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Last 20 Shows Episode One hundred fifty-eight: Top of the World! I conquer Greenland. (And there was much rejoicing…)
Some links: Needle Noodles! How do I love the Valkyrie? SOoooo much! Link to Christen Haden’s book “Creepy Cute Crochet”; Terry Pratchett‘s sad speech; “Too Late to Apologize” based on a Timbaland song (see below) and the nifty work of the SoomoPublishing group, and, um… Donnegal Tweed in #809 teal, anyone?
Don’t forget the February Incentive book: I <heart> Patchwork! ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred fifty-six: What is This Strange Moisture?The Encounter begins!!!
Meanwhile, back at the ranch...it's raining.
And... tornado...ing? How does one say that? We here are unused to your strange terminology and bizarre windy ways.
Some links: Great TechKnitting blog post with links to lots of great and very smart ideas (expensive sock yarn etc); the latest TwistCollective Winter 2009 issue; PopKnits Vintage Knitting Redux with this thick slipper sock; a very useful (and comprehensive) no-purl garter stitch in the round tutorial; a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred fifty-seven: Smooth OperatorKnow what a smooth operator is? A sphere! Trust me. Chapters 15-17 of Flatland! Whoot! This week's links: interview with Jasper Fforde (in which he discusses--wait for it--Flatland!!!), Barknknit podcast promo, Studiographia (my new writing home). proof of my spinniness Listen to episode 157 audio Book talk starts around 12 minutes.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred fifty-five: End of Song, Beginnin' of Story!We finish the background info to Flatland today (and you thought we were already IN the story, didn't you!) and next episode head into... The Encounter!
Da Da Duuuuummmmmmm
This week some gluten free fun for you UK travelers and denizens (beer, cider, food, mobile phone 24/7 beer guidance), I wax rhapsodic over the CAMRA guide, find the 3/50 Project (yes!), and knit, knit, spin, and knit. AH! And I find a speed knitter (like the Yarn Harlot) who actually SHOWS HER TENSIONING!
Cool " ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred fifty-three: Happy 2010!Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZineâs editorâs blog, and nifty attached i-cord tutorial.
And the artwork for chapter 9:
And for 154: The Boys Are Back!
A link to their Vampire OpEd, and Plato, Heidegger, and Aristotle (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, The History of No ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred fifty-four: The Boys Are Back!Christmas knitting (nearly) done. Still working on Welsh Heel socks for Auntie, sock yarn hat (for picture scroll down a bit) pattern for the hat here, useful tutorial for Jogless stripes, cool MixTape Zine and MixTapeZineâs editorâs blog, and nifty attached i-cord tutorial.
And the artwork for chapter 9:
And for 154: The Boys Are Back!
A link to their Vampire OpEd, and Plato, Heidegger, and Aristotle (which we didn't talk about) and Daniel Klein's latest fiction, The History of No ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One Hundred fifty-two: RecoveryWedding: Done! (successfully too!) Happy Sister (red) Happy Hub-to-Be (with Uke)[/caption]
Semester Grades: Done! (mostly successfully)
November Winners: Posted! Gayle of CA will receive When Autumn Leaves by our own Amy S. Foster and Elizabeth of MA will receive Sweater 101!
Checkout the December Incentive Book!
Mack Hacks! Let me know if you're interested!
Anglo-Saxon! On Audio!
Interweave books to check out: 101 Easy Wire Earrings, Sew Liberated, and Enchanted Adornments.
Som ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred fifty: Embrace Your Inner MathematicianiPhone/iTouch app is up and running. We have seven days to get it, rate it, and take over the world (or at least 50 million members therein).
Please enjoy responsibly.
Coming soon!
Interview Number 2 with the charming comedy team of Tom Cathcart and Daniel Klein (I'm not-so-secretly in love. Yes, the Husband knows).
Flatland!
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My Dad's melodious voice will only be gracing us briefly before he has to ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One Hundred fifty-one: Feeling Full?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 iPhone/iTouch app 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One Hundred forty-nine: You HAVE GOT to be Kidding!O so many things to link to!
Here are some links to...gluten free flour mix, the Jean Reno movie Les Visiteurs, iPhone app info!, Flatland needs readers (text in left sidebar of link). More iPhone app information will come as I know it. Those of you who indulge, I'll try to make sure the launch isn't TOO bumpy.Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
And Now For Something Completely DifferentWell, not completely different. Weâll still be working our way through a bookâ
Iâm still on the fence about doing the Prologue to Canterbury Talesâmostly because finding a translation I like in the public domain is gonna kill me. (I got spoiled using that sterling one when writing curriculum.)
Regardless the Chaucer drama, there will be Flatland!
O yes.
There will be.
Narrated by my very own Dad. Ainât he a trooper. He also has a lovely baritone, so I think youâll find it soothin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty-eight: Be True! Be True!And...CUT!
Today we end The Scarlet Letter.
It's sad.
I'm just sayin'.
Oh...gules!
Listen for the extended deadline for the 2009 Challenge!
Whoopie!
Book Talk starts around 19min.
But, on the happy side of things: Amy S. Foster's new book (a 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 Kickstarter as well as to CraftLit directly. Penny rugs! Also, if you're looking for a rollicking good time, check ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty-six: The Final ShoeListening 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/Knitty trip. Get 'em while you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty-six: Oy! 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.
But here are some links for you: Michelle Malone'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 Penelope, Erica, and Donna! Yay! A nice site if you need to learn how t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty-five: A Conundrum Inside an Enigma Wrapped in a Kumquat 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 Duet Catalog, and the Falls Catalog. 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 marke ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty-four: I'm SooOo Tired...A Little Funny for you, a little Mission Falls 136 Duet Catalog, and the Falls Catalog. Gaze at the beauty that is your incentive. Don't forget to visit the link above for the Craftlit 2009 Challenge Rules. Time's-a-wastin'!Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
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. Hereâs some Newport Beach for you.
We also got a copy of the VERY LOVELY Amy S. Fosterâs new novel âWhen Autumn Leavesâ (clever, sure, but what else do you expect from a CraftLit listener?!). I read the back and am alrea ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty-two: Yes, But Is It Aaaht?A few quick things:
What I did Saturday (and part of why I didn't post on Thursday), a new Etsy store by long-time listener, a new Crafty mag that inspired me,
And
Mason Dixon from Knitting Out Loud, Moccasin sock in all it's reinforced-soled glory,
and
the numbers are a-growin' at Holiday Travel!
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 go ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty-one: OwNot much to post today. Checkout Mission Falls, though. The September incentive people! Whoopie!
And don't forget about the 2009 CraftLit challenge...like I keep forgetting to mention it on the 'Cast... tra la la...Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
Episode One hundred forty: Reaching the SummitTo 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.
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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 Blue Ridge Soap Shed esp. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |
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