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REMINDER: CraftLit’s Patreon will go away this July. If you need help moving from Patreon to Supercast please comment here and we’ll get you sorted!It's been a rough few months. Between a nasty virus, a torn cornea (multiple times), and an upcoming move to Philadelphia, things got delayed. But we're getting back on track.If you have a Nancy Drew (or Hardy Boys, Bobbsey Twins, Rover Boys) story to share, we want to hear it!📞 206-350-1642 | ✉️ [email protected]. Put NANCY DREW in the subject line so it doesn't get missed.

Here's a mid-December update from Heather with some important CraftLit news.We're officially moving CraftLit off Patreon and onto Supercast, and while the transition took a lot of work, the result is a much easier and better experience for listeners.In this update, I cover: • 00:00 Why CraftLit is leaving Patreon and why there's no Moby Dick this week • 01:10 How easy the move to Supercast is (no extra charges, no double payments): *helper videos for the process listed below* • 1:20 Where to find *Christmas playlists* across platforms: all on Supercast, CraftLit.com/christmas has BOTH CraftLit.com and Libsyn playlists. • 2:30 What *Patreon Patrons* need to do: craftlit.supercast.com/patreons (check your email from craftlit/patreon) • 4:03 Help for *app orphans* who lost access to premium audio: craftlit.com/app-orphan/ • 05:49 *Discounts ONLY available through the end of December 2025*: craftlit.com/supercast/ • 07:35 How *gift subscriptions* work on Supercast: craftlit.supercast.com/gifts/new • A quick programming update (Brain Broke—no Moby-Dick this week) • 08:59 Upcoming holiday audio and a new spooky Christmas story over at @chillingtalesfordarknights ("The Portal"—NOT goofy—coming soon, written by Mr Chilling Tales himself. Author of my fave—goofy—voicework I've done for them: "My Closet is Trying to Kill Me" youtu.be/ql09GEF-lF4?si=broWKLqI7ooV96cE)If you've ever supported CraftLit, use the app, or are thinking about becoming a premium subscriber, this video walks you through what's changing and how to get set up.Thank you for supporting CraftLit and for your patience as the tech finally caught up with what we've wanted to do all along.Happy holidays 💜Here are some more helper videos for you, in case you'd like to see the processes before diving in—I filmed these all on my phone:The Sign-up ProcessEasily put the CraftLit Supercast feed into the Podcatcher of your choiceThe Sign-in process to access content on the Supercast platform

Chapters 25-231 – iTunes Season 37, episodes 1-8Book talk begins at 19:44Elopements, mistaken romances, and surprise weddings? Yes. ALL of that.---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Start 01:48 - Don't forget to send us your crafty videos03:08 - BOOKMARKS sign up closed - if you made a bookmark and didn't sign up, email [email protected]:40 - Game of Wool a review on Nimble Needles, interview (pre-show) with a real Fair Isle knitter, and Gordon's explanation of: (a) What happened on the show (b) steeking.07:23 - GOOD EATS IS BACK?! Alton Brown Cooks Food08:50 - Saw Nuremberg— I found Charles Burns'—the editor's—papers of Doug Kelly's book "22 Cells in Nuremberg," but I believe they're jpgs of every page—please share if you find a better copy https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn501848?rsc=112566&cv=1&x=1352&y=1746&z=3.3e-4), also saw Death by Lightning—very funny until it's not. Trailer: Death by Lightning | Official Trailer | Netflix - and How Accurate was Netflix's "Death by Lightning?" – Episode 1: Garfield's Nomination —the one character I thought was a composite in Nuremberg was not: Howard Triest Howard Triest Documentary (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Triest#cite_note-6). He was portrayed by Leo Woodall in the 2025 film Nuremberg. 14:07 - Frankenstein—Non-gory scenes by request: Elizabeth non-gory scene with meeting Creature https://youtu.be/1rO8QDtsvNA?si=m2Ls0B9GXLmHDGJr (Actress Mia Goth, Harriet from Anya Taylor Joy's Emma) Short of Elizabeth's costumes https://youtube.com/shorts/2S9SqvN_5aA?si=Q-meab1xvqiG2CgM, Someone edited together her entire character arc from when the creature is awakened to her end—100% no gore: https://youtu.be/OUezG3wmwHE?si=HtbMGoXXaF3zTrmn, Jacob Elordi's transformation in the makeup chair: https://youtube.com/shorts/UbrtReRi408?si=qYlbDdsVZtRNpJ1T+ for this short—which is nearly the whole film—close your eyes for a long blink when you see the shower of sparks fly in the laboratory. You'll skip the only semi-gruesome 1 second cut: https://youtube.com/shorts/aUfoXryGQR0?si=gO96SXPs1tYbu8Tp17:03 - BUYER BEWARE link on Substack 17:31 - New Listening options COMING SECOND WEEK OF DECEMBER—better-than-Patreon: Supercast If you're having issues with CraftLit.com's Premium pages, please let us know! [email protected] (put TECH SUPPORT in the subject line)BOOK TALK 19:44 - Book talk19:53 - WE NEED A MY LADY LUDLOW READER! 24:19 - Jenny Lind - HUGELY famous Swedish opera singer, often called the "Swedish Nightingale25:10 - Prolix—too many words27:40 - Fermented brined pickles have probiotics—share any recipes you like!29:39 - CHAPTER AUDIO chapters 25–31</p

Ep. 702: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 20-24Book talk begins at 20:12Poor Mr. Harrison is stuck in Peak Gaskell Mayhem, and honestly, it's delicious.---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Start1:49 - Bookmark Exchange https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange2:31 - Catherine (rug-hooker, knitter, and writer http://youngestofseven.com) sent in two links: sent in more fabric store info—state by state list: https://swoodsonsays.com/a-creative-reuse-center-near-me-map-resource/ and an independent fabric store in Bucks County, Pennsylvania! - Gemma Fabric https://gemmafabrics.com/3:13 - Heather got a bolt of the family tartan (MacPherson, I'm Gillies on my maternal grandmother's side and I'm 2-½ in the photo 3:56 - Heather will make a vest for everybody in the family.5:07- Caveat Emptor—Buyer Beware of AI Slop in the crafting space.5:39 - Materials for fighting AI Slop13:34 - Substack17:47 - THIMTEC / thimble tape — so cool and available in many places19:16 - Finger cots — https://www.uline.com/Grp_362/Finger-Cots-Tape?pricode=WX478&AdKeyword=finger%20cots20:12 - Mr. Harrison's Confessions. Book talk begins20:15 - Last week rehash.20:42 - Assembly halls21:21 - Granadiers21:50 - The story of Paris and the apple23:17 - Mr Morgan wrote "Direct to Meurice's"...and what does that mean?24:04 - The Peace Society in England25:08 - Chapters 20 - 2451:04 - Please do visit my Substack for the suggestions for dealing with AI-Slop51:44 - 1888 book from the Pinterest pin was NOT AI-Slop…but it WAS deeply misleading. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/4391902267/the-young-ladies-journal-complete-guide?gpla

Ep. 701: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 15-19Book talk begins at 12:20Let's just say: gossip is blooming faster than the primroses.---------------------------------------------------------------1:46 - Naltrexone3:01 - Don't forget to send us your crafty videos03:23 - BOOKMARKS sign up through November 21st, send by December 6 for International and 13th for in-country — link: https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange4:04 - Philly fabric stores video (send info on your local/indie fabric stores for us to share!):05:50 - I saw Guillermo del Toro's FRANKENSTEIN7:00 - Frankenstein's Gay Maker: James Whale, The Queen of Hollywood12:20 - BOOKTALK15:48 - Fire ScreensBOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025:46:48 - all parties are at 8pm Eastern:Nov 20th— Random Harvest (movie)Dec 18th — Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit• Email: [email protected]• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties*All tiers and benefits are also available as*—*YouTube Channel Memberships*—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit—*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/*IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but yo

Ep. 700: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapter 14Book talk begins at 17:02But just when everything seems rosy, a tragic accident turns Duncombe upside down.---------------------------------------------------------------Farley's Bookshop!Don't forget to send us your crafty videos04:10 - Bone Tatting Bobbins 05:06 - Fichu05:29 - Tatting Shuttle06:47 - Heather with Pangolin Picture07:19 - Drive around the country - Mexico Chili (Casita)08:53 - Santa Fe09:07 - Georgia O'Keeffe Home12:06 - Abiquiú14:37 - Libsyn made all premium available? Problem15:09 - Solution17:06 - Book Talk17:31 - Monetary Gift18:01 - Mr. Harrison buys flowers (Camellias) for Sopie18:53 - Good Gaskell Humor19:06 - We find out more about Miss Bullock19:27 - Overly Sarcastic production20:05 - Accidents happened, John Brownker22:17 - More proof that humans just haven't changed22:45 - Mister Morgan, the other doctor22:56 - Miss Horsman23:19 - Reminder if you're dealing with the wrist.24:08 - Chapter 14 StartedPost Chapter Notes48:27 - Post Chapter talk begins - Mrs. Rose49:18 - Miss Horsman and Everyone, the assumption for why might not want to do the amputation of the carpenter's arm.50:00 - Mister Morgan took the long rounds.51:55 - The reason why it being on February in Valentine's Day.52:32 - What we see from Ms. Caroline is interesting.53:23 - Mr. Harrison's not sorry. He is sorry for being caught.53:38 - Mrs. Rose was going to Brownkers to the beach54:25 - Heather from the future. https://bit.ly/bookmark-exchange - Bookmark exchange to celebrate Christmas 2025MiscellaneousDon't forget to send us your crafty videosBOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:Nov—Random Harvest (movie)Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit• Email: [email protected]• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-l

00:00 Intro 00:36 Start of book talk 29:51 Chapter audio 51:44 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 36: The Quarter-Deck Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 699: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 9-13Book talk begins at 12:56Between Christmas dinners gone wrong, mixed signals with Sophy, and a stethoscope scandal that sets tongues wagging, life in Duncombe just keeps getting messier (and funnier).---------------------------------------------------------------Farley's Bookshop!Don't forget to send us your crafty videosI have tomatoesMiscellaneousDon't forget to send us your crafty videosBOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:Oct—Random Harvest (book)Nov—Random Harvest (movie)Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit• Email: [email protected]• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties*All tiers and benefits are also available as*—*YouTube Channel Memberships*—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit—*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/*IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.• Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app)• Call 1-206-350-1642

00:00 Intro 00:32 Start of book talk 36:26 Chapter audio 53:46 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 35: The Mast-Head Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 698: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 7-8Book talk begins at 16:51Want to hear how Gaskell balances grief, comedy, and social satire all in one breath? Tune in and let the story carry you away.--------------------------------------------------------------- Farley's Bookshop!Don't forget to send us your crafty videosGaskell knew from dying children, shame we don't read more of these old books b/c vaxx-preventable deaths might be more recognizedHORRIBLE NURSE blaming SophieSophie had to be an adult from a young age - she speaks to Mary Wollstonecraft's points about women's educational restrictions being BS b/c women had to take on running the home which (if done right) was no less heavy than what the men did at work. Part of how we got here in this mess - only valuing $Mrs Rose and her hair dyeBernadette Banner depilatory videohim teasing her presets his friend Jack Marchand's description of his jokey youthPaper GameMiscellaneousDon't forget to send us your crafty videosIlligitimate kids podcast - Harriet Smith mentioned -https://pca.st/episode/00e31d8e-6b0d-4f0d-9630-54d0fcebf39dCHECK NEWSLETTER AND SHOWNOTES FOR UPDATES ON FREE MOVIE NIGHTS - We've done Jaws and Jurassic Park, for Nov 6th we will watch Dead Mean Don't Wear Plaid - first Thursday of month, 8pm Eastern, on Discord (FREE)BOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie)Oct—Random Harvest (book)Nov—Random Harvest (movie)Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit• Email: [email protected]• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)<

00:00 Intro 00:33 Start of book talk 21:56 Chapter audio 36:36 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 34: The Cabin-Table Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 697: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 5-6Book talk begins at 23:29It's picnic time in Duncombe! But our poor Mr. Harrison is wondering if this "pleasure outing" was anything but pleasant.---------------------------------------------------------------SEPTEMBER Raffle - Box of Night by Andrew OrdoverTHIS WEEK'S TEA: https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdteaFarley's Bookshop!Don't forget to send us your crafty videosBE THE ALGORITHM YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD Struthless videosWhy doesn't 2025 feel like "the future"?Alive Internet Theory - Hope is PunkSelf Sabotage? In this economy?Evie Science videoSnoodsthe Free Snood Pattern I (sort of) used (and now that I'm looking at Ysolde's page, I could also use the Ishbel Beret or Snapdragon Tam as defacto snoods—I really do love Ysolde's patterns—including several free patterns and ).Ysolde's RIPLEY hat patternMiscellaneousDon't forget to send us your crafty videosBOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie)Oct—Random Harvest (book)Nov—Random Harvest (movie)Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/

00:00 Intro 00:35 Start of book talk 20:06 Chapter audio 27"02 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 33: The Specksnyder Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 696: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 3-4Book talk begins at 25:15Pears, parties, and peculiar housemates—Mr. Harrison's adventures just keep getting more awkward (and more entertaining).---------------------------------------------------------------SEPTEMBER Raffle - Box of Raffle by Andrew OrdoverTHIS WEEK'S TEA: https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdteaFarley's Bookshop!Don't forget to send us your crafty videosDurham U English Courselist And a close up of a class and one from the U of York (thank you LilyM)We caught Hank Mansplaining KnittingThe Ultimate "We Have Notes" video from @KristineVikeAnd the evil of Private Equity predatory practices (actually, she has a LOT of useful informational videos!)Spectacular FIXED SciShow video: I Remade the SciShow Knitting Video (with accurate SCIENCE) https://youtu.be/5btQokB32dQSolomon's Seal:Dutch Tiles—as with Cranford, these were out of style when the story was written/takes place. They have a resurgence of popularity during the Arts & Crafts movement: https://www.regtsdelfttiles.com/antique-delft-wall-tile-18th-century-horseman-in-manganese-rosette-corner-motifs.htmlThe Jargonelle pear (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=dd1bb8bd48a3d6f2&cs=0&q=Pyrus+communis+%27Jargonelle%27&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjtlpb379GPAxUVKlkFHcm3C4IQxccNegQIAxAB&mstk=AUtExfC-YC82OESY1Ppo43DQqaW6g1xzf0OOdYwxsgzaRw8TkFjuU62Ip-Ar2575n2R8Qy7LhM8CwH8Pd89xjHqNH-YTNTqx8jfKayclFoR2FPIkMdkGzya_ZjipTTs5FpEZaoE&csui=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blan

00:00 Intro 00:35 Start of book talk 30:17 Chapter audio 54:28 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 32: Cetology Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 695: Mr. Harrison's Confessions | Chapters 1-2Book talk begins at 14:46You'll want to tune in to our latest story—because in Duncombe, even saying you feel "pretty well" can cause a stir.---------------------------------------------------------------SEPTEMBER Raffle - Box of Raffle by Andrew OrdoverTHIS WEEK'S TEA: https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdteaFarley's Bookshop!Don't forget to send us your crafty videosThe Dress (in process and another of the dress on me)MiscellaneousDon't forget to send us your crafty videosBOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie)Oct—Random Harvest (book)Nov—Random Harvest (movie)Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit• Email: [email protected]• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties*All tiers and benefits are also available as*—*YouTube Channel Memberships*—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit—*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/*IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list.• Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app)• Call 1-206-350-1642

00:00 Intro 00:34 Start of book talk 27:36 Chapter audio 38:45 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 32: Cetology Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

00:00 Intro 00:31 Start of book talk 19:40 Chapter audio 25:27 Post-chapter booktalk 40:33 Interview with Ehren Ziegler CHAPTER 31: Queen Mab Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

00:00 Intro 00:43 Start of book talk 22:12 Chapter audio 33:14 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 29: Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb CHAPTER 30: The Pipe Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

00:00 Intro 00:37 Start of book talk 55:05 Chapter audio CHAPTER 26: Knights and Squires CHAPTER 27: Knights and Squires CHAPTER 28: Ahab Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

00:00 Intro 00:44 Start of book talk 24:43 Chapter audio 41:50 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 23: The Lee Shore CHAPTER 24: The Advocate CHAPTER 25: Postscript Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

00:00 Intro 00:43 Start of book talk 30:36 Chapter audio 55:37 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 20: All Astir CHAPTER 21: Going Aboard CHAPTER 22: Merry Christmas Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 694: Cranford | Chapter 16Book talk begins at 12:00Will peace be restored in Cranford society? Or will Mr. Peter's antics shake things up for good?---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start03:00 - JULY Raffle - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting 04:26 - THIS WEEK'S TEA: Gratitude Blend https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdteaCrafty Chat 05:41 Don't forget to send us your crafty videosSizing knitted sweatersvideo on most hated knitting advice080:15 and 12:00 START BOOK TALK• 16:00 - Edward Said (Palestinian American, 1935-2003) book Orientalism in 1978 was news, now it's just "well, duh".• 24:48 - Negus (182) - hot port, sugar, lemon, spices Negus recipe and if you search there are MANY variations. (Mrs Beeton had something to say about the recipe - FOR KIDS!—not these Beetons)THIS Beeton• Preston Guild (1179) has held fair in Lancashire town every 20 years since 1542. Last in 2012, next in 2032 (only ever postponed in 1942)30:43 - Chapter Audio51:27 - Post-chapter Notes58:33 - "The Last Generation in England" read by Noel Badrian1:23:56 - "The Cage at Cranford" read by listener Lily M (THANK YOU!)Next up! • Mr Harrison's ConfessionsMiscellaneousDon't forget to send us your crafty videosBOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:Jul—Princess Bride (movie)Aug—The Last Unicorn (book)Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie)Oct—Random Harvest (book)Nov—Random Harvest (movie)Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podca

I sat down with Andy Hayes of Plum Deluxe Tea (CraftLit's first-ever sponsor!) to learn more about teas and get answers to many of our burning questions. *CraftLit's Socials* • Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel • Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9 • Podcast site: http://craftlit.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/ • Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/ • TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit • Email: [email protected] • Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023 *SUPPORT THE SHOW!* • CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) • PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below) ——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App ——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties ——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties *All tiers and benefits are also available as* —*YouTube Channel Memberships* —*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/craftlit —*NEW* at CraftLit.com — Premium Memberships https://craftlit.com/membership-levels/ *IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. Please give us at least 24 hours to get your message and add you to the attendee list. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for iOS or Android (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642

00:00 Intro 00:40 Start of book talk 15:03 Chapter audio 47:13 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 17: The Ramadan CHAPTER 18: His Mark CHAPTER 17: The Prophet Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 693: Cranford | Chapter 15Book talk begins at 22:26Cranford wraps up with surprise marriages, booming tea sales, Mrs. Jamieson's selective approval, and the long-awaited return of a familiar face—serving one final cup of genteel drama and heartwarming resolution.---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start3:20 JULY - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting 04:57 THIS WEEK'S TEA: Gratitude Blend https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdteaDon't forget to send us your crafty videos07:10- review of Knit Nation9:00 stitch of the montharound 10:08 - I'm talking about what NOT to use the stitch for around 10:29 here's my swatcharound 12:18 color header pic The inner edge of odd pages has the page number :(22:26 START BOOK TALK22:30 We had a marvelous chapter 14, and the start of Miss Matty's tea chop (and comfit dispensary) 23:17 HumanKind: a hopeful history by Rutger Bregman25:00 TEA!Congou - Chinese Black tea popular in 19th Century(Lapsang) Souchong - fine variety of above; smoked-dried over pinewood fires (so it takes kind of marvelously smokey)Gunpowder - fine type of green tea - EACH LEAF is rolled up to look granular (I checked, and yes, you can watch the leaves unroll while it steeps!) Pekoe - superior black tea picked when leaves are still young and downy (Plum Deluxe has a Pekoe Ceylon Tea—because pekoe is actually a tea grade not a falvor profile!)26:31 - Holy smoke! Samuel Johnson's Dictionary is ONLINE now!26:50 - The old Hundredth - musical version of Psalm 100 "All people that on earth do dwell" (Heather actually played it on the piano for you!)28:05 - Baron Munchausen s

00:00 Intro 00:35 Start of book talk 20:48 Chapter audio 57:14 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 16: The Ship Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 692: Cranford | Chapter 14Book talk begins at 11:49Will Miss Matty accept help from her loyal friends? And what's this about Martha and Jem... and a lodger?---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start01:30 July Raffle - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting03.14 - This week's Tea - Gratitude Blend https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea06:10 - Janine Barchas and Isabel Greenberg's new book "The Novel Life of Jane Austen: a Graphic Biography"10:20 We had a very Sad chapter 13, which ended with Miss Matty thinking about Martha. :(11:49 START BOOK TALKRubric- The Book of Common prayer printed directions for teh service in red. Hens the Rubric (from the Latin word for 'Red") signified someting of importance and later came to mean "injunction" or general rule. REALLY??? LATIN FOR RED????13:50 - Mammon - Matthew 6:24, Devil of Covetovness or Demon of Greed (medieval and Milton - lowercase) (in hebrew meant money, modern hebrew. = wealth), , unjust worldly gain - ANNOTATION is partly WRONG, But there WAS a Syrian God of Wealth19:45 - AAah Voo DEER-ray zhuh Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman - Basically Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - the easiest piece of music one could learn to play. Mozart had done one of his 12 variations (though, personally, I'm partial to Tom Lehrer's Clementine)21:25 - She could "trace out patterns very nicely for Muslin Embroidery, by dint of placing a piece of silver-paper over the design to be copied, and holding both against the window-pane, while she marked the scollop and eyelet-holes". ANNOTATION SAYS "Probably broderie anglaise which used scalloped edges and a pattern of holes sewn round with thread like a button-hole."22:55 - a Celestial Globe to learn simple astronomy/constellations https://fi.edu/en/science-and-education/collection/celestial-globe24:35 - Wool-work and counting threads - think of needlepoint and petit-point, but you have to COUNT THE THREADS in a muslin or light canvas backing. Around 1830 v popu

Ep. 691: Cranford | Chapter 13Book talk begins at 19:20Miss Matty finally does it—she picks out a gown all by herself. But just as she's basking in her big main-character moment… BAM. Gossip hits the milliner's like a dropped teacup.---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start02:00 July Raffle - Botanical Knits: 12 Designs inspired by trees and foliage by Alana Davos of Never Not Knitting04:00 Dear Reader Game (iOS only So far) and a gif sample10:05 Don't forget to send us your crafty videos10:45 Korean thimbles: I cobbled together a way to do it by combining this, and this, and this.13:00 Knit Nation - I got the first three issues…I'll let you know.14:20 I also stumbled on an interesting Hogarth video that includes a bit on the Rake's Progress which I mentioned several weeks ago15:00 Here's the Washington Post review of Frankenstein at STC and I THINK this is a gift link so you can read it without an account!Future bonus episode coming on my thoughts about the whys and why nots behind So Much Frank — that will be out after the **Guillermo del Toro Netflix version ("This November Only Monsters Play God") Oscar Isaac, Charles Dance (TULKINGHORN!), and Christoph Waltz (hell yeah!).POLL QUESTION - there are several other Cranford-adjacent stories that E Gaskell wrote - would you like me to do those right after we're done with Cranford?18.20 - This week's Tea - Bookshop Blend https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea19:20 START BOOK TALK19:30 welly stawed = well-stopped or well-stuffed21:30 Shawl - 30 shillings (machine made) which would be £1.10 using historical economic calcul

00:00 Intro 00:39 Start of book talk 12:06 Chapter audio 36:28 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 13: Wheelbarrow CHAPER 14: Nantucket CHAPTER 15: Chowder Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

00:00 Intro 00:39 Start of book talk 22:20 Chapter audio 43:06 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 10: A Bosom Friend CHAPER 11: Nightgown CHAPTER 12: Biographical Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 690: Cranford | Chapter 12Book talk begins at 15:55Peter may be lost to the mists of time (or possibly crowned the llama of Tibet, if Miss Pole is to be believed) but it's Lady Glenmire who's dropped the real bombshell in this week's chapter.---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start02.00 - This week's Tea - Bookshop Blend white https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea• Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It's also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: https://www.snugglepuzzle.com/book-tracker-quilt/• Don't forget to send us your crafty videos03:55 - Foundation Paper Piecing patterns04:30 - Benjamin Dryer of "Dryer's English" & Andrew on AI this is what he wrote to me to introduce all these interactions:The reason I was remembering this book (that I can't quite remember) is that the idea of scale has been on my mind. It started with this story, and then this post that I wrote in response to it—and then this post by Benjamin Dreyer, which I asked my Chat-GPT to respond to, which then led to THIS piece from America's Copy Editor, with both of us being a little dazzled and a little terrified by a "mere" predictive-text engine's ability to create a phrase like "phrenology for prose."07:30 - CraftLit is now on Audible—please check and let us know if it worked!08:20 - Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah10:25 - Jameella Jamil's article12:17 - Don't forget to send us your crafty videos like Steph!!!13:00 - Listener Margaret had JUST read <a href="https://www.sisternovelis

00:00 Intro 00:32 Start of book talk 35:37 Chapter audio 1:04:03 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 9: The Sermon Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 689: Cranford | Chapter 11Book talk begins at 13:40Who's really behind the name Signor Brunoni? And could Aga Jenkyns be…?---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start• Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea• Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It's also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: https://www.snugglepuzzle.com/book-tracker-quilt/• Don't forget to send us your crafty videos• Stephanie Canada Make Do for Victory https://youtu.be/pTonpoa2zIw?si=tLL-gGbBFg3dox8N• ANTIQUE PATTERN LIBRARY! https://www.antiquepatternlibrary.org/html/warm/workbasket.htm13:40 START BOOK TALKMiscellaneousDon't forget to send us your crafty videosBOOK/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern:Jun—Princess Bride (book—there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read)Jul—Princess Bride (movie)Aug—The Last Unicorn (book)Sep—The Last Unicorn (movie)Oct—Random Harvest (book)Nov—Random Harvest (movie)Dec—Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (book)*CraftLit's Socials*• Find everything here: https://www.linktr.ee/craftlitchannel• Join the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/2raf9• Podcast site: http://craftlit.com• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraftLit/• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftlit• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/craftlit/• TikTok podcast: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftlit• Email: [email protected]• Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-library-2023*SUPPORT THE SHOW!*• CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available)• PATREON: https://patreon.com/craftlit (all tiers, below)——Walter Harright - $5/mo for the same audio as on App——Jane Eyre - $10/mo for even-month Book Parties——Mina Harker - $15/mo for odd-month Watch Parties*All tiers and benefits are also available as*—*YouTube Channel Memberships*—*Ko-Fi* https://ko-fi.com/c

00:00 Intro 00:30 Start of book talk 34:07 Chapter audio 1:08:34 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 4: The Spouter-Inn CHAPTER 5: Breakfast CHAPTER 6: The Street CHAPTER 7: The Chapel CHAPTER 8: The Pulpit Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 688: Cranford | Chapter 10Book talk begins at 14:11Robbers, suspicion, and just when things couldn't get more tragic (or absurd), Mrs. Jamieson's dog dies—and she mourns harder than she did her own husband.---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start• Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea• Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It's also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: https://www.snugglepuzzle.com/book-tracker-quilt/• Don't forget to send us your crafty videos• Nicole Rudolph women's credit card history• Nicole Rudolph's women traveling trunks• KAZ Victorian trains vs modern trains• Nicole Rudolph money and clothes channeling lady glenmire's 10£ outfit13:10 Support BJ Harrison here: https://audiobooklibrarycard.com/ For a subscription of $6.99/month, you can stream or download the entire Classic Tales Audiobooks library. These are curated, award-winning titles Truly unlimited listening. No limits or extra fees.14:11 START BOOK TALK Signor Brunoni and Miss Pole's Magicsplaining - she only gets worse in this chapter15:03 - Doctors are also dentists - don't forget16:10 - Remember that the French fought with the Colonists against Britain AND The Brits also fought the French in Spain during the Peninsular War (1808-1815) vs Napoleon.17:12 - Madame de Staël with a turban on and another of Mr Denon-Denon was an art expert who travelled with Napoleon to Egypt. One of his sketches is of a man in a turban:18:35 - There is a reference to Philomel / Nightingale20:34 - You'll hear a reference to a mysterious "deadly force" - or "the gaze"21:32 - Cheltenham, spa town.21:46 - Virago—domineering bad tempered woman21:50 - Videlicet - viz: Videlicet (2. > vi-DEL-i-sit or wi-del-eh-ket in Latin) is a Latin adverb meaning "namely," "that is to say," or "as follows." It's abbreviated as viz.22:56 - Dr. John Ferrier—(1761 to

00:00 Intro 00:32 Start of book talk 34:44 Chapter audio 1:13:03 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 3: The Spouter-Inn Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Adrift in Blue Hours by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 687: Cranford | Chapter 9Book talk begins at 20:20This week we bring the razzle-dazzle of Signor Brunoni's magic act—and the unstoppable commentary of Miss Pole. 😆---------------------------------------------------------------0:00 Episode start• Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea• Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It's also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: https://www.snugglepuzzle.com/book-tracker-quilt/• Support BJ Harrison here: https://audiobooklibrarycard.com/• CIDER in Jim Thorpe - Cidery https://wildelder.com/ and Elderberry - WHAT IS? https://hildaskitchenblog.com/recipe/easy-elderberry-wine-recipe/20:20 START BOOK TALK• Michaelmas to ladies day Sept 29–Mar25• Wombwell's Lions: https://wdc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/warwephem/id/1376/ George Wombwell (1777-1850) had a traveling menagerie, bred first lion born in England - which fought the bull mastiffs• Saracen's Head Turban (OG demolished 1868): the Inn, Saracen = Crusade-era term for Arab/Muslim (actually there are MANY Saracen Head pubs and Inns still around!)• https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oU8AAOSw5B9iBiju/s-l400.jpg• TURBAN WEARING - WAS popular in 1840s - so Miss Matty is quite en Vogue!• The George / the Assembly Rooms• Clothes Maids• PORTER SISTER'S BOOKS: Thaddeus of Warsaw (1803) / The Hungarian Brothers (1807) & Don Sebastian (1809), Young Protector of Santo Sebastiani (1814) = all referenced by Miss Pole who clearly reads too much - a la Northanger Abby• Witch of Endor - Saul summons Prophet Samuel to ask why God has forsaken him. Oops, God Said, Yer dead.• Death Watches (Beetles) and winding sheets again, all apparently Omens of death so Miss Jenkyns only ever said Rolly-polly's (rolls of wax)• card game preference—pool is basically a kitty• Queen Charlottte (Yes, Bridgerton, wife of George III) &The Gunning Sisters—actresses briefly, then found hu

00:00 Intro 00:29 Start of book talk 23:49 Chapter audio 33:33 Post-chapter booktalk CHAPTER 2: The Carpet-Bag Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: Naked Eye by Aldrin Adolfo

Ep. 686: Cranford | Chapter 8Book talk begins at 15:54Lady Glenmire (a real baron's widow!) is in town, and the Cranford ladies can't decide whether to curtsey or completely ignore her—Mrs. Jamieson prefers the latter.---------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Episode start1:55 - MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca)2:25 - Send your crafty videos: https://bit.ly/craftlit-be-crafty4:45 - Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea5:05 - Doom and Bloom book,5:35 - Struthless's YouTube channel8:01 - ELSIE BLOUSE on WEARING HISTORY wearinghistory.com8:50 - American Dressmaking Step by Step book. Hope that helps!10:40 - cool pollinator info to be found on sites like this! And Two-spotted Bumblebee on Coreopsis from Donna Schmidt13:48-Anya's voice mailBOOK TALK—Re-hash Notes15:57 - Last week Visiting - RE-LISTENPre-hash Notes17:00 - Your Ladyship. Ended with Cherry Brandy (ha!) And Mrs Jamieson blurting out to everyone she would be hosting her SIL Lady Glenmire soon.17:50 - shared subscription to newspaper. SOME REALLY CLEVER Austen-like wordplay in today's chapter. A lot of fun!Characters in *Cranford* (Updated for Chs. 6–8)18:25 - County families—the landed gentry in the county - you know…the only important people in the area :(Miss Pole "I'll think of something to say back to her… tonight…"—nothing changes HA!18:40 Peerage - prob refers to Burke's Peerage and Baronetage (first pub was 1826!!!) Only 16 Scottish peers were SELECTED to sit in the House of Lords; 19:00 -comparison to Job - God takes

00:00 Intro 00:17 Start of book talk 44:38 Chapter audio 1:00:12 Post-chapter booktalk 1:04:47 Outro: The Merry Minuet by the Kingston Trio CHAPTER 1: Loomings Link to the shownotes: https://craftlit-moby.netlify.app/ Happy listening! Intro music: Upon a Nameless Tide by Aaron Ordover Outro: The Little Minuet by The Kingston Trio

Ep. 685: Cranford | Chapter 7Book talk begins at 17:04This week, we're invited to one of the most exclusive tea-and-card parties in all of Cranford.The guest list? Curated with surgical precision. The food? Shockingly abundant. The social stakes? Sky-high—especially when THE Mrs. Jamieson dozes off mid-soirée and then drops a bombshell: her sister-in-law, Lady Glenmire, is coming to town! Cue the wardrobe panic.---------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Episode start5:09 - Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdteaSend your crafty videos: https://bit.ly/craftlit-be-craftyAlso, MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca)8:12 - the Joanne's video links - https://youtu.be/fetutHjc91A?si=_0DxToB4PzQrGaLh - there is a more complete, longer video, too: https://youtu.be/YgAw_3zosXU?si=Hqs9kjmfmHPA8gSC8:35 - Explaining TARIFFS with a Textile History Lesson with Jillian Eve: https://youtu.be/2qALHS-QJ28?si=fyQx1Lk8vZ1Rdw0A&t=16017:04 - Poor Peter last week - ends with Martha…KISSING!17:41 - the Cranford Character Cheat Sheet through Chapter 7: https://bit.ly/cranford-characters-1-819:36 - Anyone know—was she the queen who may have suffered from an eating disorder? Queen Adelaide - Wife of William IV who reigned 1830-3725:03 - Bombazine - a twilled dress fabric of worsted and silk or cotton - black bombazine was classic for mourning clothes.26:38 - Spadille (the game is also known as "Spades") <a href="https://www.usato

Ep. 684: Cranford | Chapter 6Book talk begins at 15:15Oh, you're not ready for this one. This week, Miss Matty lets us in on a long-held family secret—and you know when the ladies of Cranford whisper, it's worth leaning in.---------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Episode start01:45 Plum Deluxe Cinnamon Nourish Black Tea—part of the Winter CollectionAlso, MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca, who wrote the wonderful post: "What do you do with a problem like Emma?"03:30 Parkrose Permaculture video on unintended consequences. Then I found that I'd watched several of her videos on the subject of Individualism:Toxic Individualism #1Toxic Individualism #2 Rugged Individualism (and another video on the same topic from Robert Reich) Pioneer Women book8:20 Bug and Bee house (I love this guy's VERY DIY attitude) and Ladybug Hotel #1 and Bug Hotel #212:00 Barbara Edelman show - BEE EPISODE15:15 Read all the letters and ended with "poor Peter" which will be where we begin today15:30 Reminder From Ch 5: Bonus Bernardus non video omnia* The Blessed Bernard does not see everything - maybe said by St Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153)— This quote is often attributed (possibly apocryphally) to Peter Abelard, the 12th-century theologian, as a gentle jab at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, with whom he clashed theologically. Meaning: Even the wisest man (here, Blessed Bernard) can be wrong sometimes.16:00 Hoaxing - slang when it first came in to use 1796 but by 1820 it was common use. So by 1840-50 it was no longer improper to use.16:44 St James's Chronicle - Library of Congress<

Ep. 683: Cranford | Chapter 5Book talk begins at 9:31A mysterious stranger arrives in town, and you just know the ladies of Cranford are ready to investigate... politely, of course.---------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Episode start01:28 2:42 Plum Deluxe Full Body Reset green tea. Plum Deluxe's CraftLit tea collection is here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdteaAlso, MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca, who wrote the wonderful post: "What do you do with a problem like Emma?"04:25 Gardening!09:30 - START BOOK TALK: Last week, the lovely Mr Holbrook and his very sad passing.12:06 Joint- Stock bank: > A bank owned by shareholders, operating under a charter or act of Parliament, and offering services to the public.Unlike older private banks (run by individuals or families), joint-stock banks were corporations, meaning shared risk and more capital.How bank books worked— A bank book (also called a passbook) was given to bank customers to record all transactions in their account—- Every deposit and withdrawal was manually written into the book by a bank clerk. The customer's copy was their only proof of the account's balance.14:12 Envelope usage / turning inside out (ETSY doing this NOW)Whole vs half sheet and crossed letters16:36 STRING and Indian-rubber rings17:24 "India-rubber" was the 19th-century term for what we now just call rubber—and India-rubber rings were small rubber loops or bands like we use today.Came from the latex of tropical trees (especially Hevea brasiliensis)18:42 TONQUIN beans: TONKA beans: Tonka beans are the wrinkled, black seeds of the Dipteryx odorata tree, native to South America. Chefs outside the US use them in desserts and to replace nuts. AND ILLEGAL in the USA since 1954 due to the presence of liver damaging "coumarin" - video on the beans - and this video was released just after I recorded this episode!20:54 Full bottomed wig:

Ep. 682: Cranford | Chapter 4Book talk begins at 10:00A mysterious stranger stirs up gossip, secrets slip out over tea, and Miss Matty's world gets just a little more complicated.---------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Episode start01:56 MAY RAFFLE - Sir Walter Scott Cross stitch from Rebecca S (Of Book it with Becca, who wrote the wonderful post: "What do you do with a problem like Emma?"2:42 The dimensions of the cross-stitch are 9"x11" (23cmx30cm)Also, Plum Deluxe's CraftLit tea collection is here: https://bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea03:55 - Gardening Olla DIY video 1 and a plastic bottle version and gardening video with fake drip irrigation06:12 Send us your crafty videos!07:18 - Thin Man Movie Watch Party, May 24, 2025. If you need to level-up to join us we've made it easy!09:54 - Re- hash Chapter 3: A Love Affair of Long Ago - Miss Matty Jenkyns reminisces about her past romance with Mr. Holbrook, which was thwarted by her family's disapproval.Miss J couldn't SUCK an orange (then by ch 3 she was gone from us)Martha, the new girl of all work trying to learn how to do her job and nudging Major Jenkyns when he didn't serve himself fast enough11:00 Miss Matilda SATE bolt upright (not a typo)11:16 Poetry today from George Herbert—selections from will be featured at the end of the episodes, Euan Bartlett is the reader12:00 "Pudding before meat" and "no broth no ball; no ball, no beef"Suet Pudding:Spotted Dick pudding:Steak and Kidney pudding:Yorkshire Pudding14:00 Yorkshire Pudding, a Humble History15:32 Old fashioned forks - like 16th Century/1500s - were two-tine forks.16:44 "Aminé at her grains of rice after her previous feast with the Ghoul" - from "The Story of Sidi-Nouman" from One Thousand and One Nights (1765-8) Aminé is wife of Sidi Nouman who notices she only eats rice with a bodkin. He figures out she's a Ghoul who goes to cemeteries at night to feast on the

Ep. 681: Cranford | Chapter 3Book talk begins at 15:00A mysterious gentleman caller? A missed dinner invite gone socially sideways? Things are getting awkwardly entertaining in the most delightfully proper way.---------------------------------------------------------------00:00 Episode start03:00 Knitting Comfortably: The ergonomics of knitting by Carson Demers https://bit.ly/april-raffle"Wuv. TWOO Wuv…"04:16 BOOK PARTY WAS Thursday, April 24th, for The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett - the Watch party will be May 29th. If you need to level-up to join us we've made it easy! Hammet biography for you05:00 Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid trailer05:36 Plum Deluxe Hunnybush Herbal--I found out this was a special blend that might no longer be available but you can take their quiz to find YOUR perfect cup! **Go here to get your CraftLit listener discount!07:08 You can call the show from the App or 206-350-1642 or speakpipe.com/craftlit8:05 SEND US YOUR CRAFTY VIDEOS and let us know what text you want on the screen during your video (promote your shop!)10:45 Bookshop.org's CraftLit list from Farley's also check out other indie online bookshops https://thriftbooks.com/ and AbeBooks.com or Powell's.OLD FARLEY'S (with the cat older than I am)Pics of The Salt House13:28 Heather attempts gardening on a deck without a hose. Sympathy and/or hints are welcomed ;) [email protected]:35 START OF BOOK TALK19:20 Hortus Siccus - an arranged collection of dried plants20:19 Judi Dench as Miss Matty in the miniseries21:14 Articles of Engagement - rules for your servants (a contr

Ep. 680: Cranford | Chapter 2Book talk begins at 6:13.This week's chapter is a sobering reminder that small towns sometimes carry the heaviest stories.Also, we get another battle over Dickens vs. Johnson (yep, that again).---------------------------------------------------------------• 02:40 - ME/CFS info: Listen to "The Blog" (4 min vs 19 min on "The Gist—yes, he titled them in reverse). This is one of the Long-Covid papers we've been waiting for. PEM—post-exertional malaise is "feeling tired/sore a day after a workout" on crack.• PEM pain and brain fog can last up to two weeks after exertion…The Rank Study he mentions is the group saying "duh m'dude. If you've been in bed for a year yer gonna be tired after a workouta. You gotta get back on your exercise routine and qitcherbellyaching" —a theory that's led to permanent patient paralysis. The other study is big because it indicates that the damage is mitochondrial, not systematic (i.e., we're getting plenty of blood to our muscles. The muscles just can't do anything WITH that oxygen)• —and podcast episode from the People who created the Visible app that has saved my life (MakeVisible.com)• 03:20 Snake Oil!!! https://www.snakeoilgame.com/• 04:03 RAFFLE of "Knitting Companion," the amazing ergonomic book. Join the raffle here: bit.ly/april-raffle• 06:13 BOOK TALK BEGINS• 06:40 - Re-hash Ch 1• 09:35 - Humor and Gaskell• 10:40 - I'm drinking Plum Deluxe Bookshop Blend White. To pick your own from The CraftLit Collection of Plum Deluxe Teas, visit bit.ly/craftlit-pdtea to learn more.• 11:20 - Who's the narrator?!• 12:26 - Bakehouses• 14:20 - Flints haberdashery in London (UPDATE - apparently NOT a real place! But the meaning is the same.)• 15:15 - Biblical DebORah (the pronunciation that should be used ahem) read about her in Judges 4:4.• 15:36 - "Strong minded" women - yeah, that was an insult. Kinda like "She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted…" when Elizabeth Warren tried to read a letter from Coretta Scott King into the Congressional Record in February 2017. See Mary Wollstonecraft on masculine women on CraftLit's Weekly Constitutional playlist• 17:50 - <a href="https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Collection/Documentation-Discoveries/Artefact/A-Nineteenth-Cen

Oops! I totally forgot to tell you, when I've done this in the past I left the premium episode alone and re-uploaded it to be SNEAK PEEK —free for you: MOBY DICK!Ep. 679: Cranford | Chapter 1Book talk begins at 16:10.We're diving into a brand-new book, and this one's got all the charm, wit, and genteel gossip you could ask for!The reigning queen of propriety, Miss Deborah Jenkyns, has thoughts about everything—from how to properly serve dinner to why men are mostly unnecessary. But when a certain Captain Brown dares to disrupt the delicate social balance, will Cranford's ladies be able to keep their composure?---------------------------------------------------------------• 03:20 - Actually, we announced the raffle on 4/4/25. More info and entry information here: https://youtu.be/5-G_UP1AL38 • 04:50 - Elizabeth Gaskell's biography• Chelsea in London and before the embarkment• 05:50 - Knutsford, Cheshire• 06:07 - Young Mr. Gaskell• 06:37 - Ruth by Elizabeth Gaskell• 06:44 - Other books of Elizabeth Gaskell: North and South, Sylvia's Lovers, and Wives and Daughters• 07:31 - Ellen Nussey was THE friend• 07:50 - The Brontës: Wild Genius on the Moors: The Story of a Literary Fami

00:00 Raffle Announcement & Cranford Start Date 00:21 Special Book Raffle: Knitting Comfortably - bit.ly/april-raffle 04:17 Personal Update: Long Covid and Lecture Gigs 08:01 CraftLit Podcast Updates and Future Plans 12:14 Technical Issues and App Information - bit.ly/craftlit-newsletter 14:51 Upcoming Events and Watch Parties - craftlit.gumroad.com/l/craftlit-party 16:45 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Full Video Series at https://bit.ly/craftlit-vindicationMary Wollstonecraft Eats the Rich and Eviscerates the Haters00:00 Opening01:07 I Have Notes03:28 Challenges of Change and Freedom09:57 Education and Women's Dependency12:49 Women's Power and Societal Expectations14:04 Equal Education and Virtue17:45 Critique of Chivalry and Courtesy20:38 Conclusion and Upcoming Content21:35 START of Chapter 4 and Women's Degradation24:19 The Role of Reason and Rationality29:04 Cultural and Societal Influences31:16 The Pursuit of Pleasure and Its Consequences38:22 The Impact of Education and Social Expectations43:10 Comparisons with the Rich and Powerful45:01 Adam Smith Extended Quote Starts Here53:41 The Call for Equality and Rational Education55:20 Like Emma's Reading List!56:38 (I swear, Austen memorized this bit!)59:50 (Possibly my favorite part of the book to date—HA!)1:00:50 Tenant of Wildfell Hall parallel01:06:03 END of Ch 4 Part 1• If you've never read Anne Brontë, please take a listen to CraftLit's "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (starts with episode 516—https://bit.ly/craftlit-tenant). She's the most shocking, most modern, and arguably the best of the Brontë writers. You likely missed her b/c Charlotte didn't like this book's 'sensibilities' and did what she could to ghost it after Anne's death. Bad Charlotte!• "Seventy-times-seven" please see Aarne-Thompson Tale-Types & Motifs for more: https://guides.library.harvard.edu/folk_and_myth/indices