YarnStories Podcast
A podcast telling the tales behind our favorite fibers
Episodes
June 14, 2019 • 61 mins
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 Appropriation – “An Open Letter To White Makers & Designers Who Are Inspired By The Kimono And Japanese Culture” Sashi.co’s articles specifically about Sashiko … Continue reading Episode 216 | Sashiko Mending ...
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May 30, 2019 • 46 mins
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 what happened to the industry there and what challenges Shannon and Angela face trying to bring it back Shannon (left) and Angela, Co-founders of … Continue reading Episode 215 | Fibrevolution with Shannon...
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May 15, 2019 • 60 mins
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 failure and the ugly as a natural part of the process. Interview Notes: Kim’s Website Friendship Bracelets! from Purl Soho Interweave Crochet … Continue reading Episode 214 | Kim Werker
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May 1, 2019 • 51 mins
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. Interview Notes: Hunter’s Website & Blog Hunter’s Instagram Silk Road Socks (rerelease affiliate link) Knitter’s Curiosity Cabinet 1, 2, & 3 (affiliate links) Rabble Rousers on … Continue reading Episode 213 ...
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April 17, 2019 • 21 mins
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 series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made. Interview … Continue reading Episode 212 | Superwash Wool Part 2 w/ Cliff Cox
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April 10, 2019 • 26 mins
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 series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made. Interview … Continue reading Episode 211 | Superwash Wool Part 1 w/ Cliff Cox
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April 3, 2019 • 1 min
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 10, 2019 and then the second part will be released on April 17, which will get us back on the … Continue reading Delay for Episode 211
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March 20, 2019 • 34 mins
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 for you to skip. Alicia Ruthrauff is a product development engineer working for the Secant Group. She’s also a knitter, and … Continue reading Episode 210 | Alicia Ruthrauff & Medical Textiles
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March 6, 2019 • 40 mins
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. She’s based in Elk Point, South Dakota. Interview Notes: Garden Wool & Dye Anastasia on Instagram, & Facebook The best book I’ve ever seen … Continue reading Episode 209 | Anastasia Williams & Natural Dyei...
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February 20, 2019 • 41 mins
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. Interview Notes: Carson’s Website Carson on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Carson’s Book, Knitting Comfortably Ergonomics aka Human Factors Engineering Frank Gilbreth’s Study of Brick … Continue reading Episod...
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February 6, 2019 • 56 mins
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, Instagram, Ravelry Store Jeanette’s most recent pattern release, the North Point Wrap Black People Do Knit #Diversknitty Sockmatician, founder of the Diversknitty hashtag Lorna Hamilton Brown’s … Continue reading
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January 23, 2019 • 42 mins
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 and its various preparations. Interview Notes: Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @su.krita, @astitchtowear (who you should … Continue reading Episode 206 | Cheryl Ko...
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January 9, 2019 • 57 mins
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 of looms and what you can make with them. Interview Notes: Basic Structure of Weaving Anne Weil’s Site, Flax & … Continue reading Episode 205 | Anne Weil – Weaving Within Reach
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December 26, 2018 • 60 mins
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 Ravelry Shop Traditional Sideways hat structure Lateralis, the new collection from Woolly Wormhead Fiber Trends Felted Clog pattern Korra and Toph from the Elemental Collection Judy’s … Continue reading Episo...
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December 12, 2018 • 50 mins
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 and her puppy Interview Notes: Gabrielle’s Website & her Instagram Pressing Pause Gabrielle’s dog Positive Psychology Kate O’Sullivan (of A Playful Day)’s Conversations From Our … Continue reading Episod...
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November 28, 2018 • 48 mins
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’ll also talk to Joan Ruane about spinning cotton. You can find Part 1 here. Interview Notes: Sally Fox’s Website, Shop and Instagram California’s … Continue reading Episode 202 | Sally Fox – Part 2
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November 14, 2018 • 44 mins
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. Show Notes: Sally Fox’s Website, Shop and Instagram California’s Yolo County More on Soil Microbiology Nematodes Naturally colored cotton’s Wikipedia page Mendelian Genetics Ginning … Continue reading Episode...
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May 30, 2018 • 44 mins
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, owner of Woolfolk yarn. Kristin lives on Sauvie Island in Portland where she raises goats, highland cattle, and cider … Continue reading Episode 116 | Woolfolk
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May 16, 2018 • 58 mins
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 talk to Jeane deCoster of Elemental Affects about her start with Shetland Wool and branching out … Continue reading Episode 115 | Elemental Affects
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May 2, 2018 • 42 mins
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 Notes: WooSheeps website, Instagram, Facebook. North Ronaldsay Sheep Madder and Indigo for natural dyeing Natural Dyes vs Synthetic Dyes WooSheeps … Continue reading Episode 114 | WooSheeps
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