the-go via free apps (see right-hand sidebar) - 3:00 Sign up for Premium Streaming Audio (currently The Picture of Dorian Gray) or Premium Download-only Audio - 3:11 Thank you to Herland Hangout-ers - 3:33 Welcome Maia - our awesome S&S reader! - 4:19 Subbable is now Patreon (easy conversion process for Subbable supporters! Go to Subbable.com and follow the steps. All your info (except your bank) will be migrated for you!) - 4:35 The new—THIRD—What Would Madame Defarge Knit? book is out: Defarge Does Shakespeare. Such gorgeous patterns and such lovely stories of inspiration and the Bard, not to mention art from the incomparable Shannon Sneedse. - 7:00 Book Talk officially begins - 8:43 Book chapter audio - 26:05 Post-chapter chat - 46:05   Premium Audio — The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 16 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. Episode Sponsors   Want a button? grab the code:...more

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• Post-Herland Bonus — CraftLit: Audiobooks with Benefits for Busy People

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  Mar 13 2015

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Upcoming Book | by Jane Austen. Your book talk IS this episode. . Sense and Sensibility begins in late March 2015. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Nope! Newsletter Links —>The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for March is Rachael Heron's latest Splinters of Light! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | whole darn thing | Post-Book Our Next book: The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 14 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 377 - Chapter 12 - End of Herland

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  Feb 27 2015

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 5:50. . Sense and Sensibility begins in late March 2015. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | My Spindles! Sign up for the to find out about all the fun bits we're planning between now and our next book! Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 5:50 min | Chapter 12 - End of Book Our Next book: and her and his (what a joy he is!) and Sign up for the to find out about all the fun bits we're planning between now and our next book! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 12 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 376 - Chapter 11 - Herland

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  Feb 20 2015

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 18:40. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Mollie's Book: The (apparently out of print) book Mollie recommended: Holdover links: Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 17:00 min | Chapter 11 Our Next book: and , (and ). Terry's Song - Oy! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 11 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 375b - Chapter 10 - Herland

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  Feb 14 2015

  Ferris Joss The other Movie Zeitgeist Emma Watson

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• 375 - Chapter 10 - Herland

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  Feb 13 2015

  The Party of the First Part - Chapter 10 | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 18:40. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Jean Brown Video: Scroll down , spiral bound book, and Aunt Becky (plus a secondary source for the . for the , and another place to get the , and , and . My first attempt with Jean Brown's technique: The horizontal seam is 1". information. . The iPad Escher-like game is called Holdover links: Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 18:40 min | Chapter 10 The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 10 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 374 - Chapter 9 - Herland

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  Feb 06 2015

  Stirred Not Shaken - and Chilled | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 4:00. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Well... not so much crafty... but then, speaking is a craft I guess... so ... The music that may have been the start of me working to lower my voice THE DREADED VOCAL FRY (and ) Kimberly's Thatcher video The and the US showing (a plus some from the making-of) The still-here Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our for January was Hunter Hammersen's Curls book! In March we'll have another raffle. | BOOK TALK | 4:00 min | The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 9 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 373 - Chapter 8 - Herland

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  Jan 30 2015

  Penny for Your Thoughts | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 15:10. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | Examples of Penny rugs , , , , and and . Tutorials for Penny Rugs: and ; - plus tutorial on and . AnneLena's Husband's The family in easier days: The Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look! | BOOK TALK | 15:10 min | A Huguenot in luuuuve and The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 8 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• CraftLit Bonus - Theater of War - 372b

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  Jan 28 2015

  , in case you want a look-see and the  of an actual soldier who is facing actual medical problems after decades of service. If you would like to help, *     *Disclosure: this is the family of a long-time listener and Defarge designer.

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• On Serial - CraftLit Bonus

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  Jan 26 2015

  You can find  , the adorable , , , , , , and .   You can contact  and .   .

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• 372 - Chapter 7 - Herland

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  Jan 23 2015

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 12:50. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Crafty Bits | (plus ) Instagram's #DoYouThinkI'mHexie led me to Mount Timpanogos (Timp, for short) from its East side (Brightpool, Aug 2014) This photo of Heber City is courtesy of TripAdvisor And listener Lorna sent this 1978 video of The Good Life - start watching at 6 min & 36 seconds Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look! | BOOK TALK | 12:50 min | I think you'll like the podcast! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 7 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 371b - A Conversation - Herland

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  Jan 16 2015

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 11:20. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Not so much the Crafty Bits this week (unless you count my dad's mind) | and his and , , , , Ursula K. Le Guin article on the differences between men's and women's work reviews () (oh Galton —) and his (Upon which the awesome was based!—um... no joke...) Want Famine? Or . FEWS - in countries where they might not have such an easy time doing it. Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 6 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 371 - Chapter 6 - Herland

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  Jan 09 2015

  Chapter 6 | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 6 of by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 11:20. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Not so much the Crafty Bits this week | Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our next is Hunter Hammersen's Curls book Yummy Wonderfulness. Have a look!   | BOOK TALK | 11:20 | chapter 6 The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 5 (1881) of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 370 - Chapter 5 -- Herland

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  Jan 02 2015

  Chapter 5 | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 5 of by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins right away. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links | | Bits | No links to speak of, really, this week. Just the book. Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The   | BOOK TALK | right away | chapter 5   The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers the mysterious chapter 4 of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• A Christmas Carol - 04 - T'was a Treat

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  Dec 24 2014

  Your special treat from Jon Scholes. (And its.)

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• A Christmas Carol -03- Charles Dickens - Audiobooks with Benefits

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  Dec 23 2014

  A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens—Stave the Fourth, Stave the Fifth Music used in this Audiobook with Benefits compiled from from Community Audio Internet Archive Holiday Brass Ensemble, Nemesis, 12 Days of Christmas, and The First Noel all from the YouTube Music Library Dickens of a Christmas Blog Hop (from 2010, but still excellent recipe links!)   From the text: ...and Bob served it out with beaming looks, while the chestnuts on the fire sputtered and crackled noisily. Then Bob proposed: "A Merry Christmas to us all, my dears. God bless us!" Which all the family re-echoed. "God bless us every one!" said Tiny Tim, the last of all. In the 2010 holiday season a group of us hosted a Dickens of a Christmas blog hop: April of Ken of and many, many books about food which you should check out Sarah of , print journalist, food blogger and author of an upcoming book about the home canning revolution Margo of , a professional milliner for film, theater, opera and ballet. She teaches hatmaking courses so Diana of Annette of and Me! There are recipes for the traditional foods Dickens wrote of in A Christmas Carol, or recipes that would have been found in Victorian England around the holidays. There were giveaways (sorry, finished), themed knitting patterns and quite possibly hats! There may have been smoking bishop and suet cooked in organs. And there was certainly much making of merry. We hope you enjoy this as much as we know we did! And we hope that you have a DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS!...more

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• A Christmas Carol -02- Charles Dickens - Audiobook with Benefits

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  Dec 22 2014

  A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens Stave 3 Music used in this Audiobook with Benefits compiled from    from Community Audio Internet Archive   Holiday Brass Ensemble, Nemesis, 12 Days of Christmas, and The First Noel all from the YouTube Music Library   Dickens of a Christmas Blog Hop (from 2010, but still excellent recipe links!)

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• A Christmas Carol -01- Charles Dickens - Audiobook with Benefits

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  Dec 21 2014

  A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens Staves 1–2  Music used in this Audiobook with Benefits compiled from    from Community Audio Internet Archive   Holiday Brass Ensemble, Nemesis, 12 Days of Christmas, and The First Noel all from the YouTube Music Library   Dickens of a Christmas Blog Hop (from 2010, but still excellent recipe links!)

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• 369 - Chapter 4 -- Herland

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  Dec 19 2014

  Chapter 4 | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 4 of by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins right away. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links (mostly in order of appearance) | | Crafty Bits | with cute EPP bits. Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The Our next will start in January 2015 and the Audible link:   | BOOK TALK | right away | chapter 4 #LikeaGirl Peter Pan & pockets? Anyone? ^Devil's Postpile^   The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers the mysterious chapter 3 of The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 368 - Chapter 3 -- Herland

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  Dec 12 2014

  Chapter 3 - Herland | Call in Line| 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 3 of by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links in order of appearance | Mailing List links below , , +  +  | Crafty Bits | Katie's Quilts There's the first one! The thimble that fits my finger (size Large) kickin' recipe   The book Katie mentions Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The The ! and Michelle is the winner! YAY! New Raffle in January!   | BOOK TALK | 32:22 min | chapter 3 Esperanto - the movie that will make your head explode Found it! The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers chapter 1 of The Picture of Dorian Gray. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 367 - Chapter 2 - Herland

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  Nov 28 2014

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 2 of by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 18:40. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links (mostly in order of appearance) | | Crafty Bits | Kiffles—, , Bryndzové Halušky—, and video help Links to EPP tutorial videos: (which may be all you need) full-of-EPP-bits Sheepy Bag from Nanette The coupon-holder EPP caryall Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The The !   | BOOK TALK | 18:40 min | chapter 2   The Picture of Dorian Gray Premium Audio covers the famous prologue to The Picture of Dorian Gray this week. It's the last weekend of the month so Download Members, your new newsletter will be on its way with audio awaiting you on the Download page! If I can pull it off, I'll release a Dorian sneak peek for everyone later this week. | | Different from but still awesome fun! | |   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 366 - Chapter 1 -- Herland [Start of Book]

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  Nov 21 2014

  | Call-in Line | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 1 of by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Book talk begins at 18 minutes. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Member Audio stream can be found and on the free CraftLit smart phone apps. | Links (mostly in order of appearance) | | Crafty Bits | The Rend and the Mend Before, during and after on the Hexagon Quilt Ana's retreat: : a casual retreat for knitters at Purity Lake in New Hampshire, May 1–3, 2015 Varian's retreat: , January 15–18, 2015 (with optional Jan 19th stay over) in North Carolina Mountains And a little and Diane Newsletter Links The (just one at start of the month—or if there's some wacky audio emergency I'll send info out) The (you'll only hear from us when there's a trip to go on) The The !   | BOOK TALK | 18 min | chapter 1 Seneca Falls Convention The probably apocryphal Cinnabar: Cinnabar has a rhombohedral bravais lattice, and belongs to the hexagonal crystal system, trigonal division. But you already knew that, right? SHERLOCK is done DORIAN appears! Premium Audio is getting the intro to The Picture of Dorian Gray this week.     Episode Sponsors Want a button? CraftLit is an affiliate of Amazon.com. Anytime you click on an Amazon link here and buy anything, Amazon pays us a bit. It keeps the show going. Thank you!...more

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• Bonus Poetry

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  Nov 11 2014

  Peter Ffrench reads Flanders Fields on the 2010 CraftLit tour to London, Bath, and Wales. AND I will be on ! Call in to win signed copies of books and/or ask me anything! FUN!

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• Interview Bonus Episode!

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  Nov 03 2014

  Double your host-fun and add a little awesome author-ness. Nathan Gilmour of the Christian Humanist podcast joins Heather to talk with Elizabeth Greene, author of "Building a Better Teacher: How Teaching Works (and How to Teach It to Everyone)." Link to Link to      Next book, Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gillman will begin on November 21st, 2014.

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• Halloween Bonus 2014

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  Oct 31 2014

  Re-recorded and Remastered and Read by Jon Scholes! And more audio in the !

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• 365 - Chapters 50 - 52--North & South [End of Book]

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  Oct 10 2014

  | Call in Line| 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapters 50–52 / vol 2 chs 25-27 of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 10:26. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Audio stream can be found . First-->GO WATCH EPISODE FOUR! . . . she said grinning. . . | Links in order of appearance:* | Arlen's | Crafty Bits | Forgot last week: Deb's Quilting needles arrived—what a difference THAT made! And , too. Thank you, Deb and everyone who called and wrote in with advice!!! Caller Donna - Thank you for the help with My Thread! Listener Laurie — LOVE the "nose-grease" idea! You made me giggle (and LOVE how much you read!) Listener October 13th is the deadline! NEW GIVEAWAY COMING IN NOVEMBER! Embroidery Book WINNER is . . . Alessandra! Chilling Tales October Extravaganza BTW, the stories are often more "chilling" than "scary," more "twisty" and never "gory." I seriously wouldn't be able to record for them if they were anything other—I have to sleep at night, after all.Thing 1 listened to one of my recordings and said, "Geez, Mom. . . I couldn't figure out why they had you recording for them. . . but you really DO sound creepy!" High praise from the 14 year old. —Please Join Us For The — Join us! Free, fun, and fabulous! Hosted on and recorded by Vokle.com—so if you cannot attend, you'll be able to watch the recording later.   | BOOK TALK | 10:16 min | chapters 50, 51, & 52 vol 2 chs 25-27 Not much to put here. . . At all. Bye Bye Margaret! SHERLOCK We're doing the big surprise today – Part Two, chapter 1 this weekend. Info on signing up for the Premium Audio in the right sidebar; click the pic of how you like to listen. | The New Big Awesome | Different from Premium Membership Audio but still awesome fun! | | | | .Fifty+ hours of awesomeness! Purchase as a whole or try out the first bit! Return to the Top Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 364— chapters 47-49 -- North & South

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  Oct 03 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapters 47–49 / vol 2 chs 22-24 of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 18:50 min. .   If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Audio stream can be found . | eMail Down! | If you have written me in the last week and a half and haven't heard back, try sending again. I thought a size-800+ inbox meant I was getting my email. I wasn't. It was spam. My real email is. . . somewhere else. Working on fixing it and huge apologies! | Spooky Things for October | Chilling Tales October Extravaganza And the from friend of CraftLit and Chilling Tales, David Cummings. Crreeeeeeeeppppppyyyyyy! | Links in order of appearance:* |  (and ) Great Quilt Info! Thank you! So many, many of you! Andrew’s webinar: Get a tissue for this KLM video: —Sadly, not this time—but you still go, please! Getcher with an audiobook already on it! If you bought the Audiobook with Benefits in the Shoppe, I’ll send you new files! (... or a screen shot of the files or something. . .) Our September Raffle is closed—winner will be announced on Episode 365. New Raffle in November! by Cheryl Fall | BOOK TALK | 18:50min | chs 47–49 vol 2 chs 22-24 No need for links this week! Just listen. . . And... SHERLOCK We're doing chapter 7 this weekend with the voice of our Missing Monkey, Jon Scholes.  Streaming / Download Premium Memberships which get you Sherlock in your ear are in the right sidebar - click the picture that represents how you want to listen! New Book: Herland! Narrated by  (he starts at 30:02). | The New Big Awesome — | Different from Premium Membership Audio — but still awesome fun! | |   | | .Fifty+ hours of awesomeness! Purchase as a whole or try out the first bit! Return to the Top   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 363—Chapters 45 & 46 -- North & South

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  Sep 26 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapters 45–46 / vol 2 chs 20-21 of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 22:30 min. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Audio stream can be found . | Links in order of appearance:* | | New Books and Crafty Stuff | Best quilting needles and  for fixing Hougie's quilt and an article about the site: . is the author of these books: My Favorite Thneed. —Sadly, not this time—but you still go, please! Getcher with an audiobook already on it! If you bought the Audiobook with Benefits in the Shoppe, I’ll send you new files! (Send me your receipt… or a screen shot of the files or something…) Don’t forget our September Raffle... by Cheryl Fall The Fabulous NightWatch Flash Mob:   - Big Bang Theory Stalks CraftLit… Flatland, now Sherlock! Streaming / Download Premium Memberships are in the right sidebar - click the picture that represents how you want to listen! The Next CraftLit Book Announced in today’s episode!   | BOOK TALK | 22:30min | chs 45–46 vol 2 chs 20-21 author of the poem (in English) . Also author of this - /li> in by by Maria Edgeworth And... SHERLOCK We're doing chapters 5 and 6 this weekend with the voice of our Missing Monkey, Jon Scholes. (He already has a fan club on Ravelry). Info on signing up for the Premium Audio in the right sidebar. | The New Big Awesome — | Different from Premium Membership Audio — but still awesome fun! | |   | | .Fifty+ hours of awesomeness! Purchase as a whole or try out the first bit! Return to the Top   Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 362—Chapters 43–44 -- North & South

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  Sep 19 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapters 43-44 / vol 2 chs 18-19 of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at xx min. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the , the Premium Audio stream can be found . | Links in order of appearance:* | TI 30 Pocket Sliderule calculator with my British Thornton ACTUAL Slide Rule, and. . .  TI 84 Pocket calculator (which is mocking my original—herm) The backyard | New Books and Crafty Stuff | Episode 3 of mini series is a-okay (you'll be blown away when you see where it starts off) NEW on MamaO Knits Found the articles I was looking for: —via Heather by Cheryl Fall | BOOK TALK | 21min | chs 43–44 vol 2 chs 18-19 Printing in Signatures: to get a good graphic image of this, , and to see the anatomy of a hardcover book, —via Michelle Pretty Book making picture — from Maia Episode 3 of is a-okay (you'll be blown away when you see where it starts off) Pic from Maia And... SHERLOCK this weekend with the voice of our Missing Monkey, Jon Scholes. (He already has a fan club on Ravelry). Info on signing up for the Premium Audio in the right sidebar and at the . John Oliver Piece on Scotland with his AWESOME sendup of the old "dumb housewife" trope HTML5 HTML5 Recorded by our own Barbara Edleman Come for the weekend; see me on Thursday night!I'll arrive in the afternoon before market/Franklin are underway, and we can set a meetup time and place! | The New Big Awesome — | Different from Premium Membership Audio — but still awesome fun! | | PERKS! Above you can see the cool USB bracelets. It's a 2gig USB all alone OR loaded with your fave Audiobook with Benefits!   Below are some of my favorite postcards. Clicking on these pix should give you a bigger view, too.   | | .Fifty+ hours of awesomeness! Purchase as a whole or try out the first bit! Return to the Top   Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 361 -- Chapter 42 -- North & South

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  Sep 12 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 42 / vol 2 ch. 17 of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 16:45min. .   If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Thank you so much for voting for the first round!Fingers Crossed! |   | Links in order of appearance:* | Robin Williams / Depression related links: — from Christina — from Jane W | New Books and Crafty Stuff | The Netting The QUILT—in its new home by Cheryl Fall | BOOK TALK | 16:45min | on CraftLit Come for the weekend; see me on Thursday night!I'll arrive in the afternoon before market/Franklin are underway, and we can set a meetup time and place! | The New Big Awesome — | Different from Premium Membership Audio — but still awesome fun! | |   | | .Fifty+ hours of awesomeness! Purchase as a whole or try out the first bit! Return to the Top   Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 360 -- Chapter 41-- North & South

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  Sep 05 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 41 (Vol 2, ch 16) of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 18min. .   If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the .   | |   | Links in order of appearance:* | What I'd always suspected:We're HOT! (it's a big deal to be seen in the "What's Hot"category on iTunes. Heather = excited!) Ringing Rox video HTML5 HTML5 Me-n-my-boys Goofy Panorama Pix (click to enlarge) Rock Breakage & waterfall rocks 6:50 Dad reading requests? () | New Books and Crafty Stuff | 8:41 10:18 12:19 by Cheryl Fall 13:15 My Bench Cushion! (Piping!) 16:10 —from Rosemary | BOOK TALK | 18min | 18:15 19:15 1:02:26 Congrats to AUGUST RAFFLE WINNER: Debra D! Come for the weekend; see me on Thursday night!I'll arrive in the afternoon before market/Franklin are underway, and we can set a meetup time and place! | The New Big Awesome — | | |   | | .Fifty+ hours of awesomeness! Purchase as a whole or try out the first bit! Saturday, September 6th, 2014, noon Eastern | | Return to the Top Take this pic—or   Other Stuff from this Month's Shows Don't forget to listen to Jon Scholes' ! and our CraftLit Pod and *Just learned something new about shownotes feeds and am testing this out. We'll see if it improves things on the hidden tech side. . .If this works better for you, and I'll keep them like this!   Episode Sponsors Want a button?...more

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• 359 - chapter 40 -- North & South

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  Aug 29 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642Call in and leave an audio comment! | | | Current Book | Chapter 39 (Vol 2, ch 14) of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 23:18. .   If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | Links in order of appearance:* | 8 min - Rhetoric Stuff On the HTML5 HTML5 The HTML5 HTML5 --watch first HTML5 HTML5 . . . uh oh. . . HTML5 HTML5 HTML5 HTML5 speech (there is, indeed, some cursing) HTML5 HTML5 Bonus Rhetoric Stuff (because, you know: teacher) - ". . . It's got Electrolytes..." HTML5 HTML5 ads -- absolutely ridiculous advertising examples - the first one on the right relates to the above (some cursing) HTML5 HTML5 - start at :54 HTML5 HTML5 Aristotle , , , , and . 13 min - Bleak House is complete! • 14:30 min - Crafting Manifesto posts - Craftivism Tal Fitzpatrick (sorry I couldn't find her hame while recording!) wrote the I saw and Rebecca - who wrote in with the awesome book last week, also wrote on the same • 16 min - and last week I got this in late: a from a listener (especially helpful if you have a friend who wrestles with this issue). 17:16 min - Come for the weekend; see me on Thursday night! I'll arrive in the afternoon before market/Franklin are underway, and we can set a meetup time and place! | BOOK TALK | 18:22 | Now you can see (not too shabby, eh?).picture courtesy of Maia Sarah sent in the . August Raffle New raffle for . Visit our at 20min-ish: | The New Big Awesome — | | |   | Vote Now to Get CraftLit to SXSW | | |   Episode Sponsors Other Stuff from this Month's Shows Don't forget to listen to Jon Scholes' ! and our CraftLit Pod and *Just learned something new about shownotes feeds and am testing this out. We'll see if it improves things on the hidden tech side. . .If this works better for you, and I'll keep them like this! Want a button?...more

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• 358 -- Chapter 39 -- North & South

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  Aug 22 2014

  1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | | | Current Book | Chapter 39 (Vol 2, ch 14) of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 23:18. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | Links in order of appearance:* | Late Arrival: from a listener (especially helpful if you have a friend who wrestles with this issue). Bleak House ending next week. —courtesy of Phyllis -courtesy of Kathleen, found in -courtesy of at 20min-ish: August Raffle New raffle for . Visit our What I'd always suspected: We're HOT! | BOOK TALK | 23:18 | . Twice daily a tour guide fires up the machines and explains how they work. Also, is being renovated and will open in October 2014 for tours. — courtesy of Phyllis — courtesy of Maia Sarah sent in the . | | + Episode Sponsors Other Stuff from this Month's Shows Don't forget to listen to Jon Scholes' ! and our CraftLit Pod and *Just learned something new about shownotes feeds and am testing this out. We'll see if it improves things on the hidden tech side. . .If this works better for you, and I'll keep them like this! Want a button?...more

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• 357 -- Chapter 38 -- North & South

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  Aug 15 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 38 (Vol 2, ch 13) of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 17min. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | | This Week | Literary Links-n-Stuff Stuff You Might Enjoy looking at... | Eric Goldberg (Genie animator) by Al Hirschfeld (Genie style inspiration) | My name (maiden name) second from top/middle Heather with the Disney Monkey on her back (Abu model) Dr Drew's commentary: and Tiger Jill's new venture— Bleak House is within two weeks of done-ness. If you start listening to bundle 1 today, you will likely not catch up before we're done. So. Get it now and by the time you're ready for it, Bundle 5 will be arriving in your inbox. Request Heather speak on or teach (sock heels, etc) at or any of the events or —who brought up the idea of Morsbags labels that also say CRAFTLIT! has now been joined by Lauren who suggested the KnitMoreGirls' label source they use for their various knit-alongs: —Have a better/cheaper source? !) You will not believe . Watch from 4:06–5:04, 6:04–8:45, and 9:10–10:20 Breaks my heart (not just because of the missing Oxford comma...). Episode Sponsors #gallery { margin: auto; } #gallery .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 2px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery .gallery-icon { text-align: right; border: 0px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery .img { border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; box-shadow: 5px 5px 10px #aaa; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; font-family: 'Optima', Optima, Arial, Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; } | This Month | August Raffle New raffle for . Visit our Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and | Every Week | Need MoreAudiobooks With Benefits? Shop in the Shoppe! , , and Premium Audio! and subscription options Use Our App! • • make a — —donation   . FORTY hours of awesomeness with another 10 hours coming as soon as the book is finished for subscribers. Return to the Top Take this pic—or   Want a button?...more

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• 356 - Chapter 37 -- North & South

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  Aug 08 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 37 (Vol 2, ch 12) of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 18:05. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | | This Week | Literary Links-n-Stuff in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia London up, Milton down? The , 19th C. Industrial videos from Holiday Vacation's CraftLit/Knitty London, Bath, and Wales Trip in 2010: How they spun... How they wove... How the machine's were powered... How they made you deaf if you worked there...(adjust your volume first if on headset) (Many thanks to Dianne for adding this to the itinerary!) Fun Stuff The Poll for You | Keep it or Change it [socialpoll id="2214623"] or click here--&gt;  by Opinion Stage Jon Scholes new podcast! The Missing Monkey Bleak House is within three weeks of done-ness. If you start listening to bundle 1 today, you will likely not catch up before we're done. So. Get it now and by the time you're ready for it, Bundle 5 will be arriving in your inbox. Request Heather speak on or teach (sock heels, etc) at or any of the events or Henriette's and (remember, if you can forward this to friends and family who both are and are not crafty types, this would be great. The more far-flung the better). —who brought up the idea of Morsbags labels that also say CRAFTLIT! has now been joined by Lauren who suggested the KnitMoreGirls' label source they use for their various knit-alongs: —Have a better/cheaper source? !) All About the Pentiums: Episode Sponsors #gallery { margin: auto; } #gallery .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 2px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery .gallery-icon { text-align: right; border: 0px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery .img { border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; box-shadow: 5px 5px 10px #aaa; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; font-family: 'Optima', Optima, Arial, Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; } | This Month | July Raffle Virginia is the Rag Rug book winner!!! New raffle will show up next week for . Visit our Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and hosted by Marina Martinez | Every Week | Need MoreAudiobooks With Benefits? Shop in the Shoppe! , , and Premium Audio! and subscription options Use Our App! • • make a — —donation   . FORTY hours of awesomeness with another 10 hours coming as soon as the book is finished for subscribers. Return to the Top Take this pic—or   Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 355 - Poetic Interlude

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  Aug 01 2014

  | NEW! | 1-206-350-1642Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | by Elizabeth Gaskell.. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | | This Week | POETRY Child's Christmas in Wales Walter the Farting Dog CDB 13 Clocks Fern Hill , Page number and book: p366 Paul Celan Death Fugue /In German below, or read in . Listen in German: "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas is a Death shall have no dominion The Robert Frost poem I allude to is "ROAD NOT TAKEN" Their Eyes Were Watching God read by Ruby Dee Fun Stuff Request Heather speak on or teach (sock heels, etc) at or or Vanessa at found Tara----of the curtain coverlet and Heather's Quilt (in case you wanna say Hi) —who brought up the idea of Morsbags labels that also say CRAFTLIT! (Any ideas on where to/how to make them? !) Episode Sponsors #gallery { margin: auto; } #gallery .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 2px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery .gallery-icon { text-align: right; border: 0px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery .img { border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; box-shadow: 5px 5px 10px #aaa; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; font-family: 'Optima', Optima, Arial, Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; } | This Month | July Raffle has TWO parts—a copy of Stampington's Stuffed and Stampington's Somerset Life. Visit our Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and hosted by Marina Martinez | Every Week | Need MoreAudiobooks With Benefits? Shop in the Shoppe! , , and Premium Audio! and subscription options Use Our App! • • make a — —donation   . FORTY hours of awesomeness with another 10 hours coming as soon as the book is finished for subscribers. Return to the Top Take this pic—or   Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 354 -- Chapter 36 -- North & South

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  Jul 25 2014

  ***NEW!*** 1-206-350-1642 Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 36 (Vol 2, ch 11) of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 29 minutes. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | | This Week | Literary Links-n-Stuff M'appen = May Happen (perhaps, maybe) welly = nearly (e.g., "Fire's welly out") would fain = with pleasure, gladly aught = various uses (everything, anything, nothing) so Higgins', "There he went, ossing to promise aught, and pledge himsel' to aught—to tell a' he know'd on our proceedings, the food-for-nothing Judas!" means "There he went, trying to promise everything and pledge himself to everything and tell everything he knew about our union business." a-that-ens = to those ends, that way —poem by Robert Burns read by Craftlit's Resident Scotsman (the Awesome ) with a proper burr (and Scottish bróg)! Images in the video: "" by Original uploader was at - Transfered from . Licensed under Public domain via .His home: "" by Unknown - Wilson. Land of Burns. 1840. Licensed under Public domain via . ill-redd-up = unmade, ashy fireplace butty = (back then) any kind of bread with... anything (butter, salt, fat) The London up, Milton down? What gives? Fun Stuff Robotic Arm! (Couldn't get permissions for the other videos) Prince Eric (not so generic) No Frogs this week. [sad face] I think it was a little too cold at night. Request Heather speak on or teach (sock heels, etc) at or or Vanessa at found Tara----of the curtain coverlet and Heather's Quilt (in case you wanna say Hi) —who brought up the idea of Morsbags labels that also say CRAFTLIT! (Any ideas on where to/how to make them? !) For cool window art: Episode Sponsors #gallery { margin: auto; } #gallery .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 2px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery .gallery-icon { text-align: right; border: 0px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery .img { border: 1px solid #cfcfcf; box-shadow: 5px 5px 10px #aaa; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; font-family: 'Optima', Optima, Arial, Georgia, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; } | This Month | July Raffle has TWO parts—a copy of Stampington's Stuffed and Stampington's Somerset Life. Visit our Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and hosted by Marina Martinez | Every Week | Need MoreAudiobooks With Benefits? Shop in the Shoppe! , , and Premium Audio! and subscription options Use Our App! • • make a — —donation   . FORTY hours of awesomeness with another 10 hours coming as soon as the book is finished for subscribers. Return to the Top Take this pic—or   Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 353 -- Chapter 35 -- North & South

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  Jul 18 2014

  | New! | 1-206-350-1642—Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 35 (VOL 2, ch 10) of by Elizabeth Gaskell, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 3:25 & 32:27 minutes. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | | This Week | Literary Links (behave or be smote... smoted?... smitten?...) , and what they done did. Indigo Girls: Strange Fire Fun Stuff The Car Doctor:   Curtains Closed Curtains Open-as-far-as-they'll-squish   Before boxes, art supplies, ceiling, and all-the-walls...   Books. Ceiling. Wanna learn how to make your business and your products stand out from the crowd? Checkout Tara Swiger’s class on @creativelive: Marketing for Crafters: ! (If you're seeing it here for the first time, don't despair—even if you missed the live version, Bonus for visiting the Shownotes: (With Agression!) Which includes stuff about Washington, the Battle of Trenton and (by transitive property) my new hometown! , I knew em! (Including 60% of the cast of Feast of Youth) The Weird Al Opus: #8VIDEOS8DAYS Monday: "Tacky" Tuesday: "Word Crimes" Flash Flash Wednesday: "Foil" Watch Here: Thursday: Sports Song from More are coming but haven't been released as of the uploading of the podcast. The man is a flippin' musical genius because half of what makes his parodies work is that they sound SO MUCH like the original ( and being two that come to mind right away). Plus, I think any of you who have worked in a cubicle will get a kick out of his new song . Episode Sponsors | This Month | July Raffle has TWO parts—a copy of Stampington's Stuffed and Stampington's Somerset Life. Visit our Other Stuff from this Month's Shows and our CraftLit Pod and hosted by Marina Martinez Barbara Edleman -- narrator of Rachel Herron's new book!!! | Every Week | Need MoreAudiobooks With Benefits? Shop in the Shoppe! , , and Premium Audio! and subscription options Use Our App! • • make a ——donation   . FORTY hours of awesomeness with another 10 hours coming as soon as the book is finished for subscribers. Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 352 -- Chapters 32-34 -- North & South

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  Jul 11 2014

  1-206-350-1642 ***NEW!***Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapters 32–34 (VOL 2, chs 7–9) of Elizabeth Gaskell's with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 19:44 minutes. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | | This Week | Literary Links film A Dissertation on (no joke) Fun Stuff , and our CraftLit Pod and hosted by Marina Martinez Barbara Edleman -- narrator of Rachel Herron's new book: My Milltown Pic! Just down the road from my new digs:   Episode Sponsors | This Month | July Raffle has TWO parts—a copy of Stampington's Stuffed and Stampington's Somerset Life. Visit our Crafty Appearances Yet To Come Done for now! More trips are in the works, though, so if your guild or LYS wants to have me present  and bring Defarge FOs with—! | Every Week | Need More Audiobooks With Benefits? Shop in the Shoppe! , , and Premium Subscriptions! and options Use Our App! • • make a ——donation   . FORTY hours of awesomeness with another 10 hours coming as soon as the book is finished for subscribers. Return to the Top Take this pic—or   Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 351 -- Chapter 31 -- North & South

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  Jul 04 2014

  1-206-350-1642 ***NEW!***Call in and leave an audio comment! | Current Book | Chapter 31 (VOL 2, ch 6) of Elizabeth Gaskell's with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 23:12 minutes. . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | | This Week | Literary Links Link to —Philip Hamburger is the guy I heard. Fun Stuff Zeolite from Gonzo (the ADsorption rocks)   Concrobium—mold killer Zep—mold killer   Episode Sponsors | This Month | July Raffle has TWO parts—a copy of Stampington's Stuffed and Stampington's Somerset Life. Visit our Crafty Appearances Yet To Come July 11, 2014 1–4pm for Defarge FOs, pattern-choice support and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 | Every Week | Need More Audiobooks With Benefits? Shop in the Shoppe! , , and Premium Subscriptions! and options Use Our App! • • make a ——donation   . FORTY hours of awesomeness with another 10 hours coming as soon as the book is finished for subscribers. Return to the Top Take this pic—or   Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 350 -- Chapters 29 & 30 -- North & South

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  Jun 27 2014

  1-206-350-1642 ***NEW!***Call in and leave an audio comment! Chapters 29-30 (VOL 2, chs 4–5) of Elizabeth Gaskell's , with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins right away. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | July Raffle . | | | | Take this pic—or     Literary Links of Interest for this Chapter Our Sponsors Crafty News Crafty Appearances Yet To Come July 11, 2014 1--4pm for Defarge FOs, pattern-choice support and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 | | | | General News . Each bundle is about 10 hours of audio. The fifth bundle is being compiled RIGHT NOW on the subscriber stream. It will take us until September 2014-or-so to finish the book... but you'll have 40 hours (give or take) of listening between now and then. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 349 -- Chapter 28 -- North & South

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  Jun 20 2014

  1-206-350-1642 ***NEW!***Call in and leave an audio comment!  Chapter 28 (VOL 2, ch 3) of Elizabeth Gaskell's , with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 15:30 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | June Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. More on this book at the . Nanette the Nanny is raffling off a bunch of great books! You can view the Lots to be raffled at the bottom of this page. Rules on how to bid will appear at the bottom of the , so be sure to check it on Monday. Details will also go out this weekend via the , so if you are interested in any of the books but haven't signed up for | | | | Take this pic—or     Literary Links of Interest for this Chapter ossed = tried 'varsal = universal dreed = endured brossen = broken "sour grapes/teeth on edge" from Our Sponsors Crafty News Watch (and listen)to the new OK Go song "The Writing is on the Wall" Crafty Appearances Yet To Come I'll be doing the talk 10:30am on June 21st, 2014 at in 421-D Church Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. July 11, 2014 1--4pm for Defarge FOs, pattern-choice support and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 | | | | General News Listen (don't watch--it won't make sense, yet) to "Existential Blues" . Each bundle is about 10 hours of audio. The fifth bundle is being compiled RIGHT NOW on the subscriber stream. It will take us until September 2014-or-so to finish the book... but you'll have 40 hours (give or take) of listening between now and then. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. by Opinion Stage Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released! Nanette's Book Raffles You may recall last Fall when Nanette the Nanny came to my rescue and did All The Work to ship out all of my pre-orders of . Well, now she needs a hand, too. To help her out, , Vanessa at , and the MamaO Knits Too Much site are helping Nanette raffle off eight Lots of books-and-bags to raise money for a (surprise!!! and) suddenly necessary move. Details on how to bid and win will post at and via the CraftLit newsletter over the weekend. We'll start with Lot 1 on Monday, June 23rd and work our way through all eight Lots by Friday, June 27th, 2014. All of Nanette's books are gently used and some are Very-Hard-To-Find-Out-Of-Print-Books! Take a look below and see which ones float your boat. Dates for when each lot will become available are listed below. Bidding time-windows are being finalized and will come out in the newsletter this weekend. Lot numbers below are links. Those links will ONLY work when the bidding begins. The Lots are... Monday—June 23, 2014 Lot 1 bidding begins 3pm EDT Tuesday—June 24, 2014 Lot 2 bidding begins 3pm EDT Cable Needle Freedom **OUT OF PRINT AND NOT AVAILABLE ON AMAZON** Lot numbers are links. Those links will ONLY work when the bidding begins. Wednesday—June 25, 2014 Lot 3 bidding begins 3pm EDT Wednesday—June 25, 2014 Lot 4 bidding begins 3pm EDT Lot numbers are links. Those links will ONLY work when the bidding begins. Thursday—June 26, 2014 Lot 5 bidding begins 3pm EDT Thursday—June 26, 2014 Lot 6 bidding begins 3pm EDT Lot numbers are links. Those links will ONLY work when the bidding begins. Friday—June 27, 2014 Lot 7 bidding begins 3pm EDT Friday—June 27, 2014 Lot 8 bidding begins 3pm EDT...more

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• 348 -- Chapters 26 & 27 -- North & South

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  Jun 13 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 26-27 (VOL 2, chs 1-2) with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 15:30 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | June Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. More on this book at the . And keep checking the raffle page for the list of books Nanette's raffling off! There're quite a few in there you won't want to miss! | | | | Take this pic--or Literary Links of Interest for this Chapter —the patterning you see is made of variations in the way the warp and weft interact. It's pretty amazing. Quote re the creation of Eve, in Genesis: "the woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved." and and a (And .) I mentioned (and here's the ) Our Sponsors Crafty News Crafty Appearances Yet To Come I'll be doing the talk 10:30am on June 21st, 2014 at in 421-D Church Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. July 11, 2014 1--4pm for Defarge FOs, pattern-choice support and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 My interview on this podcast was JUST released: !!! Toshi's NZ Parliamentary knitting links: , News article about , , (click on Kiwi FM audio), Funny , lovely . | | | | General News . Each bundle is about 10 hours of audio. The fifth bundle is being compiled RIGHT NOW on the subscriber stream. It will take us until September 2014-or-so to finish the book... but you'll have 40 hours (give or take) of listening between now and then. Watch "The Wire" (, (CraftLit's an Affiliate with Amazon just FYI) episode 2 is now safe!!! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Power Cord bundling The Fam & Friends at the Ropes Course by Opinion Stage   Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 347 -- Chapter 25 -- North & South

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  Jun 06 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 25, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 19:20 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | June Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. More on this book at the . And keep checking the raffle page for the list of books Nanette's raffling off! There's quite a few in there you won't want to miss! | | | | Take this pic—or Literary Links of Interest for this chapter Knobhead = "scab" - crosses picket line to work Purring = "kicking" as in a fight "Clem" = "starve" Re: Pebbles—de·no·ta·tion (dēnōˈtāSHən) noun — the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. "beyond their immediate denotation, the words have a connotative power"con·no·ta·tion (känəˈtāSHən) noun — an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning. "the word “discipline” has unhappy connotations of punishment and repression" Our Sponsors Crafty News Appearances Yet To Come I'll be doing the talk 10:30am on June 21st, 2014 at in 421-D Church Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. July 11, 2014 1–4pm for Defarge FOs, pattern-choice support and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 My interview on this podcast was JUST released: !!! Toshi's NZ Parliamentary knitting links: , News article about , , (click on Kiwi FM audio), Funny , lovely . | | | | General News . Each bundle is about 10 hours of audio. The fifth bundle is being compiled RIGHT NOW on the subscriber stream. It will take us until September 2014-or-so to finish the book... but you'll have 40 hours (give or take) of listening between now and then. Fun (if you like ear worms): Thought Provoking Video (the logic scene from Thank You for Smoking)—minus the visual, replaced by moving text... which is kind of nice: from on . Link to Common Core Stories--the and the episode 2 is now safe!!! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 346 -- Chapters 23 & 24 -- North and South

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  May 30 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 23-24, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 13:54 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | Will I see you at on Sunday? May Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. More on this book at the . And keep checking the raffle page for the list of books Nanette's raffling off! There's quite a few in there you won't want to miss! | | | |   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   "Clem" = "starve" Previous Literary-tangentially-related-to-Jane-Austen link   Our Sponsors       Crafty News Appearances Yet To Come June 1st at 1pm——13895 Hedgewood Dr, Suite 113, Woodbridge, VA 22193. A little Defarge, some , a few FOs, some ness, and books to sign; I'll be doing the talk twice on June 21st, 2014 at in 421-D Church Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. July 11, 2014— 1–4pm for Defarge FOs, pattern-choice support and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 I'll be featured on this podcast () soon... | | | |   General News LOVE thesebooks —episode 2 is now safe!!! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 345 -- Chapter 22 -- North & South

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  May 23 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 22, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 8:20 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . I've got a show and I'm taking it on the road! Want Heather to visit you? , , and with Heather are only a click away or . LYS's and Guilds have been hooking up to bring me to town—so book me while there's space! And don't forget: | | | May Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. More on this book at the . And keep checking the raffle page for the list of books Nanette's raffling off! There's quite a few in there you won't want to miss! | | | | Take this pic—or   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   Previous Literary-tangentially-related-to-Jane-Austen link   Our Sponsors       Crafty News Appearances Yet To Come June 1st at 1pm——13895 Hedgewood Dr, Suite 113, Woodbridge, VA 22193. A little Defarge, some , a few FOs, some ness, and books to sign; I'll be doing the talk twice on June 21st, 2014 at in 421-D Church Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. July 11, 2014— 1–4pm for Defarge FOs, pattern-choice support and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 I'll be featured on this podcast () soon... | | | |   General News —episode 2 should be safe after episode 346. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 344--Chapters 20 & 21 -- North & South

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  May 19 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 20–21, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 16:30 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . I've got a show and I'm taking it on the road! Want Heather to visit you? , , and with Heather are only a click away or . LYS's and Guilds have been hooking up to bring me to town—so book me while there's space! And don't forget: | | | May Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. More on this book at the . And keep checking the raffle page for the list of books Nanette's raffling off! There's quite a few in there you won't want to miss! | | | | Take this pic—or   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter     Our Sponsors       Crafty News   Here's my "newer" recording booth. Yes. That's all inside a cardboard box. A thing of which I have many right now... June 1st at 1pm——13895 Hedgewood Dr, Suite 113, Woodbridge, VA 22193. A little Defarge, some , a few FOs, some ness, and books to sign; I'll be doing the talk twice on June 21st, 2014 at in 421-D Church Street, NE, Vienna, VA 22180. July 11, 2014—, 1–4pm. Defarge FOs and more! 7709 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118 I'll be featured on this podcast () soon... | | | |   General News What our place in PA looks like from the front porch. (Sigh...)Click the pic—it's a video. (one of many I'm sure...) —episode 2 should be safe after ep 345. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 343—Chapters 18 & 19 -- North & South

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  May 02 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 18–19, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 10:40 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . | | | May Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. More on this book at the . Like, this: And keep checking the raffle page for the list of books Nanette's raffling off! There's quite a few in there you won't want to miss! | | | | Take this pic—or     Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   The Lyceum in N&S is a bit like the . —iffin you want to read about Lazarus and the Rich Man. In 1799 and 1800 laws that banned unionizing were passed, then repealed in 1824, so there's nothing illegal about what Higgins and the men are doing.   Our Sponsors       Crafty News   Here's my "new" recording booth. Hah. Saturday, May 3— May 16th, 6pm——4706 Bethesda Avenue, Bethesda, MD. A little Defarge, a little , a few FOs, and someness; I'll be doing the talk twice on June 21st, 2014 at in Vienna, VA. July 11, 2014—, 1–4pm. Defarge FOs and more! A podcasty chat with and me! I'll be featured on this podcast () soon... | | | |   General News (should also appear in app, by now... I hope...) —episode 1 should be safe. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Return to the Top Want a button? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released!...more

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• 342--Chapter 17 -- North & South

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  Apr 25 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 17, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 8:45 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . April Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. Because, seriously... how cute is this angelfish mitt?!? More on this book at the . Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released! | | | Take this pic—or     Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   A taste of (to show to your kids when they think they've got it bad).   Our Sponsors         Crafty News   A podcasty chat with and me! I'll be featured on this podcast () soon... I'll be doing the talk twice on June 21st, 2014 at in Vienna, VA. July 11, 2014—, 1–4pm. Defarge FOs and more! THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND! Thank you Pam for hunting down tutorial! Rockin! Send me your Defarge Selfies! If you see a WWMDfK? book out in the wild, take a selfie with it and send it in or post it in the comments below! We'll add it to the . Be sure to tell us the name and location of your store so we can link back and give them props (like below)... New KALs happening right now. .   General News 's books: of the awesome Byzantine Icons! If you're feeling supportive and all, and especially if you dig creepy horror stories, please follow your pointer over to and buy some creepy tales for dark nights (or feel free to donate to the awesome Craig who is the mastermind). (should also appear in app, by now... I hope...) Awesome listener Christina sent info and info for you while I was befuddled and sleepy. —episode 1 should be safe. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 341--Chapter 16 -- North & South

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  Apr 18 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 16, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 7:11 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . April Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. Because, seriously... how cute is this angelfish mitt?!? Swag Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released! | | | Take this pic—or     Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   Forgot to tell you what a , A tour of the British Isles in accents   Our Sponsors         Crafty News   A podcasty chat with and me! I'll be featured on this podcast () soon... I'll be doing the talk twice on June 21st, 2014 at in Vienna, VA. July 11, 2014—, 1–4pm. Defarge FOs and more! THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND! Thank you Pam for hunting down tutorial! Rockin! Send me your Defarge Selfies! If you see a WWMDfK? book out in the wild, take a selfie with it and send it in or post it in the comments below! We'll add it to the . Be sure to tell us the name and location of your store so we can link back and give them props (like below)... Meg with in the wild at in Utah! New KALs happening right now. .   General News If you're feeling supportive and all, and especially if you dig creepy horror stories, please follow your pointer over to and buy some creepy tales for dark nights (or feel free to donate to the awesome Craig who is the mastermind). (should also appear in app, by now... I hope...) Awesome listener Christina sent info and info for you while I was befuddled and sleepy. —episode 1 should be safe. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 340--Chapter 15 -- North & South

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  Apr 11 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 15, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 27:30 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . April Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. Because, seriously... how cute is this angelfish mitt?!? Grounded Updates Be the first to find out when the will be released! | | |   Take this pic—or     Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   Forgot to tell you what a , A tour of the British Isles in accents   Our Sponsors         Crafty News   At Prince William Purlers I got to see Robin of the awesome LYS ; and here's a link to the equally awesome shop of the cool retreat. I'll be doing the talk twice on June 21st, 2014 at in Vienna, VA. July 11, 2014—, 1–4pm. Defarge FOs and more! THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND! Thank you Pam for hunting down tutorial! Rockin! Send me your Defarge Selfies! If you see a WWMDfK? book out in the wild, take a selfie with it and send it in or post it in the comments below! We'll add it to the . Be sure to tell us the name and location of your store so we can link back and give them props (like below)... Meg with in the wild at in Utah! New KALs happening right now. .   General News So. Good. That is all. If you're feeling supportive and all, and especially if you dig creepy horror stories, please follow your pointer over to and buy some creepy tales for dark nights (or feel free to donate to the awesome Craig who is the mastermind). (should also appear in app, by now... I hope...) Awesome listener Christina sent info and info for you while I was befuddled and sleepy. —episode 1 should be safe. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 339—Chapters 13 & 14 -- North & South

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  Apr 04 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 13–14, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 7:30 minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . April Raffle . to enter on our dedicated Raffle page. Grounded Updates Join the (very non-spammy) to keep up with the sequel release dates! | | |   Take this pic—or     Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   Manchester = Milton-Northern The article , A tour of the British Isles in accents   Our Sponsors         Crafty News   Send me your Defarge Selfies! If you see a WWMDfK? book out in the wild, take a selfie with it and send it in or post it in the comments below! We'll add it to the . Be sure to tell us the name and location of your store so we can link back and give them props (like below)... Meg with in the wild at in Utah! New KALs happening right now. .   General News   (also in app, now... I hope...) Awesome listener Christina sent info and info for you while I was befuddled and sleepy. —episode 1 should be safe. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 338--Chapters 11 & 12 -- North & South

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  Mar 28 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 11–12, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 16:30 (or 26, if you prefer ONLY only book talk) minutes. The . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Another giveaway starts on April 1 (don't feel foolish by missing it!) And if you already have, but need to sign up for the CraftLit newsletter, Grounded Updates Join the (very infrequently used) ! | | |       Literary Links of Interest for this chapter   Manchester = Milton-Northern   Our Sponsors         Crafty News   Podcaster Throwdown ! And, of course, you can still . New KALs happening right now. .   General News   For (ew) ticks (also in app, now... I hope...) NY Times: Awesome listener Christina sent info and info for you while I was befuddled and sleepy. —episode 1 should be safe. Send me your Defarge Selfies! If you see a WWMDfK? book out in the wild, take a selfie with it and send it in or post it in the comments below! We'll add it to the . Be sure to tell us the name and location of your store so we can link back and give them props. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 337—Chapters 9 & 10 -- North & South

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  Mar 21 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 9−10, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 13:30 minutes. The first N&S episode is 331. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Another giveaway starts on April 1 (don't feel foolish by missing it!) If you still have recipes to add, please . Grounded Updates Join the (very infrequently used) ! | | |    Literary Links of Interest for this chapter Manchester = Milton-Northern Our Sponsors   Crafty News Podcaster Throwdown!And, of course, you can still . New KALs happening right now. . General News Send me your Defarge Selfies! If you see a WWMDfK? book out in the wild, take a selfie with it and send it in or post it in the comments below! We'll add it to the . Be sure to tell us the name and location of your store so we can link back and give them props. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 336--Chapter 8 -- North & South

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  Mar 14 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 8, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 16 minutes. The first N&S episode is 331. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Another giveaway starts on April 1 (don't feel foolish by missing it!) If you still have recipes to add, please . Survey Link: tell me when you listen! Join the (very infrequently used)! | | |   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: . Manchester = Milton-Northern Compare that to the New Forest... Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown ! And, of course, you can still . New KALs happening right now. . General News: Me. Wired: It begins. The organizing to toss, sell, pack, move: The will tell you why knitting and crocheting and doodling is good for your brain, take a look. There's a new for CraftLit! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 335--Chapters 6 & 7 -- North & South

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  Mar 07 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapters 6–7, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 16 minutes. The first N&S episode is 331. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Another giveaway starts on April 1 (don't feel foolish by missing it!) is still available (and free!). If you have recipes to add, please . Grounded ALL eight of the Grounded sock patterns—are now in ! . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and (you heard me)join the (very infrequently used)! . . . . | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks—looong book).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: . Manchester = Milton-Northern —thank you Amrita! Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Map of the World Afghan pic for you: Africa was hard; former USSR will be worse. Podcaster Throwdown ! And, of course, you can still . New KALs happening right now. . General News: The "Coke Loves Knitters!" spot: My brain waves: app "Donkey Boys"— The will tell you why knitting and crocheting and doodling is good for your brain, take a look. There's a new for CraftLit! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 334--Chapter 5 -- North & South

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  Feb 28 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 5, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 16:20 minutes. The first N&S episode is 331. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . February Giveaway ends today! You have until midnight EST on February 28th to win a copy of Crochet Wraps Every Which Way by Joanna Johnson (). December winner was Lisa P. is still available (and free!). If you have recipes to add, please . Grounded ALL eight of the Grounded sock patterns—are now in ! . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and (you heard me) join the (very infrequently used) ! . . . . | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks—looong book).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: . Manchester = Milton-Northern Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Arlin's / Lost Geek's pattern info: 100% of sales of during the month of January and February 2014 will go to relief efforts of , , and . Funds will be directed to local Red Cross and local evacuation sites. Thank you for supporting the victims of Indonesia natural disasters. Podcaster Throwdown ! We got three hundred+ hats in. Not too shabby for a not-just-knitting podcast! Thank you So much! And, of course, you can still . New KALs happening right now. . General News: The will tell you why knitting and crocheting and doodling is good for your brain, take a look. There's a new for CraftLit! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 333--Chapter 4 -- North & South

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  Feb 21 2014

  We are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 4, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 12 minutes. The first N&S episode is 331. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . February Giveaway You have until February 28th to win a copy of Crochet Wraps Every Which Way by Joanna Johnson (). December winner was Lisa P. is still available (and free!). If you have recipes to add, please . Grounded ALL eight of the Grounded sock patterns—are now in ! . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and (you heard me)join the (very infrequently used)! . . . . | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks—looong book).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: . Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Arlin's / Lost Geek's pattern info: 100% of sales of during the month of January and February 2014 will go to relief efforts of , , and . Funds will be directed to local Red Cross and local evacuation sites. Thank you for supporting the victims of Indonesia natural disasters. Podcaster Throwdown Not a knitter? Don't have time to make a hat? will be equal to 1 hat contributed to their chosen team. All monies raised through this initiative will help us to ship the 2,000+ hats that we hope are received through this campaign. $5 ships 16 hats to a center in need. New KALs happening right now. . General News: The will tell you why knitting and crocheting and doodling is good for your brain, take a look. There's a new for CraftLit! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 332--Chapters 2 & 3 -- North & South

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  Feb 14 2014

  With apologies to John Jakes, we are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's  chapters 2–3, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 15 minutes. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . February Giveaway You have until February 28th to win a copy of Crochet Wraps Every Which Way by Joanna Johnson (). December winner was Lisa P. is still available (and free!). If you have recipes to add, please . Grounded ALL eight of the Grounded sock patterns—are now in ! . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me)join the (very infrequently used)! . . . . | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks—looong book).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: I thought you might want to see these pix again. Margaret mentions The New Forest which is located in the counties of Hampshire and Dorset, between the major cities of Christchurch to the west and Southampton to the east. You can see why Margaret would have liked it. Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Arlin's / Lost Geek's pattern info: 100% of sales of during the month of January and February 2014 will go to relief efforts of , , and . Funds will be directed to local Red Cross and local evacuation sites. Thank you for supporting the victims of Indonesia natural disasters. Podcaster Throwdown Not a knitter? Don't have time to make a hat? will be equal to 1 hat contributed to their chosen team. All monies raised through this initiative will help us to ship the 2,000+ hats that we hope are received through this campaign. $5 ships 16 hats to a center in need. New KALs happening right now. . General News: TELLY! Tony Awards We have our first Audioboo! The will tell you why knitting and crocheting and doodling is good for your brain, take a look. There's a new for CraftLit! If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 331-- Chapter 1 -- North & South [Start of Book]

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  Feb 07 2014

  331--Sorry Mister Jakes! With apologies to John Jakes, we are reading Elizabeth Gaskell's , chapter 1, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 16 minutes. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . February Giveaway You have until February 28th to win a copy of Crochet Wraps Every Which Wayby Joanna Johnson. December winner was Lisa P. is still available (and free!). If you have recipes to add, please . Grounded ALL eight of the—are now in ! . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me)join the (very infrequently used) ! . . . . | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks—looong book).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: Margaret mentions The New Forest which is located in the counties of Hampshire and Dorset, between the major cities of Christchurch to the west and Southampton to the east. You can see why Margaret would have liked it. Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown Not a knitter? Don't have time to make a hat? will be equal to 1 hat contributed to their chosen team. All monies raised through this initiative will help us to ship the 2,000+ hats that we hope are received through this campaign. $5 ships 16 hats to a center in need. New KALs happening right now. . General News: I'll be presenting this Sunday at 10am Eastern at the The has been going great guns. To find out why knitting and crocheting and doodling is good for your brain, take a look. There's a new for CraftLit! Scary Mary Zentagling Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Want a button?...more

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• 330-- Book 2, Chapter 34 -- Age of Innocence [End of Book]

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  Jan 03 2014

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 34, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins right away. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until December 31st to win a copy of Green Gables Knits by Joanna Johnson. November winner was Terri H. However, RIGHT NOW you can "win" (that is "download right now") your very own copy of the first (and last) ever ! I have to post early so right now you'll get a PDF confirmation. Every time I update the cookbook with new recipes you'll get an email with the latest download link. Easy peasy and FREE! Merry Christmas! Grounded ALL of the —are out as individual patterns (or you can get ! Many thanks to Nanette the Nanny for knitting me my very own pair of Mina's... it nearly did her in, but she (the spectacular shawl-but-rarely-sock knitter) persevered! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Who sent it?! Podcaster Throwdown Not a knitter? Don't have time to make a hat? will be equal to 1 hat contributed to their chosen team. All monies raised through this initiative will help us to ship the 2,000+ hats that we hope are received through this campaign. $5 ships 16 hats to a center in need. The next inspired sock pattern after will be Mina. Look for it in two weeks on . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Stitcher Radio Podcast Awards: If you have a sec (maybe 30--it's fast) please . It's shocking how much a difference something like this can make to a little indie thing like CraftLit. Thank you! this week! There's a new for CraftLit! Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Book talk begins right away. Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 329-- Book 2, Chapters 32 & 33 -- Age of Innocence

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  Dec 27 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapters 32-33, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins right away. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until December 31st to win a copy of Green Gables Knits by Joanna Johnson. November winner was Terri H. However, RIGHT NOW you can "win" (that is "download right now") your very own copy of the first (and last) ever ! I have to post early so right now you'll get a PDF confirmation. Every time I update the cookbook with new recipes you'll get an email with the latest download link. Easy peasy and FREE! Merry Christmas! Grounded ALL of the —are out as individual patterns (or you can get ! Many thanks to Nanette the Nanny for knitting me my very own pair of Mina's... it nearly did her in, but she (the spectacular shawl-but-rarely-sock knitter) persevered! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Who sent it?! Podcaster Throwdown Not a knitter? Don't have time to make a hat? will be equal to 1 hat contributed to their chosen team. All monies raised through this initiative will help us to ship the 2,000+ hats that we hope are received through this campaign. $5 ships 16 hats to a center in need. The next inspired sock pattern after will be Mina. Look for it in two weeks on . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Stitcher Radio Podcast Awards: If you have a sec (maybe 30--it's fast) please . It's shocking how much a difference something like this can make to a little indie thing like CraftLit. Thank you! this week! There's a new for CraftLit! Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Book talk begins right away. Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 328-- Book 2, Chapters 30 - 31 -- Age of Innocence

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  Dec 20 2013

  328--Hurry! Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapters 30-31, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 5:45min. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until December 31st to win a copy of Green Gables Knits by Joanna Johnson. November winner was Terri H. However, RIGHT NOW you can "win" (that is "download right now") your very own copy of the first (and last) ever ! I have to post early so right now you'll get a PDF confirmation. Every time I update the cookbook with new recipes you'll get an email with the latest download link. Easy peasy and FREE! Merry Christmas! Grounded ALL of the —are out as individual patterns (or you can get ! Many thanks to Nanette the Nanny for knitting me my very own pair of Mina's... it nearly did her in, but she (the spectacular shawl-but-rarely-sock knitter) persevered! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Who sent it?! Podcaster Throwdown Not a knitter? Don't have time to make a hat? will be equal to 1 hat contributed to their chosen team. All monies raised through this initiative will help us to ship the 2,000+ hats that we hope are received through this campaign. $5 ships 16 hats to a center in need. The next inspired sock pattern after will be Mina. Look for it in two weeks on . ; Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Stitcher Radio Podcast Awards: If you have a sec (maybe 30--it's fast) please . It's shocking how much a difference something like this can make to a little indie thing like CraftLit. Thank you! this week! There's a new for CraftLit! Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 5:45min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 327-- Book 2, Chapters 27 - 29 -- Age of Innocence

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  Dec 13 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapters 27-29, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 5:20min. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until December 31st to win a copy of Green Gables Knitsby Joanna Johnson. November winner was Terri H. However, RIGHT NOW you can "win" (that is "download right now") your very own copy of the first (and last) ever ! I have to post early so right now you'll get a PDF confirmation. Every time I update the cookbook with new recipes you'll get an email with the latest download link. Easy peasy and FREE! Merry Christmas! Grounded You can see (and purchase) the —or get ! Next week, look for the final three!A sneak peek of the heel to Mina's Protective Sock is to the left. Many thanks to Nanette the Nanny for knitting me my very own pair! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown Not a knitter? Don't have time to make a hat? will be equal to 1 hat contributed to their chosen team. All monies raised through this initiative will help us to ship the 2,000+ hats that we hope are received through this campaign. $5 ships 16 hats to a center in need. The next inspired sock pattern after will be Mina. Look for it in two weeks on . ; Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Stitcher Radio Podcast Awards: If you have a sec (maybe 30--it's fast) please . It's shocking how much a difference something like this can make to a little indie thing like CraftLit. Thank you! this week! There's a new for CraftLit! Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 5:20min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 326-- Book 2, Chapter 26 -- Age of Innocence

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  Dec 06 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 26, with many thanks to our reader, . Book talk begins at 15min. If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until December 31st to win a copy of Green Gables Knitsby Joanna Johnson. November winner was Terri H. Grounded You can see (and purchase) the —or get ! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The next inspired sock pattern after will be Mina. Look for it in two weeks on . ; Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: this week! There's a new for CraftLit! Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 15min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 325-- Book 2, Chapter 25 -- Age of Innocence

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  Nov 29 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 25, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until November 30th to win a copy of Inspired Fair Isle Knitsby Fiona Ellis. October winners were Leanna of NC and Susan of MA. Grounded You can see (and purchase) the —or get ! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! --No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. --It basically boils down to this: --Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team).--Follow the when making your hats. () --It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. --Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. with the The next inspired sock pattern after will be Justin. Look for it next week on —and . The cool secret to the non-twisted cast on Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: and the with on BlogTalkRadio There's a new for CraftLit! Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 13:30min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 324 -- Book 2, Chapter 24 -- Age of Innocence

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  Nov 22 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 24, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until November 30th to win a copy of Inspired Fair Isle Knitsby Fiona Ellis. October winners were Leanna of NC and Susan of MA. Grounded You can see (and purchase) the —or get ! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! --No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. --It basically boils down to this: --Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team).--Follow the when making your hats. () --It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. --Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. with the The next inspired sock pattern after will be Justin. Look for it next week on —and . The cool secret to the non-twisted cast on Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: and the with on BlogTalkRadio There's a new for CraftLit! Now in the , many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 13:30min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 323 -- Book 2, Chapter 23 -- Age of Innocence

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  Nov 15 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 23, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until November 30th to win a copy of . October winners were Leanna of NC and Susan of MA. Grounded You can see (and purchase) the —or get ! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the !           | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: Pix of the , , and . Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: The next inspired sock pattern after will be Justin. Look for it in two weeks on . Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! --No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. --It basically boils down to this: --Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team).--Follow the when making your hats. () --It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. --Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: There's a new for CraftLit! Trying to get Dracula to the in time for Halloween. Now in the shoppe, many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 6min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 322-- Book 2, Chapter 22 -- Age of Innocence

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  Nov 08 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 22, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . November Giveaway You have until November 30th to win a copy of . October winners were Leanna of NC and Susan of MA. Grounded Thank you for the and for those of you who voted in the ! Hugs all around! You can see (and purchase) the —or get ! To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: The next inspired sock pattern after will be Jasmine. Look for it next Tuesday....more

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• BOO! Masque of the Red Death

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  Oct 30 2013

  BONUS EPISODE-"Masque of the Red Death", because... tis the season! And because Jon Scholes ROCKS! So, to celebrate, I thought I should give you easy links to some other seasonal audio: Link to "" episode Link to "" episodes Link to , and The first story I did for Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, "" And while I can't knit right now, if you can or want to, you should check out . UPDATE: I had this all set to go out automatically, but I know word has been spreading on the interwebs and my radio silence while taking an hour nap this morning incited panic on Facebook. The upshot: I'm fine. I'm typing slowly with one hand b/c my left arm is useless, probably for two or three more days. After getting the flu and then pneumonia last winter, I got flu and pneumonia shots Tuesday morning... in the same arm. This is evidently not something my body liked and it has rebelled. Ungodly pain hits when I move my left arm. But I've currently got it pinned to me, Napoleon-like, and good doctor drugs let me get some rest. So. The other epic fail was getting the Grounded audiobook up this week. Computers conspired as did health, so... next week! Enjoy the podcast, I'll be fine, and things will return to normal (giggle::snort) next week. Music by David Beard, “”...more

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• 321--Book 2, Chapter 21 -- Age of Innocence

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  Oct 25 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 21, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . October Giveaways You have until October 31st to win a copy of OR . Grounded NEWSFLASH: Not only but now the ! I am so, so overwhelmed and excited to know that you like Rosie as much as I do. You can see (and purchase) the To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: nada Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: by Diane Jensen Donald There's a new for CraftLit! Trying to get Dracula to the in time for Halloween. Now in the shoppe, many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 13.077min Want a button? grab the code   Book Giveaway by Giveaway ends October 31, 2013. See the at Goodreads....more

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• 320-- Book 2, Chapter 20 -- Age of Innocence

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  Oct 18 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 20, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . October Giveaways You have until October 31st to win a copy of OR . Grounded Wow! Thank you for the and the equally ! I am so, so overwhelmed and excited to know that you like Rosie as much as I do. You can see (and purchase) the More info about our and how you can share based on the book at the . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: There's a new for CraftLit! Trying to get Dracula to the in time for Halloween. Now in the shoppe, many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 10:27min Want a button? grab the code   Book Giveaway by Giveaway ends October 31, 2013. See the at Goodreads....more

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• 319—Book 2, Chapter 19 -- Age of Innocence

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  Oct 11 2013

  Edith Wharton's , Book 2, chapter 19, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . NEW October Giveaway The Sepember Giveaway for went to Kristine M (paperback) and Tracee T (digital). You have until October 31st to win a copy of our new book—Sweet and Simple Baby Crochetby Kristi Simpson. Grounded is out!!! And getting some which I've been trying to keep up with on the website. (@53 min on and at ) Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the . Our first sock pattern went out to pre-orders but is available for you to . To keep on top of new socks, shawls, and sock puppet theater (you heard me) join the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of Interest for this chapter: (wrong era, but the black offset the sable nicely… if you're into furs, anyway...) (and ) Handel's march (not the song) No. 9 maybe? Mendelssohn March and Edit Wharton Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: (the New Yorker article--a hoot!) —site of a CraftLit Dad and Daughter team! The Book of Seven—a new book from our listener Cal! There's a new for CraftLit! Trying to get Dracula to the in time for Halloween. Now in the shoppe, many audiobooks with benefits which were originally available only to : , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 13:30min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 318--Chapter 18 -- Age of Innocence

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  Sep 27 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 18, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Final Throes of the September Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win! Grounded Sneak Peek 2 is here!!! The is up! (This one with the looooovvveee interest showing up!) Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the , and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you or, if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: I use for my mailing needs and you should try it out. Use this code to sign up, C-BZNH-339, and you will get a $100 offer which includes a digital scale and $45 in postage. Don't forget to watch; ; ; or stream or download the film on your television or watch it right on your computer at , , , , ,  or . There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 13:30min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 317--Chapter 17 -- Age of Innocence

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  Sep 20 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 17, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win! Baby Lily News and updates She is home! Thank you for your Help Grounded Sneak Peeks 2 is here!!! The is up! (This one with the looooovvveee interest showing up!) Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the , and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you or, if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Susan said about St Augustine: This evening as I was going to a class at Flagler College I was listening to the episode where St Augustine is first mentioned. The College is in the old Hotel Ponce de Leon, built by industrialist Henry Flagler in the 1880's. It was designed by Carrere and Hastings, who also built the NYC Public Library. The college is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the building this year. For a time it was the nicest hotel in the world, with many original Tiffany windows (that are still there), beautiful architecture and even electricity with wiring put in by Edison. It was The Place to go in winter. It's a pretty amazing building. There is a student run tour twice a day, and it's very popular. It was definitely for the upper classes only. Flagler built another hotel across the street, but it was not quite as nice although It did have a casino and the world's largest indoor swimming pool. The Hotel is built on land my ancestors farmed in the 18th century. Later, one of my great great grandfathers was a hunting and fishing guide for Henry Flagler and his guests. Hmm, I probably should have read this book a while back, huh? (Heather's Note: I love these brushes with greatness we get! More proof y'all are the best!) Later, Flagler moved further south, building the railroad that ended in Key West. After he died he was buried in the mausoleum of a church he built here, right near the hotel. In fact, I parked in front of it tonight! His first wife, as well as his daughter and granchild are buried there. I will attach a couple of pictures, from postcards, that you will find interesting. (I have these cards in my postcard stash. I'm a Postcrosser,) They are fairly self-explanatory. The modern photo shows the dome of the church Henry Flagler is buried in. It's Memorial Presbyterian, although my friend insists on calling it the Presbyterian Mosque. It's pretty elaborate. The hotel became a college in the 1968. The college is small, but highly rated. (Also, on another note, coquina is pronounced Ko-keen-a, not Ko-queen-a. It's a Spanish word, so a lot of people make that mistake. I can't remember which episode this came up in. Before Age of Innocence, though.) Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Sweet and Simple Baby Crochet (with the cutest bunting EVER) Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: ; ; ; or stream or download the film on your television or watch it right on your computer at , , , , ,  or . and and and at Amazon There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 13:30min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 316-- Chapter 16 -- Age of Innocence

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  Sep 13 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 16 , with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win! Baby Lily News and updates She is home! Thank you for your Help Grounded Sneak Peeks are here!!! The  is up! Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the , and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you or, if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Sweet and Simple Baby Crochet (with the cutest bunting EVER) Another awesome Zentangle book Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Dumb Ways to Die STORM There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 26:30min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 315--Chapter 15 -- Age of Innocence

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  Sep 06 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 15 , with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New Giveaway for . You have until September 31st. Last month Cheryl W won the yarn from Meg and Rosemary C won a copy of Big Foot Knits by doing . See how easy it is to win!!! Baby Lily News and updates—please share Grounded Sneak Peeks are here!!! The is up! Find out about the new sock patterns based on characters from the book, our , and how you can share based on the book at the —and find out more about the complementary sock pattern you'll get free if you   or And if you're not ready to pre-order, you can find out more via the ! | | | — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks).   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Podcaster Throwdown The rules are: There are no rules! No just kidding, but we are treating it a bit like a playground style throwdown, so there aren’t many rules. It basically boils down to this: Listeners may donate to multiple podcast teams (but each individual hat will only count toward one team). Follow the when making your hats. () It’s looking like there will be prize drawing for people who donated hats to the winning team. Since we’re a multi-craftual podcast, please know that hats may be knitted, crocheted, or sewn. And there are even a few patterns for sewn hats/headwraps on the Halos Site. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Chocolate Pot books the (it's a cool page!) for the martha stewart award There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 9:30min Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 314--Chapter 14 -- Age of Innocence

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  Aug 30 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 14, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). Last two days to sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share Grounded Sneak Peeks are on their way For sneak peeks and up-to-the-minute release news and join the ! Find out about our new patterns based on characters from the book, the pattern you'll get free if you , our , freebies, and how you can share based on the book at the . | | |   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: (a translated page) Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Do you have any insight on how to cook London Broil? Leave info in the comments please! enter the raffle . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: the (it's a cool page!) for the martha stewart award There's a new for CraftLit! The and  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 15min Want a button? grab the code The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week....more

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• 313--Chapter 13 -- Age of Innocence

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  Aug 23 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 13, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share | | |   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: —the play they're watching at the start of the chapter Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Good enter the raffle . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Sign up for updates and special releases for my new book ! Find out about our , freebies, and how you can share at the Find out more about the YA novel Grounded (This will include sneak peeks and goodies on the day of the release for those who sign up and pre-order!) There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 8:39 Want a button? grab the code The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week....more

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• 312: Chapter 12 -- Age of Innocence

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  Aug 16 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 12, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share | | |   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: enter the raffle . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Sign up for updates and special releases for my new book ! Find out more about the YA novel Grounded (This will include sneak peeks and goodies on the day of the release for those who sign up and pre-order!) There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Booktalk begins at 4:06 Want a button? grab the code The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week....more

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• 311-- Chapter 11 -- Age of Innocence

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  Aug 09 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 11, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates—please share | | |   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: "" "" (a really REALLY big painting) The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week. Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: enter the raffle here. Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: Sign up for updates and special releases for my new book ! Find out more about the novel (This will include sneak peeks and goodies on the day of the release for those who sign up and pre-order!) There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . book talk starts at 8:30 Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 310--Chapter 10 -- Age of Innocence

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  Aug 02 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 10, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for Baby Lily News and updates | | |   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: pair of black 's "" "" by / The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week. Our Sponsors:   Crafty News: Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: There's a new for CraftLit!  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is .   Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 309--Chapter 9 -- Age of Innocence

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  Jul 27 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapter 9, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' (not so) and the first chunk of is (it'll be a bit between chunks). To sign up for | | |   Literary Links of interest for this chapter: by drawn by a The Age of Innocence is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week. Our Sponsors: is sponsoring a give-away of one of to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August.   Crafty News: . My new is up. And, of course, you can always go to my first love, . and used KC to work on my . Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits. is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is ....more

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• 308– Chapters 7 & 8 -- Age of Innocence

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  Jul 20 2013

  Edith Wharton’s , chapters 7– & 8, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the .  — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens’ (not so) . To sign up for     |  |  |    Literary Links Of Interest For This Chapter: The  for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first eight chapters-worth of text, links to the podcast audio, discussion questions and writing prompts. Each week your book is updated as the next podcast is released. This EeBook is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the ‘cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads)   Pick your preferred Format   EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD   EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD     When you click on the “buy now” link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery.Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first eight chapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week.     Our Sponsors:  is sponsoring a give-away of one of  to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August.       Crafty News: Author Interview: Amy Crook of  and . . The  and . . . My new  is up. And, of course, you can always go to my first love, .  and used KC to work on my . Lots of  KALs happening right now. .     General News:  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to): , , , , and .  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is .   Book Talk begins at 20min       Want A Button? grab the code...more

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• 307—Chapter 5 & 6 -- Age of Innocence

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  Jul 12 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapters 5–6, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current subscriber book, Charles Dickens' . | | |   Literary Links of interest for this chapter:  (just in case you're too young to remember) The for The Age of Innocence is out! This includes the first six chapters-worth of text, links to the podcast audio, discussion questions and writing prompts. Each week your book is updated as the next podcast is released. What does an EeBook look like? Here are sample pagesfrom a previous book: Enchanced eBooks (EeBooks) will include the complete digital text when the podcast/book are complete. Direct link icons take you to the  and  mp3 audio. That way you can listen to the chapter in the background while letting your eyes see the words on the page. Each chapter—or set of chapters—contained in a podcast file concludes with discussion questions for book groups and writing prompts for students—making the EeBooks useful for ESL students and homeschooling families. This EeBook is updated weekly—at the same time as the podcast—so you can follow along in time with the 'cast. Get your copy right now! (note: the ePub file works on iPads) Pick your preferred Format EeBook (pdf) $19.00 USD EeBook (ePub) $19.00 USD When you click on the "buy now" link to purchase your Age of Innocence Enhanced eBook, you will leave this site and go to PayPal. You will then be directed to a page with instructions for delivery. Remember: the book matches the podcast. Currently the EeBook includes the first sixchapters, loads of links, discussion questions, writing prompts—and is updatable every week.   Our Sponsors: My bookThe Ocean at the End of the Lane You can get it by clicking "go"--&gt; if you already have an Audible account Search for audiobooks: is sponsoring a give-away of one of to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August.           Crafty News: My which you can get at . And, of course, you can always go to my first love, . Lots of KALs happening right now. .   General News: If you're sad, read these My sister really is Snow White—the animals all love her   continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Brené Brown--first video (in case you missed it) and the second one I just found   Book Talk begins at 12:30 Want a button? grab the code...more

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• 306 - Chapters 3 & 4 -- Age of Innocence

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  Jul 05 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapters 3–4, with many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . — current book, Charles Dickens' . Literary Links of interest for this chapter:   Our Sponsors: is sponsoring a give-away of one of to one lucky winner! Please see the Rafflecopter below to enter through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose from among the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Rafflecopter will randomly pick a winner in August.   Crafty News: Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: "Keep it Weird" is a reference to my quickie trip to Austin this week (the referenced gainful employment) where I got to see and Fam. V nice.  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .   is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way. Music in this series is . Want a button? grab the code Book Talk begins at 12:17...more

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• 305--Chapters 1 & 2 -- Age of Innocence [Start of Book]

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  Jun 28 2013

  Edith Wharton's , chapters 1–2. With many thanks to our reader, . If the iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . explained—current book, Charles Dickens' . Literary Links of interest for this chapter: Our Sponsors: is sponsoring a give-away of one of to one lucky winner! Please comment on any of the of the show notes for Age of Innocence through July 31, 2013 to be included in this give-away. You may choose among from the pendants pictured in the shownotes. Heather will random-number pick a winner in August. Congratulations to the winner of ... ciproano aka PuffyGriffnclaw on Rav! Crafty News: 's  is currently available for download for $2.99. Not only do you get a straight-forward pattern, Lisa includes mini-tutorials on how to measure and cut the correct amount, how to sew into a skirt shape, how to make an elastic casing, and more! and ?! Lots of KALs happening right now. . General News: is now available. Purchase it directly from or via . Congrats , , and !  continues to grow (many audiobooks with benefits were originally available only to ): , , , , and .  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can or . Same content, either way.  Music in this series is . Want a button? grab the code Book Talk begins at 9:07...more

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• Canterville Ghost Sneak Peek

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  Jun 14 2013

  It occured to me that you haven't a clue what beauty awaits you in ! This was subscriber-only audio which now lives in the . It's such a hidden gem of Oscar Wilde's I started to feel bad that more of you didn't know how fantastic is is. So. Here! This is most of the first bit. There are three parts which make up the whole book. If you want it, you can get it The Age of Innocence starts June 28, 2013. In my effort to be more efficient, I've also created two email lists: one for folks who are one for folks who have been around for awhile but (travel, new books, surveys for next books) when and if there are newsy bits Hope that's good and useful for y'all! See you in two weeks!...more

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• Bleak Sneak Peek

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  Jun 04 2013

  Just in case you wondered what the heck was up with Bleak House on the (and why ANYone would want to listen to something called Bleak anything) I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek. (Details on ; details on ) This is a sneak peek of chapter 1. And in case you were wondering what the EeBooks are, this is a link to the start of the Enhanced eBook of Bleak House Chapter 1 as a . We're still working on getting an ePub for iOS version and a Kindle version (formatting for these platforms is REALLY weird and wonky—but we're close). The EeBooks link out to the CraftLit and JtB audio as well as helpful contextual links from the book text itself. Direct icon-links go to the and mp3 audio which covers the indicated chapter   Still a few spaces left for online in a face-to-face book group chat about Jane Eyre! 8:30am EDT, 1:30pm EDT, and 9:30pm EDT are the times on Wednesday June 5 (which gets almost every timezone at something like a convenient hour)....more

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• 304: Chapters 37 & 38 -- Jane Eyre [End of Book]

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  May 25 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , chapters 37 & 38. Our reader, has rocked Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . New option explained. Book Discussion: Heather is hosting an hour-long online, face-to-face book group where we can chat about the end of Jane Eyre! Where: Google Hangout, May 26, 2013 9:30pm EDT How: Bonus: You'll get a copy of the new as part of your attendance fee!  Literary Links of interest: The BBC recreated the Netherfield Ball for the 500th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice (). The next book is... by Edith Warton, narrated by . The next subscriber book is... Bleak House by Charles Dickens, narrated by Mil Nicholson. Our Sponsors: Sponsored Audiobook link: Want to add an audiobooks with benefits experience? . More Heather: Not one of the lucky nine able to join ? What me to come talk or teach at your guild or store? Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . Recent interviews: , , , This is a Squiddle (see right), a character from . I want to sell this pattern but can't seem to get an answer re: licensing or permission from . Help? Crafty News: Our narrator, is on a mini US Tour right now: This weekend, May 26 & 27th, she's teaching at the in Nampa, Idaho. On June 14th-15th, she is , Designer of 's , 's , technical editor extraordinaire, is now also a Author, with her new book which is available for preorders. If that weren't enough, she's host of our . You can keep up with all our KALs by subscribing ! was very busy this week! These titles are now in pre-order: , (Laura was ) , edited by , forward by and is now available. 's class is  Use this link for a 50% discount! The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition is now available, pre-ordered copies shipped last week. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .   General Newsy Bits: The . Read more there and tell your homeschooling friends. . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th. —the more that comes in the more cool stuff can come out of their brains! Plus it's a really cool book! Curious about ? Listener Henriette Roued-Cunliffe explains.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefitsexperience. If you want to subscribe to get exclusive subscriber-only premium content, you can  or . Same content, either way.     grab the code   Book talk starts at 17:20 you can listen to it ....more

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• 303: Chapter 36 - Jane Eyre

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  May 17 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 36. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Thank you to all who voted to support and at ! New option eplained. Our Sponsors: Sponsored Audiobook link: Want to add an audiobooks with benefits experience? . Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. More Heather: I was just interviewed about This is a Squiddle (see right), a character from . I want to sell this pattern but can't seem to get an answer re: licensing or permission from . Help? Recent interviews: , . Thank you to everyone who came to the  and the students who took my sock heel workshop class. If you our your guild or LYS would like me to come to your area to speak about , knitting, and why it makes you better, all you have to do is . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . Crafty News: The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition is on its way. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . Hunter Hammersen is our special guest today. You can find her and her online (and you might catch a glipse of her if you're at TNNA). Don't forget to leave a comment below if you want a chance to win a copy of her newest book —it's just gorgeous gorgeousness. YUM!   General Newsy Bits: from on ()—YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE IT. . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th. —the more that comes in the more cool stuff can come out of their brains! Plus it's a really cool book! Curious about ? Listener Henriette Roued-Cunliffe explains.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefitsexperience. If you want to subscribe to get exclusive subscriber-only premium content, you can  or . Same content, either way.     grab the code   Book talk starts at 27:30 min you can listen ....more

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• 302: Chapter 35 -- Jane Eyre

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  May 10 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 35. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . to support and at Intuit's Small Business Growing Strong Campaign!  (and can also vote for )! Thank you! . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Sponsored Audiobook link: Want to add in the books with benefits experience? . Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. More Heather: Today, Friday May 10th, 7pm I'm speaking at  and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. One of the heels is the same I used on my and in Recent interviews: , . Thank you to everyone who came to meetup on Sunday May 5th at . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . &lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159668898X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;camp=1789&amp;amp;creative=390957&amp;amp;creativeASIN=159668898X&amp;amp;linkCode=as2&amp;amp;tag=crapofocrwhlo-20" data-mce-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159668898X/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;amp;camp=1789&amp;amp;creative=390957&amp;amp;creativeASIN=159668898X&amp;amp;linkCode=as2&amp;amp;tag=crapofocrwhlo-20"&gt;It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=crapofocrwhlo-20&amp;amp;l=as2&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;a=159668898X" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" data-mce-src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=crapofocrwhlo-20&amp;amp;l=as2&amp;amp;o=1&amp;amp;a=159668898X" data-mce-style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" /&gt; Crafty News: This week I interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up you could win a spot in his (or any other) course!  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's related to but not IN the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still on my beginning ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .   General Newsy Bits: . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th. Curious about ? Listener Henriette Roued-Cunliffe explains.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefitsexperience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can .     grab the code   Franklin Habit interview starts at 2:55 Book talk starts at 37min you can listen to it ....more

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• 301: Chapter 34 -- Jane Eyre

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  May 03 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 34. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . to support and at Intuit's Small Business Growing Strong Campaign!  (and can also vote for )! Thank you! . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. More Heather: Saturday May 4th, Kathy interviews Heather on the Podcast! It will air Saturday May 4th at 9am on and is then also available through or . Sunday May 5th, 1pm Meet up at  at the Sheepdog Trials--look for the Mom with her Mom with two boys--probably with spindles--and a very bemused husband. Friday May 10th, 7pm I'm speaking at  and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. One of the heels is the same I used on my and in I was interviewed on . Subscribe to my calendar and learn more about my classes and speaking engagements . Thank you: A shocking number of you committed time, effort, and gorgeous (sometimes handspun) yarn to make this unbelievable quilt for me. I can't actually get a camera far enough away from it to take a picture, so Penny and I pieced this montage together for all to see. I don't have names attached to some of the blocks, so please claim your blocks. I want to thank you! And super huge thanks to Tara Wurster who spearheaded and arranged this whole thing. It is a thing of beauty and I am so thankful I have all of YOU in my life. (You can see more photos of the blanket on the .) Crafty News: Next week I will post my interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up you could win a spot in his (or any other) course! (Yes I said the same about the interview last week, but this week's chapter is a long one. Sorry!)  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's related to but not IN the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still on my beginning ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or .   General Newsy Bits: . By Our and What (Else) Would Madame Defarge Knit? Illustrator through May 29th.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, ! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can .     grab the code   Book talk starts at 12 minutes you can listen to it ....more

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• 300: Chapter 33 -- Jane Eyre

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  Apr 27 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 33. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. : I'm speaking at the on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 7pm and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. Thank you to all who came to last Saturday. The is still going strong, it runs through Sunday April 28, 2013. Crafty News: Next week I will post my interview . He has a new Craftsy course, , and if you sign up  you could win a spot in his (or any other) course! Go! Sign up! Win! RAH RAH RAH!!!  is a new unique club that brings together designers, fiber artists, and you taking advantage of advances in technology to provide an interactive experience before only possible in person. It includes unique designs created exclusively for the club, KALs, Special Events, and deep-dive knitCompanion sessions. Membership is $59 and it runs April-March. It is open to anyone, knitCompanion is not required in order to enjoy many of the features and special events. If you do have kC, there is extended seminar training on using knitCompanion for the Spotlights as well as specialized kC University classes. New Patterns from CraftLit listeners and designers: (of fame) just released a . It holds quite a bit! The  is only $5 and available at Ravelry (no account required, though is helpful). (of fame) just released a new pattern in support of her local public library. A whopping $4.50 from every $5 sale will be donated to the Friends of the Attleboro Public Library. They buy the museum passes, extra books and fund programs for the children's room. Why? In Christine's words, "As a homeschool Mom, I use the library VERY heavily, so I want to keep it strong and well funded." Learn more about this pattern at Chistine's site of musings on homeschooling, . A crochet version is in the works (ooh! Just released, actually!!!)! It's available for purchase and download at both and . has a Knitty surprise that takes advantage of the beautiful gradiance of ! Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). While the knit-a-long started April 16th, please  Promise... I'm still starting my ribbing... The second volume of the  series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . Some fun literatures related links: — Jane Austen was a seminal thinker in the as-yet-unnamed science of game theory, the author Michael Chwe maintains in his new book.(via listener Sarah) General Newsy Bits: CraftLit is a global podcast, Denise listens... in China! This photo is of a trip she took to Chengdu (site and earthquakes) with some friends. She lives in Beijing and listens to CraftLit while riding her bike.  is spiffified—and holds some stand-bys: , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. And best, will be out pronto! The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can .     grab the code   Book talk starts at ___ minutes....more

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• 299: Chapter 32 -- Jane Eyre

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  Apr 19 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , chapter 32. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. Meet Heather: I'll be at the This Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 1-4 with samples from the  series. Want to see IN PERSON or or or or 's (from )? I'll have them! It's also the first day of the , which runs through Sunday April 28, 2013. I'm speaking at the on Friday May 10th, 2013 at 7pm and teaching my sock heel workshop the next day. Crafty News: has a , a , and a . Are you missing ? Vlad to Bat is an adorable pattern by and is available for both and . Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). It will be part of a knit-a-long starting April 16th, because we all need some comfort that day! Please The second volume of the series, , is now available! The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . Some fun literatures related links: General Newsy Bits:  is spiffified—audiobooks with benefits are now being loaded regularly. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. A promo for will be available soon. The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can subscribe via PayPal for a Download-only plan.   grab the code   interview from 6:03 - 21:50 Book talk starts at 27:13 minutes you can listen to it ....more

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• 298: Chapters 30 & 31 -- Jane Eyre

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  Apr 12 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , chapters 30-31. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Please respond to this from Libsyn, our audio host. This demographic information will help provide relevant advertising. NOTE: you can leave the email blank, all other questions must be filled out. Crafty News: has a . Are you missing ? Vlad to Bat is an adorable pattern by and is available for both and . Laura Ricketts, designer, released an adult-sized (xs-3x!) version of her Comfort of a Friend Shawl as a thank-you gift for those who pre-ordered. It's (it's not included in the book). It will be part of a knit-a-long starting April 16th, because we all need some comfort that day! Please The second volume of the series, , was released last week. The print edition should be back from the printer soon. Please ! You can also to receive news about upcoming books in this series. Preview the patterns on or . General Newsy Bits:  is spiffified—audiobooks with benefits are now being loaded regularly. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. , and  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. A promo for will be available soon. The audio has been completely reprocessed for an improved books with benefits experience. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can subscribe via PayPal for a Download-only plan. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format!    grab the code   Book talk starts at 7:31 minutes you can listen to it ....more

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• 297: Chapter 29 -- Jane Eyre

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  Apr 05 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 29. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Crafty News: New Patterns from CraftLit listeners and designers: 's new class, , is now available on Craftsy. Please use that link to enjoy a 25% discount! by our sponsor of is a very quick to crochet cat toy. Awesome ! (Be your fave Jane Austen character or just look like her!) The second volume of the series, , arrives today! to receive interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... . ALL DEALS AND FREEBIES GO AWAY on SATURDAY, April 6th—so get (and download) pronto! General Newsy Bits:  is spiffified—audiobooks with benefits are now being loaded regularly. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop.  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also there. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  you can choose between the simplicity of subscribing through Libsyn to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android's app or you can subscribe via PayPal for a Download-only plan. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format!    grab the code   Book talk starts at about 5:28 minutes, you can to listen....more

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• 296: Chapter 28 -- Jane Eyre

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  Mar 29 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 28. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Details on the new option. Our Sponsors: Crafty News: New Patterns from CraftLit listeners and designers: by Elizabeth Green Musselman of (and Assistant Editor at , and audio editor, and ... yes, she is amazing!) is for the child who just refuses to wear sweaters (or the runner, or the AC-frozen office worker) by Erica Hernandez is available as a standalone pattern in addition to being part of the first volume of ... and figuring prominently in today's chapter. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! by our sponsor of is a very quick to crochet cat toy. - The theme of this contest was fabric inspired by the idea of what life would be like in a Jane Austen novel. Voting closes very soon, so get your vote in now! , for knitting. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance.  has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books—audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from  that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop.  originally available free to  are now available for purchase.  is also available. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can  and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby in our new "Just the Benefits" format!  Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts at about 5:15 minutes to listen....more

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• 295 - Chapter 27 -- Jane Eyre

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  Mar 22 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 27. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . To help you navigate this chapter: A very interesting article from the London Times. 23 May 1853! Our Sponsors: Crafty News: , for knitting. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts right away,....more

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• 295 - Chapter 26 -- Jane Eyre

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  Mar 22 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 26. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Our Sponsors: Crafty News: , for knitting. Issue I : Botanicals Spring/Summer 2013 of just launched. Listener and Designer Elly has  in this collection! The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! And if you haven't yet ordered book 1 ... General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts at about 7:34 minutes, ....more

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• 294: Chapter 25 -- Jane Eyre

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  Mar 15 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 25. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Our Sponsors: Crafty News: is March 16, 2013. It's "a day for people around the globe to celebrate the art of quilt making" and is built upon the success of National Quilting Day in the United States. Share on Twitter with hashtag and visit the ! Yogurt. Salad in a Jar— (conditioner totally works!) How to make a . And yes, you can make a ! I use whatever other ancient grains type flours I have on hand for the bean flour. Bean flour makes me look like I'm sucking lemons--lousy taste in my book. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! General Newsy Bits: . Her cancer returned and a stem cell transplant could save her life. Please help. Please share the word. If you are eligible, please join the registry. Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the databases, so please join. It's easy and free. Donors do not pay to donate marrow. All medical costs for the donation procedure are covered by the  or by the patient's medical insurance. is now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... The Great Gatsby! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous).   grab the code   Book talk starts at about 13:33 minutes, ....more

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• 293: Chapter 24 -- Jane Eyre

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  Mar 08 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 24. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . . Our Sponsors: Crafty News: .   I am speaking at  on May 10, 2013. I hope to see you there! The eMag is now available (PC/Mac/iPad). has an article on sock customization. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can buy now or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! General Newsy Bits: Some basics on the Jewish holiday of  and the whole megillah. Thank you to everyone who signed the to request modernization of the VA Claims process. It's now findable on the website, not just through the special link, and signatures will be collected through March 13, 2013. Thank you. has received some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). Book talk starts at __ minutes, . grab the code...more

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• 292 — Chapter 22 & 23 -- Jane Eyre

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  Mar 01 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 22 and 23. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . To help you navigate this chapter: A  allows passage through a fence or boundary. is the phosphorescent light found hovering over swampy ground at night. Our Sponsors: February Incentive - Thank you to everyone who commented on the February show notes.Congratulations to ... Tara! by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Here's a link to my own . Incentive donated by .   Crafty News: Isn't Nanette's Zentangled Sugar Bowl (pictured at right) lovely? The eMag is now available (PC/Mac/iPad). has an article on sock customization. The second volume of the series. , is very close to publication. There's a signup form to join the mailing list to receive news about interviews with designers, sneak peeks, and freebies below. You can also preview all the patterns on or . Please ! I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can buy now or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon is this weekend, Feb 28 - March 3, 2013.   Sign up for the WWMDFK newsletter for interviews, previews, and freebies! General Newsy Bits: , Practical Classics: 50 Reasons to Reread 50 Books You Haven't Touched Since High School. Want more Kevin? For your listening pleasure, 's Podcast .   Watch and Read:       Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to are now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). Interview with Kevin Smokler starts at 6 minutes. Book talk starts at 24 minutes.  grab the code...more

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• 291: Chapter 21 -- Jane Eyre

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  Feb 21 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 21. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . To help you navigate this chapter: A Our Sponsors: February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Here's a link to my own . Incentive donated by .   Crafty News: I have a new little coffee cozy pattern which you can  from my Rav store or from our . The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon will be Feb 28 - March 3, 2013. Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. Applications for are now open and due on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? The wonderful  is a judge along with many other fabulous people! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. There is another great book from our friend, , (aren't they all?). by . The is unique and stunning.   Add email for Defarge freebie news! General Newsy Bits: Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to is now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Now playing... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! Book talk starts at __ minutes. ....more

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• 290: Chapter 20 -- Jane Eyre

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  Feb 13 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapter 20. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Fun fact: We believe that most films have not filmed Chapters 19 or 20. Check out . , aka volatile salts, when used, release ammonia gas gas that triggers an inhalation reflex causing you to breathe deeply and increase heart rate, blood pressure, and brain activity. Our Sponsors: February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Incentive donated by .   Crafty News: A to help you out of a creativity rut, designed by David Seah. He practices exploring, learning, building and sharing and this Fortune Teller/Cootie Catcher is part of his  for February 2013. The second issue of is now available! Knit Edge is a magazine published by our good friend, . Yours truly has a podcasting column in it! has a fantastic article on socks. There's by . There are many , please check it out! The  in Portland Oregon will be Feb 28 - March 3, 2013. Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. Applications for are now open and due on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? The wonderful  is a judge along with many other fabulous people! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. There is another great book from our friend, , (aren't they all?). by . The is unique and stunning. General Newsy Bits: Petition to raise awareness about the need to update and fix the VA: and . has been receiving some much needed attention and we are now able to offer downloads of the books -- audiobooks with benefits. More payment options beyond paypal will be available very soon. If you are looking for a book from that we did years ago, please hang in there. We're reprocessing for better audio and cutting some of the extra stuff so it's a nice streamlined download. As those are ready we'll add them to the shop. originally available free to is now available for purchase.  is also available for purchase. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Next book... ! More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! This past weekend there was a wonderful with the author, , of . Her excitement of Jane is what will make this a different take than your usual womb-to-tomb biography. Please feel free to join our . I'm done, but starting another (color me gluttonous). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! Book talk starts at 13:13 minutes you can listen to it ....more

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• 289: Chapters 18 & 19 -- Jane Eyre

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  Feb 08 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's , Chapters 18–19. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! To help you navigate this chapter: A  for your pearls and jewels. A  is plain pine table. A  was often used to illuminate the Tudor Kitchen.  is an ornamental branched candlestick or lighting device often composed of several lights. Girandoles came into use about the second half of the 17th century, and were commonly made and used in pairs. English Monarchy links: and If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Incentive donated by .   Timely Knit Alert: Ever wish there was Project Runway for Knitters? Now there is. for are now open. Will you swatch? Or will you Watch? Check out the ! Sorry, this is only for US Residents aged 21 or over because of shipping. Fun Stuff, Art Edition: by   by   What is ? An intuitive, fun, and relaxing way to create beauty through pattern, in approachable little bite-sized pieces. General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. More options on the way for those of you without US credit cards, without a credit card at all, and for those of you who simply prefer to stay off the grid and use checks. More as soon as it's set up! Please feel free to join our  (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 11:48 min ....more

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• 288: Chapter 17 -- Jane Eyre

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  Feb 01 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 17. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! You can take a look at how good, old school  looks, take a gander at the  that had the cool dress, read up on the  coolness or get some more dirt on (I'd say "poor guy" but I don't think he was...) If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: Wouldn't you love to listen to a fabulous reading of Stephen Greenblatt's ?  makes it happen. (And here you can read an .)   February Incentive - comment on any February show notes--saying something about the book or spinning--to be put into the running, and I'll use a random number generator to pick the lucky winner. by Sarah Anderson Here's a link to . Incentive donated by .   General Newsy Bits: Please support this indiegogo project: . This documentary will explore why death in childbirth rates in the USA have doubled in the past decade and what can be done. Some Shakespeare fun: a youtube video, , and a . Need more Shakespeare? Visit the cure for boring Shakespeare. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Can't get enough Canterbury? should hold you until the next premium episode. Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 11:40 min, ....more

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• Bonus—Victorian Expert Interview

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  Jan 26 2013

  For you! A real Victorian Scholar! Less Charlotte Brontë and more Elizabeth Gaskell (I see more of her in our future) and general Victorian info, I still think you'll enjoy the convo with Larry Uffelman. Some light listening for your weekend errand running.

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• 287: Chapter 16 -- Jane Eyre

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  Jan 25 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 16. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: Newsy Bits, Crafty: These are such a brilliant idea! To inspire you to join our (many are still going strong!) please ooh and aah over 's beautiful ! Also, thank you for the nice words, you really did ROCK my world (especially with that i-cord trick to start)! *blush* General Newsy Bits: Lovely photography by Chris Addison. If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. The next book for Premium Subscribers is--The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Listen now before the ! Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now!). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order! book talk starts at 10 min, ....more

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• 286: Chapter 15 -- Jane Eyre

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  Jan 18 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 15. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors: Time Sensitive Newsy Bits, Crafty: is January 18-20, 2013. Please visit and stop by on Saturday at 1:30 to see and have him ! General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. The next book for Premium Subscribers is--The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde. Listen now before the ! Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!...more

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• 285: Chapter 14 -- Jane Eyre

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  Jan 11 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 14.Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Our Sponsors : Incentive Winners please  me so you can receive your incentive! Sherry -- our November winner Mary in Eureka -- our December winner Thank you for supporting the show! Alasdair Post-Quinn interview links: Book: Class: where you'll learn how to create two-(and more)-color, double-sided, reversible fabric worked both flat and in the round and with shaping. You will also learn troubleshooting tips and methods for common double-knitting mistakes. SEE ALASDAIR IN PERSON--VKL NYC Saturday at 1:30 Saturday 1/19/13 at the Bijou Basin booth! Get his books SIGNED BY HIM and tell him CraftLit sent you! Classic Lit-- as Baby Books by Illustrations by   by Illustrations by     General Newsy Bits, Crafty: is January 18-20, 2013. Please visit and stop by on Saturday at 1:30 to see and have him begins at 8:00 Book talk starts at 23:30...more

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• 284: Chapter 13 -- Jane Eyre

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  Jan 05 2013

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 13. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . My son says I'm Pneumophobic because pneumo means air and my lungs are avoiding air right now. I'm improving, slowly. Our Sponsors: Wouldn't you love to listen to interviews with great authors, for free? Included are authors as , , or ? makes it happen. These interviews range from 20-40 minutes each, and were great for my I-can't-breathe-short-attention-span these past few weeks. Incentive Winners please me so you can receive your incentive! Sherry -- our November winner Mary in Eureka -- our December winner Thank you for supporting the show! Fun Stuff, Art Edition: Refound Ashland's site has cute drawings. He inspired my Jane Eyre doodle featured in these shownotes. by Beckah Krahula What is ? An intuitive, fun, and relaxing way to create beauty through pattern, in approachable little bite-sized pieces. General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the chance to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is available for pre-order!   Book talk begins at 17:45 for 284 audio....more

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• 283: Chapter 12 -- Jane Eyre

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  Dec 28 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 12. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, please head over to the . Heather is still flu-bound. Our reader, continues to rock Jane Eyre for us! Our Sponsors: Wouldn't you love to listen to a fabulous reading of Victor Hugo's ? makes it happen.   General Newsy Bits: If you want to subscribe to support the show, you can and discover the simplicity of listening to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Android for free. Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). Please feel free to join our (I'm still plugging along, please feel free to join now! Truly. I won't be done for awhile.). —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! grab the code...more

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• Bonus 03- A Christmas Carol, Part 3 of 3

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  Dec 25 2012

  This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, run in November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53) The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts....more

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• Bonus 02- A Christmas Carol, Part 2 of 3

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  Dec 25 2012

  This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, run in November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53) The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts....more

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• Bonus 01- A Christmas Carol, Part 1 of 3

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  Dec 25 2012

  This set of shownotes, such as they are, cover bonus episodes for A Christmas Carol as run in December 2012. This is a rerun of episodes 189-191, from November 2010. We are adding them to the feed now for your holiday enjoyment. A Christmas Carol-in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens (The original manuscript) narrated by for Part 1 - Staves 1-2 (run time 1:33:15) Part 2 - Stave 3 (run time 1:00:29) Part 3 - Staves 4-5 (run time 59:53) The by David A. Perdue. While I also spoke of the various file formats, this time we are just sending you the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always. Please check out the show notes for the original episodes to view the video podcasts....more

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• 282: Chapter 11 -- Jane Eyre

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  Dec 21 2012

  Chapter 11 of Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Read to us by Elizabeth Klett.   Do you remember that poem? A flea and a fly in a flue Were imprisoned, so what could they do? Said the flea, "let us fly." Said the fly, "let us flee." So they few threough a flaw in the flue.   Has nothing to do with anything except that I have the flu. And am miserable. And am VERY glad I pre-recorded the book chat.   SUBSCRIBERS: You actually and in fact should have gotten your email from Libsyn now. Check your spam filter if now as I've been watching folks unsubscribe from our old system all week (a little disconcerting, but happily so)....more

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• 281: Chapter 10 -- Jane Eyre

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  Dec 14 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 10. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down--or if you want to access the Premium Content--head over to the . * * * Just a couple of links for you: from Lara Neel at podcast (and her cool video!) The and an untested a link to OUR for Dworven Battle Bonnet Here's a picture of the December Incentive. Leave a comment in episode 280's shownotes for a chance to win. I will announce the lucky listener on the first January 2013 episode (eek! 2013?!). * * * If you want to subscribe, you can and learn how easy it now is to listen to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Droid free. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   281's book talk begins at 8:15 or so....more

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• 280: Chapter 9 -- Jane Eyre

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  Dec 07 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 9. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . * * * Our Sponsors Links for you: and versions of Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies at and a link to OUR Here's a picture of the December Incentive. Leave a comment in this episode's shownotes for a chance to win. I will announce the lucky listener on the first January 2013 episode (eek! 2013?!). * * * If you want to subscribe, you can and learn how easy it now is to listen to CraftLit on-the-go on your iPhone/iTouch/Droid free. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   280's book talk begins at 24 min or so....more

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• 279: Chapter 8 -- Jane Eyre

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  Nov 30 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 8. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Links for you: , , , , , and . Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW * * * A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   279's book talk begins at 12 min or so....more

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• 278: Chapter 7 -- Jane Eyre

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  Nov 23 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 7. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!Don't forget to visit for some awesome needles from an awesome company, and Daniel Klein's site for a little . * * * episode to enjoy, (and ), Diane's , and (You can hear the first chapter for free over at Julie's site!) If you're looking for the interview wtih Jennifer Edgar at Eucalan, please skip to the 19 minute mark. And here are some useful Eucalan links for you: and their page as well as a ! Wrapture can be purchased online via and and And don't forget YOU CAN WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture by putting a comment in the shownotes! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode! Lever Knitting videos (if you're intersted) can be found , , and (if you search I'm sure there are others too. Please share!). Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW * * * A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   278's book talk begins at 12 min or so....more

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• 277: Chapter 6 -- Jane Eyre

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  Nov 18 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 6. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Sandy support for Annabel and her sons. Here they are:> Contact me at Heather at CraftLit dot comand I'll tell you where to send donations. * * * episode to enjoy, (and ), Diane's , and (You can hear the first chapter for free over at Julie's  site!) If you're looking for the interview wtih Jennifer Edgar at Eucalan, please skip to the 19 minute mark. And here are some useful Eucalan links for you: and their page as well as a ! Wrapture can be purchased online via and and And don't forget YOU CAN WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture by putting a comment in the shownotes! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode! Lever Knitting videos (if you're interested) can be found , , and (if you search I'm sure there are others too. Please share!). Here's a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW * * * A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   276's book talk begins at 30 min or so. Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to WIN a 100ml bottle of Wrapture! Tell us how you've used a Eucalan product and I'll randomly pick a winner on the first December episode!...more

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• 276: Chapter 5 - Jane Eyre

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  Nov 09 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapter 5. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Sandy support for: Our listener Catherine's Friends in The (with a very helpful list) which Ehren Ziegler at is donating Tara Swiger's page with donation information You can also donate to the Red Cross via iTunes. A link to the I appear on, , my with book give-away, and The Children's Blizzard and Mary Jane's book Holiday Boutique Knitting. Learn more at PennyWise Consulting's about . Here's a . Go figure You can hear me talk about heroines on . Happy a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW (which, of course, is for knitters, but some of you are, so…) Or * * * And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   276's book talk begins at 30 min or so....more

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• 275: Chapters 3 & 4 -- Jane Eyre

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  Nov 02 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapters 3–4. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Here's a . Go figure . Next week you can hear me talk about heroines on . Happy a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). a link to OUR NEW (which, of course, is for knitters, but some of you are, so…) Or A link to the Army of Women from last week and the Simply Sock Yarn company's new . * * * And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. A new and improved Subscriber interface is coming this month. I think we'll all be happier. More on that once the files are uploaded and available. * * * Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. You can , to your followers, too. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code   274's book talk begins at 34 min or so....more

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• 274: Chapters 1 & 2 -- Jane Eyre

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  Oct 26 2012

  Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Chapters 1–2. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * Welcome New Listeners How this works—Every Friday I upload a new episode exploring the next chapter or chapters of our book (in this case, Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre). On these shownotes I'll post things you might find interesting like pictures from Or A picture of the Brontë Parsonage in Haworth (note proximity of graves) Or a picture of the November Incentive (donate during November 2012 and be put into a drawing for the book—donations can be one-time or a subscription). Or a link to a new Or A link to the Army of Women and the a link to OUR NEW (Timely, eh?). Or A link to the amazing Audible version of Wolf Hall. Get it free by visiting. * * * And remember, if you you are not only eligible for the drawings, you will also receive AND new exclusive audio every week! is now complete and Wuthering Heights is really heating up! Chaucer will be back in November. Jon is still sick. If you want to cheer him up, leave a review for his book over at Amazon. * * * Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. You can , to your followers, too. * * * Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list over in the sidebar. It gives me the change to get announcements out to you (like what to do if the feed breaks). * * * Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * rocks Jane Eyre for us!   grab the code 274's book talk begins at 34 min or so....more

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• 273: A Modest Proposal

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  Oct 12 2012

  Swift's "A Modest Proposal".  NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! CraftLit and Just the Books are free audiobook podasts—think "audiobook with benefits"—where you can hear the text and the story behind the text. Free. Weekly. All for you. * * * The Bizness: This week Hexaflexagons! Pattern for knitting said 'gons will appear here when it's done!Book talk begins at 8min or so.Thank you to our reader, .The Brontë bio I'm reading (oof!) The for your continued edification. Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. You can , to your followers, too. * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you. Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, Holly Golightly, and Hexaflexagon patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! is winding down and Wuthering Heights is heating up! Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is doing Henry IV! Checkitout!   grab the code   273's book talk begins at 8:30min or so....more

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• 272: Book 4, Chapters 9 -12 - Gulliver's Travels - End of Book

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  Oct 05 2012

  Part 4, Chapters 9–12 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * The Bizness: This week . Yay! ! Love ! Thank you, Julie, for sharing this: Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Dianne will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you. Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, and Holly Golightly patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week the husband has one of my favorite (and exciting) chapters of ready for you along with more Wuthering Heights! Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is doing Henry IV! Checkitout!   grab the code   272's book talk begins at 10:30min...more

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• 271: Book 4, Chapters 7 & 8 -- Gulliver's Travels

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  Sep 28 2012

  Part 4, Chapters 7–8 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! * * * The Bizness: This week we're brought to you by Maggie at  and the creator of the cards is a listener! Go take a look at her shop! Support CraftLit wonderfulness! The folks have nifty things to buy for ! They also have the very nice going on! for your viewing pleasure (and ), and Ken Alaba's awesome book! Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Dianne will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you. Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, and Holly Golightly patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week the husband has more chapters of ready for you along with more Wuthering Heights! Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is starting the next series! Henry IV! Checkitout!   grab the code   271's book talk begins at 30min...more

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• 270: Book 4 Chapters 5 & 6 -- Gulliver's Travels

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  Sep 22 2012

  Part 4, Chapters 5–6 of Gulliver's Travels. NOTE: If the CraftLit iTunes feed ever goes down, head over to the . Not pretty, but always functional! Arlington—home of the Handknitters Guild of North Central Texas ROCKS! The Dallas Handknitters Guild ROCKS! ROCKS! Texas Barbeque ROCKS! Go! Eat! Knit! Make more friends for Cheddar! * * * The Bizness: New patterns in and from Around the World with the original hat design coming from ME!!! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a . I've been listening to —not Alfred Molina, maybe, but the Husband is happy. A PSA on the term "y'all" and its benefits, an and the is now for sale for the rest of the world. Spread the word, wouldja? Maggie at  and the creator of the cards is a listener! Go take a look at her shop! Support CraftLit wonderfulness! Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be interested? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Dianne will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! The winner in the drawing for the iPad is YUKA!!! Squeee! I will be contacting you (and if you don't have an iPad you can use, we'll send you something else and draw another name). * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you. Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, and Holly Golightly patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week the husband has one of my favorite (and exciting) chapters of ready for you along with more Wuthering Heights! Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is starting the next series! Henry IV! Check it out!   grab the code 270's book talk  begins at 22min...more

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• 269: Book 4 Chapters 3 & 4 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Sep 14 2012

  Part 4, Chapters 3-4 of Gulliver's Travels!   Thank you. Thank you so much. My son's surgery went smashingly and his ear is looking fantastic. We meet with the surgeon in DC tomorrow and will know what he thinks then, but I think it's a smashing success. Because of you.Thank you. * * * The Bizness: I have another couple of patterns in and from Around the World with the original had design coming! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a and we just listened to (who can do no wrong—Alfred, call me. I'm just saying...). and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be interested? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Dianne will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! The winner in the drawing for the iPad is YUKA!!! Squeee! I will be contacting you (and if you don't have an iPad you can use, we'll send you something else and draw another name). * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, and Holly Golightly patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week the husband couldn't record (too much travelling in our world) so instead you get TWO installments of Wuthering Heights! More audio to automagically appear while I'm in Texas. Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is starting the next series! Henry IV! Check it out!   grab the code Book talk begins at 3:40 and you can listen to it ....more

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• 268: Book 4 Chapter 1 & 2 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Sep 08 2012

  Part 4, Chapters 1-2 of Gulliver's Travels Thank you. Thank you so much. My son's surgery went smashingly and his ear is looking fantastic. We meet with the surgeon in DC tomorrow and will know what he thinks then, but I think it's a smashing success. Because of you.Thank you. * * * The Bizness: I have another couple of patterns in Mittens and from Around the Worldwith the original had design coming! This week we're brought to you by Audible! Visit for your free audiobook and trial subscription. Audible just started a and we just listened to (who can do no wrong—Alfred, call me. I'm just saying...). and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Think you just might want to travel with , the Fabulous , and me? Next summer so the teachers can go? To…Ireland? Would you be interested? In order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Dianne will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! The winner in the drawing for the iPad is YUKA!!! Squeee! I will be contacting you (and if you don't have an iPad you can use, we'll send you something else and draw another name). * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale, and Holly Golightly patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week the husband couldn't record (too much travelling in our world) so instead you get TWO installments of Wuthering Heights! More audio to automagically appear while I'm in Texas. Defarge Two— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is starting the next series! Henry IV! Checkitout!   grab the code 268's book talk  begins at 17min...more

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• 267: Book 3 Chapters 10 & 11 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Aug 31 2012

  Part 3, Chapter 10-11.  Before I get to anything else, a huge thank you to everyone (). We will now be able to get to LA, eat, and transport ourselves to-and-from the surgery and purchase any and all meds for my son. The only little thing I can do is , so it's going through mid-night Tuesday for you..Thank you.Thank you somuch. * * * The Bizness:I wonder what Swift would have done with  or 's for that matter! and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) And what if I told you that we might be able to travel together again with the Fabulous Diane? And what if I told you we might be able to go in the summer so the teachers can go? And what if I told you that it might—just might—be a trip to…Ireland? Would you be interested? Well, in order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Diane will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show!  And don't forget—donations to the show this month put you in the drawing for the iPad! Squeee! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below.  I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 34-35 of  and Wuthering Heightsto come! More audio to automagically appear while we're at the surgery. Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and  is cooking up some new audiolicious Bardage for us! Checkitout!   grab the code Book talk begins at 4:54 and you can listen to it ....more

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• 266: Book 3, Chapter 7-9 -- Gulliver's Travels

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  Aug 24 2012

  Part 3, Chapter 7-9 of Gulliver's Travels  Before I get to anything else, a huge thank you to everyone (). We will now be able to get to LA, eat, and transport ourselves to-and-from the surgery and purchase any and all meds for my son. The only little thing I can do is , so it's going through mid-night Tuesday for you..Thank you. Thank you somuch. * * * The Bizness: I wonder what Swift would have done with or 's for that matter! and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) And what if I told you that we might be able to travel together again with the Fabulous Diane? And what if I told you we might be able to go in the summer so the teachers can go? And what if I told you that it might—just might—be a trip to…Ireland? Would you be interested? Well, in order to make this trip a reality we need numbers. If you're reasonably interested and would like to be on the mailing list for this trip, please Subscribe to the Ireland-or-Bust mailing list Spread the word and have any friends-or-family who might be interested in joining you sign up too. Diane will use these numbers and we'll let you know the details via the email you provide. You can , to your followers, too. And Be on the show! And don't forget—donations to the show this month put you in the drawing for the iPad ! Squeee! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 34-35 of and Wuthering Heightsto come! More audio to automagically appear while we're at the surgery. Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and is cooking up some new audiolicious Bardage for us! Checkitout!   grab the code 266's book talk  begins at 8min...more

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• 265: Book 3, Chapter 6 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Aug 17 2012

  Part 3, Chapter 6 of Gulliver's Travels. and checkout the —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Maybe try for your first ! Go ! Be on the show! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 31-32 of more Chaucer and (GASP) Wuthering Heightsto come! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Srously! Checkitout!   grab the code 265's book talk  begins at 11:30...more

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• 264: Book 3, Chapter 5 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Aug 10 2012

  Part 3, Chapter 5 of Gulliver's Travels. and what to do to  (beyond, you know… avoid getting them). —for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) Maybe try for your first ! with the cute (and effective) row counters and the , Oct 5–7, 2012; contact . NEW GENIUS APP from ! Donate during Aug 2012 and get put in the running for your OWN COPY OF brought to life by Sally Holt, the brilliance behind Knit Companion! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini- and one full-course (More choices! More affordable! More customizeable)! Loading... * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have new classes in Dallas and VA!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 29-30 of  and glad you're liking Chaucer. More to come as soon as I get Defarge Two finalized and out out out! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Seriously! Check it out!   grab the code Book talk starts at 56:45 and you can listen to it ....more

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• 263: Book 3, Chapter 4 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Aug 03 2012

  Part 3, Chapter 4 in Gulliver's Travels. Not much newsy. Gotta run. link to Tin of Tans  Christine—for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) In case you need it, the pattern for but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! Interview recorded! More when I'm back! Big fun! No Whammies! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • •  Mini-Class • Come and have fun with me! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week!  Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Serously! Check it out!   grab the code Book talk starts immediately. You can listen to the audio ....more

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• 262: Book 3, Chapter 3 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jul 27 2012

  Part 3, Chapter 3 of Gulliver's Travels in 262 and Chapter 4 in 263. TIME SENSITIVE INFO—HOT OFF THE PRESSES! Go , enter the code 'craftlit' and save over 30% off the one-year cover price of the new (full disclosure: I'm a contributor). Coupon expires 3 August, 2012. Fly! Go! Buy! Not much newsy.Gotta run.Link to  Tin of Tans  Christine—for a limited time you can get it by subscribing (see above) In case you need it, the pattern for  but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! Interview recorded! More when I'm back! Big fun! No Whammies! I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at  site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • •  Mini-Class •  Come and have fun with me! * * *   Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below.  I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week!  Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Srously! Checkitout!   grab the code Book talk starts immediately, you can listen to the 262's audio .  263's book talk also starts right away, you can listen to 263's audio ....more

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• 261: Book 3, Chapters 1 & 2 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jul 20 2012

  Part 3, Chapters 1–2 of Gulliver's Travels. Some adult themes in this one, guys. Caution with the kiddies. Band camp video on it's way on the website. Link to Tin of Tans  Christine.  did a profile of me! on Etsy The Anime film In case you need it, the pattern for but please let me know if you've come up with a different genius way to construct your own! Let's link! Newsy bits coming soon from ! More next week! Winnnahs of the June 2012 incentive? copy goes to Joanne, while the embroidery kits go to Ashley and Tammy. Congratulations! (I love "Where Do They Make Balloons?") I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • •  Mini-Class • Come and have fun with me! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 19–20 of and glad you're liking Chaucer. More to come as soon as I get Defarge Two finalized and out out out! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Seriously! Check it out!   grab the code   Book talk starts at 14:40 and you can listen to it...more

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• 260: Book 2, Chapters 7 & 8 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jul 13 2012

  Part 2, Chapters 7–8 of Gulliver's Travels.   Fun stuff: Christine's , (you'll be receiving this pattern on the iPhone/Droid app or if you are a Subscribing Supporter (see upper right sidebar for how to subscribe). Forgot to tell you, --there are a LOT more very cool women over there. I'm awed to be in their company. The link for you. Kickstarter Campaign: Mapuche Documentary and the (thank you to for getting the word out about those awesome bits!). I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! • Full Sock Heels Class • •  Mini-Class • •  Mini-Class • Come and have fun with me! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * AGAIN Forgot to announce June incentive—will do next week or dye trying (har har) And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 19–20 of  and glad you're liking Chaucer. More to come as soon as I get Defarge Two finalized and out out out! Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Serously! Check it out!   grab the code   Book talk begins at 15:40 and you can listen...more

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• 259: Book 2 Chapter 6 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jul 06 2012

  Part 2, Chapter 6 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: The poltergeist storm (); Talmud page Storm Wrawth in Loudon County (this, btw, is nothing!)   (sorry, cannot get my links to work for Audible! Argh!) Op-Ed; . I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! My for my destash-o-rama still rolling along! * * *   Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * Forgot to announce June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible AND a Copy of KCC!. Will do next week! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 15–19 of and the beginning of CHAUCER!. Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver and . Srously! Checkitout!   grab the code Book talk starts at 12:33. You can listen to it ....more

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• 258: Book 2, Chapters 4 & 5 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jun 29 2012

  Part 2, Chapters 4–5 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'm now officially teaching my Sock Heels classes at site in two mini and one full course (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And QUICKLY have fun with ! Deadline approaches! My for my destash-o-rama still rolling along! * * *Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible AND a Copy of KCC!. Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar, Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 15–16 of . Defarge Two——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver. The end.   grab the code Book talk starts at 4:15 and you can listen to it ....more

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• 257: Book 2 Chapter 3 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jun 22 2012

  Part 2, Chapter 3 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at  and also teaching my Sock Heels class at  site in  (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with  I'm on it! My  for my ! , (YES!) and more coming from Hunter, in  on its way,  with the split-shaft hook (heaven), Valerie sent in and Tara sent in  and . The is up! Gulliver Art!    Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a  going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below.  I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kits from  AND now a copy of , too (you can see the cover above)!  Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to  and patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 10–12 of . Defarge 2—”—this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver. The end.    grab the code   Book talk begins right away. You can listen to the audio ....more

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• 256: Book 2, Chapter 2 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jun 15 2012

  Part 2, Chapter 2 of Gulliver's Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at and also teaching my Sock Heels class at site in (more affordable and more customizeable)! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with I'm on it! My for my ! , (YES!) and more coming from Hunter,  in on its way, with the split-shaft hook (heaven), Valerie sent in and Tara sent in and . The is up! Gulliver Art! Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like: Surprise! I have a going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kits from AND now a copy of , too (you can see the cover above)! Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to and patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 10–12 of . Defarge 2—”—this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , master of Gulliver. The end.   grab the code   Book talk begins at 32. You can listen to the audio ....more

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• 255: Book 2, Chapter 1 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jun 08 2012

  Book 2, Chapter 1 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at  and also teaching my Sock Heels class at  site! Come and have fun with me! And have fun with ! My  for my destash-o-rama starting at 8pm EST 6/8/2012! Don't forget to sign up for the new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like—Surprise! I have a Ning Class going up!). Enter your email below and click the button below. I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty Distractible. Donate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! This week, chapters 7–9 of . Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you’ll agree, rocks the Gulliver text.   grab the code   Book talk begins at 16 or so, 255...more

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• 254: Chapter 8 - Gulliver's Travels

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  Jun 01 2012

  Chapter 8 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at Come and have fun with me! The back pain book is and the running book is The apps are , , and the Atlantic Monthly article is . * * * April/May 2012 incentive winner is TERRI! I'll be eamiling you shortly. New June incentive, gorgeous embroidery kids from Mighty DistractibleDonate for a chance to win! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you’ll agree, rocks the Gulliver text.   grab the code Book talk begins at 11 or so, 254...more

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• 253: Chapter 7 - Gulliver's Travels

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  May 25 2012

  Chapter 7 of Gulliver’s Travels. Fun stuff: I'll be teaching at Come and have fun with me! Also check out Syne's new audiobook of the classic by Linda Collier Ligon! ! And my interview with the fabulous and wonderful of ! * * * April/May 2012 incentive—Your veddy own Defarge PAC (Don’t Lose Your Head!) t-shirt. Donate or subscribe to be put into the running for a shirt! And remember, if you subscribe you will get links to Cheddar and Wensleydale patterns AND new exclusive audio every week! Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you’ll agree, rocks the Gulliver text.     grab the code Book talk begins at 35 or so, 253...more

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• 252: Chapters 5 & 6 - Gulliver's Travels

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  May 18 2012

  Chapters 5–6 of Gulliver's Travels. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Twittering Question: What was Swift after when he went after smart folks? (When he's a smarty-pants himself!) I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet. Fun stuff: Amy Detjen and Meg Swansen's new(ish) book! Christopher Moore's books! And OH MY GOODNESS--a to the art and locations for Sacré Bleu! 's books! And... two, ahem, views of Gulliver: Meet Wensleydale! Cheddar's friend! or get it by so you can tell me what you REALLY want! * * * April/May 2012 incentive—Your veddy own Defarge PAC (Don't Lose Your Head!) t-shirt. Donate or subscribe to be put into the running for a shirt! Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you'll agree, rocks the Gulliver text.   grab the code Book talk begins at 17:30 you can listen to it ....more

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• 251: Chapters 3 & 4 - Gulliver's Travels

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  May 11 2012

  Chapters 3–4 of Gullvier's Travels.   Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Twittering Question: Who do you consider the best modern-day satirist? I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet. Fun stuff: Dr Brunner's useful posts on and , also (what could be better?!) and the book I mentioned at SeedPod Publishing, . Meet Wensleydale! Cheddar's friend (pattern coming soon!). so you can tell me what you REALLY want! Regular CraftLit mailing list sign-up! Type your email in the space and click the button below I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * Cheddar, the CraftLit Critter! (a pattern) or get it by subscribing Important—please click the "RETURN" link to complete your subscription process. Or Purchase a completed, knitted Cheddar from for $36 via ! * * * April/May 2012 incentive—Your veddy own Defarge PAC (Don't Lose Your Head!) t-shirt. Donate or subscribe to be put into the running for a shirt! Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! * * * , I think you'll agree, rocks the Gulliver text.   grab the code Book talk begins at 17 min, 251...more

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• 250: Chapter 2 - Gulliver's Travels

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  May 04 2012

  Chapter 2 of Gullvier's Travels. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (). Twittering Question: What do you think Swift will attack first next week when the satire really kicks in? Discuss. I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet.   Fun stuf: Kate Atherley's book , "" and her  from whence you can get to her other patterns; Philip II with his jaw. , (no, really), and a  where we discuss The Wrath of Khan(and Montalban's chest... seriously). so you can tell me what you REALLY want! And we have a new CraftLit mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like when I—SURPRISE—find out I'll be at MDSW and stuff like that).Type your email in the space and click the button below I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * Cheddar, the CraftLit Critter! (a pattern)  or get it by subscribing Important—please click the "RETURN" link to complete your subscription process. Or Purchase a completed, knitted Cheddar from  for $36 via  (coming soon!) * * * Totally forgot to mention: And April/May 2012 incentive? Your veddy own Defarge PAC (Don’t Lose Your Head!) t-shirt. Donate or subscribe to be put into the running for a shirt! Defarge 2— —this time in color!—is in pre-orders! And, more happiness—the husband gets more , too! Yay books! Yay literate people! * * * , I think you'll agree, rocks the Gulliver text.   grab the code Book talk begins at 38:30 you can listen in ....more

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• 249: Preface & Ch 1 - Gulliver's Travels - Start of Book

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  Apr 27 2012

  Intro bits and Chapter 1 of Gullvier's Travels. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Twittering Question: What is your favorite moment from the beginning of Gulliver's Travels? (We'll have more interesting questions soon--this was a big BIG podcast to get out. My brain will be back shortly) I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet. And, NEW! We have a  so you can tell me what you REALLY want! And we have a new mailing list which will allow me to get announcements out to you (like when I—SURPRISE—find out I'll be at MDSW and stuff like that).Type your email below and hit "enter." I will never, ever give or sell your email information to anyone. * * * SFF Audio—I've hit the big time! Listen to and SFF with me here. And then go take a look at Tara Swiger's book . Love! Her! * * * Cheddar, the CraftLit Critter (pattern)! Or Purchase a completed, knitted Cheddar from  for $36 via  (coming soon!) And April/May 2012 incentive? Your veddy own Defarge PAC (Don't Lose Your Head!) t-shirt. Donate or subscribe to be put into the running for a shirt! * * * Order via or purchase from Amazon. * * * Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! 25+ patterns of yarny goodness (sweaters, mittens, a devilishly cute layette, and more all await you!). The good people at Cooperative Press have found a local printer who can bring you our new book still printed in the USA! Mwah! Have I told you how much I love indie publishers? And speaking of Cooperative Press! Two new goodies for you! First, the . Second, the ! Both of which yours truly will be working on! Yay! What is CP saying about the Magazine? Let me share what CP says: Our intentions are as follows: as with all things CP, we compensate our contributors fairly, work with indie designers and dyers, and generally keep great content coming at you; we will be publishing 3x per year (though we’re doing a special “issue zero” in time for TNNA, the big pro fiber arts tradeshow in June) via our own app. This app will eventually also offer other Cooperative Press content, too. Ebooks, special issues, etc.; by popular demand and in response to some early feedback, we’ll do a PDF version of the magazine, which will be available via our website and Ravelry. It won’t have the video/audio/interactive functionality of the main version, but for readers who aren’t interested in reading via app, it’ll offer access to most of the content; each year, we’ll collect the magazine content into a book book -- think the way or Martha Stewart republishes their "best-of" each year. Hopefully having multiple access points for the content will make everyone happy. And by having several digital options, it makes it possible to buy it from anywhere (even Australia and the UK!), because as we’ve learned selling books, not everyone feels like paying the (frankly absurd) postage rates these days. It makes me ill to have to charge half again the cost of a print book just to ship it to Europe, and from a purely capitalistic perspective, I’d rather you put that $12 towards another one of our ebooks! :) And, more happiness—the husband gets more , too! Yay books! Yay literate people! * * * And my new pattern (that I'm so proud of!): Hunger Games-inspired Life and Death socks—designed for those of us who tend to give their socks a beating (more details on). * * * , I think you'll agree, rocks the Gulliver text. grab the code And, of course, I'm racking up moments of the usual start-of-book zeitgeist. (Have you seen the advertisement yet? Thank you, Jill!) Book talk starts at 28:30 and you can listen to it ....more

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• 248: Part 2 - Diamond as Big as the Ritz - End of Story

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  Apr 11 2012

  BONUS EPISODE! "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F. Scott Fitzgerald—part 2. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Question: What is your favorite bit from the second half of "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz"? I will randomly select a name from this episode's responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet. * * * Defarge 2——this time in color!—is in pre-orders! 25+ patterns of yarny goodness (sweaters, mittens, a devilishly cute layette, and more all await you!). The good people at Cooperative Press have found a local printer who can bring you our new book still printed in the USA! Mwah! Have I told you how much I love indie publishers? And speaking of Cooperative Press! Two new goodies for you! First, the . Second, the ! Both of which yours truly will be working on! Yay! What is CP saying about the Magazine? Let me share what CP said: Our intentions are as follows: as with all things CP, we compensate our contributors fairly, work with indie designers and dyers, and generally keep great content coming at you; we will be publishing 3x per year (though we’re doing a special “issue zero” in time for TNNA, the big pro fiber arts tradeshow in June) via our own app. This app will eventually also offer other Cooperative Press content, too. Ebooks, special issues, etc.; by popular demand and in response to some early feedback, we’ll do a PDF version of the magazine, which will be available via our website and Ravelry. It won’t have the video/audio/interactive functionality of the main version, but for readers who aren’t interested in reading via app, it’ll offer access to most of the content; each year, we’ll collect the magazine content into a book book -- think the way or Martha Stewart republishes their "best-of" each year. Hopefully having multiple access points for the content will make everyone happy. And by having several digital options, it makes it possible to buy it from anywhere (even Australia and the UK!), because as we’ve learned selling books, not everyone feels like paying the (frankly absurd) postage rates these days. It makes me ill to have to charge half again the cost of a print book just to ship it to Europe, and from a purely capitalistic perspective, I’d rather you put that $12 towards another one of our ebooks! :) And, more happiness—the husband gets more , too! Yay books! Yay literate people! * * * And my new pattern (that I'm so proud of!): Hunger Games-inspired Life and Death socks—designed for those of us who tend to give their socks a beating. (more details on) Let me know what you thought of the movie by tweeting a response using this hashtag (): Question: What did you think of the Hunger Games movie"? (Thank you , for the idea—and ditto on selecting a name for a bracelet!) * * * , Zora Neale Hurston's lovely Their Eyes Were Watching God. Soon and I'll have Gulliver ready for you. I'm racking up moments of the usual start-of-book zeitgeist. (Have you seen the advertisement yet? Thank you, Jill!) Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by Book talk starts at 11:55 and you can listen to it ....more

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• 247: Part 1 - A Diamond as Big as the Ritz - Start of Story

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  Mar 30 2012

  BONUS EPISODE! "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz" by F. Scott Fitzgerald—part 1. Join the conversation by tweeting a response to this question by using a hashtag (): Question: What is your favorite bit from the first half of "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz"? I will randomly select a name from the responders and whoever I choose will get their very own WWMDfK? bracelet!   Have an idea for a knitting pattern based on a Hitchcock flick? Send yourself over to and get the skinny on how to submit your ideas!     And my new pattern (that I'm so proud of!): Hunger Games-inspired Life and Death socks—designed for those of us who tend to give their socks a beating. (more details on) If you would like to purchase the pattern you can do it here through my regular shoppe account via the cart button below, or via my where the pdf will be stored in your Library. This sock is for the adventurous intermediate or expert knitter (or for a new knitter who hasn’t been told that socks, cables, and double knitting are hard, the therefore is able to do anything) Skills​ knit and purl stitches, YO, right and left leaning increases, decreases, cables knitting in the round on two circular needles reading lace and charts; use of stitch markers to delineate repeats knitting both Continental and British (as commonly done in Fair Isle) is helpful if you wish to include the optional hidden pocket knowledge of double-knitting is useful but not required. Tutorial included. Size​ (S,M)L— for accurate fit, measure around ball of Foot (7in,8in)9in, Gauge​ ​ 28 sts=4 in/10cm; 38 rows=4” on sole-stitch stockinette; same on stockinette arrowhead lace Yarn ​ ​ SOLE: held double; sample knit with [70% Merino, 30% silk, 435 yards/ 398 m, 100g; 18 WPI]; INSTEP/LEG: [90% superwash Merino, 10% nylon, 425 yards/ 389 m, 100g; 18 WPI] Needle ​ ​​ Two US 1 (2.25 mm) circs; cable needle or appropriate substitute tool; one set US 1 dpns for optional pocket Notions​​ ​ stitch markers or paperclips (many)   Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by       Book talk starts at 4:30 and you can listen to it ....more

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• 246: Chapter 27 - End of Dracula

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  Mar 09 2012

  246—Chapter 27—THE END of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). ! From Juti: Louis S. Warren, "Buffalo Bill Meets Dracula: William F. Cody, Bram Stoker, and the Frontiers of Racial Decay," The American Historical Review vol. 107 no. 4 (October 2002), pp 1124-1157. (Vampire flicks , , )   The Wedge Shawl pattern out now! And patterns here, too Don't forget Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the BRAND NEW free newsletter, please visit . Go listen to ! ! ! Featured in the Podcast Box! We just added a featured tab to the Podcast Box app. Every couple weekswe will be featuring different producers' apps and this week your app has been chosen! Being featured makes it super easy for new listeners to discover your show so make sure you release some fresh content. Tell your audience to download the FREE Podcast Box app... your show will be front and center when they launch it! (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at , Maurice Mengel, and Elizabeth Klett for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and The Woman in White as time and storage space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts around 17 min Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by Book talk starts at 17:00 you can listen to the episode ....more

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• 245: Chapter 26 - Dracula

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  Mar 02 2012

  245—Chapter 26 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). ! HENRY Irving--not John Irving (caught it too late!) The book on decision making: Mina's typewriter (perhaps) Once again we need our map: this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins Syrie James’ novel Misty won Caramel! Heather(!) won one of ! From this month's incentive drawing! Don't forget Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the BRAND NEW free newsletter, please visit . The Hair Clip Cap pattern out now, and a new pattern goes out next week! ! ! Featured in the Podcast Box! We just added a featured tab to the Podcast Box app. Every couple weeks we will be featuring different producers' apps and this week your app has been chosen! Being featured makes it super easy for new listeners to discover your show so make sure you release some fresh content. Tell your audience to download the FREE Podcast Box app... your show will be front and center when they launch it! (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at , and Elizabeth Klett for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and The Woman in White as time and storage space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts around 10:30 min Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by...more

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• 244: Chapter 25 - Dracula

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  Feb 25 2012

  Chapter 25 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). The Husband wrote . Now you know (another reason) why I love the guy. ! , a . Here's the Julie was on chatting about Gulliver (spoilers). Once again we need our map: this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins; Syrie James’ novel   Do you like Caramel? Yes I like Caramel! Do you like embroidery? Yes I like embroidery! Incentives this month! A pound of Caramels or ! Donate in the sidebar to be put into the drawing!     Don't forget Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the BRAND NEW free newsletter, please visit . Don't forget we have a couple of Meg and I have a new patterns up in the store And the Hair Clip Hat! ! ! Featured in the Podcast Box! We just added a featured tab to the Podcast Box app. Every couple weeks we will be featuring different producers' apps and this week your app has been chosen! Being featured makes it super easy for new listeners to discover your show so make sure you release some fresh content. Tell your audience to download the FREE Podcast Box app... your show will be front and center when they launch it! (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above)   Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at , and Jon's friend Charlie Allen Wall for our audio this week!   is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and The Woman in White as time and storage space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts around 12 min Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by...more

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• 243: Chapter 24 - Dracula

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  Feb 19 2012

  Chapter 24 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Do you like Caramel? Yes I like Caramel! Do you like embroidery? Yes I like embroidery! Incentives this month! A pound of Caramels and ! Donate in the sidebar to be put into the drawing!       My sad, beautiful, broken crochet hook If you know where to find the old, lovely, no-longer-in-production Walnut Brittany hooks and needles, please do tell!   Re: Knitcircus—To get on the mailing list for the free newsletter, please visit . From: Wurster-weight— and I think I want to move in!!! Don't forget we have a couple of Dryer ball and Pincushion pattern (dryer ball could also be a child's toy, hackysack, or juggling ball depending on how you stuff it) ! ! Featured in the Podcast Box! Wizzard Media just added a featured tab to the Podcast Box app. Every couple weeks we will be featuring different producers' apps and this week your CraftLit has been chosen!  Download the FREE Podcast Box app... CraftLit will be front and center when you launch it! Let know you're a fan. (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at , Elizabeth Klett, and Maurice Mengel for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts around 12min Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by...more

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• 242: Chapters 22 & 23 - Dracula

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  Feb 10 2012

  Chapters 22–23 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ).   This week's speciality...Knives! All kinds, like… And a Bowie Knife   Don't forget we have a couple of I have a new little pattern up in my store Let know you're a fan. (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above)   Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts nearly immediately Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by...more

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• 241: Chapter 21 - Dracula

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  Feb 03 2012

  Chapter 21! This week is the chapter you were waiting for without knowing you were waiting for it! Announcements: You remember Jan Smiley of the really awesome Scrapbooks on the Go book? Well, she's got another iron in the fire with the 2012 Carolina Fiber Frolic Retreat! This March 30-April 1. You can find our details at the group on Ravelry or via their website. Don't forget we have a couple of I have a new little pattern up in my store Have an iPad? Check out Knit Companion! Let know you're a fan. (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts nearly immediately Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by...more

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• 240: Chapter 20 - Dracula

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  Jan 29 2012

  240—Chapter 20 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Gorgeous from Tara in TN, the 2012 Calendar of Hope from FitterKnitter  This is our 4th year of publication and as a survivor myself, it’s my way of giving back with the help of some very talented knitters. Almost 100% of the proceeds go to the which is trying to find out WHY we get breast cancer. You can read more about the calendar on my website 
From Lisa !!! Don't forget we have a couple of Have an iPad? Check out Knit Companion! Let know you're a fan. (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness".   Interview starts at 8min and booktalk starts at 25 Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by...more

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• 239: Chapter 19 - Dracula

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  Jan 23 2012

  Chapter 19 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Fun: Swagger Wagon   And a great followup.   Let know you're a fan. Visuals for you of a skeleton key (used with permission) and . (go get your free book and start your trial by clicking above) Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Booktalk starts at 8:15 Woven Fabric Social Media Icon Set by...more

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• 238: Chapters 17 & 18 - Dracula

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  Jan 06 2012

  Chapters 17-18 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Also, huge props to Lucy (read by our !). Fun: Visit , and watch here for the most useful: is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We’ll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your “betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Booktalk starts at 12 min or so. Listen to episode 238 . Don't forget—you can get a free two-week trial with Clicking above lets them know you support the show—and so should they. (I just listened to Hemingway's !) Also, Now you can find CraftLit and soonJust the Books on I sometimes skulk around and occasionally do the ....more

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• 237: Chapter 16 - Dracula

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  Dec 30 2011

  Chapter 16 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to know!).   is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Book talk starts immediately. You can listen to the episode ....more

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• 236: Chapter 15 - Dracula

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  Dec 23 2011

  Chapter 15 of Dracula! Whoot! And 237 will get you chapter 16! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to know!).   is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music.   Book talk starts right away. You can listen to the audio ....more

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• 235: Chapter 14 - Dracula

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  Dec 18 2011

  Chapter 14 of Dracula! Whoot! Then for Episodes 236, chapter 15, and 237 will get you chapter 16! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Maurice Mengel, at Vaguenet, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates The Lovely of and December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! , the first chapter of Cool for Cats, reviewed and read for you at , (good to know!). Holiday Freebies for You! A gift from us to you—Christmas Cards from the Good Madame (who is only interested in righting wrongs and vanquishing injustice, after all...which is almost sort of in the spirit of the season...mostly...) Based on the art used in the from the —what could be better than a selection of sweet, printable cards to send to your creative comrades, handmade for you by our book's artist ? Here you will find full-color versions of the cards along with b&w cards you can color yourself if you or you're kids are feeling crafty. The sets below print at 2 cards to an 8-1/2" x 11" page and can be used with . If you would like half-fold sets, we have pdfs which fit Avery #3378 templates in and . There are many styles to choose from. Or you can download a ! Color SetsB&W SetsComplete Sets Check out more of Jen's work at . is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Booktalk starts at 19:55 for episode 235. You can listen to the audio ....more

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• 234: Chapter 13 - Dracula

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  Dec 09 2011

  Chapter 13 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, Barbara Edelman, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Thank you for your support, Audible! (now you go get your free book and start your trial by following this link) Updates where you can support her in donating to Toys for Tots and blankets for the homeless. Hunter's book. Just Glue Some Gears on It (and call it Steampunk) Want to get rid of a Hat Block? Lemme know!   December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! Still have some Defarge wristbands so donate if you want one. (Make sure PayPal has your address! or I can't send it to you!) is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Book talk begins at 9:40. You can listen to the audio ....more

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• 233: Chapter 12 - Dracula

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  Dec 05 2011

  Chapter 12 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett, Arlen Donald, and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Updates is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Stitcher!!! Scroll down to see a . Beloved editor, artist and writer Terri Windling is in need, and we are asking for your help in a fundraising auction to assist her. This auction will combine donations from professionals and fans in an online sale to , Washington Post on the . James Parker, ; John Schwartz, Listener Arlen sent us the Four Shillings of Boise, Idaho singing a version of Fair Phyllis written by Sarah. They kindly performed at our Guy Fawkes night for us. —a new YA book about Djinn for all you fantasy/YA lovers! Marceli Botticelli live and in person (with a full four litres of blood!) at the at Charles River, MA. December Incentive! From listener Julie Temisevä! November Incentives: Yarn! goes to Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies goes to Still have some Defarge wristbands so donate if you want one. (Make sure PayPal has your address! or I can't send it to you!) Book talk begins at 21:15. Listen to the episode ....more

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• 232: Chapter 11 - Dracula

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  Nov 25 2011

  Chapter 11 of Dracula!   Book talk starts immediately. You can listen to it .

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• 231: Chapter 11 - Dracula

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  Nov 20 2011

  Yeah, so I had no nifty ideas for a title. Sue me. (heh...) Chapter 11 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Arielle Lipshaw and Ehren Ziegler at for our audio this week! Updates is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". Need a Trumpet Class for you or your kid? Consider Skype and , the marvelous master of music. Scripture mentioned in the podcast: Mark 2:18-20, John 3:26-30—also check out Luke 5:33-35. Links! open for bizness! If you have a pattern idea, send it on! Deadline for Shakespeare submissions March 1, 2012, for Chaucer August 1, 2012. This Month's Pattern Just for You! This scarf was born as an exchange gift for Patti when we met the Splendid Cardiff Knitters during the London, Bath, and Wales CraftLit/Knitty trip. November Incentives: Yarn! Still have some Defarge wristbands so donate if you want one. (Make sure PayPal has your address! or I can't send it to you!) Book talk begins at 10:50. Listen to 231 ....more

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• 230: Chapter 9 - Dracula

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  Nov 08 2011

  Chapter 9 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at , Arielle Lipshaw, and our new voices, Maurice Mengel and ! Nifty things for you! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". The links for you! is discovered, Dickens has two new biographies out, I'm loving my gorgeous Bingo prize from , and submit! Submit ideas to the !!! 11/11/11 is the deadline (!), r, , all from Juliana. This Month's Pattern Just for You! November Sponsor: Knitting Rose Yarns! Gorgeous yarns for you to view! November Incentives:   Yarn! Still have some Defarge wristbands so donate if you want one. (Make sure PayPal has your address!) I'd love to talk to someone who can make (scroll down to the 'once upon a time' entry—bottom row, center). Book talk begins at about 8 min. Listen to 230 ....more

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• 229: Chapters 7 & 8 - Dracula

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  Nov 04 2011

  Chapters 7-8 Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at and our new voice, Barbara Edelman! Nifty things for you! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. AND the is up and growing! Add what you're up to there and share your "betterness". The links for you! on , ,, , , plus AND acknowledging him as an ancestor, , and my gorgeous Bingo prize came from . This Month's Pattern Just for You! November Incentives:   Yarn! Still have some Defarge wristbands so donate if you want one. We also have some kickin' incentives! (Make sure PayPal has your address!) I'd love to talk to someone who can make (scroll down to the 'once upon a time' entry—bottom row, center). Book talk begins at 10:50. Listen to 229 ....more

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• 228: Chapter 6 - Dracula

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  Oct 28 2011

  Chapter 6 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Elizabeth Klett and Ehren Ziegler at . Nifty things for you! Donate to the show by midnight 10/31/2011 and you will get a Defarge wristband! (Make sure PayPal has your address! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. Listener Joseph went to Whitby and has blog (and his blog name—Zombie Parents Guide—is thoroughly charming). Someday Whitby... someday...I smell a road trip... BJ Harrison at has done the MARVELOUSLY creepy by Bram Stoker. A little more moodiness for your season. Ehren Ziegler's Glorious Art! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , . If you have a sec to leave a "like" or a review on YouTube (or iTunes for the show... or Amazon for Defarge...) it would be such a help. The husband's new novel has a giveaway for a copy at ! And his Kindle version will be live any second now. Our GORGEOUS incentive for October 2011 from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations!   CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST: "Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below!   What I'm knitting that isn't for Voyageur Press: Chrissy G's Wilhelmina's Shawlette in the WWMDfK? Knit Along! Meg's Van Tassel Mittens KAL! Goodreads Widget for CL Group: 20 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would...  Books we've read Share and ratings with CraftLit, and even join a on Goodreads. Book talk begins nearly immediately. Listen to 228 ....more

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• 227: Chapter 5 - Dracula

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  Oct 22 2011

  Chapter 5 of Dracula Though 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: Heidi says: I know your a big fan of The Phantom Tollbooth so I wanted to tell you about a new documentary project and the Kickstarter campaign to help fund it. I'm making . Do you KNIT? Could you help a penguin out? ! (Not a joke) From: lahlahland I made this mini-me: Ann Shaffer came across this link to a page about a Canadian artist’s series of paintings called ”” —how perfect is that? --nice review of Defarge on p 63 Use for magazines! Zowee! New Thing for you: And on that brilliant note: MORE PATTERN SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES! Checkout the !!! Now we've got Defarge Vol 2 coming up as well as (drumroll) Defarge Does Chaucer and Defarge Does Shakespeare!   Karen's Patti Scarf on the iPhone this week, on here next.   Twitter/donations/scary... ! of the on Sparkly Vampires: I couldn't find an actual translation of Obour in the source material, but there was a note stating that its origins are Turkish, while the Slavonic name is Upior, and that in Dalmatia they are known as Wrikodlaki. (Sorry, no idea how to pronounce that one) On the plus side, they do appear to be easy enough to deal with-all you have to do is force the obour into a bottle using an Eikon, stopper it up, affix the Eikon to the bottle, and then chuck the whole enchilada into a fire.  Karen Wessel Just remembered what I've been meaning to mention - not sure if you don't know already but - the "Leiterwagen" mentioned in Dracula? the literal translation is Ladder (=Leiter) cart/wagon (=wagen). So called because the sides of it look like ladders. And if smaller stuff needed to be transported they had canvas to put inside and if dung needed to be transported they had boards/planks to take the place of the ladders on the side... Centripetal—moving to the center Centrifugal—moving away from the center CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST: "Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below!   What I'm knitting that isn't for Voyageur Press: Chrissy G's Wilhelmina's Shawlette in the WWMDfK? Knit Along! Meg's Van Tassel Mittens KAL! 55 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would... Books we've read by Start date: September 1, 2011 by Start date: January 1, 2010 Share and ratings with CraftLit, and even join a on Goodreads. Book talk begins at 20 min. Listen to 227 ....more

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• 226: Chapter 4 - Dracula

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  Oct 13 2011

  Chapter 4 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via ). Again, many thanks to Jon Scholes at —who seems to have been born to read this book for you (and has a ). Nifty things for you! I'm part of the fun at (Square and Player!) and I'll be at Building C, #37 (they changed our location—this one is right) most of the time. CraftLit/Rhinebeck meetup at 11:30 Sat/Sun, then we can poke over to the Ravelry Party en masse. Pick up a Defarge or bring yours for me to sign and get your very own wristband! is now paralleling CraftLit in real time—for Dracula only. We'll be uploading the books between Pride and Prejudice and Dracula as time and space allow. Nifty ! Ehren Ziegler's Glorious Art! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , . If you have a sec to leave a "like" or a review on YouTube (or iTunes for the show... or Amazon for Defarge...) it would be such a help. Margaret (Sneakybeaky on Rav) Rubiano's book! I love our listeners! The husband's new novel has a giveaway for a copy at ! And his Kindle version will be live any second now. Our GORGEOUS incentive for October 2011 from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations! To clarify stuff in Dracula somewhat:A leiter-wagon looks like this: and spade (shovel). Cool site for Bloggish stuff: Grab a button or get more from CraftLit's Or Or   CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST: "Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below! Book talk begins at 16:00 and you can listen to the episode ....more

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• 225: Chapter 3 - Dracula

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  Oct 07 2011

  Chapter 3 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via .) Nifty things for you! I'm part of the fun at (Square and Player!) and I'll be at Building C, #17 most of the time. CraftLit/Rhinebeck meetup at 11:30 Sat/Sun, then we can poke over to the Ravelry Party. Pick up a Defarge or bring yours for me to sign and get your very own wristband! If you haven't seen the book yet, you really must. Saw her and her crochet goodies at the CraftyBastards Craft Fair and she's just delightful! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , The husband’s new novel has a giveaway for a copy at !   Our GORGEOUS incentive for October 2011 from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations! To clarify location and peoples in Dracula somewhat:Who ARE these people Harker is going on about? Saxons—Germanic people Hungarians—also known as Magyars (pronounced mad-jar or mad-yar, from Hungarian: magyarok) Wallachia or Walachia (Romanian: Țara Românească pronounced [ˈt͡sara romɨˈne̯askə] or Valahia pronounced [vaˈlahi.a]; archaic: Țeara Rumânească, Cyrillic: Цѣра Румѫнѣскъ / Цѣра Рȣмѫнѣскъ) is a historical and geographical region of Romania. This is what an Aquiline (roman) nose looks like:   Here's a Bloggish stuff: Grab a button or get more from CraftLit's Or Or   CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST: "Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below!   What I'm knitting that isn't for Voyageur Press: Goodreads Widget for CL Group: 20 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would...  Books we've read Share and ratings with CraftLit, and even join a on Goodreads. Book talk begins at 17 min. Listen to 225 ....more

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• 224: Chapter 2 - Dracula

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  Sep 30 2011

  Chapter 2 of Dracula! Whoot! (Scroll to the bottom of the page for a player or grab the show on iTunes or via .) Nifty things for you! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , Longtime listener Barb has a new podcast with her daughter: Two Knit Lit Chicks. Lend an ear, won't you? is starting a . Katie at is making me drool. 7th Annual Podcast Awards Nominations Now Open! Nominations close @ 2359 September 30th, 2011 make sure to use hashtag #pca11 Follow the ! Follow the Founder on Twitter , or subscribe on .  —If you have a few minutes please go plug in ChopBard for Arts/Culture (http://chopbard.com) and CraftLit for People's Choice (http://craftlit.com). Gwen Steege's new book—you can join “The Knitter’s Life List” on Ravelry or the page, and of course   The husband’s new novel and his : Andrew Ordover's novel is an entertaining introduction to a fresh new detective. Jordan Greenblatt, a Long Island transplant to Atlanta, has a smart and funny Southern wife, a group of jazz musicians for whom he plays bass, and, oh yeah, a one-man PI firm specializing in routine investigations: philanderers, insurance cheats, and other run-of-the mill cases. He also has some personal baggage that will soon be unpacked. Although he enjoys his self-described "slacker lifestyle," he is a bit bored and when a New York businessman asks him to investigate the three-year old hit and run death of his daughter, a woman whom Jordan knew as a teenager, he takes the case. Jordan's main gift as an investigator seems to be his impulsivity, and with his initial lack of either foresight or self-defense skills he manages to ruffle a lot of local feathers in what eventually becomes a very personal quest for justice. Ordover's gifts as a writer include a terrific ear for dialog, excellent pacing, and a sense of humor that is neither cynical nor snarky. He's given us an intriguing supporting cast as well, and I like his taste in classic jazz. After reading the last page I was delighted to see a teaser for a second book in the series. Although fans of feline detectives may be disappointed, I was charmed that the only four-legged cat in the book is Jordan and Susannah's pet cat, Eliot, who has a walk-on part in one scene and who appears to have absolutely no super-spidey-powers of detection.   Our GORGEOUS incentive for September/October 2011 from Marceli Botticelli's Tea Times Creations! To clarify location and peoples in Dracula somewhat:Who ARE these people Harker is going on about? Saxons—Germanic people Hungarians—also known as Magyars (pronounced mad-jar or mad-yar, from Hungarian: magyarok) Wallachia or Walachia (Romanian: Țara Românească pronounced [ˈt͡sara romɨˈne̯askə] or Valahia pronounced [vaˈlahi.a]; archaic: Țeara Rumânească, Cyrillic: Цѣра Румѫнѣскъ / Цѣра Рȣмѫнѣскъ) is a historical and geographical region of Romania. This is what an Aquiline (roman) nose looks like:   Here's a Bloggish stuff: Grab a button or get more from CraftLit's Or Or   CHEEKY REDHEAD's CREEPY PLAYLIST: "Cruel Spell" by Big Bad Voodo Daddy "Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Dr Bones" by Cherry Poppin Daddies "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon "Young Blood" by Norah Jones "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo "Kiss of Fire" by Louis Armstrong "Bad Things" by Jace Everett "All Souls Night" by Loreena McKennitt "Moon Over Bourbon Street" by Sting "Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly" by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Picket "That Old Black Magic" by Keely Smith/Louis Prima Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below! Possible etymologies for nosferatu: A leading alternative is that the term originally came from the "nosophoros" (*νοσοφόρος), meaning disease-bearing. 's classic film strongly emphasizes this theme of disease, and Murnau's creative direction in the film may have been influenced by this etymology (or vice-versa).) and nesuferit ("the insufferable"). The nominative masculine definite form of a Romanian in the to which both words belong takes the ending "-ul" or even the shortened "u", cause in Romanian "l" is usually lost in the process of speaking, so the definite forms necuratu, nesuferitu and "nefârtatu" are commonly encountered (translatable as "the unclean", "the insufferable one", respectively "the "). What I'm reading that isn't about fangs: by Ehren Ziegler over at Chop Bard podcast recommended this and when he says "jump" I say, "what was the name of that book again." I'm not far into it, but it's an interesting read so far. LOVE the spelling!   What I'm knitting that isn't for Voyageur Press: Nothing. Goodreads Widget for CL Group: 20 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would...  Books we've read Share and ratings with CraftLit, and even join a on Goodreads. Book talk begins at 20 min. Listen to 223 ....more

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• 223: ch. 1 - Dracula - [Start of Book]

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  Sep 23 2011

  Chapter 1 of Dracula! Whoot! New reader too, via Sharon (MizzAdamz on Ravelry) of the London, Bath, and Wales trip—Jon Scholes at —who seems to have been born to read this book for you. Bless you both! Nifty things for you! Defarge videos with lovely music by Mari Ajero via the Podsafe Music Network: , Longtime listener Amy S Foster (or fame) has a new podcast, . Lend an ear, won’t you? is starting a . Katie at is making me drool. 7th Annual Podcast Awards Nominations Now Open! Nominations close @ 2359 September 30th, 2011 make sure to use hashtag #pca11 Follow the ! Follow the Founder on Twitter , or subscribe on .  —If you have a few minutes please go plug in ChopBard for Arts/Culture (http://chopbard.com) and CraftLit for People’s Choice (http://craftlit.com). The husband’s new novel! Our GORGEOUS incentive for September/October 2011 from Marceli Botticelli’s Tea Times Creations! Tonia’s on how to make a using the (go leave a comment on what a genius she is. It’ll make her day). Checkout this lovely map we’re being allowed to use for your edification and clarity! this comes to us via @Avon, an imprint of HarperCollins Syrie James’ novel , (quite well-reviewed, you should look)… is how I found this. She said to tell you, “[the novel] will give you a brand new perspective on Bram Stoker’s story and characters, and allow you to see Dracula in a new light!” Her books are available as too, and “the actress who narrated my Dracula book is fantastic, and the audio book version of The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Brontë just won the 2011 Audie award.” (not bad, hey?) I think Ms James is a novelist right up our alley, eh what? To clarify location and peoples in Dracula somewhat: Who ARE these people Harker is going on about? Saxons—Germanic people Hungarians—also known as Magyars (pronounced mad-jar or mad-yar, from Hungarian: magyarok) Wallachia or Walachia (Romanian: Țara Românească pronounced [ˈt͡sara romɨˈne̯askə] or Valahia pronounced [vaˈlahi.a]; archaic: Țeara Rumânească, Cyrillic: Цѣра Румѫнѣскъ / Цѣра Рȣмѫнѣскъ) is a historical and geographical region of Romania. Jumping the gun a bit, but this is so pretty… New Slains Castle may have inspired Stoker–New Slains Castle is a ruined castle near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking the North Sea. This is what an Aquiline (roman) nose looks like: Slovak costumes referred to in the story: and another page with on it. Here’s a Bloggish stuff: Grab a button or get more from CraftLit’s Or Or   From: Irish Clover ‪‬ Some 411 on Bram: First, he worked in the tax department at Dublin Castle, a government building, in his early working life. (The people of Dublin say he was a bloodsucker before writing about a bloodsucker.) Also, Stoker spent his summers around Killarney as a small boy. If one were to go on the Ghost Tour of Killarney, she would hear of the story of a man who lived in the ruins of Muckross Abbey. The man would be a part of living society during the day, but at night, he would retire to the ruins. The towns people would hear horrible shrieks and tortuous sounds from the Abbey that would last until almost dawn. When the sun was close to rising, the man would lie down in an empty coffin and sleep for a few hours. Lore has it that Stoker heard the stories about the man when he visited Killarney. Also, the Gaelic word drochfhuil (pronounced drak-ul) means “bad blood.” I have no idea how much of these stories are true, but the lore around Stoker really adds to the tale of Dracula. CHEEKY REDHEAD’s CREEPY PLAYLIST: “Cruel Spell” by Big Bad Voodo Daddy “Hell” by Squirrel Nut Zippers “Dr Bones” by Cherry Poppin Daddies “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon “Young Blood” by Norah Jones “Dead Man’s Party” by Oingo Boingo “Kiss of Fire” by Louis Armstrong “Bad Things” by Jace Everett “All Souls Night” by Loreena McKennitt “Moon Over Bourbon Street” by Sting “Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly” by Mitch Rider & the Detroit Wheels “I Put A Spell On You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins “In The Midnight Hour” by Wilson Picket “That Old Black Magic” by Keely Smith/Louis Prima Add your fave creepy songs to the comments section below! Possible etymologies for nosferatu: A leading alternative is that the term originally came from the “nosophoros” (*νοσοφόρος), meaning disease-bearing. ‘s classic film strongly emphasizes this theme of disease, and Murnau’s creative direction in the film may have been influenced by this etymology (or vice-versa).) and nesuferit (“the insufferable”). The nominative masculine definite form of a Romanian in the to which both words belong takes the ending “-ul” or even the shortened “u”, cause in Romanian “l” is usually lost in the process of speaking, so the definite forms necuratu, nesuferitu and “nefârtatu” are commonly encountered (translatable as “the unclean”, “the insufferable one”, respectively “the “). What I’m reading that isn’t about fangs: by Ehren Ziegler over at Chop Bard podcast recommended this and when he says “jump” I say, “what was the name of that book again.” I’m not far into it, but it’s an interesting read so far. LOVE the spelling!   What I’m knitting that isn’t for Voyageur Press: Nothing. Goodreads Widget for CL Group: 40 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would... Books we've read Book talk begins at 20 min. Listen to 223 ....more

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• 222: Are We There Yet

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  Sep 04 2011

  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) SEPT 10, 2011 — will be there, performing for you! And now, a bunch of nifty links: --you can start with this one, , , on Shepherdstown WV Kills Trees, , . Book links: see ; a great Cheat Sheet, , Article on , Who was , , Erté art: Pre 20s Gibson Girls--all that hair! Goodreads niftyness! 20 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would...  Books we've read Share and ratings with CraftLit, and even join a on Goodreads.   Don’t forget your copy of Book talk begins at 15:37. Listen to 221 Book talk begins at 8:30. Listen to 222...more

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• 221: Bernice Bobs Her Hair - Fitzgerald

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  Aug 27 2011

  Sections 1-3 of F. Scott Fitzgerald's story "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" here for you today, plus a bunch of nifty links: --you can start with this one,, , on Shepherdstown WV Kills Trees, , . Book links: see ; a great Cheat Sheet, , Article on ,   Who was , , Erté art: Pre 20s Gibson Girls--all that hair! Goodreads niftyness! 20 members A place to share about the books covered on CraftLit (or ones that should be) as well as "What Would...   Books we've read Share and ratings with CraftLit, and even join a on Goodreads. Donate between now and August 31st and you will be put into the drawing for Knitting Out Loud’s The Secret Language of Knitters!!!!   Don’t forget your copy of   Booktalk begins at 15:37. Listen to 221...more

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• 220: End of Woman in White

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  Aug 13 2011

  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 , see my niece, watch a video on How Art Made the World I cringe at Feet on a Plane (a new horror film?), , and read two new books: Sock Knitting: Master Class by Anne Budd and by Vicki Stiefel and Lisa Souza Donate between now and August 31st and you will be put into the drawing for Knitting Out Loud’s The Secret Language of Knitters!!!! Don’t forget your copy of Book talk begins at 31 min....more

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• 219:SOS (Sleep Off, Still)

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  Aug 05 2011

  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 done some more knitting, but mostly more , , and . July Incentive! Our winnah is Christina of MA! Donate between now and August 31st and you will be put into the drawing for Knitting Out Loud's The Secret Language of Knitters!!!! Don’t forget your copy of

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• 218: secs v–vii, Hartright's narrative, con't.

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  Jul 30 2011

  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 . Does misery love company? Yes. Yes it does. Too tired to be bummed about missing Sock Summit. Sleepless at home is better than sleepless in an hotel. ish. The new is up and growing, new sock heel books are in the store (if you find errors or issues, please email. If you purchase via , then I can zap you an update as soon as it's posted). is growing. More as I know it. I am nearly done with my handspun in-the-round-all-the-way-up-cuff-steeked-sweater, have started a for my little niece (who I will see this coming weekend!), have cast-on for the final bit of the book series (a sweater), found a nifty little from a page, (you have to sign up) and a , a link to , and a new affiliate program (we'll be retroactively moving the site over to them).   Making sense of our chapters: , Pits and Stalls in Opera Houses—see the rim around the Stall seats (in the US we call them Orchestra seats). I think that must have been what Pesca climbed up on so he could see. Fosco would have been in a box. Stall seats back in the day:   You can just barely see the rim around the pit seats:   See the rim at the back of the stall seats?   And, from the episode before, the gloriousness that would have been the London's Great Exhibition—and the reason for so many "foreigners" in town. July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don’t forget your copy of Book talk begins at 20 min....more

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• 217: Zeitgeist!

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  Jul 24 2011

  Woman in White, The Story Continued, Walter Hartright, sections i–iv! Once again, CraftLit leads the zeitgeist! Happened with , , and now . (who knew), thank you for your help with the tornado (give if you haven't but can*), , , my handspun sweater (thus far) my FINISHED Tristan socks (in muy masculine ) Sept 10th event will be . Donde esta Cumberland? Here: Sock Heel books up and ready for you. New store coming asap. How to Knit Socks (top down) Free via Ravelry: How to Knit Socks (toe-up) Free via Ravelry: How to Knit a Dutch Heel–any yarn, any pattern July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don’t forget your copy of Book talk begins at 22 min. Listen to 217             *Monson Tornado Fund c/o Monson Savings Bank 146 Main Street Monson, MA 01057...more

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• 216: Swotter Fan

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  Jul 19 2011

  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, July 23rd, 2011. Neville Lives! As does his Sweater!     are cool, working on my , , WWMDfK? pix now up on , and the (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE.   Nifty for you (that's the Rav link, here's ) and the   Knitting Goodness from Me for You! How to Knit Socks (top down) Free via Ravelry: How to Knit Socks (toe-up) Free via Ravelry: How to Knit a Dutch Heel--any yarn, any pattern July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don’t forget your copy of Book talk begins 18:50....more

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• 215: Fishy

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  Jul 10 2011

  Today Woman in White, Third Epoch, Walter Hartright's tenth section! No Doofus del Fuego this week, though! Maybe next. They're nearly done. (I'm late to the game, I know, but they're awesome and easy!), , , nearly done, WWMDfK? pix now up on , and the (finally!), swatching for a sweater design DONE. Nifty for you (that's the Rav link, here's )--KALs for WWMDfK? soon! July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don’t forget your copy of Book talk begins 21:45....more

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• 214: Shelving it

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  Jul 03 2011

  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 Monson, MA 01057 and , loads of fun! Switch the book my DH is reading, all about the Navy, no more Doofus this week, but soon! Book talk begins at 25 min. .

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• 213: Trafficking in Wool

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  Jun 26 2011

  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. What's not to love? Looking for a good pattern for a knitted A-line skirt. Anyone? Anyone? I'm sure you know the new Knitty is out, but did you know that the sock is there? It's soooooo kewl! Madame Defarge and in Ravelry queues! A good sign! Some newsy ideas: (save some ducats) and make your own (there are some lovely ). Why, you ask, would you want a dryer ball? To stop static cling and dry your clothes faster, thus cutting down on expensive dryer time and eliminating the need for dryer sheets! OTN: Spindle-spun Handknit socks My niece's baby kimono (LOVE that Mason/Dixon pattern!) Bro-in-Law's Xmas 2010 socks (Yes, I know); using the Tristan pattern from this pic is lousy color, the left is closer to real. Wildfoote yarn. July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don’t forget your copy of Book talk starts at 16:30. ok talk begins at 16:30. Listen to 213...more

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• 212: A Whole New World

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  Jun 21 2011

  Still unpacking, but... If you’re a teacher, has (see incentive below). Really, seriously, the man’s a goldmine. If you're a spinner, check out , a DVD by Joan Ruane. She is a member of my old guild in Tucson and a wonderful teacher. Everyone loves her because she's incredibly loveable. I've not seen her DVD myself--I spent my time watching her in person--but the review in Spring 2011's Spin-Off is glowing. The Quayside sock book I designed for () is coming out July 1, 2011. I'm now working on a sweater for the same series... we'll see if this can be pulled off. It's going to be a doozy. In moving news (um, physically moving, not necessarily emotionally moving), If you’re in the Northern Virginia area, please don’t hesitate to . I’m going to need babysitters and the 411 on local yarn stores etc. Already found (and love) in Vienna, VA. LOVE that place! Am learning how to live on no income—or more accurately—to seriously live on seriously one income. I’m also loving Farmer’s Markets and local strawberries. And the color green. It's green here. If you want to see pics and stories of what happened (or didn't) on our trip, you can click on the "" link in the sidebar of the shownotes. And that Punk bar I mention? That's the . Must go if you're in Minneapolis/St Paul. Ask if the knitters are there (ha!). Don't forget, there are a few seats left for the . As fun as the relocation road trip was, Rhinebeck will be even more better. And, in fact, it looks like my husband and sons will be meeting us in Rhinebeck--along with Ehren Ziegler and many many friends. Not to be missed! I also have an apology. I realized I’ve been living under a rock. Not having a job meant never buying anything. Avoiding buying things—meant no stores, no shopping, and no magazines (those suckers get expensive). This means no data in. So my data out has been… um… limited. As I left on the trip I got a heartfelt Tweet and Rav message from a listener in Norway who had some—I thought—important criticisms of where the show has been going over the last eight months. I think writing the book, starting a business, teaching while being a temporarily single mom, and moving all really sucked it out of me. But the podcast sincerely is like home to me. I've missed podcasting, I miss hearing from y’all, and I miss the way things used to be, too. So, my promise to you is this: I will try to do better. So many new and exciting things are coming, but much of it will have to wait until the boys are back in school (because right now they’re in “Camp Mom” and there’s only so much of me to go around). OH And I learned that anti-perspirant does a pretty decent job of cutting the bitterness of a mosquito bite. Seriously. July Incentive! Donate between now and July 31st and you will be put into the drawing for your own copy of the new Chop Bard book, Devouring Shakespeare; Five Simple Tools, personally autographed for you by Mr. Ehren Ziegler! Don't forget your copy of WWMDfK? It's getting great buzz, and I, personally, am knitting my way through it right now. Loving it! A few images of patterns you'll find in the bookey wook: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Jane's Ubiquitous Shawl edging"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Berthas Mad Mysterious Möbius"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Madame Defarge's Stole"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Van Tassel Mittens"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Hyde's Hooded Sweater"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Frankenhood (with light-up neckbolt instructions!)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Isolde socks"][/caption] Book talk begins at 33:33 Listen to 212...more

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• 211: Homecoming

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  Jun 11 2011

  Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!). See below for my traveling podcasts. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (), 210 (, and maybe even 211 (). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Visit Minn/St Paul, MN, eat at (venue of a WWMDfK? designer) Fri 6/3—drop by at 8am to meet, greet, and sign; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—say bye to Chicago; skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited! Listen to 208 And this widget might actually work to stream on-the-fly podcasts from my phone. Sing with me now: "On the Road Again... Just cain't wait to get On the Road Again..." Where's my John Denver CD...?...more

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• 210: Epoch 2 - Marian - Woman in White

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  Jun 03 2011

  210 - Epoch 2 - Marian Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208 "Bubbly", 209 (, "The Shipping News"), 210 (, and maybe even 211 (). Book talk will start super soon on all, so don't bother to fast forward. Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Stay Minn/St Paul, MN Fri 6/3—drop by ; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited! Listen to 208   209   210   211 Sing with me now: "On the Road Again... Just cain't wait to get On the Road Again..." Where's my John Denver CD...?...more

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• 209: The Shipping News

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  May 27 2011

  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. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Stay Minn/St Paul, MN Fri 6/3—drop by ; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited! Listen to 208 And this widget might actually work to stream on-the-fly podcasts from my phone. Sing with me now: "On the Road Again... Just cain't wait to get On the Road Again..." Where's my John Denver CD...?...more

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• 208: Bubbly

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  May 21 2011

  Very little to report and very little time to do it in. , (go Lorna!) and a video of the same. I'll have these shownotes serve for 208, 209, 210 and maybe even 211. Book talk will start super soon, so don't bother to fast forward. We depart May 27th and will visit: Fri 5/27--Grand Canyon; stay at Grand Canyon Sun 5/29--Old Faithful; stay at Sheridan or Gillette Mon 5/30--visit Devil's Tower and Custer Battlefield Tues 5/31--backtrack and Teach at , Billings MT; stay over in Deadwood, SD Wed 6/1—visit Mt Rushmore, Wall Drug; stay over at Thurs 6/2—Stay Minn/St Paul, MN Fri 6/3—drop by ; stay in Evanston Sat 6/4—Chi-Town () stay in Oak Park Sun 6/5—skulk about in Indiana, (hope to visit ) Tues 6/7—visit Wednesday 6/8—McLean VA and the fambly will be reunited!...more

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• 207: Happy Birthday!

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  May 06 2011

  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

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• 206: Ai Yi Eye!

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  Apr 23 2011

  Jennie the Potter's (where you can get Briar Rose yarn and patterns!), a reminder about the new for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), and still crowing about the for which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this (unless you have some sort of ad-blocker as a Firefox add-on—working on a fix for that). It's one of the ways you can support CraftLit. By starting your Amazon shopping from this point, CraftLitwill receive a portion of the profit from Amazon. Pretty nifty. If you can't see the widget, let me know and let me know which system/browser you're on. Book talk begins around 10 minutes. Listen to 206 ....more

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• 205: Lock, Stock, and Boxes

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  Apr 17 2011

  Just a few linky bits for you: my lovely, , the for issues with the CraftLit App (iPhone, iTouch, Droid), help to make America great again (giggle), and the of which my wee bitty socks grace the cover. Lookee! Please be sure to ask your LYS to stock the book. You SHOULD be able to see an Amazon widget right below this. It's one of the ways you can support CraftLit. By starting your Amazon shopping from this point, CraftLit will receive a portion of the profit from Amazon. Pretty nifty. If you can't see the widget, let me know and let me know which system/browser you're on. Book talk begins around 15 minutes. Listen to 205 ....more

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• 204: Strapped!

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  Apr 09 2011

  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'm strapped by Strep, but make it to the mic for you! Couple of links: Happy Catholic (book linked to from below widget) congrats to . WHOOT! And don't forget, there's a free how-to-knit-a-sock eBook for you in the sidebar! Book talk starts around 11 minutes....more

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• 203:The Shake Down

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  Apr 02 2011

  Just a few bits and pieces: , , a contract wafer wiki, wiki, nifty online textbook plan, by blogging, , and a new free eBook for you from me! Some advice for men April Incentive The Elemental Journal! Donate to CraftLit in the month of April and your name will be put in the hat to win this book. <br> Book talk begins around 15 min. Listen to 203

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• 202: Still Breaking

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  Mar 28 2011

  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, article, --This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a , this is what they mean by "" and some 411 on (who is mentioned disparagingly). That's about it. Book talk begins around 9 min for 201, almost immediately on 202.

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• 201: It's Called a Break Because...?

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  Mar 23 2011

  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, article, --This Time It's East, and that's about it. Some extra info for 202, "Still Breaking"—This is a , this is what they mean by "" and some 411 on (who is mentioned disparagingly). That's about it. Book talk begins around 9 min for 201, almost immediately on 202.

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• 200: Happy Birthday, CraftLit!

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  Mar 11 2011

  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, just a couple of goofy links. This just in--, , , new Jasper Fforde One of Our Thursday's Is Missing, nifty , , , a in VA, (maybe), the , and a ... of yarn. A Raveler takes the and extends it to ! LOVE IT! And today, we hear the voice of Marion, herself. First Epoch, Marion i-ii. Book talk begins around 9 min. Listen to 200 ....more

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• 199: Dueling Lawyers

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  Mar 03 2011

  Not to be confused with Dueling Banjos. Forgot to give you this link info last episode—? This just in--! And today, more important information from Mister Vincent Gilmore, solicitor. Book talk begins around 10 min. Listen to 199 .

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• 198: Mister Lorry Anyone?

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  Mar 01 2011

  OH, so many links for you! It's like they all waited until today. Thing one's , iffin you're up to watching some goofy videos and answering two questions. Penny at saved our comments (and so much more). Episode 198!!!! Did you hear that? One-ninety-EIGHT! R esurgence of Knitting ". Is there ? is great! Go checkitout! Fun ". ! that look REALLY good, , , , (who knew there was such a thing). GREAT idea for city-dwellers who are gardenarily inclined. . for six-year-olds in UK to include non-words. And in the world of our book! Mister Vincent Gilmore of , solicitor (Mister Lorry, anyone?) introduces you to some new subtext and some family past information you may find useful. He also mentions a game called Whist. Apparently a game is called a "rubber" and you can . has a picture of the scoring board. Book talk begins around 17 min. Listen to 198 ....more

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• 197: Whoosh!

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  Feb 21 2011

  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 . Book talk begins around 5 min. Listen to 197 .

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• 196: Giving Birth

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  Feb 11 2011

  in pre-orders, ,, , , (really, you have to read this), the , Syracuse U's (and ), the Drawing Lab book, and the AWESOME (I've read it now) Scrapbooks on the Go (see below). Scripture about dreams that Anne Catherick refers to in her letter can be found below. Book talk begins around 20 min. Listen to 194 .   8 And they said to him, “We each have had a dream, and there is no interpreter of it.” So Joseph said to them, “Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell them to me, please.” (, ) 25 Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one; God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do: (, )  18 “This dream I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, declare its interpretation, since all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known to me the interpretation; but you are able, for the Spirit of the Holy God is in you.”     19 Then Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, was astonished for a time, and his thoughts troubled him. So the king spoke, and said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation trouble you.”     Belteshazzar answered and said, “My lord, may the dream concern those who hate you, and its interpretation concern your enemies!  20 “The tree that you saw, which grew and became strong, whose height reached to the heavens and which could be seen by all the earth, 21 whose leaves were lovely and its fruit abundant, in which was food for all, under which the beasts of the field dwelt, and in whose branches the birds of the heaven had their home— 22 it is you, O king, who have grown and become strong; for your greatness has grown and reaches to the heavens, and your dominion to the end of the earth.  23 “And inasmuch as the king saw a watcher, a holy one, coming down from heaven and saying, ‘Chop down the tree and destroy it, but leave its stump and roots in the earth, bound with a band of iron and bronze in the tender grass of the field; let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let him graze with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him’; 24 this is the interpretation, O king, and this is the decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king: 25 They shall drive you from men, your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field, and they shall make you eat grass like oxen. They shall wet you with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses. (, )...more

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• 195 - Chapter 4 - The Woman in White

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  Feb 05 2011

  Amy Singer blogged about our trip, yay! Though we're sorry she (The Singer) wont be with us this year. A (or new-to-me) Essayist Media of Writing in Public is tweeting some nice, community-building things in the writing world. And I, once again, lose myself in (this time I'm in love with Hamlet. , anyone?). is the coolest sock around. WWMDfK? gears up for pre-orders on Chuck's birthday, 7 Feb 2011.   Don't forget! Donate to the show between now and 14 Feb 2011 and be entered to win five skeins from , 100% Superwash Merino, 98 yards each, 2oz, 4.5-5 sts/inch on US 6–8 in colorway Grant Circle. I’ll draw an incentive winner from a hat. (It’s a little more pink than the pic..) Book talk starts around 21 minutes....more

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• 194: The Frailty of Women?

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  Jan 27 2011

  Some goodies. Wilkie Collins   George Elliot London to Cumberland (not a short trip) Listen to 194

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• 193: Memorials and Mortality

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  Jan 19 2011

  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 , 100% Superwash Merino, 98 yards each, 2oz, 4.5-5 sts/inch on US 6–8 in colorway Grant Circle. Donate up through February 14th and it could be yours! I'll draw an incentive winner from a hat. (It's a little more pink than the pic...) Aside from that, we begin at the beginning of the groundbreaking novel The Woman In White. Our episodes will be a little long while we do this book due to the way the Librivox recordings have been organized. For the first few, we are graced by the voice of Tim Bulkeley of reading the part of Walter Hartwright. If you would like a copy of the book so you can follow along, you're welcome to use the link below. By starting here when you go shopping at Amazon a portion of their profits from your purchase goes to helping keep CraftLit on the air. null...more

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• 192: Snowblind

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  Jan 09 2011

  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 and Amy Detjen to Boston and all bookish/fibery things in MA... right over to the Rhinebeck Fairgrounds for the NY Sheep and Wool Festival! Look for the logo to appear soon in the upper right corner of this page! oh SHOOT! I forgot to tell you--the Droid App is out!!!! It was a big glitchy at first--if that happens to you or to you on the iPhone app PLEASE be sure to use the little "report a problem" link within the app. That goes straight to the tech guys and (as one listener let me know) they're very fast. Also good to let me know so I can follow up! | 100 million Stitches for 100 million Women
100 Events for 100th International Women’s Day Dear Ladies and Gentlemen Tuesday March 8th 2011 is the
Centenary of International Womens' Day We are coming together for International Women's Day to celebrate and look to women for solutions, for stories and for inspiration. We are bringing together 100 events will be hosted at Glasgow’s Tramway and Hidden Gardens on Tuesday 8th March, including: speakers, story tellers, visual art, dance, music, film, and a massive amount of knitting. We are trying to provoke Scotland into asking questions regarding women in 2011 by collectively knitting between 60 and 100 million stitches to exhibit as a backdrop to this event. That, my friend, is a 21km scarf... or one massive blanket. Why the big blanket? Demographer's have shown that there are between 60 million and 100 million females missing from today's global population. "Half the Sky" investigates the oppression of women globally. Her stories shock. Only when women in developing countries have equal access to education and economic opportunity will we be using all our human resources. We are asking you to get involved. Here's how: Knit a square and send it to us!Jetson and Janssen garterstitch100 c/o Tramway 
25 Albert Drive Glasgow G41 2PE     Make a Boob: Make a Boob is a community art project about breast cancer by award winning quilt artist Nina Lise Moen from Norway. She is collecting symbolic fabric boobs from all over the world which will be decorated at workshops and made into Make a Boob Art. Make a Boob provides art therapy for breast cancer patients, and raises awareness and involvement through making boobs for the project and exhibition of Make a Boob Art. Art pieces will be donated to hospitals and organizations who work with breast cancer and –patients. If you would like to contribute you can make boobs and send them to Nina Lise. You will find the step-by-step directions, mail address etc. on the . Some boob's... New podcasts: Debra's CraftPatience—— listed in iTunes and on Podcast Alley, both are linked to from the website.     Arizona update: I recorded and was poised to post just about when the shootings happened. The incident was a mile or so from our house and (not surprisingly) rather unnerving. We knew one of the victims and are still wrapping our heads around the event, the move, and everything. I'll podcast with chapter one as soon as I possibly can....more

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• 191: Have a Dickens of a Christmas! With Pictures!

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  Dec 04 2010

  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 . In this episode I point you towards the , and two other books: Flash Flash I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189, 190 , and 191 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189">, 190 , and 191 A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3 A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 4-5 Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid! Don't forget the rest of the Dickens of a Christmas blog hopping fun! Please follow the linky-links above to food, festivities, and more....more

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• 191: Have A Dickens of a Christmas

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  Dec 04 2010

  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 . In this episode I point you towards the , and two other books: Flash Flash I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189, 190 , and 191 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189">, 190 , and 191 A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3 A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 4-5 Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid! Don't forget the rest of the Dickens of a Christmas blog hopping fun! Please follow the linky-links above to food, festivities, and more....more

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• 190: A Present? For Me? with pictures

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  Nov 27 2010

  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 . In these episode I point you towards the , and two other books: I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189 and 190 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189"> and 190 A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3 Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!...more

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• 190: A Present? For Me!

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  Nov 27 2010

  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 . In these episode I point you towards the , and two other books: I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options mini-video podcasts you can watch here (see below) a video podcast you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click for 189 and 190 )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> 189"> and 190 A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Stave 3 Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!...more

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• 189: Smokin' BIshop with pictures

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  Nov 22 2010

  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 a Christmas! Here is the . In these episodes I point you towards the , and two other books: I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options a mini-video podcast you can watch here (see below) a video podcast of 189 you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid!...more

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• 189: Smokin' Bishop!

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  Nov 21 2010

  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 . In these episodes I point you towards the , and two other books: I also spoke of the various file formats you can use to listen to these episodes--please let me know in the sidebar if you are able to watch these versions. Viewing options a mini-video podcast you can watch here (see below) a video podcast of 189 you can put in your iTunes or on your iPod/iTouch/iPhone (right click )--for these special episodes these will ALSO go out on the RSS feed, with the letter "v" after the episode number or the regular old audio file that can be played on any computer or mp3 player and which will come through the feed just like always—right click here–> A Christmas Carol—in prose, being a ghost story of Christmas by Charles Dickens Staves 1-2 Read by for Don't forget to checkout the Dickens Blog Hop and if you are so inclined, please celebrate with me the soon-to-be-released CraftLit app for the Droid! In case this all has made you hungry for your own bit of Dickens......more

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• 188-pt 2: The End is Nigh

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  Nov 15 2010

  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—A Christmas Carol () goes up earlier there, but the story will be repeated on CraftLit and will have the added CraftLit stuff. And your links: (OH MY GOODNESS it is a thing of beauty and a joy forever), , , , , , tutorial on , Some for you to take a gander at, , don't forget to check out and submit stories and patterns to !   And I would personally like to send a huge thank you to the wonderful John Greenman for giving Twain an appropriate voice and giving us his time. Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link at CraftLit.com) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.)...more

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• 188-pt1: The End is Nigh

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  Nov 15 2010

  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—A Christmas Carol () goes up earlier there, but the story will be repeated on CraftLit and will have the added CraftLit stuff. And your links: (OH MY GOODNESS it is a thing of beauty and a joy forever), , , , , , tutorial on , Some for you to take a gander at, , don't forget to check out and submit stories and patterns to !   And I would personally like to send a huge thank you to the wonderful John Greenman for giving Twain an appropriate voice and giving us his time. Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link at CraftLit.com) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.)...more

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• 187: Rumbly Grumbly

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  Nov 08 2010

  Today a whopping set of chapters—34-38! You'll see why. And a slew of nifty links for you! blog hop—recipes and patterns and podcasts, oh my! , new website (contribute stories/patterns now!), Jill at the will amaze you with the wonderfulness of her genius, will blow you away with her (very reasonably priced) books and website as will . Take a look at Suzanne's . Then we have the poll in the right sidebar (I reopened it with the latest additions), , Jules' fab (also GF), and my buddy at who's setting up our latest blog hop! LOVE THIS! Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 187 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:...more

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• 186: A Cup of Tea

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  Nov 02 2010

  Pics of The Guild pretties (below), kids and Halloween a link to my (you can friend me from there) and our , and the, and one of my mini Zentangles. This is about 1-1/2" square. Don’t forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 186 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:...more

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• 185: Fall Bounty

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  Oct 24 2010

  Not a ton of links, but a few: , (), !, and fun, and my (you can friend me with the number in the URL). Plus, here's Hadrian's Wall. Just cuz. Don't forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 185 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:...more

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• 184: chs 28-28 -

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  Oct 18 2010

  Today chapters 27 and 28! Links for you: , Tour , , FAN page (!), (thank you Marla), Instructables ('tis the season), (for a friend in NY), we get on , checkout and her , prepping for (as though there isn't enough going on). Leanne says: I'm writing about a young friend of mine. His name is Aidan, he is 5-years-old, and he was just diagnosed with ALL (leukemia) in September. His family is trying to raise money to help cover medical bills, and his aunt has set up an Etsy shop where she sells prints of his artwork (he LOVES to draw, mostly monsters). All of the money she makes from this goes to him. His shop is , and he also has a blog that follows him through his journey, (there is also a PayPal Donation button at his blog if people just want to give a few bucks.) Patti let us know that there are a bunch of kids who listen to books after school and knit. But, budgets being what they are, their program could be eliminated. Clorox is taking votes to see who gets funding. You can (and get a coupon for Clorox too!) I will be releasing video travelogues of our trip, one at a time, to the iPhone app then I'll be posting them to a special page on this site the week after. Everyone will get to see them, and I emailed (again) to find out when the Blackberry and Droid apps will be out. Lovely discussion, "Power of Two," on creativity at Emory U with Emily and Don Saliers (Emily of Indigo Girls, Don of fabulous professorship). Some future book thoughts from : "Vilette" (semi autobiographical story of what it's like to be a governess more through need than want), "The Professor" is the story of a male tutor working in a girl's school, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (about a single mother who escapes her dissolute rake of her husband to live under an assumed name to protect her son...only to fall for the neighbour). Don't forget to pick up the Lewis Creek pattern (left sidebar link) then—Go forth and knit! is ready for you and yours. Send us your tired, your weak, your exhausted parents longing for someone to pick up the burden of helping their kids through essay after essay. (CraftLit listeners will find they have a discount.) Listen to 184 Support CraftLit—please consider starting your Amazon shopping with this link:...more

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• 183: London Calling

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  Oct 03 2010

  Please see Episode 182 for shownotes.

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• 182 - Chapter 23 - ACYiKAC

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  Sep 25 2010

  182: Impacted and 183: London Calling Chapter 23. Then Chapter 24. Lots of links and fun for you: eace of Action group on Ravelry, link to (Sept 29, 2010! 2pm Welsh time!), don't forget to take the poll in the sidebar. And here's where I hope to be with. Check out some ! My mitts and . Here's where we'll be and when: London: @ , Sunday, October 3 from 3-4pm Cardiff: @ , Wednesday, Oct 6, from 7-9pm If you can make it, please do! Amy’ll have Knitty shwag and we are both really excited to meet all of you! Dont forget to submit patterns for the . Raining Men video fun! VIDEO WORKING ON CRAFTLIT.COM SITE (Clips: Wives&Daughters 1999; Persuasion 2007; NorthAnger Abbey 2007; Amazing Grace 2006; Casanova 2005;  Emma 1996; North & South 2004; Pride & Prejudice 1995, 2005; Sense & Sensibility 1996, 2008; The Shadow in the North 2007) Go! Get! Read! ! Final Week for the Sneak Peek! Nora's Glacial Gauntlets No matter what, I always have a gap between mittens or gloves and my coat sleeve. These solve the problem--and since the color pattern deepens as it goes, it can be worn light side showing or dark. Only available through September 30, 2010. $1.50 Booklet format Simple pdf format Go forth and knit!     share the love... Grab a button or get more from our ...more

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• 181 - Chapters 21–22 — ACYiKAC

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  Sep 19 2010

  Today, chapters 21-22! A few fun links: Guerrilla Knitters in NZ, an old friend’s newish site , (a good read if a sad one), Rachel Herron’s , Amy’s Fire in a Jar (a la my imagination) And the site. Knitty Amy divulges , I try to find a way to get from Salisbury to Stonehenge and Avebury…all in one afternoon… I know. But I’m not there for long. And, of course, I bring you Mark Twain, read by (the superior) John Greenman. Book talk starts at 12 min or so. Don’t forget our latest podcast craze! Listen to 181 0:00 / 0:00 Right-click and save as to download. Tags: , , ,...more

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• 180: CraftLit, Meet Bard. Bard, Meet CraftLit.

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  Sep 12 2010

  Chapters 19-20! ! You'll love it! Phyllis sent in this link to a that incorporates a bit of the Madame Defarge love; TwirlyMama in Vancouver BC selling her for BP oil victims; Femke's new ; new pics of ; see the ACYiKAC button to the left? That's the code you want to steal for your blog. More of those buttons will be appearing on the ; Crazy Aunt Purl on , do read the comments. And don't forget to visit about chemicals in our food that appear to be affecting little girl's development. Here's a link to the about the problem, another article from the , and a final one on . And my goofball son's: , , ,  , , , ,  , , . Book talk starts around 41 min....more

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• 179: Exeunt Pursued by Bear

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  Aug 28 2010

  Please join me in celebrating (and purchasing) the latest, cool thing in sock knitting!  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)! Read more about it . Discover Simple, Private Sharing at  Chapter 18!New poll in the right sidebar, and you can thank  for the tutorial on how to make . Listen to Episode 179

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• 178: A Case of the Fantods

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  Aug 23 2010

  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 this to a KQED show on Twain's autobio--gazillions of pages long and... iiiiinteresting... and the article link, and our next sneak peek. This one goes on sale when the shownotes go live and will be avaliable until September 30th. After that, you'll just have to wait for the book! and the link to Todd Culp's book--pass it along-- Todd reading begins at 14. Book talk begins at 24....more

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• 177: The Hours

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  Aug 07 2010

  Today, chapters 14-15 of ACYiKAC! Uncle Ordover’s newest book with photography by ! And new book by Kate Rockland . This week, the excerpt! (Remember, there’s a bit of language, so be cautious with children.) Deep fryer recs gratefully accepted, up and running on iPhone/iTouch app store, Twain’s wife’s family’s first little home test knitters needed (please ), Sculpey transfers a success using a photocopy (OfficeMax) of one of my early wee little watercolors (you can see the tile and water on the paper best in the first pic). LOVED Sweater Quest (evidently separated at birth from author) Funny Shark Week photo Fun picture and a series of that I can’t share from their site. Book talk starts around 33....more

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• 176: A Quest!

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  Aug 01 2010

  Today, chapters 11-13 of ACYiKAC. Some fun links and things: Twain’s , 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 sidebar, many thanks to our reader for sounding so Twainish, –plus the polymer clay transfer and Jane Austen videos! Book talk starts at 24:30.   This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–YOU get to pick!

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• 175: Ditto

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  Jul 22 2010

  Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! And on July 23rd, you’ll get chapters 7-10 in 175!Links on Twain from the and the and a link on the . Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don’t forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar–get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at ‘em as an app for the iPhone–but the will remain. access to the sneak peek patterns, and newsy bits on the writing tutorial service (for all ages!) links can be found in the right sidebar. Aside from all that, book talk starts at 20 or so on 174, right away on 175. Chromo sample for you, via Wikipedia. Listen to 174 0:00 / 0:00Right-click and save as to download. and 175 0:00 / 0:00Right-click and save as to download. This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–YOU get to pick!...more

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• 174: A Believing Athiest

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  Jul 20 2010

  Today, chapters 4-6 of aCIYaKAC! Links on Twain from the and the and a link on the . Monologue to the right along with the button to the new tutoring site. And don't forget the little patternette linked to in the upper left sidebar--get the whole set. Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator up at at 'em as an app for the iPhone--but the will remain. What Would Madame Defarge Knit? Creations Inspired by the Classics, access to the sneak peak patterns (look in the upper left sidebar), and newsy bits on the writing tutorial service (for all ages!) are all up and running. Links can be found in the right sidebar. Aside from all that, book talk starts at 20 or so. Listen to 174 This month's incentive from Robin of Libby's Leashes--Donate to CraftLit and YOU get to pick a project bag!...more

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• 173: : Seneschal v Morholt

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  Jul 12 2010

  Credit to Jen Minnis (our Haute Designer) for the iPhone/iTouch Wallpaper this episode! ACYiKAC toots along with chapters 2-3. Links: checkout new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon—no, really—but the will remain and those of you with Droid phones, Julie found a until we get our app (when…when…?). Don’t forget—Crackberry workaround? Please post in the comments. I’m assured by the PTB (powers that be) that apps are coming…they won’t say when. And in CraftLit Takes Over the World news: tutorial site will go live later this week (7/2010), updates on the new WWMDfK? book of patterns can be reached via the sidebar button to the left with access to the sneak-peek patterns, and newsy bits on the pending eBooks will also pop up there. Like...this: Lotsa nifty stuff! Aside from that, book talk starts at 29 min. This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–Donate to the show and YOU get to pick a project bag!...more

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• 172: Back. Saddle. You Know the Drill. - START OF BOOK

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  Jul 02 2010

  Welcome back all y’all. It’s been awhile, but we’re hitting the ground running.  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 his ; checkout new COOKING out loud (yes!); Good old Elizabeth of NY has her Arachne sock calculator coming out as an app for the iPhone soon–but the will remain and those of you with Droid phones, Julie found a until we get our app (when…when…?). Anyone have a suggestion for a Crackberry workaround? And in CraftLit Takes Over the World news: (okay a very small and bookish part of the world) please check out the WWMDfK? buttons in the sidebars to get updated on the progress of the new pattern book (What Would Madame Defarge Knit? Creations Inspired by the Classics), access to the sneak peak patterns, and finally, newsy bits on the writing tutorial service (for all ages!) coming in August 2010. Lotsa nifty stuff! Aside from that, book talk starts at 26:30.   This month’s incentive from Robin of Libby’s Leashes–YOU get to pick!.     Tags: , , ,...more

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• 171: End of Persuasion

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  Jun 04 2010

  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 I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179   Come episode 172  I will have lotsa good news for your. Too much to go into before a brief hiatus.

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• 170: Bonanza! (part un)

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  Jun 04 2010

  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 I mention. May Incentive Winnah: Irina of VA!—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179   Come episode 172  I will have lotsa good news for your. Too much to go into before a brief hiatus.

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• 169: Back-to-Front

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  May 24 2010

  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:

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• 168: Front to Back

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  May 24 2010

  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:

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• 167: Sunny With a Chance of Sheep

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  May 09 2010

  Listener 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 gardens at Lyme RegisKayleigh pretending to be Louisa, falling down the stairs at the CobbThe end of the Cobb, out to seaThe Stairs on the Cobb (yikes)Lyme Regis todayGeneration T by Megan Nicolay—goes to Carrie of MO. May Incentive—3 skeins Simply Socks sock yarn, Peach 0179, 80% superwash 20% nylon 175 yds: More great Regency fun-- (The Bachelor meets Mister Darcy?--thanks to for the link); Tammy in TX solves our diaper woes via the and their rec of a ; met the ; great on an 87 year old woman who reads--LOTS; And ShannonA sent in a . Don't forget to visit , Kelsey her sister at , and the family site . Book talk begins at 30 min or so.     Listen to 167...more

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• 166: Return of the Lady

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  Apr 19 2010

  Lady Russell, that is.Chapters 13-14     of Persuasion!    Links for you! Go listen to Julie at Forgotten Classics! ! You’ll love it! by Mandie Harrington (genius!); ; ; Awesome ! From KarmaKnits:  a movie called From gBaby: “ - gluten free fancy food. Just pretty to look at even if you don’t ever cook a thing… And this , which for some reason reminded me of Flatland but was so intelligent, and pretty easy to follow and had pretty colors in it I felt compelled to share.” She’s right.   Don’t Forget! April Incentive: Generation T by Megan Nicolay              Book talk begins at 20 min or so...more

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• 165: Admirable Admiral

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  Apr 05 2010

  Today chapters 11 -12 of Persuasion! (You can get your own copy of the here) Never ending Sock Toes plague me. Don’t forget to visit ! Lotsa links for you! Lyme Lyme beach , the from above, Jane Blog with , link to book NPR Ooh! And a Flatland . (Be sure and hover your cursor over the comic to read the additional "secret"—adult—text.) What’s the verdict on adding cream to soups—women, hands down, add cream or milk. Men? Water. New April Incentive: Generation T by Megan Nicolay. Book talk begins at 23 min or so....more

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• 164: Don't Be A Hayter

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  Mar 29 2010

  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.

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• 163: O Captain! My Captain!

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  Mar 21 2010

  Today chapters 7-8 of Persuasion! Little more voice. Not much more craftiness (I’m designing…shhhh). stuff, though. And a “new” pattern venue for you! ! Whoot! But, Oh…Captain Wentworth! Don't forget the March Incentive: by Meg McElwee Book talk at 10.5 min or so. Listen to 163

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• 162: Austen's Best

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  Mar 14 2010

  Today chapter 6 of Persuasion! Short Show. No Voice. March Incentive: by Meg McElwee Book talk at 8 min or so. Listen to 162

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• 161: I *Had* Vision

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  Mar 08 2010

  Chapters 4–5 of Persuasion! Links for you! film Nuit Blanche from on ; (That's Mr. Jefferson to you and me!); (go listen to samples of the new books there!); ; Bath Link: Congrats to the Feb Incentive winner: Jamie of NY!!! March Incentive: by Meg McElwee Ann and Kay from Mason-Dixon with their Grey Gardens Spoof Things I didn't mention but are nifty anyway: A keeps the Dr away. A and ; OH! And the Knucks pic! And what not to do in Tucson! more

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• 160: I'm Persuaded

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  Feb 26 2010

  Today we start Persuasion! (Let the rejoicing begin!) Our Librivox version is read by (the really quite excellent) . Chapters 1-3 and not much else except...we say a hearty "WHOOT!" to Rachael Herron (you probably know her as ) on the eve of her very first book release! Very exciting stuff. You can pick it up at your local bookstore, Target, and the ubiquitous online book venues. And if you're looking to expand your crafty blog horizon, may I recommend two of Rachael's other venues? and . Here's a link to an excerpt from , Rachel's new book--the first in a series. Oh, and most importantly: . Even if you can't donate, please put a link back to their page on your blogs. They do so much for us....more

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• 159: Fin!

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  Feb 13 2010

  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? Maybe. Because I fooled myself into thinking I could balance my checkbook if I understood Flatland. There is no Transitive Property in my life. (by Rick Riordan)! Read the book...not so much the movie thing... And that's about it! Have a great time until I get back with Persuasion (thanks Meg!). Book chat begins around 11 minutes in. Link to !...more

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• 158: Top of the World!

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  Feb 07 2010

  I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…) Some links: ! How do I love the ? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “”; Terry Pratchett‘s ; “” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the , and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone? Don’t forget the February Incentive book: ! And congrats to Marianne of CA who won Enchanted Adornments, the January Incentive book! Book talk begins at: 25:45   Lyrics to “Too Late…” Halfway across the globe And we're standing on new ground Screaming 'cross the waves You can't hear a sound There's no fair trials, no trade, no liberties No tea We've colonized America; we won't stand for tyranny, Oh king And it's too late to apologize It's too late I said it's too late to apologize It's too late We've paid your foolish tax, read the acts And they just won't do We want to make it clear, we believe this much is true All men were created with certain Unalienable rights Among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit Of happiness And it's too late to apologize It's too late I said it's too late to apologize It's too late…...more

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• 157: Smooth Operator

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  Jan 31 2010

  Know what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! This week's links: interview with (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), podcast promo, (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 Book talk starts around 12 minutes.

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• 156: What is This Strange Moisture?

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  Jan 23 2010

  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 with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective ; PopKnits with this thick ; a very useful (and comprehensive) ; a link to the ; Craftzine article on how Emboriderer Jenny Hart; --a EWE-topia of all things knitterly (get it? I didn't make it up--it's hers); some pretty patterns here in the . And finally: How do we love thee, Big Bang Theory!!!! Go Flatland! Karen in Surrey BC: says to checkout the “excellent film version of this story from 1961 called with Deborah Kerr.” (Warning: SCARY!) And I blew it and owe an apology to Groucho. He’s the one who said, “I wouldn’t join any club that would have me as a member” was Groucho. And Shannon filled me in on another of his zingers for Flatland — Women should be obscene and not heard. 
Heh. Don’t forget the January Incentive book: ! Book talk begins at: 22:30 Listen to 156 Book audio by Anita! Here’s your new pattern!...more

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• 155: End of Song, Beginnin' of Story!

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  Jan 16 2010

  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 fun for you (, , ), I wax rhapsodic over the , find the (yes!), and knit, knit, spin, and knit. AH! And I find a (like the Yarn Harlot) who actually SHOWS HER TENSIONING! Cool (and one just for ), ANOTHER (my former student), a you might want to pass around, an article about a provocativeit'll make sense when you listen to the episode), funny comic on force, and our December Incentive Winners: Andrew, Melanie, and Robin! OH! And I forgot to say: I found an amazing with a spectacular list of podcasts! (Yeah, we're on there too, but there are new ones I've not heard of. V exciting!) January Incentive book: ! Book talk begins at: 21:00 Listen to 154...more

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• 154: The Boys Are Back!

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  Jan 01 2010

  Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful , cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!)

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• 153: Happy 2010!

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  Dec 31 2009

  Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat , useful, cool and , and nifty . And the artwork for chapter 9: And for 154: The Boys Are Back! A link to their , and , , and (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, . Last week's iPhone extra! The pattern! Only available via CraftLit through February! Get yer copy now (and while you're at it, check out other great work!) NOTE: Very soon there will be no more comments accepted on this site. Please go to Craftlit.com if you wish to leave a comment....more

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• 152 - Recovery - Flatland

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  Dec 20 2009

  Flatland begins at episode 149 Wedding: Done! (successfully too!) Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke) Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully) November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth of MA will receive ! Checkout the December Incentive ! Let me know if you're interested! Anglo-Saxon! On Interweave books to check out: , , and . Some MathPhobe books we mentioned: ; ²; ; ; (haven't read it, but it's by the same guy--and I loof him!); Danica McKellar's . And, you know...the shawl and pin. Whoo hoo!   Wedding Shawl--blocked Shawl Pin (sterling silver hammered wire)"  Book talk starts at 30 min, fig 1 at 45 min, fig 2 at 47 min, and fig 3 at 50 min. Listen to 152 photo of the Sister by ....more

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• 151: Flatland

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  Dec 01 2009

  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 check out the if you have the right platform in your pocket or purse--should be available and working world-wide now. And know that I've triple-checked and the good people at Wizzard Media (where the podcast is hosted) are indeed working towards getting apps up for other smart phone platforms. I am relieved. And excited. iPhone app from the previous episode. November Incentive Winner announced in next episode. Book talk for 151 begins around 13 minutes in. Play here:...more

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• 150: Embrace Your Inner Mathematician - START OF BOOK

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  Nov 18 2009

  Start of Flatland  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  (I'm not-so-secretly in love. Yes, the Husband knows).   Flatland! My Dad's melodious voice will only be gracing us briefly before he has to go rescue the university (or a small part thereof). Many of our readers will be...CraftLit Volks! Huzzah! Do Not Fear The Math. (Or maybe fear it just a little bit.)   wages on! Can't donate? Just pass the info on. I so deeply appreciate the support! And here's the link to the . Oh! And Susan's interview with me at ! What fun we had! (You can probably tell.) Listen to the audio , booktalk starts around 20 min in....more

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• 149: Prologue - Flatland

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  Nov 11 2009

  Prologue to Flatland. O so many things to link to!  Here are some links to..., the Jean Reno movie , !, Flatland needs  (text in left sidebar of link).  More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those of you who indulge, I'll try to make sure the launch isn't TOO bumpy.

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• Episode One hundred forty-eight: Be True! Be True!

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  Oct 16 2009

  And...CUT! Today we end The Scarlet Letter. It's sad. I'm just sayin'. Oh...! Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge! Whoopie! Book Talk starts around 19min. But, on the happy side of things: new book (a signed copy of) is our October Incentive! Donate and get your name put into the hat. And I forgot to say, I'm counting donations to as well as to CraftLit directly. ! Also, if you're looking for a rollicking good time, check out Dragon of Trelian from . Support not only a great book, but a great writer and friend (you DID read , didn't you?) Also check out the great pattern for a ! Love this! !. ! And...I'm out of exclamation points....more

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• Episode One hundred forty-seven: The Final Shoe

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  Oct 10 2009

  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 for details. October Incentive! A signed copy of Amy S. Foster's new novel When Autumn Leaves! Did I mention it was signed? Because she loves CraftLit and therefore, loves you too. Only a few seats left on the CraftLit/ trip. Get 'em while you can! Even if you're not positive you can go, better safe than sorry! And thank you Rita for introducing me to ! Never have I seen a character captured so perfectly in...a...stuffed animal... Don't forget to checkout the (look to the left sidebar to check on the progress)....more

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• Episode One hundred forty-six: Oy!

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  Oct 03 2009

  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 on the London, Bath, and Wales trip! Even if you're not positive you can go...better safe than sorry. Checkout the "how to" info via the link above. But here are some links for you: 's new album Debris is one to check out if you like jazzy, Southern Rock (you'll be able to tell she came up in Atlanta at the same time as the Indigo Girls--you can listen to some songs from the site), our winners for the September Incentives are , , and Donna! Yay! A nice site if you need to (who doesn't?), some paper , and more than you ever wanted to know about the brought to you by Arizona 4-H....more

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• Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat

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  Sep 27 2009

  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: Mission Falls 136 , and the . Gaze at the beauty that may be your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!! Fabricate! AND Joi Lynn's bookmark and stitch marker set!!! YAY SEPTEMBER!!!! Jenny's for her Leukemia walk! Go! Donate! Support! Go pre-order Amy S. Foster's --a listener who you'll want to go have a cuppa with after you start the book. I'm about a third of the way through. Love it! Checkout our pledge site. Donate and if we make the goal, then you pay. If we don't make the goal, you walk away free and clear! Spread the word! And that's about it. Book chat on chapter 21 starts around 21 minutes....more

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• 144: Scarlet Letter

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  Sep 16 2009

  A for you, a little Mission Falls 136 , and the . 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'!

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• Episode One hundred forty-three: Is It Over Yet?

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  Sep 10 2009

  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 little on the trip. Here’s some Newport Beach for you. We also got a copy of the VERY LOVELY Amy S. Foster’s new novel “When Autumn Leaves” (clever, sure, but what else do you expect from a CraftLit listener?!). I read the back and am already hooked. You will be too! Go buy! Support CraftLit folks! Blackout kinda blew my mojo…but I think it’s okay now. Lotsa wind, some rain, some really good lightning. We thought the monsoons were over, but the hurricane in Baja helped us out. Very nice. Lovely weather. SEPTEMBER INCENTIVE! Cool For You!!! Fabricate! AND Joi Lynn’s bookmark and stitch marker set AND a Mission Falls Kit! What could be more exciting?! Books I mentioned: Big Book of Things to Draw, Emberly’s Drawing Book of Animals, Visual Journaling, Art for Kids Cartooning. Don’t forget the 2009 SCARLET LETTER CHALLENGE! There are only five chapters left! We need your entries! Join the fray! I know you people now. You’re mad creative, yo! Send ‘em in. And, of course, checkout the Holiday Travel link above and sign up to be in the loop. It’s a lotta bang for your buck (Dianne only picks the good stuff) so even if it seems like a stretch right now, you’re going to kick yourself when you win the lottery…after the trip is full. Seriously!...more

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• Episode One hundred forty-two: Yes, But Is It Aaaht?

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  Aug 31 2009

  A few quick things: (and part of why I didn't post on Thursday), a new , a new Crafty mag that inspired me, And Mason Dixon from Knitting Out Loud, Moccasin sock in all it's reinforced-soled glory, and the numbers are a-growin' at ! Sign up NOW for the email announcements! Reservations open Sept 30th at the 800 number, and Dianne (last I checked Ravelry) is working on an International solution as well! WHOOPIE! We're gonna go a-travelin'!

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• Episode One hundred forty-one: Ow

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  Aug 21 2009

  Not much to post today. Checkout , 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...

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• Episode One hundred forty: Reaching the Summit

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  Aug 18 2009

  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 mention I'm tired?) I'm going to put as many pictures and links in here as I can because I know I'll forget to mention someone's gorgeous yarns or wares...I'll try to catch up on the next 'Cast, though! OH! But checkout The esp. the Hand Repair Soap in "Green Tea". Also and (soon-to-be incentive books). And now for some pictures! Laser-cut and amazing knitting Ilisha Helfman's cards Then, some amazing yarn! Here's a pic of the card for the next couple of picks: [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="Kangeroo Dyer exclusively for Valley Yarns"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="Mmmmmm Tactile Fiber for Spinning"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="Hand and Eye Candy"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="Schoppel Wolle Zauberball"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="The Other Zauberball"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="375" caption="Simply Socks"][/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Zimmerman's Huggy Sock Sole"][/caption] The super-huggy sock sole--good for high arches and those among us who need a hug. First night's dinner [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="First night dinner: Ms. Gardiner and Mr. Demers"][/caption] And and I also got to sit with [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="500" caption="Ms. Gibson-Roberts and Ms. Neatby"][/caption] Casey, Mary-Heather, Jess, Jennie, Amy, Meg, Gretchen, and Dianne all recorded at Kells Pub on 2nd in Portland...Kells...home of . Also, next month, a special incentive treat for you! Mission Falls! Our own Jessica (not from Ravelry, from Mission Falls!) has hooked us up! I'll be picking a kit and yarn to be next month's incentive item. Just lettin' you know, it's gonna be kickin'! As you know, I love me some Mission Falls 130 Superwash Merino!...more

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• Episode One hundred thirty-nine: Tick Tock

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  Aug 04 2009

  Book talk for chapter 15 starts at 27min or so... magazine (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 instead.

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• Episode One hundred thirty-eight: Can You Hear Me NOW?

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  Jul 24 2009

  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: --a site for bloggin' chicks --Maybe you'll eventually even be able to hear an interview...if our planets ever align... --This is the beta site/clearing house of all things Good --Health and Human Service site...get some action out of your tax dollars book (and and with her) --LOVE this episode--esp They Might Be Giants and "Forever Young"! Boomers listen up! Don't forget the challenge and to check on Yellow Dog and Jennie the Potter at Sock Summit for info on the NEW Secret CraftLit...thing...and let me know if you want to read stories for my English101 class. You can Pimp Your Pod(cast...or blog). Chapter 14 chatter starts around 34:30....more

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• 137 - Chapter 13 - The Scarlet Letter

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  Jul 21 2009

  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 asking you for a feed. Type in: http://craftlit.libsyn.com/rss Click okay. You should see everything update right away.  If this doesn't work, add a comment here and I'll keep working. For those of you on other podcast aggregators, this information SHOULD also be correct for you. The feed itself never changed, but iTunes got glitchy. Ain't technology fun!?...more

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• Episode One hundred thirty-seven: It Is Finished! (not TSL, the Novel!)

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  Jul 06 2009

  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 ! Come! Join us!Check out Dr. Gemma at !And...here's the . See what you think. Then post comments at Drop.io/craftlit (pwd: craftlit). Hmmmm...wonder what you'll have to say...Don't forget about the !Chapter 13--Book chat begins around 28 minutes7/9/09--NOTE: iTunes feed should be fixed...website is being reconstructed by the Domain Host...dunno what they did, but they say it's them...should be up by or before 7/12/09.7/15/09-- NOTE: I am STILL on the phone with the site folks and the Libsyn folks. This will get fixed, they all tell me...someone, however, owes me a week and a half....more

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• 136: Galloping Galapagos!

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  Jun 25 2009

  Chapter 12 of The Scarlet Letter. 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 splashy dance number he announces that all he wants to do is be on TV. Have we created a monster or was he doomed from the start? Kewl from Burton's Alice in Wonderland (oooh, ahhhh...or eeek! ugh!); fave found (); getting closer to identifying 15 pretty blogs (who knew I'd have no time to look); I close in on a complete edit of my complete draft of my complete novel (who knew it would take this long...you sensing a theme?); I change my Sock Summit travel arrangements...SFO, I hardly knew ye. Get your Ideas in! We're half way through the book! And, sadly, farewell to Michael and Farrah....more

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• 135: Chapter 11 - The Scarlet Letter

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  Jun 18 2009

  Chapter 11 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 . Full disclosure, I was only able to stream the first minute plus (that's the technology part above) but what I saw was funny. I'm going to guess that it might not be PG though. Just a headsup. Also, don't forget to check out and . There's also the fab Etsy store with the cool (I LOVE the colors), cool news, a book review by our own Becky, now of Tucson (Go Saguaros!), your link to the new , and checkout Chapter 11—book talk starts around 30 min in....more

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• 134: Chapter 10 - The Scarlet Letter

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  Jun 13 2009

  TSL - Ch 10 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.

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• Episode One hundred thirty-three: Eek! A Leech!

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  May 29 2009

  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!!! Camille sent . Feel the drama? News from Interweave: Quilting Arts Gives Away Free eBook of 7 Quilted Bag Patterns eBook giveaway celebrates launch of the new Quilting Arts website and online community, Loveland, Colo. - May 2009: Quilting Arts magazine announced this month that they are giving away a new free eBook, 7 Quilted Bag Patterns: Handmade Quilt Bags from Quilting Arts, to celebrate the launch of their new online community website, The new Quilting Arts online community is a place for contemporary quilters to engage with each and the magazine’s editors online, upload photos of their work, share videos, comment on stories, view Quilting Arts Challenge galleries, download free projects and tutorials, and much more. The 18-page eBook offers easy-to-print sewing patterns and templates for making seven different handmade bags for every personality and skill level, from beginning stitchers to advanced art quilters. The free eBook of quilted bag patterns includes materials lists and step-by-step directions for every bag, along with beautifully photographed full-color examples. “There is such a wide variety of quilted bags in this free eBook, from quilted accessory purses that are perfect for holding your jewelry or makeup when you travel to evening clutches and eco-friendly shopping bags. You might want to make them all. And what I love about quilted bags is that they are the perfect small project for trying new skills, or to show off your love of quilting when you’re out and about,” says Quilting Arts Editor Pokey Bolton. Beginners can try their hands at an easy-to-assemble Artful Eco Bag, then apply their quilting skills to a Pretty Purse. The Easy & Elegant Quilted Bag is perfect for people who love embellishment and stitch, but not necessarily the intricacies of sewing patterns. More experienced artists will love the Blue, Yellow, and Purple Evening Bags and the Mini Messenger Bag with a digitally altered and inkjet-printed design. Download the free eBook of 7 Quilted Bag Patterns here:...more

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• Episode One hundred thirty-two: Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

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  May 25 2009

  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 links for your merriment: Checkout if you have a Mac and write stories, lookee at , Interesting idea..., another way to , quick and dirty (really) , how to , how to , 14 ways to make your , The (not what you think), from a , take a look at before there was a Ravelry, a kewl , more , and, finally, a fun ....more

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• Episode One hundred thirty-one: Pearls Before Swine...Flu?

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  May 08 2009

  Not much for you this episode. Maryland Sheep and Wool was great. and and 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! Next week will likely NOT have a 'cast, but the week after, you know it! And don't forget the ! Lots of Scarlet Letter yarn went at MSW. It really is a great scarlet color--and a wool silk blend. mmmmmmmmm yummy... Perhaps we need a Scarlet Letter T-shirt......more

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• 130: But I Hate Embroidery! - Scarlet Letter

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  Apr 27 2009

  Hester embroiders! Puritans are explained! My 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 have food and some door prizes and hopefully a ton of fun.  There's more info at . Interweave ROCKS–Go there NOW!!! Interweave is celebrating Earth Day by offering for a limited time. Digital subscriptions are great for the eco-conscious who are trying to save paper (or who are going paperless to stay organized and clutter-free)! And we love them because you can see the artwork in better detail; zoom in and out to better read the text; click on ads and go right to the website for more information; search your issues for specific articles; and so much more! Have you taken a look at one? For one week only (until 4/29/09) you can view the entire digital edition of the Quilting Arts April/May 2009 issue and Cloth Paper Scissors May/June 2009 issue. These magazines have a regular newsstand value of $7.99 each! INSIDE THE ISSUES The 2009 Craftlit Challenge! …for the first ever loves CraftLit Design Contest! We have dyed up a brand new colorway for our very special 70/30 wool/silk blend in a very special CraftLit colorway…a very rich, earthy, semisolid scarlet. Just what every self-righteous Puritan would choose to brand one who strays. We have of course named it The Scarlet Letter. TSL Yarn Such a yarn of course demands a fantastic design. That’s where we’re hoping CraftLit’s endlessly talented and creative listeners can help us. We’d like to challenge you to design something for the yarn inspired by the novel, the times, the characters. We’ll have a fantastic panel of celebrity judges pick the winner, who will receive the project’s worth of yarn. The details: 1) All entries should be designed with The Scarlet Letter yarn in mind (not necessarily in hand). Yarn specs:435 yards per cake. 70/30 merino wool/silk. True fingering weight: 4 ply with 14 wpi. 2) Knitting, crochet, weaving, tatting, macramé, nalbinding…if you can do it with yarn it’s fair game. 3) Entries must be in before the last chapter is posted to the CraftLit feed. 4) All designs must somehow incorporate “the letter” or an interpretation thereof. 5) To be eligible for the prize, the winning designer must agree to have their pattern available for free via the CraftLit website for 3 months after the conclusion of the contest. After that time all rights are retained in full by the designer and the free feed will be removed, pronto. 6) Entries should at a minimum include pictures of the final product and the complete pattern. Everything else we leave up to you. Let your imaginations run wild! And to sweeten the pot, The March Hare will donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of The Scarlet Letter yarn to CraftLit for the duration of the contest. (Including the 3 month free pattern period for those inspired by the winning project…) So there you be CraftLit faithful. Go forth and create!...more

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• Episode One hundred twenty-nine: 129 and I'm Out Of Title Ideas!

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  Apr 17 2009

  Many things from this episode! Not the least of which is chapter four of TSL!!!! April Incentive book and ! New Interweave book! LOVE IT! Our THSG journal fundraiser full of pics of our artsy goodies from last year's challenge! Maryland Sheep and Wool! Find me at stall with and the gang! FAST-DRYING NAIL POLISH (really...but, okay, not in that color)! And SOMEONE out there, please make speak Mac to me!

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• Episode One Hundred twenty-eight: She Will Not Speak!

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  Apr 11 2009

  I bait the "come-and-see-me" hook with three venues: Maryland Sheep and Wool, Sock Summit, and SFO. Come by '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 Website coming! Really! Life is good and we're on Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter. I love this chapter...

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• 127: ch 2 - Scarlet Letter

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  Apr 03 2009

  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 (good reader!). And! A New Incentive Fills Our Lives! ...for the first ever loves Design Contest! We have dyed up a brand new colorway for our very special 70/30 wool/silk blend in a very special CraftLit colorway...a very rich, earthy, semisolid scarlet. Just what every self-righteous Puritan would choose to brand one who strays. We have of course named it The Scarlet Letter. Such a yarn of course demands a fantastic design. That's where we're hoping CraftLit's endlessly talented and creative listeners can help us. We'd like to challenge you to design something for the yarn inspired by the novel, the times, the characters. We'll have a fantastic panel of celebrity judges pick the winner, who will receive the project's worth of yarn. The details: 1) All entries should be designed with The Scarlet Letter yarn in mind. Yarn specs:435 yards per cake. 70/30 merino wool/silk. True fingering weight: 4 ply with 14 wpi. 2) Knitting, crochet, weaving, tatting, macramé, nalbinding...if you can do it with yarn it's fair game. 3) Entries must be in before the last chapter is posted to the CraftLit feed. 4) All designs must somehow incorporate "the letter" or an interpretation thereof. 5) To be eligible for the prize, the winning designer must agree to have their pattern available for free via the CraftLit website for 3 months after the conclusion of the contest. After that time all rights are retained in full by the designer and the free feed will be removed, pronto. 6) should at a minimum include pictures of the final product and the complete pattern. Everything else we leave up to you. Let your imaginations run wild! And to sweeten the pot, The March Hare will donate 10% of the proceeds from the sales of The Scarlet Letter yarn to CraftLit for the duration of the contest. (Including the 3 month free pattern period for those inspired by the winning project...) So there you be CraftLit faithful. Go forth and create! To Enter Send your pictures of the final product and complete "pattern" (or instructions for whatever you've created) to the . Winners will be contacted via email before the announcement is made "on the air". Contact us today! Questions? !...more

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• 126: Ch 1 - Scarlet Letter

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  Mar 28 2009

  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 Link, t he link to , here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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• Episode One hundred twenty-five: The Party of the Second Part

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  Mar 28 2009

  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 Link, the link to , here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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• Episode One hundred twenty-four: The Party of the First Part

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  Mar 28 2009

  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 Link, the link to , here, books reviewed are Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush and Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. April Incentive: Artists' Journals and Sketchbooks by Lynne Perrella.

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• 123: Jekyll - chapter 10 - End of Book

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  Mar 06 2009

  Some fun for you! A ! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books...) And check this out! A ! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' (hint . . . he's an actor . . . ). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little . . . can I call it levity? I don't think so . . . maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. . And .  has done it again--if you missed it on Knitty, get it ! I'll be reviewing for Knitty shortly! Whoo hoo! And is (once again) it's to me. (Ask me how long I spindled last night). coming shortly. My novel only has three chapters left--I'm so excited . . . except that they're the hardest chapters.  ¿C'est la guerre, non? The Scarlet Letter coming last week of March, so mark your calendars! If you have early chapters to record, send 'em on! One of my former (read 9/11 evacuee knitting students) is now teaching herself and is trying to start a knitting group for the troubled children she's working with. She is not a registered 501(c)3 so there would be no tax write-off for helping, but of course, Karma's always good. Please if you would like to send her knitting or crochet materials. ANY cast-offs are a boon. I recall that we received half-finished sweaters, ball-ends from projects, mismatched needles, and such. It's all helpful when working with kids....more

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• 122: Jekyll - chapter 9

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  Mar 05 2009

  Some fun for you! A ! Whoopie! (I've got some time, so we'll finish a few more books . . . ) And check this out! A ! I love this thing. I never close it! And for a hoot--check out friend Haynes' (hint . . . he's an actor . . . ). And for those of you frustrated with the economy--a little financial . . . can I call it levity? I don't think so . . . maybe 4-th Wall Realism is better. . And .  has done it again--if you missed it on Knitty, get it ! I'll be reviewing for Knitty shortly! Whoo hoo! And is (once again) it's to me. (Ask me how long I spindled last night). My novel only has three chapters left--I'm so excited . . . except that they're the hardest chapters. ¿C'est la guerre, non? The Scarlet Letter coming last week of March, so mark your calendars! If you have early chapters to record, send 'em on! One of my former (read 9/11 evacuee knitting students) is now teaching herself and is trying to start a knitting group for the troubled children she's working with. She is not a registered 501(c)3 so there would be no tax write-off for helping, but of course, Karma's always good. Please if you would like to send her knitting or crochet materials. ANY cast-offs are a boon. I recall that we received half-finished sweaters, ball-ends from projects, mismatched needles, and such. It's all helpful when working with kids....more

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• 121: Jekyll - chapter 8

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  Feb 12 2009

  Some cool things--YAY , Yay ! Yay teeny-weeny sweaters! Yay ! Yay in creative ways! Yay (there're good videos on YouTube, too). Yay ! (Maybe start with the CalTech lecture.) Waiting for a schematic or information on the Cardi Cozy...it may be the most frogged pattern I've ever seen on Ravelry! Sadly . . . Yay online! George (love this!) Kewl site (fun)

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• 120: Jekyll - chapters 4-7

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  Feb 01 2009

  So, today chapters 4–7 of Jekyll and Hyde, and a bunch of links for you: , new (Thank you, Debbi), site, the , , (Yay Johnny Depp), Knitting Daily , Yay , , and I think that's it!

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• 119: Jekyll & Hyde chapters 2-3

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  Jan 08 2009

  Definition of . Here's a cute pic of what someone thought troglodytic creatures might look like. Nice. Chapters 2 and 3 today.

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• 118: Jekyll - chapter 1

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  Dec 30 2008

  Welcome to our first episode of Jekyll and Hyde! ______ You can hear the discussion on these links and book-only audio by starting a Premium Audio Membership. For only $5 a month you will be able to listen to a second book that's been curated CraftLit-style (sans crafty-chat). The fastest way to get the audio is via the .  (scroll down to episode #5). Stuff you Missed in History Class's episode on The Great London Smog ( / )   — Original Shownotes — Here's what I spoke of: , , Becky's for her Etsy, some REALLY good (spread the word), Bly's , , the article about the at the , (or ), and a sent in by Meg. Plus, here's what Mr. Stevenson looked like. Handsome Devil. Whoopie doo and a Happy New Year!...more

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• 117: ch 47 - END Little Women

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  Nov 22 2008

  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 seems oddly appropriate.   These episodes contain the following: episode 116—chapters 44–46 episode 117—chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time" OH! And check out ! And what they ! UPDATE 11/28/08: Error SHOULD be fixed now! ARGH!

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• 116: chs 44-46 - Little Women

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  Nov 21 2008

  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 seems oddly appropriate.   These episodes contain the following: episode 116—chapters 44–46 episode 117—chapter 47, the final chapter, "Harvest Time" OH! And check out ! And what they !

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• 115: chs 42-43 - Little Women

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  Nov 12 2008

  A on the REAL author of Frankenstein (it's what you'd hoped--better than...), some 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 Halloween night, an election that took up WAY more time than we thought, a novel that is actually progressing, various illnesses (hello Coxsackie!) and, you know, the rest of the life stuff.   Enjoy chapters 42 and 43!

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• 114: chs 40-41 - Little Women

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  Oct 25 2008

  The links for you: ; links to ; link ; link to fabu book (and the you should watch first); links to (the Mennonite book), , , , (, , ), ; and a .   The Chapter That Will Make You Cry (40) begins at 19 minutes and 57 seconds, The One That Wont Make You Cry (41) starts up at 34 minutes and 8 seconds...so you can kick back in safely.   I don't think we'll have this trouble with Dr. Jeckyl.

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• 113a: chs 38-39 - Little Women

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  Oct 20 2008

  This comes between 113 and 114.

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• 113: ch 37 - Little Women

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  Oct 17 2008

  My , , October's !   And chapter 37!

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• 112: chs 35-36 - Little Women

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  Oct 09 2008

  Today, Chapters 35-36!!! , a on the NY Times bread, (?!), (mmmm), and the (this is what I'm eating while recording...) wish you were here! And my new fave blog: I am in love. Followed by . Love it! Here's some tips, help to in your area, and here's info. Love the garden! Here's to canning! Cheers!   Wendy is hosting a FinishItUp contest. It runs from Monday, November 17 at noon Pacific time through Friday, December 12th at noon Pacific time. Check out for more information!   And, just a headsup--chapter 36 might get you teary--not HUGEly teary, but for those of you who've experienced familial sadness recently...you might just want to skip to 1 hour 2 minutes* and hear my summation.   And apologies about the faux length of the episode. It's really only an hour and four or so minutes, but it took two days to export the audio to mp3 format (yeah, when I figure this out, someone should give me a prize--I have NO idea) so as soon as I figure out the problem, I'll cut the episode back down to reality and repost it. You'll never notice, but I thought I should tell you.   *yeah, so I can't tell time...so does it really matter? HA!...more

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• 111: chs 33-34 - Little Women

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  Oct 02 2008

  Book #1 on , Book #2 the , Book #3 (my fave) .

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• 110: ch 32 - Little Women

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  Sep 28 2008

  I return but take my own sweet time getting act and putting it together.   A sent in by our Madame Leiderhosen. A lovely by someone who appears to be a lovely man and fun correspondent, and a page as a preemptive holiday strike.   Happy New Year to those of the Tribe. May you have a sweet new year and easy fast.

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• 109: ch 31 - Little Women

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  Sep 19 2008

  Here y'are!

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• 108: ch 30 - Little Women

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  Sep 08 2008

  Here y'are!

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• 107: ch 29 - Little Women

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  Aug 29 2008

  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 from the cruise selflessly volunteered herself (and possibly ) to speak for me. This, I thought to myself, is way, way cool. Brief updates: visit , gear yourself up to read chapters of The Scarlet Letter. I'll be announcing a "go" time, when I'll post a thread to Ravelry and ya'll can pick chapters. I. Am. So. Excited. Huge thanks to listeners Sonserae (who is beyond generous and shares my geek-love of all things animated), Jenny of (who is simply the best for fearlessly entering the realm of teaching knitting) and listener Karen for the awesome allergy-and-yogurt article (I'll find it and post it...soon). The short version: eat probiotics if you have allergies. And o blast—some fabulous persons (claim it in the comments!) sent in this new-to-me and kewl Take a look!...more

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• 106: ch 28 - Little Women

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  Aug 14 2008

  So, I promised you a few things: site, site, site and , site. Today, Chapter 28 read by our own Erin!

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• 105: chs 26-27 - Little Women

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  Aug 08 2008

  Things for you: , Becky's , Friend (forgot to mention that one) , , , , .   I think that's it! Chapters 26–27 today...and the Pandora player below on the right.   Oh, and a Goeduck Geoduck clam...I think that's how it's spelled...gross, no?

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• 104: chs 24-25 - Little Women

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  Jul 31 2008

  Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the ! 103=Chapter 23. End of Book One. 104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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• 103: ch 23 - Little Women

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  Jul 19 2008

  Not a lot to put here...don't forget to get registered with the ! 103=Chapter 23. End of Book One. 104=Chapters 24–25. Beginning of Book Two, "Good Wives."

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• 102: chs 21-22 - Little Women

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  Jul 11 2008

  Lots-n-lots of links for you, plus chapter 21 and chapter 22 (ooooh, it rhymes!). Many thanks to Erin of for the reading! Woof!   First and foremost, go to the site and go get registered. for information if you'd like to send Robbie a card or for Robbie updates. As far as cooking goes, take a look at the comments from episode 101, then also look here: , , Nancy's , Food Network and , , and the through July 18, 2008 (or as long as the books last).