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

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. ...

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

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'!

Episode One hundred forty-one: Ow

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...

Episode One hundred forty: Reaching the Summit

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 "Gree...

Episode One hundred thirty-nine: Tick Tock

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.

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

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! D...

137 - Chapter 13 - The Scarlet Letter

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...

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

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.....

136: Galloping Galapagos!

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 (); gett...

135: Chapter 11 - The Scarlet Letter

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 ...

134: Chapter 10 - The Scarlet Letter

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.

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

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 ...

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

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 t...

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

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...

130: But I Hate Embroidery! - Scarlet Letter

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 w...

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

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!

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

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...

127: ch 2 - Scarlet Letter

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, semisoli...

126: Ch 1 - Scarlet Letter

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.

CRAFTLIT - START THE SCARLET LETTER HERE

Today, we're diving into a sassy and delightfully dramatic world of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter! We're stepping back in time to explore the Puritanical streets of 17th-century Boston, where fashion faux pas were the least of anyone's worries. We'll explore the story's hidden depths, the characters' secret rendezvous spots, and the scandalous rumors that would put modern-day tabloids to shame. We'll laugh, gasp, and maybe even shed a tear or two, but we promise it'll be a rollerco...

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

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.

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

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.

CRAFTLIT - END OF THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE HERE

123: Jekyll - chapter 10 - End of Book

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 ...

122: Jekyll - chapter 9

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...

121: Jekyll - chapter 8

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)

120: Jekyll - chapters 4-7

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!

119: Jekyll & Hyde chapters 2-3

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

118: Jekyll - chapter 1

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 he...

CRAFTLIT - START THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE HERE

Prepare to be utterly enchanted and a little spooked as we embark on a mysterious and thrilling adventure through the twisted streets of Victorian London! Grab your magnifying glasses, slip on your detective hats, and join us on an escapade into the captivating world of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! So, get ready for literary shenanigans, mind-boggling revelations, and more than a few tea-time discussions about the duality of human nature. Join us as we explore the dark alleys ...

CRAFTLIT - END OF LITTLE WOMEN HERE

117: ch 47 - END Little Women

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!

116: chs 44-46 - Little Women

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 !

115: chs 42-43 - Little Women

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!

114: chs 40-41 - Little Women

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.    

113a: chs 38-39 - Little Women

This comes between 113 and 114.

113: ch 37 - Little Women

My , , October's !   And chapter 37!

112: chs 35-36 - Little Women

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, jus...

111: chs 33-34 - Little Women

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

110: ch 32 - Little Women

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.

109: ch 31 - Little Women

Here y'are!

108: ch 30 - Little Women

Here y'are!

107: ch 29 - Little Women

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...

106: ch 28 - Little Women

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

105: chs 26-27 - Little Women

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?

104: chs 24-25 - Little Women

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."

103: ch 23 - Little Women

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."

102: chs 21-22 - Little Women

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).

101: chs 19-20 - Little Women

Judith's , my Guyabara shirt (sans sleeve...) Originally uploaded by One sleeve off, one sleeve on... And not much else. Happy listening!

100: chs 17-18 - Little Women

Wow! We made it! Elizabeth finished , Caroline was last week's reader, Shannon's , , and this week, Chapters 17 and 18!