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Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. You can find Meredith Doench at www.meredithdoench.com or on IG at @meredithdoench If you've listened to our show for a while, you may be aware that we've interviewed several Ohio authors. Katrina Kittle, Erin Flanagan, Christina Consolino, and Sharon Short (who has also published under the name Jess Montgomery) have all been guests and all are part of a writing group called the Cute City Bitches. But there was one writer in that group whom we hadn't yet interviewed, but now we have. Meredith Doench teaches creative writing and literature at the University of Dayton and is a writer of sapphic thrillers, which is perfect since June is Pride Month. We're delighted she joined us to talk about her latest book titled Never Say Die, a novel about a detective named Rory Scott who has to contend with her own mother-daughter issues when someone in the community for the second time in six years, kidnaps a young girl and murders a teenager. Meredith talks to us about her love of crime novels and how writing and marketing novels with LGBTQ characters has changed since she began publishing. Our book rec segment of the show this week focuses on books with unusual narrators. These are narrators who aren't human, and they might not even be tangible. We've got books narrated by sheep, Death, and dead people, as well as a mechanically-inclined world traveling gorilla, a Mediterranean fig tree, and a centenarian tortoise. Books Mentioned In This Episode: 1- Never Say Die by Meredith Doench 2- Crossed by Meredith Doench 3- This American Woman: A One in a Million Memoir by Zarna Garg 4- Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters Who Paved the Way for Austen and the Brontes by Devoney Looser 5- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 6- Lord of the Flies by William Golding 7- Heartwood by Amity Gaige 8- Deer Season by Erin Flanagan 9- The Keepers of the House by Shirley Ann Grau 10- Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith 11- A Book Recommended by a Fellow Book Lover Michele Terranova @bookwhisperer22 - I See You've Called in Dead by John Kenney 12- Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann 13- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 14- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 15- The Murderer's Ape by Jakob Wegelius 16- The Island of the Missing Trees by Elif Shafak 17- The Tortoise's Tale by Kendra Coulter Media Mentioned: 1- Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix, 2026) 2- Lord of the Flies (Netflix, 2026) 3- I Know My Name is Steven (1989) 4- Sheep Detectives (2026) 5- The Book Thief (2013) 6- The Lovely Bones (2009)
I hope you like sheep puns and adorableness, because that's what you're getting with this one. I think we were all a bit surprised by some of the religious/atheist themes or observations in this one, even with Molly having read the source material (Three Bags Full).What did you think? Take a listen to this episode about The Sheep Detectives!
The Sheep Detectives is a live-action talking animals cozy murder mystery comedy directed by Kyla Balda, whose previous movie credits are pretty much exclusively about animation. It’s based on a German-language novel, Three Bags Full, by Leonie Swann. As a PG-rated murder mystery, it’s maybe doing surprisingly well at the box office. And: Marty, Life Is Short is a Netflix celebrity documentary about the life and work of Martin Short. It’s directed by Lawrence Kasdan (who wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark and wrote and directed Body Heat, The Big Chill, The Accidental Tourist, and more). It includes new interviews with Short, Eugene Levy, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Steven Spielberg, and more. GUESTS: Carolyn Paine: An actress and comedian, she’s the founder and director of CONNetic Dance and the creative producer and choreographer for The Bushnell’s Digital Institute Irene Papoulis: Taught writing for a long time at Trinity College Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us Fan MailDee and Carol talk all things herbal this week.For more info, check out our Substack newsletter.To watch us on YouTube, click here. Question of the Week:What herbs grow well with roses? Insect of the Week:Mayflies, Good info from Birds & BloomsFlowers:Herbs to grow for the flowersMore info from Epic GardeningVegetables:Herbs for the vegetable gardenBasil ‘Monteverde' from PanAmerican Seed, for sale from Burpee.What makes an herb good for the vegetable garden?On the Bookshelf:Carol recently bought Time Traveller's Herbal: Stories and recipes from the historical apothecary cabinet by Amanda Edminston, an herbal storyteller (Amazon link) She's on Instagram.She has another book coming out on June 30th: Collected Curiosities: more stories and recipes from the historical apothecary cabinet. (Amazon link)Dirt:National Herb Week - May 7th - 13th - Always the week leading up to Mother's Day, per the International Herb Association. The Herb Society of America, and why you might want to join it. Rabbit Holes: Dee: ‘Kazanlik' rose from Antique Rose EmporiumCarol: Anthropomorphism, where animals are given human characteristics… Watership Down by Richard Adams, Shady Hollow by Juneau Black, the new movie, The Sheep Detective, which is based on the book, Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. Beanstack app for reading challenges.Also the latest lost lady Elda Haring, who was all about growing plants from seed.A Garden to Visit:The Chelsea Physic Garden (visited by Dee) and Florilegium SocietyAs always, we appreciate all of you for listening to our podcast and for reading this newsletter!(If you'd like to support us, check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.
If you didn't have “Hugh Jackman/CGI Talking sheep murder mystery” down as a lock to be both a critical hit and a box office success, you'd be forgiven. Does it help or hurt to know that it's director did all the MINIONS movies and it's screenwriter did both THE HANGOVER and HBO's CHERNOBYL? We get into all of that, plus our favorite moments in talking animal moviedom! What's Good Alonso - Tacolate at Salt and Straw Drea - roasted edamame Kevin - cleaning up the office for real this time ITIDIC AMC Reports Box Office Recovery?!? Cannes 2026 Begins Staff Picks Drea - now available to rent: Project Hail Mary, You, Me, & Tuscany, The Christophers Alonso - Blue Film Kevin - Theater Camp Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher
Pop phenom Billie Elish joins forces with Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron to present a cinematic adaptation that captures her 2024-25 concert tour, "Billie Elish - Hit Me Hard and Soft." Since Elish doesn't employ choreography or elaborate costumes, Cameron uses dozens of swooping, acrobatic cameras and clever editing to add additional visual dazzle. The backstage footage is minimal, but interesting. It could have used a bit more of that. For the uninitiated, “Billie Elish – Hit Me Hard and Soft” provides context for Eilish's enormous popularity. For fans, it's pure catnip. "The Sheep Detectives" is a sweet-natured family-friendly comic whodunit based on the popular novel “Three Bags Full” by Leonie Swann. Hugh Jackman plays George, a reclusive shepherd who lives with his beloved flock in rural England. He reads them mystery novels at night. When George is found murdered, it's up to his loyal sheep to help the thick-headed humans solve the mystery. The realistically animated sheep are voiced by an all-star cast that includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Patrick Stewart, and Bella Ramsey. While it tries a bit too hard to be heartwarming, “The Sheep Detectives” is a harmless and likable popcorn flick. The title of the Netflix comic drama "Remarkably Bright Creatures" doesn't describe its narrator, an octopus named Marcellus. It's his description of two lonely human beings whom he helps heal some emotional wounds. Two-time Oscar winner Sally Field stars alongside Lewis Pullman in the gentle story of a lonely aquarium cleaning lady and a troubled stranger she takes on as an assistant. While it's manipulative and predictable, a strong cast keeps “Remarkably Bright Creatures” afloat.
Held it together pretty well interviewing Leonie Swann, the author of one of my favorite novels of all time, Three Bags Full, about her recently translated sequel Big Bad Wool, and all the pleasures of stepping back into the river a changed person. Plus, she brings along The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett, a surprisingly fun fantasy detective novel series beginning.Join the Patreon and hang out in the monthly book club, listen to exclusive episodes, and get access to the SMDB virtual book stoop a couple times a year! https://patreon.com/smdbFor the drink recipe, every book and link mentioned, and more, visit: https://www.somanydamnbooks.com/episodes/episode-245music: Disaster Magic(https://soundcloud.com/disaster-magic) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button. This week we have Sam Miller, manager at Carmichael's Bookstore in Louisville, with us to chat about books readers might want to consider for their summer reading. It is always fun to hear what is new and notable from Sam. This is our last episode of the season. We will be back in July after our summer hiatus with all new episodes. Happy Reading! Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebowitz 2- Northern Spy by Flynn Berry 3- Big Girl Small Town by Michelle Gallen 4- Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen 5- Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero 6- The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani 7- Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani 8- Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid 9- Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter 10- So Far Gone by Jess Walter 11- A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle 12- A Lesser Light by Peter Geye 13- Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippmann 14- El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott 15- Big Bad Wool by Leonie Swann 16- Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann 17- First Gentleman by Bill Clinton and James Patterson 18- King of Ashes by SA Cosby 19- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab 20- Katabasis by RF Kuang 21- Country Under Heaven by Frederic Durbin 22- A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna 23- Isabella Nag and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire 24- The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar 25- Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs 26- Plato and the Tyrant by James Romm 27- Turning to Birds by Lili Taylor 28- Is A River Alive? by Robert McFarlane 29- Mark Twain by Ron Chernow 30- Charlottesville by Deborah Baker 31- Prairie Fires by Caroline Fraser 32- Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers by Caroline Fraser 33- Fulfillment by Lee Cole 34- If You Love It, Let it Kill You by Hannah Pittard 35- The Fire Concerto by Sarah Landenwich 36- Black Cohosh by Eagle Valiant Brosi 37- Big Swiss by Jen Beagin 38- I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems by Sarah Ruden 39- Red Comet by Heather Clark 40- Bad Badger : A Love Story by Maryrose Wood Media mentioned-- 1- Derry Girls (Netflix, 2018-2022) 2- Christoph Waltz on Jimmy Fallon --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0jr-HQeT74 3- Floyd Collins Broadway show--https://floydcollinsbroadway.com
Today, I'm in conversation with Annie Hartnett, author of the recently published Road to Tender Hearts. We talk about the inspiration for her protagonist, PJ as well as how many pages she wrote before she sold this novel. Books Recommended:The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie HartnettThe Red Grove by Tessa FontaineTilt by Emma PatteeWomen! In! Peril! by Jessie Ren MarshallThree Bags Full by Leoni SwannHot Air by Marcy DermanskyGuest Recommendation from Dean Van Nguyen, author of Words For My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac ShakurFind Annie Hartnett on Instagram @Annie_hartnettSupport the showGet your Books Are My People coffee mug here!I hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!
Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto for a look at all the action on and off the pitch.This week; we look ahead to the UEFA Champions League Final and dissect the managerial merry-go-round as it stands! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
International bestselling cosy crime novelist, Leonie Swann is on the podcast this week to chat about her latest english translation, 'The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp', the differences between German publishing and UK publishing and her approach to discovery writing. (Photo by R. Barba)Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.
In this epsiode Sidney kvetches about his move south, Uel kvetches about their kitchen renovation and at no point in this episode does Uel get the arctic and the antarctic confued. Nope, not once.link from the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmsv5ZYH4RU
The cast of Union Street Players’ production of Three Bags Full discusses their upcoming performances March 3rd through the 12th.
Sam and Sophie Hurley are third generation sheep farmers, at Papanui Estate half an hour out of Hunterville in the Rangitikei. Their wool used to be rolled out for carpets, but with the recent downturn in demand they've spotted an opportunity to create an uptick in the wool industry. Prompted by the plastic bag ban they're producing sell-out fashionable felted woolen bags, trimmed with leather, sold under the label of Honest Wolf.
Sam and Sophie Hurley are third generation sheep farmers, at Papanui Estate half an hour out of Hunterville in the Rangitikei. Their wool used to be rolled out for carpets, but with the recent downturn in demand they've spotted an opportunity to create an uptick in the wool industry. Prompted by the plastic bag ban they're producing sell-out fashionable felted woolen bags, trimmed with leather, sold under the label of Honest Wolf.
Landline launches career of Australian country stars by making their video clips!
Who has room to display 70 dresses spanning 50 years?
What do guardian angels look like? Dogs of course!
When an investment scheme went horribly wrong one man's tenacity saw the forest for the trees.
What are the policy makers doing about Q fever? How are the scientists improving the vaccine and who is lobbying on behalf of the public and industry?
Thought of as an abattoir disease, Q Fever is much more than that.
The David & Goliath battle fought over marine parks
Headlie Taylor changed harvesters across the world but no one knew who he was until Landline did the story.
Lindy knew that looking out a window to drought stricken property was no way to live. So she built an epic garden that shielded the harsh reality of life on the land
1996 and the local Deniliquin show had their first ute competition. This started the 20 year tradition of the Deni Ute Muster
Chris Connor syngur lögin Lover Man, It Only Happens When I Dance With You, Just Squeeze Me, All I Need Is Love, The Night We Called It A Day, Moonlight In Vermont, Good For Nothin', Be My All, Try A Little Tenderness og Everything I've Got. Kvintett Herbie Hancock leikur lögin Watermelon Man, Driftin', Empty Pockets, Three Bags Full, The Maze og Alone and I. Kvartett Cliffords Jordan leikur lögin Quasimodo, I'll Be Around, The Adventurer, Blues For Muse og No More.
Chris Connor syngur lögin Lover Man, It Only Happens When I Dance With You, Just Squeeze Me, All I Need Is Love, The Night We Called It A Day, Moonlight In Vermont, Good For Nothin', Be My All, Try A Little Tenderness og Everything I've Got. Kvintett Herbie Hancock leikur lögin Watermelon Man, Driftin', Empty Pockets, Three Bags Full, The Maze og Alone and I. Kvartett Cliffords Jordan leikur lögin Quasimodo, I'll Be Around, The Adventurer, Blues For Muse og No More.
Tríó Reynis Sigurðssonar flytur lögin Við Vatnsmýrina. Síðan koma lögin Dagny, Við eigum samleið, Amor og asninn, Tondeleyo og Austurstræti sem eru öll eftir Sigfús Halldórsson. Kvartett Jeremys Davenport flytur lögin A Beautiful Friendship, Maybe In A Dream, A Second Chance, Spirit of St. Louis, They Didn't Believe In Me og P.S. I Love You. Kvintett Herbie Hancocks leikur lögin Watermelon Man, Alone and I, Driftin', The Maze, Empty Pockets og Three Bags Full.
Works In Progress:-"Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different.-Chickadee Cowl. US 8 using handspon fingering (Highland Handmades, White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.)D's Corner:-FO: Honey Badger, sock #1. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.-WIP: Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.FO's:-None. Spinning:-WIP: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.-WIP: Beesybee Fibers BFL. Crossing the Canyon colorway.Upcoming/Queued:-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. The knit a long will go from Jan 1st through Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.Huge "Thank You" to everyone who gifted us patterns this weekend! We really appreciate the thoughtfulness and generosity.Misc/Off Topic:-2011 Knit in Review: Darren completed 20 projects (hats & socks). Aimee completed 62 projects.Enabling:Aimee's:-Into the Whirled Dec Doctor Who Club, "It's Bigger on the Inside" fiber and sock yarn.-Fibernymph Dye Works "The elves were in the eggnog" & "Froot Loops". (Both in the Bounce base.)Darren's:-String Theory Continuum base in the "Resistor" colorway.-Socks that Rock Heavyweight in the Spinel & Mossay colorways.-Simplicity in colors 028, 030 and 038.Project bags shown on today's episode:-Jessalu-Piddleloop-Three Bags FullDon't forget…..*The Podcast is now available on iTunes!Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!
Works In Progress:-Clockwork. US 4 using Sanguine Gryphon Bugga in the Painted Damsel colorway and Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in Ahoi! We're Different.-Chickadee Cowl. US 8 using handspun fingering (Highland Handmades White Spruce Top. Greenwood colorway. 60 SW Merino, 30 Bamboo, 10 Nylon.)-Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Wollmeise 100% SW Merino in WD Flaschenpost and Feldmaus.(The knit-a-long will go from Jan 1st through Feb 27th. Check out the KAL Chatter Thread.)D's Corner:-WIP: Honey Badger, sock #2. US 2 using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight. Mill ends, unknown colorway.-WIP:Stripe Study Shawl KAL. US 6 using Knit Picks Palette. Colorways Edamame, Custard, Sweet Potato and Kumquat Heather.FO's:-"Yes, I Picked Pink!" vanilla socks. US 1, Three Ewes Twisted in Fiber "Charlie in the box" colorway.Spinning:-WIP: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top. 75% Ecru BFL, 25% Black BFL in the Bushel colorway.-WIP: Beesybee Fibers BFL. Crossing the Canyon colorway.Upcoming/Queued:-Happy Frog. Thank you, Lisa (Fibernymph)!-Snuggles Project. Sadie from Yarnivore is hosting a KAL.Misc/Off Topic:-Darren is now on Plurk-DJknitsalot.Enabling:-Woolgatherings Mixed BFL.-Absolute Wonder Tall Project Drawstring Bags. (The monkey one will be a prize for the Stripe Study Shawl KAL.)Project bags shown on today's episode:-Absolute Wonder-Jessalu-Piddleloop-Three Bags FullDon't forget…..*The Podcast is now available on iTunes!Plus check out the Ravelry group! Hope you join & thanks for watching!
Thank you to show sponsor Quince & Co. www.quinceandco.com Sign up for their free e-newsletter. Thank you to giveaway sponsor Three Bags Full at www.dance2yarn.etsy.com. The winner of the Pink Daffodil Bag is PJM (Paula). This week's drawing is for an Owl Project Bag (bigger!). Leave a comment on the show blog by noon CDT May 12. Complete show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages, cards, and prayers following the death of my father on April 27th, 2011. KnittyBarb informed me of why there are not many birds in Hawaii. Find audio versions of John Muir's works free on Librivox. Nature Notes: Rosebreasted Grosbeaks have beautiful color and song. Needle Notes: FO's are Eye of Partridge Heel Socks and Sugar is Sweet, a shawlette by Rose Beck. Estelle KAL is in progress! We are knitting Estelle Cardigan by Melissa LaBarre. Charr and I are going to Sock Summit 2011! We are also going to Stitches Midwest. Book Notes: Be Mine: 5 Sweet Shawlettes to Knit by Rose Beck. Five Stars! Music: From Quieting by Lydia McCauley. For My Daughters
Quince and Co and my Longaberger Home Business sponsor this episode. Three Bags Full on etsy is the giveaway sponsor. Leave a comment on the show blog to enter a drawing for a Hummingbird Project Bag from www.dance2yarn.etsy.com. The contest closes at noon Central USA time on April 21, 2011. Enjoy FREE SHIPPING at Three Bags Full by entering the promo code "piper" at checkout. Find the show notes at www.knittingpipeline.com. The John Muir documentary airs nationally on April 18, 2011. Fix-It Notes include more tips on fixing and reinforcing socks. Charr and Bronwyn visit The Blethering Room. We share inspiration from Camp KIP. Join our Estelle Cardigan KAL (Knit Along) that start on May 1, 2011. The tune is Polwart on the Green, performed by Musica Pacifica on Dancing in the Isles. Available on www.magnatune.com
show notes are at www.knittingpipeline.com. Sponsored by Quince & Co, Three Bags Full, and my Longaberger Home Business. Thank you, Sponsors! This episode was pre-recorded several days early as I am leaving for Camp KIP on Tuesday! Leave a show note on the blog for a chance to win a Frog Mini Project Bag and matching accessory case from Three Bags Full! Deadline for Week #2 is Thursday April 14th at noon. Spring Peepers are singing their chorus at night. Hyla Brook by Robert Frost. Needle Notes: I steeked the Norwegian Sweater and used i-cord Three Needle BO to join the shoulders. Find videos showing technique on the show blog. Eunny Jang's video on steeking is fantastic! Blethering Room: Woolly Serger Thread is not wool. It is nylon that has a brushed coating. Find extra thick Woolly Nylon at Schoolhouse Press. Tips: Use Kid Silk Haze for reinforcing heel, foot and toe. No need to cut and weave in ends. Wooly Nylon works well. Anna Lena uses Slip Stitch Heel technique on the soles of her children's socks. Love this idea! I test drove (walked) my darned socks and they feel great. I darned another sock and am getting better at my technique. Thanks to my Celtic Cross friends Karen, Heather, Rob, and Deb (and of course, announcer Kevin) who faithfully listen to Knitting Pipeline. Music is Amzing Grace recorded at a regular Thursday night rehearsal.
Eye of Partridge Heel, sock tips, Ann Budd's 5 Gauge Sock Pattern, sock repair. www.quinceandco.com Enter a comment on the show blog www.knittingpipeline.com to be entered into a drawing for a Mia Bag compliments of Three Bags Full on Etsy. Free Shipping on your order from Three Bags Full in April with show promo code "piper".
This week's episode has been sponsored by: This week: Did you know Abstract Fiber has a Ravelry group? Aaabsolutely Abstract is the place to go to meet our staff and see what other Ravelers are doing with their Abstract Fiber. We’d love to meet you online and see pictures of your projects. Aaabsolutely Abstract is also a great place to ask questions, find out where we’ll be next, and keep up with what’s new. If you’re looking for Abstract Fiber at a yarn shop near you, AbstractFiber.com also lists all the stores carrying our products. Online shoppers at AbstractFiber.com receive free shipping for orders over $100 in the US and Canada. This week: Things are crazy here at Purlescence Yarns. Zauberball Crazy, that is. We're pleased to announce the arrival of Zitron's latest sock yarn. The wool/nylon blend comes in a 100g, 420 meter ball. Check out Zauberball and our other Zitron sock yarns, on our shelves now! On the Needles: (00:44)Gigi has an Almost - UFO, her Swallowtail Shawl! Jasmin is making steady progress on her Ariann (knit out of the Dream in Color Classy, in their "Butter Peeps" colorway ). Gigi continues to work on the Frog Tree Origami Wrap Pullover. Jasmin has finished her first Albatross sock (made of her handspun from Crown Mountain Fibers).Gigi is working on the second Par Five sock, out of the Lorna's Laces "Franklin's Panopticon" colorway. Jasmin's Tangled Yoke Cardigan is waiting for the ribbon to be sewn on the buttonband. Jasmin finished her Tempting II top! Gigi is working on a vanilla sock out of Regia with a channel island cast-on.Jasmin, Gigi, and Miss Kalendar (host of Brass Needles) went to the Spindles & Flyers Stash sale. Jasmin picked up a little table loom for $20!Events: (13:30)- Rhinebeck! (NY Sheep & Wool) October 17-18. Meetup will be at the Carolina Homespun booth on Saturday afternoon. Time TBD.Mother Knows Best: (15:17)Topic- Labeling your knits. Use grograin ribbon and a fabric pen for personalized labels- or use scrapbooking ribbon! We also talk about holiday knits, and can't remember which podcast had the great idea of making a list, but thinks it was either KIPing it Real or Here's to Ewe. Jasmin offers up her sock label template. (Send us an email at knitmoregirls@yahoo.com , and we'll send it to you!)When Knitting Attacks: (21:44)Jasmin joins her sleeves together. Gigi aspires to knit the Curved Lace Shawl, but is foiled by a tiny chart. Jasmin's Tempting II is a little more revealing than she would have liked. Jasmin's Whisper is ill-fated from the start.Review: (31:22)This week, we review the Signature Needle Arts needles. We suggest them as a "gift for the knitter who has everything".Straw into Gold: (41:24)Jasmin spins the Three Bags Full (in Crimson Shadows) for Gigi mindfully. Jasmin has been on a spinning finishing kick. Jasmin is repurposing business cards.Show notes will go live 9/28.