Podcasts by Gin & Spin with Crafty Housewife Yarns
A podcast featuring reviews and news on yarn, fiber and spinning also gin drinks. Your host is Erin James the head fiber artist of Crafty Housewife Yarns and the Crafty Housewife YouTube Channel. There will also be guest spinners and crafters. Come Gin & Spin with us.
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Introducting My newest creation for beginner knitters - What I wish I'd known. from 2023-09-14T11:34
If you see this before it launches here is the wait list link https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com/pleasure-not-perfection-for-beginner-knitters If after it'll be here with the rest of the on...
ListenHighlight from Bizzy Crochet Interview- Why I sometimes want to burn it all down. from 2023-09-07T17:31
I was so thrilled to be a guest on the Bizzy Crochet podcast and YouTube channel! Click here for her channel and the full 1 hour interview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFi9qUEV5R8 for more ...
ListenWhat is Yarn Cult? from 2023-09-04T17:20
I was so thrilled to be a guest on the Bizzy Crochet podcast and YouTube channel! Click here for her channel and the full 1 hour interview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFi9qUEV5R8 for more ...
ListenHighlights from Bizzy Crochet interview- Getting kicked out of Fiber arts groups and Tour De Fleece from 2023-08-31T14:08
I was so thrilled to be a guest on the Bizzy Crochet podcast and YouTube channel! Click here for her channel and the full 1 hour interview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFi9qUEV5R8 for more o...
ListenHightlights from Bizzy Crochet Podcast- Small farm Supplies and Subscriptions from 2023-08-28T17:18
I was so thrilled to be a guest on the Bizzy Crochet podcast and YouTube channel! Click here for her channel and the full 1 hour interview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFi9qUEV5R8 for more o...
ListenHighlight from Bizzy Crochet Interview- Are you a Crafty Housewife? from 2023-08-24T23:57:18
I was so thrilled to be a guest on the Bizzy Crochet podcast and YouTube channel! Click here for her channel and the full 1 hour interview! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFi9qUEV5R8 for more ...
ListenStory time/ Why My Local Wool is being absorbed by CHY from 2023-07-27T19:07
New farmer index and small farm sampler bundles can be found here https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com/my-local-wool Here is a 20% off coupon off first box as a thank you for switching MLWNEWBUNDLE<...
ListenSpinning Natural batts and custom roving from 2023-07-20T13:33
Learn more at www.craftyhousewifeyarns.com/courses
get free goodies here https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com/homemade-is-better
Pre-drafting for easier spinning - secrets of yarn spinning video from 2023-07-13T11:34
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Worsted Style Spinning On Corriedale wool from 2023-07-06T04:00
See video format on Youtube
In honor of my new little E book for new spinners the secrets of yarn spinning I’m breaking it down topic by topic! find it on amazon or even better get it fre...
ListenCreating your own yarn base line. Fiber Arts Business behind the scenes. Also unboxing a yarn kit from 2023-06-29T12:29:03
Creating your own yarn base line. Fiber Arts Business behind the scenes. Also unboxing a yarn kit from our cottage industry yarn bundle. featuring new yarn line from my bestie Dawn of Twice Shea...
ListenWoolen Vs Worsted let's break it down. from 2023-06-22T12:17:14
Want to hang out with our fiber arts community? Come on over. https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftyhousewifeyarnlove Free fiber arts resource, just for you! Click right here https://craftyhous...
ListenSpinning Yarn on a Bottom Whorl Drop Spindle from 2023-06-18T00:15:43
Hello there! I'm back. I've been faithfully cranking out video content over on my YouTube channel and Im going to try to get better about adding more audio content over here.
Thi...
ListenAll about SAFF 2022 from 2022-11-01T15:17
Let’s gossip about mine and Heidi’s trip to SAFF she had a booth there and it was so much fun. Don’t forget to look up and check out the crime coffee and craft podcast which is our lovely sponsor a...
ListenLet’s add some sparkle ! from 2022-10-25T14:14:56
Terms to Google firestar , Angelica , star bright , cool braids at Craftyhousewifeyarns. Get free goodies here https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com/homemade-is-better….. also please follow the crime co...
ListenIt’s Tour De fleece Time!! from 2022-07-07T11:42:49
Come join the fun on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftyhousewifeyarnlove also find some free stuff here https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com/homemade-is-better
ListenHow to Spin Yarn from Dog Hair- The funny highly requested topic- Live Stream Lesson. from 2022-06-24T05:54
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
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Listentop 5 ways to use yarn crafting for stress reduction from 2022-06-20T11:52:35
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimecoffeean...
ListenGetting Started Spinning Yarn for beginners - How to dive into the Fiber Arts- Interview from The Stitch Society from 2022-06-18T01:11:07
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
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ListenSpinning Thick and Thin Yarn- Approachable Art yarn from 2022-06-13T11:35:31
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
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ListenFavorite Fiber and Spinning wheel - Stitch Society Interview from 2022-06-10T00:57:59
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimecoffeean...
ListenEntrepreneurial flow and compartmentalizing in small business. from 2022-05-23T14:52:41
Let’s get
ListenLet's Spin a "Laid Back Fractal Chain Ply"... Yes that's a mouthful. from 2022-05-12T14:19:24
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimecoffeean...
ListenSpinning Color Changing Batts. To Color Plan or not to Color plan? from 2022-05-07T21:00
Want to learn more in-depth about the spinning you saw in this video or about designing your finial outcome yarn with fiber preps and techniques ? Well click on over to our Patreon account and c...
Listentop 4 reasons to own a spinolution spinning wheel. Modern wheels for an ancient craft. from 2022-05-02T16:00
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimecoffeean...
ListenStitch society interview- What's your Yarnie origin story. from 2022-04-21T16:00
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimecoffeean...
ListenWhat is your favorite fiber to knit with or spin with? Is there a difference? Interview with Stitch Society from 2022-04-20T19:00
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimecoffeean...
ListenWorsted Style Spinning Quick Intro from 2022-04-13T18:00
Click on over to my Youtube channel to see the video that goes with this podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybSsqrzFqMmcEbafEL9kJQ
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Spons...
ListenWoolen Style Spinning Quick Intro from 2022-04-11T18:00
Click on over to my Youtube channel to see the video that goes with this podcast
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybSsqrzFqMmcEbafEL9kJQ
Check out our fun Podcas...
ListenExciting Announcement , SpinOluiton Layaway and all the reasons you need one. from 2022-04-07T17:08:15
Learn about these fabulous wheels here
www.craftyhousewifeyarns.com/spinolution/
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fib...
ListenIs spinning a good crafty for a busy/ crowded household?-Segment from Stitch Society from 2022-04-02T22:00
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimecoffeean...
ListenBraid to Belt - Part 5- Weaving your hand spun yarn sash belt from 2022-03-30T22:00
This is a fun 4 part series to take you from drop spindle to weaving your own sash style belt
Find the Attached Blog that goes along with this here
https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com...
ListenSpring is here! My top 3 favorite warm weather yarns. from 2022-03-28T22:52:12
Here's a short little solo episode about my 3 favorite types of yarn to work with for warmer weather and vacations.
You can find the yarn I mentioned on our site both Cestari and G...
ListenBraid to Belt - Part 4 - Warping Board from 2022-03-27T22:00
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi Stone Black ( CHY Fiber Artist extraordinaire)
https://linktr.ee/crimeco...
ListenBraid to Belt- Part 3- Andean Ply Bonus from 2022-03-25T22:00
This is a fun 4 part series to take you from drop spindle to weaving your own sash style belt
Find the Attached Blog that goes along with this here
https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com...
ListenProject Planning? How do you plan out your fiber arts projects? from 2022-03-25T16:00:45
This is a solo podcast on what we're planning up about planning!
Check out our fun Podcast Friend and Sponsor The Crime, Coffee and Crafts Podcast with my Fiber Bestie Heidi S...
ListenFrom Braid to Belt Series Part 2- 2 ply on a drop spindle from 2022-03-22T21:27:19
This is a fun 4 part series to take you from drop spindle to weaving your own sash style belt
Find the Attached Blog that goes along with this here
https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com...
ListenFrom Braid to Belt Series Part 1- Color Theory Intro and Simple Drop Spindle from 2022-03-07T23:00:10
This is a fun 4 part series to take you from drop spindle to weaving your own sash style belt
Find the Attached Blog that goes along with this here
https://crafty...
ListenAll about SpinOlution Spinning Wheel package accessories with special guest Renae of Tailspin Farms from 2022-02-12T15:00
Demo and Review of SpinOlution Studio Package Accessories as shown by my friend Renae from @Tail Spin Farm I was able...
ListenLife hack to have more crafting time and not loose your mind from 2022-02-09T02:12:37
Want to hang out with our fiber arts community? Come on over. https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftyhousewifeyarnlove Free fiber arts resource, just for you! Click right here https://craft...
ListenFiber Arts for Community - Past and Present. from 2022-02-04T13:59:12
The Fiber Arts world for me has always been a place to find community and like minded friends. This is a quick ramble on who the fiber arts has retained this practical chore and fun escape eleme...
ListenSo What's inside the My Local Wool Small Farm Sampler Box Anyway? from 2022-02-01T21:29:32
I must say this fiber box is near and dear to my heart. It's a great way to try out new fiber types from small farms and fiber artist in the good ole USofA. The proceeds go directly to buy...
ListenQuick Knits for gifts- Livestream Fiber Arts Lesson. from 2022-01-24T19:30:33
If you would like to see the video that goes with this post it's part of our " Exclusive Fiber Arts Lessons" that is avliable to ALL OF OUR PATREON LEVELS even the $3 level. This money goe...
ListenEarly morning project rambling from your favorite crazy yarn lady. Keeping busy for sanity from 2022-01-19T12:59:25
The title says it all. Here’s some links. Ebook with patterns https://craftyhousewifeyarns.com/handspunyarnguide. Find the mindlefulness section in the dream yarn course on Patreon https://www.patr...
Listenchunky yarn from a fab USA Cottage Indstury from 2022-01-04T18:16:08
Just a small ramble about my current cottage industry yarn obsession. I just LOVE that we get to create supplies with soul that benefit multiple small businesses and small farms. I can't wait to...
ListenSpin Her Free 2022 Charity Spin Along is starting! come spin along with us. from 2021-12-30T23:01:15
The Spin Her Free 2022 is coming up and we're hosting! You could win a free SpinOlution Pollywog! We start in our facebook group January 1st so grab those wheels, spindles and fiber ...
ListenSpinning with Wool Locks in a "non Art Yarn Way" from 2021-12-10T22:12:16
If you would like to see the video that goes with this post it's part of our " Exclusive Fiber Arts Lessons" that is avliable to ALL OF OUR PATREON LEVELS even the $3 level. Th...
ListenSpinning From the Fold- Live Fiber Arts Lesson from 2021-11-30T01:18:11
f you would like to see the video that goes with this post it's part of our " Exclusive Fiber Arts Lessons" that is avliable to ALL OF OUR PATREON LEVELS even the $3 level. This money goes...
ListenLive Fiber Lesson- Different Spinning Techniques for different color blending affects from dyed Braids. from 2021-11-18T23:47:31
If you would like to see the video that goes with this post it's part of our " Exclusive Fiber Arts Lessons" that is avliable to ALL OF OUR PATREON LEVELS even the $3 level. This money goe...
ListenWhy the Fiber Arts Blog- Money, Time, Cottage Industry from 2021-11-08T14:53:19
I'm so glad you're here listening to this podcast. I hope it makes you smile and maybe inspires you to get invovled with our fiber arts heritage and cottage industry. We'd love to answer questio...
ListenLive Stream Class - Night 1 - Color Blending Techniques that won't spin up "Muddy" from 2021-11-04T17:56:31
This was recorded from a live stream in our facebook group Hand Spun Yarn love. This video will stay live for a while and then will be shifted to our Patreon Account to benefit the My Local Wool S...
Listen#nevernotknitting how to deal with stress through yarn from 2021-08-02T13:58:46
This is a solo podcast where I ponder exactly what type of podcast it should be. How I have dealt with stress and too much energy in the past with knitting spinning or crochet.
ListenSock rambling. from 2021-04-20T12:46:13
Here’s all the rambling you never probably wanted about the conclusion of our first ever group sock knit a long. Please look us up on the Facebook group handspun yarn love and on Patreon “Crafty ho...
ListenLearn to spin yarn while supporting our small farm community. from 2021-04-07T16:03:27
I’m so excited to announce that I have put our entire super expanded dream yarn course and all of the expansions that you could possibly need to go from I’ve never even thought about spinning yarn ...
ListenBreed study. Merino wool from 2021-03-23T14:27:13
In this episode I review some of my favorite things about merino wool and a brief overview on how to wash it and care for it as well as fun uses. Show links https://craftyhousewifeyar...
ListenToo many projects and not enough clean spaces in the house. from 2021-03-18T14:45:03
It’s spring break we have company and children and too many yarn projects in the house. Slight rambling on hodgepodge yarn my enjoyment of the double coated Icelandic sheep and pending excitement f...
ListenFun with fiber types / general rambling on braid club fiber and small business. from 2021-02-08T18:37:30
This is a short little solo episode going over three different fiber types we have used recently in our braid club braids.
ListenThe resurrection of the Craftyhousewifeyarns Yarns podcast from 2021-02-02T16:53:38
Experiments with new technology and ramblings on the fiber arts market since the pandemic crash.
ListenGin & Spin 10 Conversation with Ashley Thurman of FibreShare and @loomdenim from 2019-02-14T00:10:02
I"m so excited about this interview because I"m such a fan girl for FibreShare and Ashley is such a talented Fiber artist
ListenGin & Spin 9 conversation with Tori Tecken of feather tail fiber arts from 2019-02-01T20:59:41
Tori is my friend and fleece expert. I absolutely love picking her brain I always learn so much. You can find her at www.feathertailfiberarts.com or hanging out in our facebook group handspun yar...
ListenGin & Spin 8 conversation with Indie Dyer Christina Mossaad from 2019-02-01T20:46:07
Come spin with us. We both talk about being a work at home mom, spinning vegan fiber and the unpredictable nature of fiber dyeing.
ListenGin & Spin 7 Solo podcast mini episode We get ready for Halloween and Outlander Yarn a long from 2018-10-24T19:38:29
This is a quick little podcast where I catch you up on all of the yarn goings on around here, debate why my children won't nap and get excited bout some 90's inspired horror yarn ( goosebumps yarn ...
ListenGin & Spin 6 Solo podcast from 2018-10-24T19:34:14
This is a solo podcast with just me and my dog Jolene making some yarn for a close friend who doesn't spin and catching up on gossip.
ListenGin & Spin 5 Interview with Kari Capone of Kari's Kits and Knitters unwind from 2018-09-06T23:47:43
We have a great interview about mental health and knitting , crochet and spinning. yarn shops & knit kits. Of course yarn and spinning. You can find Kari at www.kariskits.com and www.knittersunwi...
ListenGin & Spin 4 interview with Heidi of Cocoon homespun. from 2018-08-25T15:02:45
If you're just tuning in this is a good episode to start with. I acuatlly get my act together with recording and Heidi and I have a great time talking about everything from fancy crochet to tea bee...
Listengin & spin 3 Tech experiments with my co spinner and mom Viki Richardson from 2018-08-25T14:55:31
Short silly podcast where we work out some tech glitches for future interviews and discuss what we are drinking and spinning as well as the upcoming outlander knit a long and a really old viking br...
Listengin and spin 2 new textures and fall colors and low sugar din drink from 2018-08-07T23:55:29
Tonight's drink is Seagram's extra dry gin and Kroger brand sugar free seltzer water raspberry flavor. Shetland, Gotland, Lincholn fibers from feather tail fiber arts, You can find them on the goo...
Listengin and spin 1 natural dyes and gin and soda from 2018-07-27T23:20:13
We try some gin soda, spin some natural dyes on the spinolution pollywog and talk about kids and plans for this podcast.
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