Podcasts about knitwear

Knitting and wool are so essential in the Faroe Islands that in the early 1800s, exports of sweaters and socks made up about half of the economy. Today, the nation of about 55,000 people has 8+ knitwear brands, 2 active spinning mills, and 70,000 ewes. Sissal Kristiansen, the owner of knitwear company Shisa Brand, started an initiative called The Wool Islands to celebrate the heritage and potential of Faroese fiber. “We owe it to our past and our future to utilise the natural resources that we have, and on the Faroe Islands, that is wool,” she says. The first project of the Wool Islands was a 15-minute documentary that takes viewers on a sweeping journey through the Faroese landscape, meeting shepherds, knitters, and of course sheep. Available to watch free on YouTube and the project's website, the film welcomes you to the small country, which is located in the North Atlantic between Shetland and Iceland. Today, the economy of the Faroe Islands relies on tourism; the film shows how enticing a destination it is for knitters, spinners, and textile lovers. Sheep and knitting are everywhere in the Faroe Islands, but maintaining the quality and value of the local wool depends on visitors, locals, knitters, and consumers to recognize its unique importance. Drawing on the natural colors produced by the native sheep, Faroese knitting patterns are characterized by graphic, highly contrasting stranded patterns that generally carry floats over less than five stitches. Sissal's designs for Shisa Brand feature bold traditional motifs in contemporary silhouettes and scales. Some of Shisa Brand's iconic garments feature black-and-white geometric patterns, and the ready-to-wear items are handmade by local handknitters using Faroese wool. Undeterred by wool's reputation for scratchiness next to the skin, she celebrates the lofty texture, warmth, and silkiness of the dual-coated fleece. Hearing Sissal speak about her home and her passion for Faroese wool will leave you yearning to wear Faroese knitwear, knit with Faroese yarn, and visit the country's wool islands. Links Shisa Brand website (https://www.shisabrand.com/) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shisabrand) Find The Wool Islands film and resources about wool in the Faroe Islands at the program's website (https://www.thewoolislands.com/) Watch a panel (https://youtu.be/O07UJxisLeg?si=mUwdb82UIJfXW4gk) moderated by Isabella Rossellini featuring Sissal and other Faroese designers and producers, hosted by the Scandinavia House in April 2024 Read Sissal's “Legacy of Wool: Faroese Gold” in Farm & Fiber Knits (https://farmfiberknits.com/legacy-of-wool-faroese-gold/) Føroysk Bindingarmynstur (Faroese Knitting Patterns), the collection of Faroese knitting motifs documented by Hans Marius Debes, is available from Navia. (https://www.navia.fo/en/knitting-patterns/1151-foroysk-bindingarmynstur.html) Yarn grown in the Faroe Islands is available from Navia (distributed in the US by Kelbourne Woolens. (https://kelbournewoolens.com/collections/navia) Spinnaríið við ánna (Spinnery by the River) (https://kyrra.fo/pages/about-us) produces 100% Faroese yarns at a family-owned micro mill. Snaeldan (https://snaldan.fo/) mill produces yarn and knitwear in the Faroe Islands. Signabøgarður tógv (https://www.facebook.com/siignabogardur) offers 100% Faroese wool yarn. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. KnitPicks.com has been serving the knitting community for over 20 years and believes knitting is for everyone, which is why they work hard to make knitting accessible, affordable, and approachable. Knit Picks responsibly sources its fiber to create an extensive selection of affordable yarns like High Desert from Shaniko Wool Company in Oregon. Are you looking for an ethical, eco-friendly yarn to try? Look no further than Knit Picks' Eco yarn line. Need needles? Knit Picks makes a selection for knitters right at their Vancouver, Washington headquarters. KnitPicks.com (https://www.knitpicks.com/)—a place for every knitter.

In this episode, we dive into spring fashion trends—what we love, what we're skipping, and why. We chat about the return of nautical styles, the surprise comeback of plaid, and the nostalgia of denim skirts. We also share past fashion regrets, tackle tricky styles like peasant skirts and the tennis aesthetic, and reflect on how our personal styles have evolved.Chapters00:00 Spring Trends: A Bypass Perspective02:14 Nautical Vibes: Deck Shoes and Personal Style06:39 Plaid: An Unexpected Spring Trend12:07 Denim Skirts: Nostalgia vs. Modern Style15:27 Peasant Skirts: A Love-Hate Relationship19:55 Tennis Aesthetic: Trends and Personal Preferences21:47 Fashion Regrets and Second Chances24:43 Exploring Current Trends27:56 Layering and Styling Challenges30:52 Athleisure and Sporty Styles34:00 Color Trends and Personal Preferences37:03 Knitwear and Seasonal Wardrobe Changes39:50 Reflecting on Trends: What We Bought and Regretted-----------------CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.comJOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcast SIGNE HANSENYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dkWebsite: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobeCHRISTINA MYCHASYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristinamychasWebsite: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychasALYSSA BELTEMPOYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempoWebsite: https://msbeltempo.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo

In this special episode, we're unveiling The Signature Collection—an exclusive collaboration between A Yarn Story and acclaimed British designer Erika Knight. This beautifully curated collection blends timeless knitwear design with modern color theory, creating versatile patterns for every knitter.Join Carmen & Kayleigh as they take you behind the scenes of this exciting launch, sharing the creative process, expert styling tips, and how the collection came to life. Whether you're passionate about knitting, looking for inspiration, or simply love high-quality handmade fashion, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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At the top of the hour, we have Beyond The Cheese back and in full force with Steven Arenzon from Wisconsin Knitwear to talk about their business and history. Then we want to know; do you ever send your food back? Jane encountered some bad soup and faced the ultimate dillema for a Wisconsinite: Say something or not. And we're gonna wrap it all up with This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Bombs Away Edition As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Steven Arenzon

Todays episode of start scale succeed Nicole is Joined by UK knitwear designer and brand founder Genevieve Sweeney  Some of the areas we chat about are   Challenges of UK Manufacturing in an industry that is disappearing & her dreams and plans of revitalising the UK knitwear industry.  What Genevieve learnt from stepping away from the Fashion Norms when running a fashion business.The power of staying true to your business brand values.  Building community through social media and how it has scaled with in-person at her studio in Hertfordshire.  Being sustainable at the core whilst growing. Key highlights including    Launching a Brand:The pivotal moments and challenges that led Genevieve to start her own knitwear brand. Sustainability Practices:Genevieve's approach to sustainable manufacturing, including ethical sourcing, minimizing waste, and making timeless pieces. UK Knitwear Industry:The evolution of the industry over the past decade and the current landscape for UK-based manufacturers. Business Milestones:The significance of being stocked at Fortnum & Mason and the recent expansion to a new studio in Hertfordshire. Community Engagement:How Genevieve engages with her local community through her studio, including workshops and tours. Challenges and Aspirations: Current challenges such as seasonality and future plans for creating a micro-factory and offering apprenticeships. Advice for Entrepreneurs:Genevieve shares valuable advice for those looking to start their own brands, emphasizing resourcefulness and creativity.   https://www.genevievesweeney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/genevievesweeney/   Genevieve Sweeney is committed to preserving and revitalising this corner of the industry. Working with hand-selected mills and factories around the UK, GS is driving British manufacturing forward by embracing innovation whilst also celebrating tradition; keeping time-honoured craftsmanship relevant and capturing the beautiful, refined touch of the artisan. Her signature yarn blends evoke a unique and contemporary mood, while limited batches promise unrivalled originality, lasting quality and attention to detail.   Host Nicole Higgins  The Buyer and retail coach  Nicole Higgins Links  https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk/   https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/   https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/free-discovery-call/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/blog/ Sponsor  Neon Digital Clicks  Are you ready to scale your ecommerce store?This episode is brought to you by Neon Digital Clicks, the agency dedicated to helping kids' and family brands achieve explosive growth with high-performing digital marketing campaigns.   Neon's new Runway to Results programme is a revolutionary paid-advertising service that will help you understand your brand's true potential and reach the heights of success you dream of.   Over the course of 60 days, Neon's expert team will test and optimise your Meta and Google ad accounts to establish your business KPIs and optimum Cost Per Acquisition.    At the end of the Runway period, they'll analyse your data to establish what profitable scaling looks like and arm you with knowledge, confidence and a clear plan for the next phase of your growth.   If you're ready to elevate your e-commerce game, Neon is the navigator you need on your flight deck. https://runwaytoresults.com/ https://neondigitalclicks.co.uk/    

Knitwear Lab develops smart technological applications for knitwear. At its Lab in Almere, the Netherlands, its team of programmers and designers develop prototypes and run small productions. The team of knitwear specialists combine material research with the latest knitwear technologies. For example, Knitwear Lab has developed virtual kitting, a method of industrial knitwear development, which has the potential to create new opportunities for sustainable, cost-efficient and design-driven sample development and knitwear production. Using Knitwear Lab's extensive knitwear knowledge combined with the latest 3D software and Stoll Create Plus, a massive waste from sample and pre-production stages can be reduced. In episode 104 of WTiN's Textile Innovation Podcast, we speak to founder Thijs Verhaar owner of Knitwear Lab and Lyske Gais, founder of virtual knitting, about the potential for digital solutions in the knitwear sector. We explore how the sector has developed and the potential for modern technologies moving forward. Knitwear Lab offers a huge range of educational resources and in January 2025 will launch a funding round, to enhance its offering and training opportunities. If you would like to learn more, please visit knitwearlab.nl and knitwearlab.nl/kl-academy. You can listen to the episode above, or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To discuss any of our topics, get in touch by following @wtincomment and @abi_wtin on X, formerly Twitter, or email aturner@wtin.com directly. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please email sales@wtin.com.

Welcome back to Knit Your Stress Away! In today's episode, I'm sharing a quick and practical tip for all the sweater lovers out there. Whether you're trying to preserve your handmade knits or your store-bought favorites, this simple method will help you keep your bulky sweaters looking fresh—no creases, no stretched-out shoulders. Here's what you'll learn in this episode: A step-by-step trick to hang your sweaters without damaging them Why this hack is a lifesaver for saving drawer space and preserving your cozy knits A sneak peek at my latest knitting project for an upcoming workshop! What's Been on My Needles? This week, I've been working on headbands for my live workshop on December 4th. Want to see them? Check out my Instagram @theknittingmamas_ or join our Facebook group for beginner knitters for more updates!   Upcoming Live Workshop: Knitting Made Simple for Busy Moms Mark your calendar! On Wednesday, December 4th, at 10 a.m. EST, I'll be hosting a live workshop designed to help you start your knitting journey with confidence. In just 60 minutes, you'll learn: A step-by-step guide to completing your first project. How to cast on and knit your first rows. The essential tools every beginner needs. This workshop is perfect for busy moms looking for a creative and calming hobby. You'll leave feeling ready to take on your first knitting project with confidence!   Sign up now: theknittingmamas.com/workshop   Connect With Me: Follow me on Instagram: @theknittingmamas_ Join our Facebook community

Find the free resources mentioned on this episode here----> https://www.makegoodfashion.com/free-fashion-resourcesLearn more about the Make Good Fashion Academy----> https://www.makegoodfashion.com/academyIn this episode special guest Kate Knight, a freelance knitwear designer, shares her journey from studying textiles to working in various countries including the U.S. and U.K. Kate explains the intricate process of designing knitwear, from the selection of sustainable fibers to the differences between machine and hand-knitting. She provides insights into creating knitwear collections, sourcing materials, and working with factories while emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships and understanding technical details. The episode is a valuable resource for emerging fashion designers seeking to incorporate knitwear into their collections, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.Connect with Kate!https://www.thecashmeredesigner.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thecashmeredesigner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Anne for a chat with knitwear designer Joanna Hunter! Grab your knitting and listen as Joanna shares her design process and experiences in the world of high fashion, film, and local commerce.  Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode #Wovember2024 posting prompts LoveWovember Marketplace 1917 is currently streaming on Amazon Prime in the US, if you would like to see Joanna's scarves and wristlets! Ninian's website, Instagram, and Facebook Purl Together YouTube Channel

Producing Knitwear in Karachi: Today's episode takes us to knitwear manufacturing straight from Karachi with Ahmed Altaf, CEO of AM Group, who shares his invaluable journey from academics to leading a family-run knitwear facility. Gain insights into what life is like in Pakistan's largest city and learn why Pakistan is a critical player in the global apparel market. Ahmed debunks common myths about working with knitwear manufacturers and highlights the benefits of a vertically integrated factory setup. Transforming Outdated Processes: The adoption of the WiMetrix system, sparked by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, has revolutionised transparency and efficiency in AM's operations. For Ahmed, driving the shift towards a data-driven approach, redefining quality control, and setting new standards in the industry is what will keep his factory and his industry alive. Counting behemoths like Walmart as their clients, and receiving the Responsible Sourcing Certificate from the retailer, sheds light on the expectations and demands that brands are making on Pakistani fashion manufacturers. But is it working? Find out in this episode. Find out more about AM Group: am-group.com.pk Connected with Ahmed on LinkedIn.Send us a textSupport the show--------The show is recorded from Beyond Form, a venture studio building & investing in fashion tech startups with ambitious founders. We'd love to hear your feedback, so let us know if you'd like to hear a certain topic. Email us at hello@beyondform.io. If you're an entrepreneur or fashion tech startup looking for studio support, check out our website: beyondform.io

Menopause Whilst Black Season SEVEN Episode FOUR! Our guest for Episode 4 of S7 is none other than *drum roll please* Dr Aziza Sesay  'Know your normal! Get yourself checked!"  Dr. Aziza Sesay is a GP, GP educator, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Host, Speaker and a well-regarded health content creator. Dr. Sesay is particularly noted for her work in health education, awareness, advocacy, and empowerment through her platform, "Talks with Dr. Sesay." This platform shares evidence-based health information, with a focus on women's health, cancer awareness, mental health, and health inequity. Dr. Sesay is the Vice Chair and Creative Director of @BlackFemaledrs.uk and serves as an Ambassador for multiple health charities, including @EveAppeal, @WellbeingofWomen . She has also been featured on various media platforms and has authored a number of health articles. Additionally, Dr. Sesay has collaborated with numerous organisations and has played a pivotal role in several national public health campaigns. During this episode we go back to some basics and discuss: > what exactly IS menopause? > how can we get the best from our GP appointment > what to do if we are scared about experiencing menopause? >the jargon-busting truth behind all those letters! > whats in Dr Azizas bag of cute toys? > why is lifestyle such a huge contributing factor to good menopause care? ...and much more. This brilliantly informative episode is available to watch on YouTube and listen to on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and beyond. Dr Aziza is happy for listners to reach out to her on her platorms - just remember that Drs can't and don't give diagnoses without a consultation. Please leave a comment and/or glowing review! They make a BIG difference to our potential reach! New episodes drop every Wednesday.  CONNECT Dr Aziza Sesay on Instagram Website - https://www.talkswithdrsesay.com/  NOTES NHS Choices/GP website - accredited by BMS - British Menopause Society or FSRH + Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health More letter explanations: DFSRH (Diploma of FSRH) DRCOG (Diploma with the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology)  FFSRH or FRCOG =  Fellowship with RCOG MFSRH = Masters of the FSRH. Phew! FSH level - Follicle Stimulation Hormone Psychologist Dr Julie Smith  - Book - Why has nobody told me this before? Brown crocheted vulva by  Knitwear buy YuliyaO If you love this podcast please support us by following Menopause Whilst Black on Facebook and Instagram, leaving a glowing wordy review on any platform and like, subscribe and comment on YouTube. Please keep talking about menopause amongst your family, friends and work colleagues of all genders. Together we will break this taboo and ensure that every person gets the menopause care they need.  Jiggle your bits to our Spotify playlist. Join our mailing list. Email the show: hello@menopausewhilstblack.com Karen Arthur is a broadcaster, artist, author and menopause activist.  She is host of bi-weekly weekend radio show on Golddust radio 'Can We Talk'. Karen hosts The Joy Retreat Barbados, the worlds first retreat for Black women in any stage of menopause, 28th April - 5th May 2025.  Karens first childrens book, 'Grandmas Locs', illustrated by Camilla Ru, on celebrating natural Black hair through the relationship between a grandmother and her grandson, will be published by Tate publishing on 24th October 2024. Preorders open. Karen is part of the International Womens Podcast Festival - Content Is Queen. 3rd and 4th October. London. UK. Tickets. New episodes miraculously* appear on Wednesdays. *thanks to the invaluable work of @beyongolia and @yaa___studio who are bloody amazing.  *we recognise that inclusive language is important in ensuring that ALL who experience menopause are seen and heard. The term women is used whilst mindful of this.

In this week's podcast I chat about the Top 5 Knitwear Pieces for Autumn/Winter 2024CardigansRibbed Knitted DressesKnitted VestsThin KnitsCropped knitThere's a shoppable mood board to accompany this podcast - In this week's podcast I chat about the Top 5 Knitwear Pieces for Autumn/Winter 20241. Cardigans2. Ribbed Knitted Dresses3. Knitted Vests4. Thin Knits5. The Cropped knitThere's a shoppable mood board to accompany this podcast;https://loom.ly/AF9bCTsAbout the HostWorking with personal clients, Lisa is passionate to inspire & empower ambitious women to have a wardrobe that gives them the confidence & self belief to achieve & reach their goals whilst reflecting their personal brand.Lisa has contributed to editorials such as The Guardian, Times, Daily Mail, The Sun, Daily Express works as the Style expert for BBC & Heart Radio throughout the UK. Lisa has worked on media campaigns with Sainsbury's & Persil.Want to find the Podcast Picks? - sign up to my newsletter here;www.lisatalbot.co.ukLisa's website here:www.lisatalbot.co.ukThank you for listening, please remember to hit the follow button so you never miss an episode & leave a review if you enjoy find the podcast.Follow Lisa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisatalbot1/Follow Lisa on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lisa-Talbot-Personal-and-Fashion-Stylist-106427762713796Follow Lisa on Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-talbot-b8291615/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genevieve Sweeney is a designer and founder of a self-titled knitwear brand, who shares her journey into the fashion world with me, from working with big brands - both high street and designer - to founding her own business, where she prides herself on her commitment to slow fashion, British manufacturing and sustainable design.  Genevieve was influenced early on by her grandfather's craftsmanship, and her passion for knitting started in childhood, and I love this episode because Genevieve is a gentle and considered woman, who shows that anyone can build a brand with purpose if they have the desire and drive.  The discussion also delves into the personal challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, as well as Genevieve's aspirations for the future of her business. Find Genevieve's website here And find the brand on Instagram here  Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here  My community doors are now closed but you can join the waitlist for the next intake here.  ------------------- Thank you so much to Tapd for supporting this episode.    Tapd is an EFT Practice run Denise Hanrahan.   More commonly known as Tapping, EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Technique and is an amazing way to lower everyones favourite stress hormone - cortisol.  It is also brilliant for dealing with anxiety, grief, panic attacks, even creative blocks. It could be the somatic practice you need to get yourself ‘unstuck'  For more info, check out tapd.co, that's T A P D . Co  or DM Denise on insta here.  Listeners will also benefit from a 20% discount on any one to one session. Use code ‘business' when booking.  ------------------ Episode highlights: 01:12 Meet Genevieve Sweeney: Champion of Slow Fashion 02:15 Genevieve's Early Influences and Career Beginnings 04:03 The Journey Through Education and Early Career 07:58 Navigating the Fashion Industry: High Street vs. Luxury 16:50 The Birth of a Sustainable Knitwear Brand 25:19 Scaling a Business: Brand Positioning and PR Strategies 26:00 Challenges and Successes in Gaining Press Coverage 27:09 Transition to Wholesale and Team Expansion 30:54 Balancing Motherhood and Business Growth 35:21 Improving the Knitwear Industry: Sustainability and Innovation 44:04 Future Goals: Micro Factory and Apprenticeships 45:28 Final Reflections and Personal Insights

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In this episode, Charlie, a non-binary sci-fi fantasy writer, together with their husband Brian, discusses the concept of harvesting imagination and light in accordance with the Via Creativa. They delve into the cyclical nature of creativity, emphasizing the importance of practical spirituality, the interplay between light and darkness, and the necessity of sharing one's creative output. They also reflect on the profound role hope plays as an act of creative will, particularly in challenging times.Support us on: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsettBecome a patron of the arts patreon.com/cedorsettFor Educational Resource: Wisdoms Cry https://wisdomscry.comFor all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.comThreads https://www.threads.net/@creationspathsInstagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/Transcript:Charlie- New: [00:00:00] On this first quarter moon after Lunesta, we turn our minds to the Via Creativa to the creative way. And start asking ourselves, how can we harvest imagination and light? What. Imagination Are we harvesting in the season? intro Hello everyone. My name is Charlie and I am a non-binary scifi fantasy writer. I'm joined by my wonderful husband, Brian. Brian - New: Hello. Charlie- New: Today we're going to be talking about harvesting imagination and light. Because we are at our first fruits festival Lunesta, we are. Focusing on this harvesting image, especially as we're here, harvesting those first fruits, those first little inklings. That are coming up [00:01:00] on the fields. How can we bring that in? How can we have more of that in our life? I think a lot of us really need more imagination in our life . I used the word light. A lot. I've always used light in terms of God, in the beginning was the word and the word was with God. And the word was God. And the same was in the beginning with God and without him, nothing would have been made that was made. And in him was light. And the light was the life of humanity. . That beautiful prologue to the gospel of John and so light. And diety are forever joined in my brain. Even more than that right now, as it feels like we're going through such dark times with. The riots that are going on in Britain and the wars around the world. And. The economy and the weather and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and. I think we need to be. Mindful about looking for those places where we can find a [00:02:00] light. Where we can find hope. Where we can find. Whatever it is that pierces the darkness. And brings us to the other side. For the new moon we talked about entering that darkness and harvesting peace. Today. As we're entering this. Time where we're focused on the Via Creativa, the creative way. Answering that question for ourselves in our own lives. How do you find. imagination. How do you find light? And I do mean how not where, but how, because I think we need to be practical. We can be all mystical and metaphysical, and I can use all manner of metaphors here about where and all thats not going to help anyone. I. Have a very strong bias that mysticism. Spirituality needs to be practical. It needs to be. Rooted down in our bones in a very practical, honest, and straightforward way. Let's start with a brief recap of the Via Creativa. [00:03:00] Because. There's a quality that it has that. Often gets missed in people. When Matthew Fox talks about the Via Creativa. He says that it is born from the union of path one and path two. Of that via positive, and via negativa in that. Cosmic hospitality. And that letting go and letting be, and that welcoming in and letting go. That it's in the union. Of these two that the Via Creativa the creative way. Comes forth. I think it's really important for us. To hold that in our minds, when we're thinking about the creative way. Because. Creativity really is about welcoming in the ideas. I think we focus on that a lot. I'm waiting for inspiration. I am waiting for the muse to sing to me and to tell me the things that I should be making. We don't want to think about the other side of that. That's the letting it go or we let the letting it go [00:04:00] terrify us. Well, I've written this thing. Why should I publish it? I've made the song. Why should I sing it in front of somebody else? I've made this food. What if nobody else likes it? I made this. Knitwear crochet where thing. What will people say? If I wear it in public, maybe I'll just wear it around the house. We put these paralyzing. Roadblocks. Between us. Really letting our imagination and our creativity flourish. That's why. seeing creativity is arising from that hospitality, that davar, that divine word. Coming into us. . That willingness to let go and let be. You really have to do both things to be creative. The via creativity. We're told that this is the place where we learn to give birth to God that we are. Where this is the place for goddess as much mother. As child. Both of those images. Have that welcoming, gracious, Via Positiva energy to them. They [00:05:00] also have that letting go energy. a, mother has to let their child go to go out into the world. A child has to let go of the family to go out into the world. And all of our creative endeavors do as well. More than anything right now. In this time in this place, I think the greatest creativity that we're called to. Is hope. Because hope really is a creative act. Hope isn't. An emotion as much as people want it to be. Yeah. We can feel hopeful. It creates a sensation in us when we have it. Brian - New: The emotion is more, the joy. That the hope brings. When you really break it down, In itself is not the emotion. It brings joy. It brings happiness.Charlie- New: It really is born from the joy that's born, that we're feeling. We confuse it for an emotion. It's kind of like how we think compassion is an emotion. No, we feel loving kindness. We feel that loving [00:06:00] sensation within us, but compassion it's self is a mental act. It is an act of choice. If I can use the big words that I like to use, it's a volitional act. It's an act of our will. Hope is very much an act of will. It's not. A pie in the sky dream. I think too many people. Allow hope. Too. Be that thing that's just out of reach. To be that thing that's just beyond us. I know it's probably not going to happen, but I have hope. That's a platitude. That's not really hopeless. Brian - New: Once again, it's without works. Charlie- New: Yeah. Brian - New: When said. In that manner. It is said without the intention of doing anything, it's more of, this is an excuse. For the situation rather than. Normally when it's actual hope. When you say you have hoping you mean it. There is. Intention behind it. Charlie- New: It's the one thing that we say a lot. We go back to this faith without works is dead. That [00:07:00] really is core to everything. , if you get nothing out of any of the other spiritual ideas that we put forward, if you can just latch onto that faith without works is dead idea. We'll be so much better off. Then most people that are. Trying to find a spiritual path because that's really the core, the heart of all of it. As we discussed in the via negativa. On the new moon. That harvesting piece is that active? Portion. That we're engaging it. In. That place of darkness. In the Via Creativa in this creative path. There is this instinct, this urge to say that the action here is to create something. To make a sculpture, make a painting, write a poem, write a story. Tell a story. Cook a meal, bake some bread, there's this very. Literal understanding of being creative. I don't want to discourage that. I don't want to discourage that in [00:08:00] any way. If that's where your heart is. If that's where you're feeling called and moved. Do that. We need to expand our understanding of creativity. To other aspects. Of our lives, our creative projects in and of themselves. Maybe that creativity is I'm going to go walk in this other place that I normally don't walk. maybe that creativity is finding a new restaurant to go hang out at. Finding a new cafe. Finding a new way to find a new artist to listen to. Or a new book to read. Creativity comes in a lot of shapes and sizes. It's not just our creative output. I think this content culture that has developed alongside influencer culture has gotten us to think of. Creativity as having a necessary output. Brian - New: An exercise. I found very helpful. Getting a deeper understanding. Of the creative. Process. Especially in regard to imagination. Was when I thought [00:09:00] about. Cleaning a room. The simple act of cleaning, via Positiva, via negativa, we're in the actual act of cleaning the space. Adding pretty things and removing ugly things out or the detritus. However you want to word it. it was adding and removing. It was enjoying the a And wonder of it. Then those two are married. The creative process. Actually came next. It is when I sat back. . alow. Others to experience that space. I had just been cleaned. I shared it. I observed, I watched how that space was used, how it was enjoyed or not enjoyed. I watched for the gratitude. It's always nice for someone to appreciate it, but there wasn't an expectation of that. There was no attachment to having to have someone say, oh, thank you for [00:10:00] cleaning this room. That was not there because that's not part of that creative imagination. What was part of that observation was watching to see the natural flow of the space. How did everybody use the cleaned room? Then that carries over into the via transformative as we'll go into later in the month. In this exercise that then allowed me to re-imagine. Small aspects of that space to how is it better used? How are others using it? How has it impacted? It was that creative imagination that allowed me to rethink. The entire room. Realizing sometimes I put artificial structures in, when I cleaned, sometimes I put a piece of furniture in a place that blocks the flow. Uh, some of those you get into when doing . Charlie- New: feng shui Brian - New: feng shui. In a space. It's sitting down and it, that is that creative [00:11:00] imagination. . And the creative process . On how is that space? Actually supposed to be because clean doesn't mean free of dirt. There may be. Flowers or plants that need to be added to give life to the space. It may be light needs to be added to brighten it. It may be too much light and maybe too many plans. You may need less, but it's just that. Taking that moment. To just be in the moment. Watch how it is. Interacted with and imagining. Which is pure creativity. Just imagining. How it could be better. Charlie- New: I've often said that the first two paths, the Via Positiva and via. Negativa. are internal. They're looking at they're inviting in their internal work. For the most part they are. And this other two, the paths three and four, the Via Creativa and via transformativa, Our outward paths. Whereas. [00:12:00] In the Via Positiva, we are welcoming it. We're. Allowing that divine word to come into us. We're practicing cosmetic. Hospitality. And learning that hospitality is earthiness and bringing all of those good things in whether they're into our hearts, into our lives, into our homes. Whether it's doing the internal work on ourselves. That is done on that path. In the Via Creativa. This is the turning outward. This is the moving out. I don't personally. Believe that creativity can happen within. Creativity. Requires some form of external action. Whether that's just practicing body prayer. That you were praying internally. Just holding it all inside and now you're adding gestures and ritualizing your prayer in that way. Whether that's learning to seam with your own voice for dance. In the moment. [00:13:00] Or all of the other creative acts that come out. The Via Creativa. Is an outpouring. We've welcomed everything in the Via Positiva, We've learned what we need to let go and let be in the via negativa and now we're allowing it to flow through us. We are becoming a channel, a conduit. We are part of that flow. Now. There is that. need to share. That can be as simple as telling another person about a thing. You don't have to publish your work to the whole wide world. Don't ever think that's what I'm saying. When I say. Share your stories or share your music or what have you. You don't have to start a bakery to share your baked goods. It is good to share them. That could be as simple as if you live in a very rural place. Maybe. Bake something special for your dog. There are a lot of really nifty dog foods that you can make that require a lot of creativity. And I say that to somebody, like I grew up very rural. Remember when it was [00:14:00] just me and my dog. Right around right. I didn't have any friends that lived close by. That was always an event when you would go. And actually visit other people because they live so far away. If that's your case. Share with the birds. Go outside and tell the birds your stories. Tell the birds. Tell them to the wind, tell them to the trees. To me, that's just as valid. Whether or not you experienced the spirit of that tree, the spirit of those birds. Community with you or not. You're still sharing. You're still taking that step. To speak to something outside yourself to. Cher. With things outside of yourself. And that is just vitally important. This is a place where we're getting in touch with our creativity, with our imagination. With that light. That ever shines within us. a while back. I did a piece where I talked to you about the idea that we live. In the Zelle [00:15:00] Shaddai we live in the shadow of the almighty. And what that means. This image of all creation is God dancing before God. The shadow that's cast into the void in between. Is what makes our world. That we are all living in the shadow of the almighty. how are you casting your shadow? How are you sharing your light? That's what the Via Creativa is about, is learning to. Interact with that play between light and shadow. To bring it in and let it flow through you. Jesus used a lot of light analogies for us. We are to be the shining city on a hill that. Who should let the light of our eyes shine out that we shouldn't put our light under a bushel. ? He used these light images a lot. That's because light. Like creativity. Can't be contained. Hope like creativity. Can not be contained. It has to be free. It can be [00:16:00] blocked. That's a very different thing than containing it. Brian - New: Even then light gets creative. Have it just travels in one direction. And then once it's blocked, it gets creative and goes in another direction. , there's the simple trick has hold a mirror up and you can see the beam of light somewhere else because it reflects, and it doesn't just reflect off the first time it gets blocked and reflects. Sometimes it can even amplify. Slightly as it reflects because it starts reflecting off multiple places. Charlie- New: Why is the sky blue? Brian - New: That's reflecting off the ocean. Charlie- New: No, actually, it's the refracting light. Brian - New: Oh, yeah. Charlie- New: The way the light hits the atmosphere, it bends and shakes, and the blue light scatters. It just scatters. So much that we see it. And the other light makes it down to us. The light that feeds our plants is actually red light. The plants are green because there's too much green light. They need to reflect that light back so they don't get burned. So they're green because they're reflecting that green [00:17:00] light. So they don't get burned by it. But the green light. Isn't what nourishes them. If you've ever worked with grow lights, if you've done any you'll notice that they're very red. And the reason for that is not because, oh, didn't that? Cool. It's just that those are the wavelengths of light. The plant actually needs. There's no point in generating wasting the energy to generate green light. Which is there in the white light, all along. Because the plant will just reflect that back. It doesn't need it. It doesn't want it. It's too much of it. And that right there. If you think about it. Is what we're talking about, hearing that Via Creativa Via Positiva, via negativa balance. It's letting in. Inviting in that path one. The red light. Letting go of reflecting via negativa path to the green light. So that it can Via Creativa path three, grow. And make all of those beautiful leaves and flowers. And everything else. That's why we have such [00:18:00] a variety in plants. When you see a plant that has kind of reddish leaves. Oh, It's wanting that red light. It doesn't want that red light anymore. It's reflecting that back. That's powerful idea. It's one that's so subtle. We don't think about it. Cause it's all around us. You look up the window. And you see. Green grass. Or a tree leaf. Or something and you see that green and you just it's great. There's so much. In the meaning of that green leaf. That's the power of the via creative and taking this time. That we do. To meditate on it, whether it's just on the first quarter moon. I tend to focus on the Via Creativa in the time period between the main moon phases. So between now and the full moon. That's the. Monthly cycle of the Via Creativa for me, I take that time to meditate on the third path. To think about all of those. I guess you could call them hidden messages. That are out there. That aren't really hidden. They're just, and again, a repeated theme that we keep going to, we just don't notice [00:19:00] them. Brian - New: Yeah. There's subtle. Very, still small whispered voice. And they allowed room. Full of conversation. Charlie- New: Because we need hope right now. We need creativity right now. We need. To live. Right now. It's so hard in this late stage capitalist world that we live in. To find those moments of joy. And peace. And lightness, not just light, but lightness. We feel so burdened so heavy. And yeah, I could use as a platitude, right. That wonderful quote from Jesus. Come to me all who are weary and heavy Laden and take my burden upon you. For a disliked. Yeah. I remember as a child seen that wonderful him cast your cares upon Jesus. Right? I remember seeing that when I was a kid. And it sounds. So simple. But it is one of the hardest things to do. One, it requires us to. Use our creative mind. [00:20:00] To understand what we need to hold onto and what we need to let go of. This is where creative, the via creativa or the third path. It looks back at the two that came before it. . also looks forward, what things need changing. That's what we're going to be talking about. When the full moon comes about. What are we changing? What needs change? what needs transformation and celebration brought to it? So here we are. What creative things can we do? Do we need to do, or are we not seeing. How have we gotten locked into a certain mode? And a certain habitual action. Brian - New: That's why I liked that exercise. Of the simple act of cleaning. It is. A simple thing. Most of us think of it as a chore it's treasury that we just do because it needs doing. some of us are fortunate enough to find a lot of joy in it. With the power of imagination. And the creative path. One Ken. Simply shift that [00:21:00] perspective. Can go, I'm going to clean this space. It is going to be an act of compassion. Given to everyone. That enters that space, including yourself. And as an act of compassion, it's done without thought of reward. But knowing. With that hope and faith, good things will come out of it. And then with that power of creation, power of the creative imagination. Making that shift and then doing the cleaning. It is now a gift. Not one that you have to have a thank you for it. It's just a gift. That you can enjoy. That any everybody else entering this space can enjoy. That you can then also further contemplate. Meditate upon. How it can be transformed. For the next time you do it. So that then you can. Make it even better gift. Charlie- New: That's why as we're going about our days. We're even if it's just right now, while you're hearing the sounds of our voices. Just take a. [00:22:00] Moment. A little breath. And ask yourself. Where's that light. Whereas that lightness. Where's that. Creativity. Where is my imagination right now. Where are you finding those things? Where are you practicing those things? Where are those things calling to you? They may not be in the most obvious places. Maybe you need to be creative about the path you take to work. Maybe you need to be creative about how you do your sleep schedule. Or the routine that you have to get up in the morning. Maybe you need to have some creativity. And how you pray. Or meditate. Maybe you need to have some creativity in your meal planning. Have you gotten into a rut? Anytime anything starts feeling routine. I think it's important for us. To ask ourselves that question. Is this routine because I want it to be, because this is what I have chosen. Or because I just got into a pattern and it became a [00:23:00] habit. So much of what we're trying to do in the creative life and the spiritual life. It's learning to see those habitual patterns. And which ones need to be broken free from. it's very easy for us to just get into a pattern. That's really the power of. The third path. It shows us where we need to bring that imagination. That creativity and that light. So that we can change. That's what the path four is all about. But before. Little baby. Jesus can walk. We have to give birth to him. We do that. When we learn to trust the divine imagination living within us. And to be co-creators with God. In this amazing and wonderful cosmos. Thank you so much for listening. I hope you have enjoyed today's episode. If you have. Please. Like us or whatever you can do wherever you're listening. If you're at a place where you can leave a review that helps us out. Immensely. Don't [00:24:00] forget to share. If you think that somebody, you know, would benefit from hearing this. That helps us out more than, you know, And if you. Have a few pennies, you can throw our way. If you head over to https://www.creationspaths.com/, you can join our sub stack over there and get the classes as they start coming out. Or. You can go over to my https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett or patreon.com/cedorsett. I'm see Dorsett on both. And that helps with everything that I do, including the stories, the music and everything else. Thank you so much for spending this time with us and may the blessings of the first quarter moon be upon you. Bye. Brian - New: Bye. Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 7 of A Yarn Story Podcast (time flies!). This week, Carmen and Kayleigh delve into their latest knitting projects, share some personal stories and review a new wine.They begin by catching up on life events, including recent bouts of illness and how it affected their knitting time. Carmen talks about her current project, the Olive Top, and details about the silk yarn she used. Kayleigh discusses her progress on the Bella Blocking project, sharing tips on knitting straps and handling I-cord. They then chat about the humid weather and how it impacts their choice of knitwear.Kayleigh reveals details about her upcoming wedding, including her handmade wedding invitations and plans for a knitted wedding shawl before they share what they've been working on and upcoming projects (and the gorgeous Hide & Hammer Tote Bag and Nesting Bags!).They wrap up with a Q&A segment where they share some super-useful advice on how to get your tension right!Subscribe for future episodes

Most of the clothes we wear today are manufactured in the Far East. What happens when you decide to champion creating your clothing brand in the UK?Today's guest is Genevieve Sweeney, the founder of her eponymous luxury British knitwear brand. Genevieve designs and manufactures British knitwear for womenswear, menswear, accessories and socks. She champions and celebrates British manufacturing with heritage, craft and innovation in the industry using responsible fibres and sustainable practices. Learn more about the process of designing and creating knitwear by hand, and how Genevieve is championing the rediscovery of lost skills. We discuss the importance of slow fashion, and the steps that can be taken to reduce the environmental impact of creating clothes. We also cover the logistics of running a thriving business when you have a young family, and why Genevieve is passionate about developing an apprenticeship scheme for her company.It's a wonderful rallying call to the benefits of manufacturing in the UK. The Bring Your Product Idea to Life Podcast - Best Business Podcast Award, Independent Podcast Awards 2023USEFUL RESOURCES:Genevieve Sweeney WebsiteGenevieve Sweeney FacebookGenevieve Sweeney InstagramGenevieve Sweeney LinkedInThis episode is sponsored by Cara Bendon Brand ConsultancyIf you need branding & packaging for your product, Cara is my go-to. She and her team create beautiful and unique branding so that your product will impress retailers, stand out on the shelf and look great online.They also offer packaging and e-commerce website design, so that you can get everything set up and ready to launch, confident that it looks brilliant.Cara is fantastic at helping guide you through the process and has been a guest on this podcast twice. In fact, she even designed this podcast artwork for me when I worked with her on my branding back in 2021, and I can't imagine not having this brand now!If you'd like to chat to Cara about branding for your business, she's offering a free no-obligation call with any listeners. You can book your free 30-minute call hereBook a call with CaraCara Bendon Brand Consultancy WebsiteCara Bendon Brand Consultancy InstagramCara Bendon LinkedInMentioned in this episode:This episode is sponsored by Cara Bendon Brand ConsultancyIf you need branding & packaging for your product, Cara is my go-to. She and her team create beautiful and unique branding so that your product will impress retailers, stand out on the shelf and look great online. They also offer packaging and e-commerce website design, so that you can get everything set up and ready to launch, confident that it looks brilliant. If you'd like to chat to Cara about branding for your business, she's offering a free no-obligation call for my listeners. Book a free 30-minute call with Cara...

(All links from this episode can be found below)  Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Knitting Mamas Podcast, where we dive deep into the creative world of Alexi, one of my favorite knitwear designers and founder of Two of Wands. From early lessons with her grandmother to pioneering new trends in the knitting community, Alexi shares her evolution from a fashion student to a beloved figure in the world of fiber arts. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Alexi's introduction to knitting and how it intertwined with her artistic upbringing. Her journey through fashion design and costume construction, highlighting the unique skills she acquired from a non-traditional fashion program. The pivotal role of a tarot reading in her decision to pivot from fashion to founding Two of Wands. Insights into her design process, including how she transitioned from selling finished pieces to creating scalable knitting and crochet patterns. The impact of the pandemic on her business and how it spurred new levels of creativity and collaboration. Alexi's perspective on knitting and crochet as tools for self-care and mental wellness. A sneak peek into her upcoming designs and the future of Two of Wands. Connect with Alexi: - Follow Alexi on Instagram and Facebook @TwoOfWands - Explore her designs and sign up for exclusive updates at her website www.twoofwands.com   Patterns and links from this episode:  www.yarnsub.com (find yarn substitutions quickly) All hands & hearts Foundation French Market Bag  Coffee Shop Scarf (her first design for LB) Slouchy Hanging Baskets  (I might make these to store some of my yarn away from my puppy who seems to think it's toys lol) Copenhagen Baskets (crochet)   Enjoy this episode as Alexi takes us through her vibrant journey in the knitting world, illustrating that creativity and determination can weave the most beautiful patterns in both art and life. Join the Knitting Mamas Facebook Community today. Follow me on Instagram @theknittingmamas

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This week Carmen is joined by Amanda as Kayleigh is working on her PhD this month. We dig into Amanda's career as a knitwear designer and what it's really like working full time as a designer (including what it was like working for Mohamed Al-Fayed!)Happy Knitting!-----------------------------------Chapters(00:01:13) Wine we're drinking (00:04:59) Meet knitwear designer Amanda(00:06:21) Realities of working as a kniwear designer for magazine publications(00:22:48) Working for Mohamed Al-Fayed (and turning down Harrods!) (00:27:00) What does a design process look like and what Amanda's working on (00:45:10) Knitting retrets with Amanda (subscribe for retreat updates here) (00:46:36) What we're wearing(00:50:19) What Carmen is knitting -----------------------------------Show notesThe wine this week is a Spanish Syrah from Carmen's Good Pair Days box called Topico.What we're working on:Amanda has two designs she's finishing up: one for Walcot Yarns using Fluff and one for our upcoming retreat using The Fibre Co. Cumbria Fingering.Carmen has her Pressed Flowers Cardigan on the go and is nearly done with the ribbingWhat we're wearing:Amanda is wearing a slipover by Petitknits, the Stockholm slipover using Walcot Yarns Origin (Wild River) held with Isager Silk Mohair (100).Carmen is wearing the Plump it Up shawl by Maxim Cyr in Fluff (Shadow) & Spincycle Yarns Plump (Rosy Maple)-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us:A Yarn Story,128 Walcot Street,Bath,BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239-----------------------------------Huddle Podcasting LtdThis episode was produced by Huddle Podcasting Ltd. Learn how you can harness the power of podcasts to grow your business at www.huddlepodcasting.com

It's our now-annual end of term wrap-up, as The Cineskinny gang discuss some of our favourite bits from the past twelve months. We're talking Music! Crochet! Kids! Chaos! Sexiness! All the classics... Follow the team on Twitter @ptrsmpsn @anahitrooz @jamiedunnesq @lew_rob_, get us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @thecineskinny, email us at cineskinny@theskinny.co.uk; recorded at EHFM, Summerhall – ehfm.live Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool) License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

We've got knitting! We've got eponyms!! We've got knitting eponyms!!! Which come with a whole load of battles, f-boys, duels, baseball, scandals - and socks, lots of socks. Fibre artist and Yarn Stories podcaster Miriam Felton discusses why grafting should ditch the name 'kitchener stitch'; we learn about the eponymous cardigan; and two towns in Ontario take pretty different approaches to having problematic namesakes. Content note: this episode contains mentions of war, death and injuries. Get the transcript of this episode, and find out more about the topics therein, at theallusionist.org/ravels. This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman. Martin Austwick of Neutrino Watch and Song By Song podcasts provides the Allusionist music. Become a member of the Allusioverse at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you get regular livestreams and watchalong parties - AND to hang out with your fellow Allusionauts in our delightful Discord community. You can also sign up for free to receive occasional email reminders about Allusionist stuff. The Allusionist's online home is theallusionist.org. Stay in touch via facebook.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, youtube.com/allusionistshow and twitter.com/allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk lovingly and winningly about your product or thing on the show in 2024, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by: • Wildgrain, the subscription box for sourdough breads, fresh pastas, and artisanal pastries that you can cook from frozen in 25 minutes. Get $30 off your first box, PLUS free croissants in every box, when you start your subscription at Wildgrain.com/allusionist or use promo code ALLUSIONIST at checkout.• Ravensburger, who make all sorts of jigsaw puzzles, including ones you design yourself. Buy Ravensburger puzzles in your preferred puzzle emporium and from Ravensburger's official websites.• Bombas, whose mission is to make the comfiest clothes ever, and match every item sold with an equal item donated. Go to bombas.com/allusionist to get 20% off your first purchase. • Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online empire. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist. Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly vintage fashion interview show, with guests you'll want to go thrifting with! For more Pre-Loved Podcast, subscribe to our Patreon! On today's show, we're talking with the co-founders of Indianaweg in Amsterdam, two sisters named Romy and Débra. These two have a big love for vintage treasure, and curated a lovely selection of vintage clothing, jewelry and more. They believe that nothing is more beautiful and sustainable than vintage, and I couldn't agree more – and it's their mission to bring people timeless, high quality pieces, which already exist.  I visited their beautiful shops while recently in Amsterdam, and have to say their curation is incredible and Indianaweg is the place to find unique beautiful pieces there. This is a really fun episode today, so let's dive right in!  DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:13] How Romy and Débra got interested in vintage fashion, after they moved back to Amsterdam during young adulthood. [5:44] On the vintage scene in Amsterdam. [8:09] From starting an early-era fashion blog to opening a vintage shop. [16:16] How to train your eye when you're digging through bulk clothing wholesale. [19:23] Some of their vintage specialities: Indian cotton dresses, mohair sweaters, and Laura Ashley prints. [22:55] On high quality vintage knitwear. [26:39] How fashion brands pull inspiration from vintage designs. [39:21] Romy and Débra chat personal style, and their vintage collections. EPISODE MENTIONS:  Indianaweg @indianaweg Lauda Dols Vintage Episode BODE LET'S CONNECT: 

Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school.Follow along with the visual analysis via these links!Love Actually : Instagram, Pinterest Mean Girls: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@gmail.com. Follow us: Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue, on Twitter @SarahTSews The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram, and TwitterPlease rate and review! For every review we get, we'll be donating $1 to Dress for Success. 

WE'RE BACK! Season 2 of A Yarn Story Podcast is here and we're delighed to welcome you to Episode 1. In this episode, we chat .... and we have a LOT of laughs! Enjoy and please do share the episode with your knitting friends if you enjoyed it :) -----------------------------------Chapters(00:00:24) Welcome Back to A Yarn Story(00:04:48) What we're drinking - our wine review(00:15:54) Summer holiday catch-up - Kayleigh visited Dartmoor and Carmen Boardmasters festival(00:27:52) Carmen went to Georgia, USA for a business conference. We chat about how to run an ethical yet profitable yarn business, the challenges (and benefits) of capitalism and the importance of loving the product to deliver the best service to our customers(00:40:10) Carmen's superhero name...!!(00:41:39) Yarn chat (finally

IrelandsEye is an Irish knitwear brand that embraces technology, tradition, sustainability, and style. Founded over 35 years ago, the brand remains family-owned and creates premium knitwear at their production site in County Dublin, Ireland.Paul O'Sullivan, who is the Managing Director and one of the family founders of the brand, along with IrelandsEye Head of Design, Maria-Christina McPadden, share with us the origins of IrelandsEye, their creative and technical processes, and how their mission to create long-lasting knitwear has an inherently high-tech approach.Tech-Powered Luxury Season 3 is proudly sponsored by Farmhouse Fresh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin Nicholas lives in an idyllic historic New England home at the end of a dirt road, the interior handpainted in whimsical, vivid motifs. In neighboring fields, her family's hundreds of sheep graze in historic pastures. “From the outside looking in, it looks like a very romantic life,” she says. “But it is a ton of work. Most sane people wouldn't do it, as far as I'm concerned.” Kristin has never had a hard time reconciling her creative and practical sides, and in fiber art, she found a home for both. When she met her husband, one of their first outings was to the sheep barns where he had just taken a class in animal science. They put their passions for animals and textiles into practice right away when they bought their first four Romney sheep. Her mother says of the purchase, “Some people get an engagement ring. Kristin gets four sheep.” As the creative director for Classic Elite Yarns, she designed knitwear, developed yarn lines and pattern collections, and helped transform the company from a small weaving-yarn distributor to a major yarn company. In her role, she selected and predicted which yarns would be most appealing to consumers and successful for yarn stores. Her own style, though, is absolutely distinctive. With bright colors and global textile inspirations, her bold designs have a folk art quality. Through her decades in the yarn industry and as a professional artist, Kristin's work has always drawn on her love of fiber and her showplace farm. Although their flock has grown from 4 to 400, Kristin is unsentimental about the need for the farming operation to turn a profit. “I'm a super practical person,” she says. “I have this whole artistic vision floating around in my head, but things have got to make sense financially for me.” This means that although she has been a spinner and knitter for decades, she does not mill the wool from her sheep into yarn. With a realistic eye on the high costs and low income from wool, she and her husband have decided to focus their efforts on raising lamb. A local yarn company, Bloom Woolen Yarns, arranges to purchase the wool clip instead. These days, Kristin's main creative outlet is her line of handpainted ceramics. She sells her pottery as well as grassfed lamb at the weekly farmer's market in Amherst, Massachusetts. She shares dispatches from her farm on her Substack newsletter. This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. Anson County Fiber Arts Festival The Anson County Fiber Arts Festival is the place to discover the wonderful world of cotton and hemp fibers, and so much more! You'll find fibers from animal and plant, plus a vendor hall, workshops, used equipment sale, a engaging fiber shed, and activities for the entire family. Plus, the town's historical society will take you on a journey of the town's deep roots as a textile town. Join them September 22-23 at their inaugural event in historic, uptown Wadesboro, North Carolina. For more information, visit ansoncountyfiberartsfestival.com (https://ansoncountyfiberartsfestival.com) or follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090568583693&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=AfabFyZchm6Yvmp-etfgtk3xE3IQtUfGaU4jkfFNMuOJ0UdwJ0XqIsThH9i7mFi4NtI). Links: “Wool Production from Small Flocks of Sheep” (https://www.datocms-assets.com/75073/1694120595-nicholas_wool-production-from-small-flocks-of-sheep.pdf) “How Much Is That Knitter in the Window?” (https://www.datocms-assets.com/75073/1694122220-nicholas_how-much-is-that-spinner-in-the-window.pdf) Spin Off Summer 1983 (https://shop.longthreadmedia.com/products/spin-off-summer-1983-digital-edition?_pos=2&_sid=c04d222dd&_ss=r) (available free to Spin Off subscribers; see our help center (https://help.longthreadmedia.com/help/accessing-spin-off-digital-issues-via-zinio) for directions to access) Kristin Nicholas's website (https://www.kristinnicholas.com/) PDF Patterns (https://www.kristinnicholas.com/category/knitting-pdf-patterns) Kristin's Substack (https://kristinnicholas.substack.com/) newsletter Kristin's colorful house (https://www.kristinnicholas.com/fun-video-of-our-house-family-and-farm) The farm and lamb business can be found at Leyden Glen Farm (http://www.leydenglenlamb.com/). Bloom Woolen Yarns (https://www.bloomwoolenyarns.com/)

Amanda is joined by Zoe Edwards, host of Check Your Thread.  This is part two of their conversation. Zoe gives us advice on how we can sew more sustainably.  And Amanda explains "fast fashion 3.0" and Cider.Get connected with Zoe:Check Your ThreadIntroduction to Garment Fabrics (by Zoe)Zoe's personal sewing blogInstagram: @checkyourthreadAdditional reading:"How Cider became TikTok's go to brand, despite ‘cultural appropriation' and ‘stolen' designs," Lydia Venn, The Tab."Don't Bother Looking for the Next Shein," Avery Booker, Jing Daily."The Search for the Next Shein," Chavie Lieber, Business of Fashion."Knitwear is slow, the knockoffs come fast,"  Mansee Khurana, The Verge."Gen Zers are in love with Cider, an Andreessen Horowitz-backed competitor to Shein," Lakshmi Varanasi, Insider."a16z-backed Shein challenger Cider is growing rapidly," Rita Liao, Tech Crunch.Special thanks to this episode's sponsors:Soft Work, intuitive garment construction for beginners. Registration open until 9/22!Osei-Duro! Find them on Instagram as @oseiduro.Use promo code CLOTHESHORSE20 to get 20% off your order!Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comLearn more about this month's audio essay opportunity here.Register for Small Biz Big Pic!Want to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it's a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldOr call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:St. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you'll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month.  New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from the Founder. Find them on Instagram as @deco.denim.Gabriela Antonas is a visual artist, an upcycler, and a fashion designer, but Gabriela Antonas is also a feminist micro business with radical ideals. She's the one woman band, trying to help you understand, why slow fashion is what the earth needs. If you find your self in New Orleans, LA, you may buy her ready-to-wear upcycled garments in person at the store “Slow Down” (2855 Magazine St). Slow Down Nola only sells vintage and slow fashion from local designers. Gabriela's garments are guaranteed to be in stock in person, but they also have a website so you may support this women owned and run business from wherever you are! If you are interested in Gabriela making a one of a kind garment for you DM her on Instagram at @slowfashiongabriela to book a consultation.Vagabond Vintage DTLV is a vintage clothing, accessories & decor reselling business based in Downtown Las Vegas. Not only do we sell in Las Vegas, but we are also located throughout resale markets in San Francisco as well as at a curated boutique called Lux and Ivy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jessica, the founder & owner of Vagabond Vintage DTLV, recently opened the first IRL location located in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas on August 5th. The shop has a strong emphasis on 60s & 70s garments, single stitch tee shirts & dreamy loungewear. Follow them on instagram, @vagabondvintage.dtlv and keep an eye out for their website coming fall of 2022.Country Feedback is a mom & pop record shop in Tarboro, North Carolina. They specialize in used rock, country, and soul and offer affordable vintage clothing and housewares. Do you have used records you want to sell? Country Feedback wants to buy them! Find us on Instagram @countryfeedbackvintageandvinyl or head downeast and visit our brick and mortar. All are welcome at this inclusive and family-friendly record shop in the country!Located in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses. Our mission is to create a brand and community dedicated to promoting self-expression, as well as educating and inspiring a more sustainable and conscious lifestyle both for the people and the planet.Find us on Instagram @shop_velvetunderground or online at www.shopvelvetunderground.comSelina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts.  Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come.  Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint.Salt Hats:  purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.Cute Little Ruin is an online shop dedicated to providing quality vintage and secondhand clothing, vinyl, and home items in a wide range of styles and price points.  If it's ethical and legal, we try to find a new home for it!  Vintage style with progressive values.  Find us on Instagram at @CuteLittleRuin.Thumbprint is Detroit's only fair trade marketplace, located in the historic Eastern Market.  Our small business specializes in products handmade by empowered women in South Africa making a living wage creating things they love like hand painted candles and ceramics! We also carry a curated assortment of  sustainable/natural locally made goods. Thumbprint is a great gift destination for both the special people in your life and for yourself! Browse our online store at thumbprintdetroit.com and find us on instagram @thumbprintdetroit.Picnicwear:  a slow fashion brand, ethically made by hand from vintage and deadstock materials - most notably, vintage towels! Founder, Dani, has worked in the industry as a fashion designer for over 10 years, but started Picnicwear in response to her dissatisfaction with the industry's shortcomings. Picnicwear recently moved to rural North Carolina where all their clothing and accessories are now designed and cut, but the majority of their sewing is done by skilled garment workers in NYC. Their customers take comfort in knowing that all their sewists are paid well above NYC minimum wage. Picnicwear offers minimal waste and maximum authenticity: Future Vintage over future garbage.Shift Clothing, out of beautiful Astoria, Oregon, with a focus on natural fibers, simple hardworking designs, and putting fat people first.  Discover more at shiftwheeler.com​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and accessories from the 1940s-1990s for people of all genders. Husband-and-wife duo Wiley & Jessamy handpick each piece for quality and style, with a focus on pieces that transcend trends and will find a home in your closet for many years to come! In addition to clothing, the shop also features a large selection of vintage vinyl and old school video games. Find them on instagram @ highenergyvintage, online at highenergyvintage.com, and at markets in and around Boston.The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comBlank Cass, or Blanket Coats by Cass, is focused on restoring, renewing, and reviving the history held within vintage and heirloom textiles. By embodying and transferring the love, craft, and energy that is original to each vintage textile into a new garment, I hope we can reteach ourselves to care for and mend what we have and make it last. Blank Cass lives on Instagram @blank_cass and a website will be launched soon at blankcass.com.

Australia is famous for some of the best wool in the world. However, even though we produce one quarter of the world's wool, 98% of it is exported before it's turned into clothing. The lack of milling, weaving, and knitting capacity in Australia means that very little knitwear is actually made here. But this wasn't always the case.  What are small manufacturers doing to reinvigorate the Australian knitwear industry?   Today, Harriette is talking to to Kirri-Mae Sampson, co-founder of HATCH + make, a circular design, development, and manufacturing facility producing premium knitwear in Victoria's Yarra Valley. HATCH + make is innovative both in its implementation of a circular economy framework—which ensures as little waste as possible—and its commitment to local, regenerative production techniques.    Show notes HATCH + make website HATCH + make on Instagram The Dancing Daisies blanket

From England to Parsons in NYC, to working in fashion in LA, Hannah Jenkinson knew there was more to life, and her dream life could have everything she envisioned. A random invitation to attend a conference in Peru led her to thinking, "Is this where my dream business should be?" Three years later, she made it happen and opened up her business HJK Studio. In this episode, we discuss how looking abroad can make your vision easier to come to life, the struggle to get seen as a small business, and how incredible it is to build a community that shares your values.

Jenny Kee's designs have travelled from Bondi beach to the catwalks in France to Princess Diana, who famously wore Jenny's Blinky koala knit at a polo match in the 80's The self-dubbed 'glamorous granny' was a proponent of slow fashion before fast fashion was exposed for its environmental and humanitarian harm. Jenny Kee sat down with BL + BW to share her early memories of growing up in Bondi, her move to London in the sixties and her 1am exercise routine in Sydney's Blue Mountains.

Jenny Kee's designs have travelled from Bondi beach to the catwalks in France to Princess Diana, who famously wore Jenny's Blinky koala knit at a polo match in the 80'sThe self-dubbed 'glamorous granny' was a proponent of slow fashion before fast fashion was exposed for its environmental and humanitarian harm.Jenny Kee sat down with BL + BW to share her early memories of growing up in Bondi, her move to London in the sixties and her 1am exercise routine in Sydney's Blue Mountains.

Let's talk about planning for your dream knit photoshoot! We're talking about what it takes to create the photos we use for social media, pattern layout, newsletters, marketing and more! We hope you'll find some helpful tips whether you're a "professional knitter" or just someone who wants to share your finished objects with the world!

Today we are chatting with Katrina-Ray Saulis. Katrina is a podcast host over at The Stitch & Witch Podcast. Katrina is a kitchen and art witch, and a part-time knitwear designer. Katrina weaves her magic into her pieces and crafts spells throughout the entire process of making the garments. We talk about bringing witchcraft into your everyday. How we can use witchcraft within our arts and crafts. There are so many ways to get magickal, art journaling, sewing, knitting, painting, sculpture, and more. Here are some creative ideas to expand your craft. Make sure to check out Katrina's shop: https://stitchandwitch.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/stitch-and-witch/id1543212704 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhiannon-harvest/message

Iana Boyd grew up in Bulgaria, dreaming of the world beyond the Iron Curtain depicted in the postcards that decorated her walls. With scant options for clothing, Iana taught herself to sew and dressed her sisters, cementing their relationship as her biggest fans and biggest critics. When the Curtain fell, Iana attended college in the US and then powered her way up the Maersk corporate ladder, blending in nicely in top-tier designer suits.Twenty years after entering the corporate world, Iana left to focus on family and pick up the creative threads. She had discovered along the way that blending in was no longer appropriate or useful. She called on the talents, experience, and counsel of her sisters and friends across Europe and formed her knitwear line, Biana. Shaped by the need to stand out when necessary, to be comfortable always, and to suit the zeitgeist of the Post-Covid era, Biana offers the sophisticated woman the ease of beautifully designed, high-quality knit sportswear and dresses. Nothing happened quite as smoothly as that summary suggests. The details of Iana's dream-coming-true personal story and a rich description of the nature, manufacturing, and fit of Biana knits unfold in our conversation.  May you find Iana's story of business, family, and design as fascinating as I do!Looking for more? Visit us at the 1000 Fibers Blog where the conversation continues.

Ebony + Emma discuss what they're looking forward to wearing this spring, new outfit ideas + their must-have accessories. Plus where to find the perfect trench coat & sharing what's currently on their wish list.Outfit of the Day.Ebony's - Jeans Arket | Tank LNA | Jacket | BirkenstockEmma's - Cos Trousers | Loewe Tank | Anine Bing Shirt | Chanel Dad Sandals |A+G BeadsAdd to Wish List.Ebony- Sampha Album - The Process | Verden Mimosa Collection | Pleats Please SetEmma- Tove Bodysuit | Nuxe Dry Oil | Brutes by Dizz TateThe Fashion Journal Brands + Pieces mentioned.Knitwear. |Navy Grey| Uniqlo CashmereDenim Brands.Re/Done |Agolde | & Other StoriesAccessories.Loewe puzzle bag | Loewe basket | Chanel Rope Sandals| The Row Thong Sandals |Celine Triomphe | Silver Jewellery |Alternative Dad Sandals ARKET | Russel & Bromley |Outfit Dilemma.Trench Coats- Toteme trench | Malene BirgerStripe & Stare 20% off with code REDRESS20Produced by Audio Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode upcoming knitwear designer Maaike van Geijn, shares her ideas, processes, hiccups, and successes as a designer like how her first three designs were immediately published by Laine Magazine, Kate Davies and la Bien Aimée. We're discussing topics such as her daily routine, submitting patterns to magazines, designing for multiple sizes, pattern writing, and the importance of testing. She also talks about the impact of working with a publisher and her plans for the future. The unique perspective of a beginner designer and some valuable insights and advice for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the needle craft industry, an episode jam-packed with answers to questions you've had for ages.FULL SHOWNOTEShttps://www.asmallerlife.com/blogs/podcast/57 BEST QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE"It all starts with yarn for me, the texture and the colours of the yarn. Then I start sketching and trying out ideas. All my designs came from swatching. It's like sketching, a slow process."Maaike van Geijn, knitwear designer" If you have to make only one decision as an upcoming business... collect people that are interested in your work and direct them to a space that is yours, like a website or an email list, you want to connect with them directly. And once you have a new pattern or product, send it to your friends so they can buy it with one click of the button. .”Saskia de Feijter, small business mentorLINKS FROM THE EPISODEAnything that comes up in the conversation, other businesses, blogposts, episodesMaaike's three published patterns:Kate Davies' project "My Place" - 00:16:09Laine's "52 Weeks of Easy Knits" - 00:17:09Neons & Neutrals: A Knitwear Collection Curated by Aimée Gille of La Bien AiméeMaaike's designs on RavelryMore links in the full show-notes https://www.asmallerlife.com/blogs/podcast/57.CONNECT WITH MAAIKEInstagram @BreielaarMaaike van Geijn on RavelryCONNECT WITH SASKIA @ A SMALLER LIFE + JA, WOLwebsitewww.asmallerlife.comcommunityhttps://community.ja-wol.come-mailinfo@ja-wol.comSUBSCRIBE TO A SMALLER LIFEhttps://view.flodesk.com/pages/61487b3b337f1c2aacf521c2Get 50% off Flodesk with my affiliate link: https://flodesk.com/c/ASMALLERLIFE Support the show☞ PATREON SUPPORT by becoming a patron here and Pay-What-You-Can. ☞ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY jawolcommunity.com (free plan available) ☞ SUBSCRIBE TO THE BUSINESS CIRCLE ☞ SUBSCRIBE TO THE Journey to Wardrobe Consciousness Membership☞ NO BUDGET SUPPORT Simply rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Or point a friend in our direction!

Today on the show I have the Grocery Girls!!!! Also known as  Tracie Millar and Jodi Brown! If you're anything like me, you spend time with these ladies on YouTube and Instagram, know a fair amount about them and yet you WANT to know a lot more! That's where this podcast comes in...and we go deep. We cover their creative stories, how the YouTube channel came to be, what Rhinebeck was like for them, their feelings on authenticity and those people that give the thumbs down. There's a lot! I cannot wait for you to hear. Show notes here. 

Sea was born out of the childhood friendship between Sean Monahan and Monica Paolini. In their craft-focused collections, they dovetail Monica's eye for vintage-feeling pieces with Sean's modern, clean aesthetic. In occasion of their alpine-inspired Vault Altitude collection, host Shahida Bari talks to the co-founders about the brand's beginnings and its future. Vault is the experimental online store expanding the narrative of the House. Through a careful curation of rare vintage Gucci finds alongside exclusive capsule collections from noteworthy brands, it becomes a meeting place where an impossible conversation becomes an inevitable one. To reveal a few facets of the ongoing dialogues found on Vault, the Gucci Podcast meets with the contemporary creators featured on its virtual shelves.Find out more about Sea on Gucci Vault

Haley Byfield is a successful business owner and overall badass. Tune in to listen to her journey through school and starting a business. "FIT was named Best Overall School and FIT's Haley Byfield was named Best Designer in the 2015 Fusion Fashion Show, an annual competition between FIT and Parsons The New School for Design, held this year on March 7 and 8 at Parsons' University Center. The show was established in 2000 by Parsons alumnus James Ramey as a talent platform for students at the two schools." - FIT News Room https://news.fitnyc.edu/2015/03/18/fit-wins-best-overall-school-and-best-designer-in-fusion-fashion-competition/ Yoga Democracy: https://yogademocracy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_democracy/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duck-it-dialogue/support

Haley Byfield is a successful business owner and overall badass. Tune in to listen to her journey through school and starting a business. "FIT was named Best Overall School and FIT's Haley Byfield was named Best Designer in the 2015 Fusion Fashion Show, an annual competition between FIT and Parsons The New School for Design, held this year on March 7 and 8 at Parsons' University Center. The show was established in 2000 by Parsons alumnus James Ramey as a talent platform for students at the two schools." - FIT News Room https://news.fitnyc.edu/2015/03/18/fit-wins-best-overall-school-and-best-designer-in-fusion-fashion-competition/ Yoga Democracy: https://yogademocracy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_democracy/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duck-it-dialogue/support

Shop Sskein Knitwear HEREYour new favorite skincare line, Kora Organics is offering 15% off, SHOP HEREFollow Elisa Yip on Instagram @elisa_yipIt is full-on sweater season over here. It snowed a few weeks ago, and I don't want to wear a blouse again until it starts warming up. Sweater options are abundant and available in many colors, neutrals, and styles. There are perfect options for work, casualwear, and every day. I wore a sweater every day last week, and I'm all for great trousers, pants, and warm sweater options right now.As I work with clients through the shopping process, two questions have come up a lot: how do I invest in sustainable pieces, and how do I take care of my sweaters? I've researched and found the perfect passionate person who knows so much about this. Elisa Yip is the founder of SSkein, a sustainable luxury knitwear brand made with purpose and integrity. We met at the Bellevue Collection Fashion show through one of my best friends, who has been trying to hook us up for years. When I went to her home to try on her pieces, I fell more in love with the brand because of how well-made it was. I don't want to go into too much detail about her or Sskein. In this conversation, she shares everything you need to know about cashmere, alpaca, sweater care, how often to wash your sweaters, and so much more.

S6 Ep43 DENISE DANULOFF: longtime Ralph Lauren knitwear designer- on how designers look to, and work with, vintage, and  how vital vintage fashion and archival history is to the creative process.  JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  Listen and subscribe on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | or wherever you get your podcasts! Please rate & review the show so more vintage lovers find this community. Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly interview show about rad vintage style with guests you'll want to go thrifting with. Find the show at @emilymstochl on Instagram and @PreLovedPod on Twitter. Pre-Loved Podcast: Denise Danuloff Today's episode is with Denise Danuloff, who has a long history as a fashion designer working with companies such as Ralph Lauren – a company with a clear and known appreciation for vintage – where she spent seventeen years, focusing on the category of cut and sew knits.  Denise and I thought it would be really interesting to bring you a perspective on how designers look to, and work with, vintage. Denise herself has had a long passion for personal style and expression, and throughout the course of her design career she said she's learned how vital vintage and archival history is to the creative process.  These days, Denise is taking her love and interest for vintage to new creative phases – she's enjoying selling, curating, and styling curated vintage, designer archive, and historical archival pieces to inspire a stylish life.  Can't wait for you to hear her stories – let's dive right in!  *This episode is sponsored by GoodwillFinds.com BIG thanks to GoodwillFinds for supporting Pre-Loved Podcast. Listeners can go to GoodwillFinds.com to check out new, pre-loved pieces that are added daily. Can't wait to hear what your next best “find” will be! All the Episode Links: @a_stylishlife Manhattan Vintage Show Naviglio Antique Market in Milan Honeymoon Vintage Eveliina Vintage 22 Print Studio Antique Wardrobe Brimfield Flea Market Sturbridge Vintage Market * JOIN THE PATREON COMMUNITY and get the Pre-Loved Podcast News Flash: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders: Patty Weber Beverley Docherty of Wolfe Pack Vintage Danny of Galaxy Live Kathy Brand Lucero Buendia Steven Vogel Mary-Elizabeth Land Tricia Zelazny Leslie V. Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Pre-Loved Podcast is created by Emily Stochl. Follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and my blog. 

On this episode: interning at London Fashion Week with Patrick McDowell, attending the London Fashion School, knitwear, textiles, fangirling over Simone Rocha and Djerf Avenue, acting on ideas, creative processes, all or nothing mentality, career goals and ambitions, and embarrassing myself by asking very silly questions (“do you have project runway in London?”) Lily Grace by Olivia Yearbook One Instagram TikTok Model Student Youtube Channel Personal Instagram The book I wrote My history project Thank you for listening, don't forget to leave a rating and review! Xo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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This week Genevieve Sweeney stops by to chat about the easy path of starting her knitwear brand. Or rather, how wanting to start making knitwear led her on a tour of discovery of discarded and obsolete machinery, meeting contacts in run-down pubs, locating expert knitters that had been put out to pasture, her husband becoming a trojan horse to get a foot inside the factory doors and be taken seriously. Oh, and how satisfying it is to succeed!You can find Genevieve Sweeney Knitwear on the web here and on Instagram as @genevievesweeneyGarmology is researched, booked, hosted, edited, published, paid for and everything else by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/garmologyNick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.

In this episode, I'm sharing a snippet from a recent IG Live where I talk about 2 of the 6 biggest mistakes designer are making that's keeping them from making consistent pattern sales. Listen and reach out if you have any questions. You can find me on Instagram @KnitDesignsByTian and @TianConnaughton Watch the full Instagram Live here https://www.instagram.com/p/CeRUC3Hora5/ Grab the FREE guide and training video, The 6 Biggest Mistakes Designers Are Making That's Keeping Them From $1k Months CLICK HERE Ready to get more training to hit your goals, CLICK HERE to start your subscription to Pattern Partnership today!

Welcome to another episode of the Real Talk With Tian Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about the risk to growth and progress in pursuit of perfection. Let's get into this conversation.   Want to learn more? Grab my 5-day challenge and learn how to make a bigger impact without doing more. It's about working differently and adding systems.  Learn more at TianConnaughton.com Join the 5-Day Market Your Pattern (make more sales) Challenge here>>> https://tianconnaughton.thinkific.com/courses/5-day-market-your-pattern-make-more-sales-challenge  Follow me on IG at @tianconnaughton and @knitdesignsbytian

Claudia Chan Shaw's life has been both bizarre and exquisite, moving from chronicling a man who collected his own belly button fluff, to unearthing her family's deep connection to fashion, told in three acts