This is an audio diary of my big sewing project. Making project bags for With Mel's Outlanderish Clan Kit. You can hear me go slightly mad in that I was talking to the pins. I just happened to switch record on my phone.

Ahhh, its Episode 119. This is not a normal episode. I explain why so apologies for sound rubbishness but the content is there, in a round about random Louise way.Rose Rock Gin which you can get from http://www.masterofmalt.com/ We will do a tasting for next episode. Lush Cardigan by Tin Can KnitsContact details are [email protected] Ravelry as LouiseHunt CaithnessCraftCollective group. Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter as CaithnessCraftThe music is by Friction Bailey with Auld Lang Syne from www.musicalley.comHappy New Year.

Its almost here. Christmas 2014. Brought to you by Louise, Daisy and the dogs. I used Your Home Christmas made easy 2014 magazine to help us organise better. Quite a good buy for this and future years.www.lovefoodhatewaste.com for excellent food ideas.To wrap presents like a professional go look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh_Rg6e4SY8&feature=youtu.be and realise 'I've been doing it wrong my entire life'.Sign up for the Caithness Craft Collective Retreat on Ravelry. All the information is there.Natalie Servant competition - go to the Ravelry thread and answer 'What is your favourite art deco building?' to win a copy of her wonderful new eBook http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/canadian-art-deco-knits to get it now.Mum Mum Mum sectionShoppy Section www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftBla Bla Blahhhhh [email protected]  Raverly as LouiseHunt  CaithnessCraft on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter  LouiseJ2010 on Flickr and www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com for podcast feed.Music is from Bunny Sigler with Hark the Herald Angels Sing from www.musicalley.comHappy Holidays.

It all seems to be Christmas preparation this episode.Wots e CraicGo to Ysolda Teagues blog http://ysolda.com/blog/ for VATMESS news.https://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnsfromtheplain for Nic's lovely dyed yarn.Castle Fraser ebook has its third pattern release.Outlanderish Clan kit - very quickly go to http://withmeldotcom.wordpress.com/an-outlandish-clan-kit/ to grab a kit which are AMAZING.Retreat Retreat - My own retreat is taking sign ups. Price is a tentative £125 per person for 12 places. Dates 28-31 May 2015.Deposit of £50 by end of January, full price paid by 25 April 2015.Coming UpEdinburgh Yarn Fest 14 & 15 March 2015. SwapChristmas is coming - www.craftmill.co.uk We are making garlands and wreaths this episode.Me Me Me - Lush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits, Dishcloths.Sports Direct spotting rules.Caithness Section with Wicked GeorgeDrams with 12 year old Aberfeldy single malt whiskyBla Blah Blaaaaah - Ravelry as LouiseHunt and CaithnessCraftCollective Group. CaithnessCraft on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Flickr as LouiseJ2010  www.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.com Music is from Avalon Rising with The Great Selkie from www.musicalley.com

There are 2 BIG announcements in this episode.The first being I am working with Mel and we are putting together an Outlandish Clan Collective Kit with a project bag made by me. You need to go to http://withmeldotcom.wordpress.com/words-with-mel/ from 9pm on 21 November 2014 (GMT) to get yourself a kit. But BE FAST, they are limited.Wots e Craic - New logo by the lovely Laura Gesin and please go find her at https://www.etsy.com/shop/summerhillsheepfarmAlso another Etsy shop for lovely art work and jewellery is https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBlackRockGallery Scardy Cat - Announcement 2. How do you fancy a Crafting Retreat at John O Groats Natural Retreats 28 - 31 May 2015?Please let me know for numbers as soon as possible and then I will give out a price and a schedule.  I'm looking to see if anyone is interested in the first place before I book it. I would then want deposits of £50 by 30 January 2015 and the full price paid 4 weeks before the retreat. If you couldn't make it you would get the remaining moneys back and if I could fill your place all the money back.  I will give a better idea of price when I know how many are interested. Minimum of 6 people. https://www.naturalretreats.com/uk/destinations/scotland/john-ogroatsComing Up - www.edinyarnfest.comSwap - Please have your swaps posted as soon as possible.Christmas is Coming - Making Soap and candles - go to https://www.soapkitchenonline.co.uk/acatalog/Soap_Making_Kit_natural.html for the kit and all the ingredients you will ever need.Me Me Me - Lush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits, Upstairs Downstairs Cowl by Paula Emons Feussle, Mad Pom Pom hat.The Pillars of the Earth by Ken FollettDrams - Richard and I drink a 10 year old Tomintoul Single Malt WhiskyShoppy Section - I have McLean, Gordon, Ancient Fraser, Ancient MacMillan, Farquharson in the shop. www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraft Blah Blah Blah bit - [email protected] Louise Hunt on Ravelry, CaithnessCraft on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram. LouiseJ2010 on Flickr.The music was Avalon Rising with The Great Selkie from www.musicalley.com

Shhhhhh, can you hear it? Yip, its ME again.The Blether is back with ListenWots e CraicStash Bot AppWithMel Videocast and Outlander teasers.Two Ewes Fibre Adventures PodcastIchigo Abroad PodcastScardy CatSwap SectionSign up on RavelryComing UpEdinburgh Yarn Fest www.edinyarn.comMum Mum Mum SectionMe Me Me SectionShoppy Sectionwww.etsy.com/shop/valerieinscotland and www.etsy.com/caithnesscraftContact Info - Louise Hunt on Ravelry, CaithnessCraft on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest  LouiseJ2010 on Flickrwww.caithnesscraftcollective.podbean.comMusic is an old Orcadian song sung by Avalon Rising called The Great Selkie (a Selkie is a seal) and you can buy this from www.musicalley.com

Wots e Craic lovely listeners? Go find me mentioned in Lets Get Crafting Knitting and Crochet Issue 65 and find a nice wee pack of Christmas knitting patterns with yarn and needles.Etsy Shop worth tracking down - www.etsy.com/shop/summerhillfarms to stalk Laura Gesin's yarny goodnessNew podcaster for you - NH Knits via Podbean and iTunesScottish Diaspora TapestryComing Up Eden Court Inverness 18 October Highland Textile FestGlasgow School of Yarn 18 October Rennie MackIntosh Church Maryhill Road GlasgowEdinYarnFest - 14, 15 March 2015 Edinburgh Corn Exchange - www.edinyarnfest.comMum Mum MumWhere did you get that hat, where did you get that hat?SwapCalender swap is now closed.Christmas Tree decoration or Winter decoration is now open. Please sign up on Ravelry by 5 November and post by 15 November. Handmade or a really nice bought decoration plus 3 items of Crafty winter fun and a note.Christmas is ComingThis is the run down before Christmas of things we need to do in a timely manner so we don't run around at the last minute.Me Me Me Lush Cardigan by Tin Can KnitsUpstairs Downstairs by Paula of Knitting Pipeline fameOpal Mini Sock yarn Bunny by Susan B AndersonThe Killing by David HewsonDramsInchgowan 6 year old Single Malt Whisky with special guestsShoppy Sectionwww.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftContact me via [email protected] Ravelry as Louise Hunt Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram as CaithnessCraftMusic is Wild Mountain Thyme by Marc Gunn via www.musicalley.com

Wots e CraicThe trip was Wicked Awesome. I can now speak fluent Boston thanks to Mary.We have thanks, lots of thanks to give. You might like the poem. I have a small travel log from our trip.I go through the purchases and gifts. There's a long list.Susan B Anderson Sock yarn bunny workshopKnitting Pipeline Podcast. Twinset Designs Podcast. Knitting Dish Videocast, With Mel VideocastShoppy Section - www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftComing Up - Highland Textile Fest - 18 October in Eden CourtGlasgow School of Yarn 17, 18 October in Charles Rennie MacIntosh Church, Maryhill Road, GlasgowEdinburgh Yarn Fest 14, 15 March 2015 at Edinburgh Corn Exchange - www.edinyarnfest.comSwap Section - Post your Calender and stationery swap by 15 OctoberMe Me Me - lots of me. Bunnies and mittens.Blah blah blahContact me at [email protected] Ravelry as LouiseHunt CaithnessCraft on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook. LouiseJ2010 on FlickrMusic - Wild Mountain Thyme by Marc Gunn from www.musicalley.com

Not the podcast, I'm trying to pack all the things in this week and then pack my case.Shorter episode. Partly because of the deadline and partly because I recorded a Drams last night and can't find if I saved it or not. It wasn't all that funny anyway.I ramble on about what I will be buying for my Acer cardigan by Amy Christoffers, Newale by Cecily Glowick Macdonald and the cross stitch kit from www.mainelyquilts.com  and of course Apple pie.New kid on the block podcaster - YarnydaysandSundays http://www.yarnydaysandsundays.podbean.com/ which I liked. I mention again Plutionium Muffins podcast which I recommend.Shoppy Section has lots of new tartans in so go find out if your clan is there. If not please let me know and I'll keep an eye out for it.  www.etsy.com/shop/caithnesscraftComing up - Yarndale at Skipton Auction Mart 27&28 SeptemberHighland Textile Fest at Eden Court Inverness 18 OctoberForgot to mention Glasgow School of Yarn on 17 & 18 OctoberPass it On SectionSwap SectionKAL Section - The Lush KAL has now closed. Thank you for taking part and if you got a prize well done, if not, well done too for getting a cardigan. You are all winners to me.Me Me MeContact me at [email protected] Ravelry as Louise Hunt CaithnessCraft on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and Flickr as LouiseJ2010.Music is by Marc Gunn with Wild Mountain Thyme and from www.musicalley.com where you can buy it.