Podcasts by YarnStories Podcast
A podcast telling the tales behind our favorite fibers
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Episode 216|Sashiko Mending with Jessica Marquez from 2019-06-14T17:36:04
Today’s episode is about sashiko mending. I had the great pleasure to talk with Jessica Marquez, author of Make + Mend. Interview Notes: Emi Ito’s (Little Koto’s Closet) Article about Cultural Appr...
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Episode 215|Fibrevolution with Shannon Welsh from 2019-05-30T00:05:10
Shannon Welsh, cofounder of Fibrevolution. Fibrevolution’s mission is to bring flax and linen production back to the state of Oregon (and really the United States). We’ll talk a little today about ...
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Episode 214|Kim Werker from 2019-05-15T20:34:24
Kim Werker is a writer, editor, and instructor living in Vancouver, BC. Kim’s work really focuses on editorial and helping people find the joy and the fulfillment of making and learning to embrace...
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Episode 213|Hunter Hammersen from 2019-05-01T18:48:15
Today’s guest is Hunter Hammersen, a kindred spirit in geekery, knitting, collecting, and obsessive research. Also, we giggle a lot. Hunter is a prolific publisher and designer living in Maine. Int...
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Episode 212|Superwash Wool Part 2 w/ Cliff Cox from 2019-04-17T19:44:09
Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part ...
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Episode 211|Superwash Wool Part 1 w/ Cliff Cox from 2019-04-10T21:46:30
Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part ...
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Delay for Episode 211 from 2019-04-03T22:47:38
Hi everyone! Just a heads up that I’m recovering from a teaching trip (Fibromyalgia is no joke!) and so the next episode on Superwash Wool Processes will actually be coming at you next week, April ...
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Episode 210|Alicia Ruthrauff&Medical Textiles from 2019-03-20T22:16:44
Note: We’ll be talking about some medical stuff and bodily functions, so if the idea of surgery or medical stuff or talk about menstruation products grosses you out, this is maybe a good episode f...
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Episode 209|Anastasia Williams&Natural Dyeing from 2019-03-06T21:32:24
Anastasia Williams is the owner and dyer behind Garden Wool&Dye, a business focused on sustainable wool in naturally dyed colors. She grows, forages, and liberates the majority of her dyestuffs. Sh...
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Episode 208|Carson Demers&the Ergonomics of Fiber Craft from 2019-02-20T21:26:42
In this episode, we chat with Carson Demers about his work in Ergonomics. He is a physical therapist who added a second career teaching knitters and spinners about the ergonomics of their craft. In...
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Episode 207|Jeanette Sloan from 2019-02-06T21:52:20
This whole episode is dedicated to my conversation with Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting and her work to highlight BIPOC Designers and Crafters. Interview Notes: Jeanette Sloan’s Site, In...
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Episode 206|Cheryl Kolander from 2019-01-23T22:27:55
This episode’s guests are first, Cheryl Kolander, pioneer of Peace Silk and avid natural dyer. Cheryl chats with us about raising silk – Sericulture. Then we chat with Sara Lamb about spinning silk...
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Episode 205|Anne Weil–Weaving Within Reach from 2019-01-09T23:03:56
In this episode we talk to Anne Weil about her new book, Weaving Within Reach, her use of natural materials, and making weaving as approachable as possible. Then I chat with Angela Tong about types...
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Episode 204|Woolly Wormhead from 2018-12-26T22:30:30
This episode’s guest is Woolly Wormhead, designer extraordinaire of hats. We talk hat architecture, Brexit, and living in the limbo that it has caused. Interview Notes: Woolly’s Website and her Rav...
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Episode 203|Gabrielle Treanor from 2018-12-12T15:00:44
In this episode I talk to Gabrielle Treanor, a mindfulness coach, author, and podcaster about being present, self care, being kind to yourself, and how those topics intersect with making. Gabrielle...
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Episode 202|Sally Fox–Part 2 from 2018-11-28T20:36:12
Today’s episode is Part 2 of a conversation with Sally Fox, owner of Vreseis Limited, and the Colorganic Fiber trademark. She is a breeder of naturally colored cotton and a dedicated scientist. We’...
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Episode 201|Sally Fox–Part 1 from 2018-11-14T23:47:59
Today’s episode is Part 1 of a conversation with Sally Fox, owner of Vreseis Limited, and the Colorganic Fiber trademark. She is a breeder of naturally colored cotton and a dedicated scientist. Sho...
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Episode 116|Woolfolk from 2018-05-30T22:09:27
Attn: I’ve launched a Patreon, if you enjoy this podcast, please take a look. I’d love if you would join the fun and get all the extra stuff! Today’s episode is a conversation with Kristin Ford, ow...
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Episode 115|Elemental Affects from 2018-05-16T22:44:12
Attn: I’ve launched a Patreon, if you enjoy this podcast, please take a look. I’d love if you would join the fun and get all the extra stuff! In this, the second to last episode of the season, I ta...
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Episode 114|WooSheeps from 2018-05-02T23:54:23
In this episode I talk to Neil Paice co-owner with his wife Sue of WooSheeps, based in Rural Scotland. Then we talk to Deb Robson about the Bluefaced Leicester sheep breed and its history. Show Not...
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Episode 113|MJ Yarns from 2018-04-18T19:13:24
In this episode I talk to Jonathan Berner owner of MJ Yarns. We discuss dyeing for an impressionist painting feel, developing a yarn for a specific place, and his possible future career as a dog w...
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Episode 112|Neighborhood Fiber Co from 2018-04-04T21:56:38
In this episode I talk to Karida Collins, owner of Neighborhood Fiber Co. and Mama to a brand new baby boy, Kai. We talk mostly about activism, business dilemmas and being a minority in this indus...
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Episode 111|Swans Island Yarn from 2018-03-21T21:59:45
In this episode I talk to Michele Rose Orne, Creative Director of Swan’s Island Company based in Northport, Maine. Then we talk to Deb Robson about the history of the Rambouillet sheep breed. Show ...
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Episode 110|Bristol Ivy–Knitting Outside the Box from 2018-03-07T22:32:14
In this episode I’ll talk to Bristol Ivy about her new book, Knitting Outside the Box. We’ll talk about British TV, disrupting the pedantry of the knitting world, and the importance of being kind t...
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Episode 109|Knitted Wit from 2018-02-21T22:36:17
In this episode I’ll talk to Lorajean Kelley, Color-Queen of Knitted Wit. We talk activism, balancing local with internet-based life, and silly colorway names. Then I’ll talk to Amy King about the ...
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Episode 108|Anzula Luxury Fibers from 2018-02-08T05:45:18
This episode introduces Sabrina Famellos, owner of Anzula Luxury Fibers. We talk about knitting vs crochet, everyday sexism, and being both an introvert and a business owner at the same time. Then ...
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Episode 107|Indigodragonfly from 2018-01-24T21:39:58
This episode introduces Kim McBrien Evans, Minionster, Snarkitect, and Evil Master Genius of Indigodragonfly Designs. Kim’s color sense is surpassed only by her wit and sense of humor. We also tal...
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Episode 106|Spirit Trail Fiberworks from 2018-01-10T21:52:17
In this episode I talk with Jennifer Tepper Heverley, owner and sole dyer of Spirit Trail Fiberworks. Spirit Trail focuses on luxury fibers, like merino, cashmere, silk, and some really great breed...
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Episode 105|Slow Knitting from 2017-12-27T18:00:57
In this episode I chat with Hannah Thiessen, freelance creative and social media consultant, and author of Slow Knitting: A Journey from Sheep to Skein to Stitch (affiliate link). The book focuses ...
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Episode 104|Lorna’s Laces&Mrs Crosby from 2017-12-13T16:00:03
In this episode I talk with Amanda Jarvis, the new owner/operator and long-time employee of Lorna’s Laces and Mrs Crosby Yarns. Lorna’s Laces has been a staple in the hand-dyed yarn market for year...
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Episode 103|Lux Adorna Knits from 2017-11-29T14:00:58
In this episode we talk with Heidi Hennessey, owner and proprietress of Lux Adorna Knits in Boise, ID. Lux Adorna makes 100% cashmere yarn in 4 different weights and a multitude of colors. Then we’...
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Episode 102|Nua Yarn from 2017-11-15T12:00:22
In this episode we talk with Carol Feller, knitwear designer, teacher, and co-creator of Nua Yarn. Carol lives in Cork, Ireland. Then expert talk with Amy King of Spunky Ecelctic about the Merino,...
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Episode 101|Spincycle Yarns from 2017-11-02T03:19:38
In this episode we talk with Rachel Price and Kate Burge, the Spinsters behind Spincycle Yarns in Bellingham, WA. Then expert talk with Deb Robson about Corriedale, Rambouillet, and Columbia wools....
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Episode 100|Introduction from 2017-10-16T18:18:35
Join Miriam and Sid (her spouse) as he interviews her about YarnStories. What’s behind the podcast, and what’s to come. Click to donate to the podcast or send feedback to miriam AT yarnstoriespodca...
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