Podcasts about natural dyeing

Today I am chatting with Lucila Kenny and Barbara Collé about COLOURLucila Kenny is an Argentinean textile designer as well as a researcher focused on Natural Dyeing and the colourants produced by a range of plant species. As a natural dyer and educator she has worked with universities, art academies, fashion designers, biologists and artists exploring, preparing and producing plant colorants for dyeing, inks and paints.Barbara Colle is a Dutch visual artist and philosopher, investigating our experience of colour. She publishes her findings through essays, artist books and visual essays. On the subject of colour she guest lectures at universities, contributes to publications and curates. The two have bonded over colour and perception through many conversations and collaborations, so it was very moving to be able to be a fly on the wall for one of their chats. We discuss how colour is changing all the time, and letting go of a desire to control colour when natural dying and while growing pigments. Lucila describes is as seeing that the plants are 'gifting' us, instead of what we want to take. They discuss the language we use to describe colour, and how it says so much about our relationship with it. LinksLucilla's website: https://www.lucilakenny.com/ | On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucila.kenny/?hl=en-gbBarbara's website: https://www.barbaracolle.nl/ | On Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/barbara___colle_/Indigo website: www.growingblue.infoflower, fruit, leaf, husk and root (book): https://www.lucilakenny.com/shop/bookBraiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall KimmererElmer, by David Mckee (the children's book about colourful elephants)The Color Kittens, Margaret Wise Brown (Barbara's children's book)Eleanor Irwin, Colour Terms In Greek Poetry (1974) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Text Agony Aunt Roz with your Cutflower Questions.Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast!Hi, I'm Roz Chandler, your host, and I'm thrilled to take you on another journey into the world of flowers, creativity, and sustainability. In this episode, I sat down with the amazing Susan Dye and Ashley from Nature's Rainbow. Together, they've built a life around growing natural dye plants and educating others about this beautiful craft.Episode SummaryI had the privilege of learning about Susan and Ashley's story, from childhood inspirations to creating a dye garden in Hitchin. We talked about their journey into natural dyes, the technicalities of extracting colours, and the sheer joy of wearing or using something made entirely from scratch. We also explored how some dye plants can double as cut flowers and why reconnecting with these sustainable practices is so rewarding.Takeaways You Won't Want to Miss:Natural dyeing is a beautiful blend of art, science, and sustainability.Key plants like madder, woad, and weld are not only vibrant but also steeped in history.The preparation process is crucial for achieving bright, long-lasting colors.Workshops and mentoring bring the joy of natural dyeing to life for everyone.There's something special about creating with plants you've grown yourself—it's a soul-nourishing experience.Resources for YouExplore Susan and Ashley's incredible work at Nature's Rainbow.Follow their journey on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (links on their website).Join our growing community: The Cut Flower Collective Facebook Group.Get Involved!If this episode inspired you, tag us with #TheCutflowerPodcast and #Nature'sRainbow. I'd love to hear your questions and comments! You can also pop into The Cut Flower Collective on Facebook to join the conversation.Let's Stay ConnectedAre you thinking of starting your own dye garden? Susan and Ashley's workshops and blog are a fantastic place to start. I know I'm inspired to dive in and try something new. Let me know if you're joining this journey, too! Visit Https://audioandco.com for all your audiobook, video and podcast needs. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecutflowerkickoff2025 https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

An EPIC conversation with Ellie Barrett. We delve into the philosophical and artistic histories of materials. We talk about Ellie's art practice working with various materials and in collaboration with both her mum and daughter.. Ellie is a sculptor, practice-based researcher, writer, academic and artist-mother, who is invested in exploring sculpture as a collaborative discipline. Using material engagement as a means of activating different circumstances and experiences as sites for making. She is an advocate for artist-m*thers. The PhD: https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/152305/1/2020BarrettPhD.pdfE.Barrett's website: https://elliebarrett.com/Put It To Work: https://putittowork.wordpress.com/E.Barrett's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliecbarrett/?hl=en-gbLinks to sited texts and works (in order of mention)Aristotle's Hylomorphism: https://metaphysicsjournal.com/articles/10.5334/met.2New Materialism: https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780190221911/obo-9780190221911-0016.xmlMaterial Literacy, A.S.Lehmann: https://www.academia.edu/35213411/A_Lehmann_Material_Literacy_Bauhaus_Zeitschrift_Nr_9_2017_20_27Glitter with R.Coleman and N.Seymour, The Mater Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-mater-podcast/id1749226924?i=1000670752060O. Bax: https://www.oliviabax.co.uk/R.Molloy: https://www.artthou.co.uk/editorial/12/rebecca-molloyJ. Shannon The Disappearance of Objects: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9780300137064/Disappearance-Objects-New-York-Art-0300137060/plpThe Goat, R.Rauschenberg: https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/rauschenberg-goatDominique White: https://blackdominique.com/E.Barrett Salt Dough Exhibition: https://elliebarrett.com/explain-things-to-me/J.Bennett Vibrant Matter: https://www.dukeupress.edu/vibrant-matterC.Oldenburg, London Knees: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/77314Object Oriented Feminism: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5749/j.ctt1g2knjgObject Oriented Onology: https://www.artspace.com/magazine/interviews_features/the_big_idea/a-guide-to-object-oriented-ontology-art-53690Lion Salt Works: https://lionsaltworks.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/about-us/Art & Agency by A.Gell: https://monoskop.org/images/archive/4/4d/20150328075023%21Gell_Alfred_Art_and_Agency_An_Anthropological_Theory.pdfSPACE podcast: https://spacestudios.org.uk/events/out-of-space-episode-4-looking-after-the-art/Bad Vibes Club - Ten Texts on Sculpture, Maintenance: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ten-texts-on-sculpture-10-maintenance/id1220925467?i=1000659524759E.Thomas: https://www.herts.ac.uk/uhbow/students/meet-the-artist-elly-thomasE.Thomas, Play and the Artist's Creative Process: https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/play-and-the-artists-creative-process-book-elly-thomas-9781032178370E.Barrett's, Processes and Forms for Artist-Motherhood, In Situ residency text: https://www.in-situ.org.uk/post/in-residence-ellie-barrett-and-nora-2-yrsK.Barad, Meeting the Universe Halfway: https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv12101zqE.Barrett, The Sculpture Kit: https://elliebarrett.com/the-sculpture-kit/R.Morris: https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/features/robert-morris-62842/B.Le Va: https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/barry-le-va-dead-post-minimalist-sculptor-1234582161/H.Judah, How not to exclude artist mothers and other parents: https://www.hettiejudah.co.uk/how-not-to-exclude-artist-mothers-and-other-parentsE.Barrett's w/ mum and daughter: https://putittowork.wordpress.com/2023/08/26/how-to-work-as-a-mum/Hand-made Soft Play: https://elliebarrett.com/handmade-soft-play/E.Barrett, Vibrancy and Natural Dyeing: https://putittowork.wordpress.com/2023/09/20/agency-and-natural-dyeing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I dive into 25 practical ways to kickstart your homesteading journey, even if you have little to no land. From gardening on apartment balconies to learning animal husbandry without owning animals, I cover a variety of essential skills. I also discuss composting, preserving food, foraging, bread making, herbalism, and much more. I share my experiences and provide valuable tips on how to become more self-sufficient and sustainable. Are ready to start your homesteading journey but you're not sure exactly how to begin? The Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit will take you through the steps you need to start your journey off on the right foot so that you can prevent homesteader burnout. This starter kit is on sale until June 30th 2024. Get 35% off by using the code: HOMESTEADSTART https://www.homesteadincomeplan.com/homesteadstart Watch this episode on YouTube and please don't forget to subscribe to my channel: https://youtu.be/Jht3vntO0mQ Get the Homesteading for Beginners checklist here >> https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ Episdodes mentioned in this episode: Gardening: Ep.96 Turn Your Black Thumb Green with These Tips: https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/096-turn-your-gardening-black-thumb-green-with-these-tips Ep. 82 Organic Gardening with Jessica Gaige: https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/082-organic-gardening-for-beginners-with-jessica-gaige Composting: Ep. 26 Worm Farming : https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/026-homestead-income-series-worm-farming Preserving Food: Ep. 49 - Melissa K. Norris on the 9 Food Preservation Methods: https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/049-melissa-k-norris-on-the-9-food-preservation-methods Bee Keeping:  Ep. 92- Natural Bee Keeping with Adam & Leslie Martin : https://sites.libsyn.com/422132/092-homesteading-community-natural-beekeeping-with-adam-leslie-martin-of-beekept Natural Dyeing: Jessica Unsell

Crafting inspired by nature and gardensThe creative workshops offered at Sussex Garden School range from garden design to pressing flowers, fused glass art, natural dyeing and rag weaving, all in a supportive and encouraging environment where adults can explore their creativity and unlock a sense of wonder and playfulness often lost in adulthood.In this chat, Creativity Found Collective member Juliet Sargeant highlights the significance of fostering an atmosphere of encouragement and relaxation in the school's workshops. By providing a safe space for adults to experiment, make mistakes, and learn without fear of judgement, individuals can step out of their comfort zones and embrace the unknown, leading to personal growth and creative fulfilment.Juliet also discusses how she values being a member of the Creativity Found Collective both for personal encouragement and practical business support.  She understands that having a network of individuals with similar business experiences allows for the sharing of knowledge, advice, and resources. This exchange of information can be invaluable for small business owners looking to grow and thrive in their ventures. By being part of a community, individuals can learn from each other's successes and failures, gaining insights that can help them make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls.Sussex Garden School at creativityfound.co.ukCreativityFound.co.ukInstagram: @creativityfoundpodcastFacebook: @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found groupYouTube @creativityfoundpodcastPinterest: @creativityfoundTwitter: @creativityfounResearched, edited and produced by Claire Waite BrownMusic: Day Trips by Ketsa Undercover / Ketsa Creative Commons License Free Music Archive - Ketsa - Day TripsArtworks: Emily Portnoi emilyportnoi.co.ukPhoto: Ella PalletClick here to send a direct message to the showClick here to book a 1-to-1 online chat with me to understand more about the Creativity Found Collective, the promotional and networking membership for creative small businesses. Support the Show.Podcast recorded with Riverside and hosted by BuzzsproutSubscribe to the Creativity Found mailing list hereJoin the Creativity Found Collective here

Host: Holli Cederholm Editor: Clare Boland Common Ground Radio is an hour-long discussion of local food and organic agriculture with people here in the state of Maine and beyond. This month: The episode of MOFGA’s Common Ground Radio explores natural dyeing of fibers and textiles with plants and minerals with two Maine artists. With Jude Hsiang, a knitter, weaver and former shepherd, we talk about how to dye plant and animal fibers using plants, many of which she grows in her dye garden or forages for in the local landscape. Later in the show, we are joined by Samantha Verrone, an artist focused on regenerative design. Verrone discusses bundle dyeing, sustainability and experimenting with iron and rust in the dye pot. Guest/s: Jude Hsiang Samantha Verrone FMI Links: Versicolor, Jude Hsiang's Facebook page with events and workshops Samantha Verrone Textiles “How to Bundle Dye Using Plant Materials” by Samantha Verrone About the hosts: Holli Cederholm has been involved in organic agriculture since 2005 when she first apprenticed on a small farm. She has worked on organic farms in Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Scotland and Italy and, in 2010, founded a small farm focused on celebrating open-pollinated and heirloom vegetables. As the former manager of a national nonprofit dedicated to organic seed growers, she authored a peer-reviewed handbook on GMO avoidance strategies for seed growers. Holli has also been a steward at Forest Farm, the iconic homestead of “The Good Life” authors Helen and Scott Nearing; a host of “The Farm Report” on Heritage Radio Network; and a long-time contributor for The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener, which she now edits in her role as content creator and editor at MOFGA. Caitlyn Barker has worked in education and organic agriculture on and off for the last 17 years. She has worked on an organic vegetable farm, served on the Maine Farm to School network, worked in early childhood education and taught elementary school. She currently serves as the community engagement coordinator for MOFGA. The post Common Ground Radio 10/12/23: Natural Dyeing with Plants first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

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Indigo summer is drawing to a close, and I've made time for indigo dyeing and improvising a version of Malaysian blue rice.  Plus lots of progress on my Rhinebeck sweater and a poem by Lorna Dee Cervantes.

Dear Spinning Circle,Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Rebecca and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rebecca's mom, Linda Jennings, the dyer and curator of Color Storms. She is based in Maryland, USA, and created a small dye studio in her home. Specializing in natural dyeing, Linda creates amazing gradient sets, plays with various dye stuffs that she is able to harvest locally, while also using some extract powders to be able to dye the variety of colours available to us in nature. Her enthusiasm for natural dyeing, natural fibres and creativity is infectious. It was a pleasure to talk with her, hearing about her journey and enjoying some time together. I hope you enjoy our conversation.Find the original show notes here, along with photographs of Linda's fleece packs spun up.The Fleece Packs that Rebecca and I have been spinning for the Year of Colour 2023, are all showcased here in the web shop.Find ColorStorms hereColorStorms Web Shop hereFind Linda on Instragram hereTo listen to previous episodes of Wool n' Spinning Radio, have a look through the Index here.Remember to subscribe and leave a review on all your favourite podcast collectors to help Wool n' Spinning Radio get out there to others!Until next month,Rachel

In this episode, we're diving into the world of natural dyeing with Winona Quigly from Green Matters Dye Co. Join us as we unravel the fascinating process of transforming plants and natural materials into eco-friendly dyes.Winona is a passionate advocate for sustainability in the textile industry. She shares her journey of falling in love with natural dyeing and how it led her to create Green Matters Dye Co—a platform that offers a wide range of natural dyes, workshops, and resources for natural dyers.Throughout the episode, we explore the history of natural dyeing and its cultural significance. Winona shares her expertise on dyeing techniques, the magic of plant-based colors, and how natural dyeing can be a transformative experience.We delve into the sustainable benefits of natural dyeing, including reduced environmental impact, biodegradability, and supporting local communities. Winona's commitment to using ethically-sourced, regeneratively harvested plant materials shines through as she reveals her approach to building a responsible and eco-conscious dyeing practice.Join us as we take a deep dive into the world of natural dyeing and discover the artistry, beauty, and sustainability behind Green Matters Dye Co. Get inspired to infuse your textile creations with the colors of nature and make a positive impact on the planet.Don't miss this episode that's sure to leave you feeling inspired to explore the wonderful world of natural dyeing with Winona Quigly from Green Matters Dye Co.#NaturalDyeing #GreenMatters #EcoFriendlyDyes #SustainableTextiles #PlantBasedColors #RegenerativePractices #SustainableArtisans #ConsciousConsumers #SustainableLiving #TextileCrafting #PodcastEpisode #InspiringConversationsSupport the showJoin The Green Stitcher's Hive at https://thegreenstitchershive.mn.co/ Follow Bridget O'Flaherty @thesustainablequilter on Instagram and @TheSustainableQuilter on Facebook. You can find her online at www.bridgetoflaherty.comThanks to Isaac Matthews for the music, follow him on Instagram @hesjustakid

In episode 301, Kestrel welcomes Winona Quigley, the founder and CEO of Green Matters Natural Dye Company, to the show. Based in Lancaster County PA, Green Matters is dedicated to bringing pollution-free color to the textile industry by using all-natural dye ingredients. “I think that what brands are going to have to embrace about working with more sustainable fibers and textile-making practices, is the fact that we are working with plants. Not just for the dyes, but for some of those fiber crops — they are plants. And it's like winemaking, in that we need to think about production not as how do we make something identical a hundred thousand times, but how do we build production systems that not only account for, but embrace the organic nature of working with plants.” -Winona Something that has become a knee jerk response – whenever someone starts a business endeavor within the sustainability space – is to ask about how SCALABLE that venture is.  It's a question that I found myself asking on a regular basis early on with the show 7 years ago, and something that I have become increasingly aware of in my discussions. I mean – it's obvious once you step back and get a little perspective – we are all entirely entrenched in the prevailing ideals of our capitalistic system, and it makes us regularly think that in order for something to be successful, it must constantly grow from an economic lens.   I'm not saying we shouldn't talk about scale, but maybe it's time to reimagine what it actually means. Especially for those of us advocating for a different fashion system than what currently exists. This week's guest is specifically working to scale natural dye techniques through their professional fabric dyeing services. A lot of the time, we hear about natural dyeing on a very small scale, a craft that folks experiment with at home or in textile art spaces. But for our guest's company, they have an intention to do natural dyeing at scale, per se.  We talk about what SCALE means for them, how they're reimagining it from various angles, and how “limits” come into play with the way they approach scaling in practice.  Quotes & links from the conversation: Brooklyn Tweed, company Winona mentions (first big project she did was for them) “So that's a really interesting challenge, I think, for our generation of business owners is — how can we solve the problem we're hoping to solve, make enough money to pay everybody, and not expect to embark on this endeavor just because we're trying to make as much profit as possible.” -Winona (28:53) Westfield Flower Company, a dahlia supplier Green Matters works with Chipotle merch naturally dyed with avocado pits by Green Matters Blue Light Junction, Winona mentions their work Kenya Miles (founder of Blue Light Junction)  Stony Creek Colors, company growing indigo in the U.S. Organic Living Blue Indigo (company based in Bangladesh) Green Matters' Community Indigo Dye Vat Green Matters Events Green Matters Website Follow Green Matters on Instagram >

Do you have questions about natural dyeing? Like, what is the most accessible way to have a go? Return-guest and natural dye expert, Amy Taylor, breaks it all down and answers all the questions submitted by CYT listeners. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find Ms Amy Taylor at her website and on Instagram @msamytaylor. Listen to Amy's first appearance on Check Your Thread: Episode #13: Natural Dyeing with Amy Taylor. The naturally dye skeins I found at Seedy Sunday in Brighton in February 2023: Listen to Episode #52: Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear with Bella Gonshorovitz. Amy is a big fan of Bella's book, Bella's book, ‘Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear – From seed to style the sustainable way'. Read the article Amy wrote with her dad, ‘Art at the edge of chaos: Shibori and Indigo'. Amy has taken a class with dye stuff growing expert Kristin Field @fieldandgardner on Instagram. Amy and I both LOVE following Alexis Nikole AKA @blackforager on Instagram. Recommended reading: ‘Braiding Sweetgrass' by Robin Wall Kimmerer:

Talented natural dye artist Sydni Gause explains the natural dyeing process, specifically dyeing silks using flowers from her dye garden.Find Sydni on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sydnigauses...Or her beautiful website:https://www.sydnigausesilks.com/about

In this first episode of Season 5, Lisa talks about the good and bad of natural dyeing. And with each episode there is info about her favorite dye, this episode it's Cochineal. And each episode Lisa will talk about a farm yarn she has on hand. This episode the farm yarn is LiViLy and Trasna. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/flying-goat-farm/message

In this week's episode, listen in on a conversation with Leah from Charlie Darwin Textiles about how she runs her made-to-measure, naturally dyed brand. FOLLOW CHARLIE DARWIN TEXTILES: Website IG

For the 52nd episode of Check Your Thread, I'm speaking with a fascinating and multi-faceted creative named Bella Gonshorovitz. Originally from Tel Aviv and currently living and working in London, Bella is a fashion designer, maker, author and collaborator who has recently had her first book published. ‘Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear - From seed to style the sustainable way' is about creating garments that are infused with experience, personality and meaning. We cover her enthralling career to date, including her collaborations with female artists to create personal collections of clothes for them. She also talks us through what she's growing in her allotment, and the wonderful characters who have supported the creation of her book. And finally, Bella introduces me to two powerful ideas that are deeply connected to sewing more sustainably that I'd never considered before. Support the podcast over on Patreon! Find Bella Gonshorovitz via her website HERE, or on Instagram @bella_gonshorovitz Buy Bella's book, ‘Grow, Cook, Dye, Wear - From seed to style the sustainable way' HERE. Discover Bella's former employer in NYC, ThreeASFOUR HERE. Bella is a regular collaborator with artist and sculpter Cathie Pilkington (see Cathie's work HERE). They worked together in an installation called GoodBedBadBed see below: The centre for sustainable fashion in London is HERE. Learn about sustainable fashion pioneer Kate Fletcher HERE. Bella's onion dress: Mr Sadiq is Bella's allotment mentor: Allotment Fashion Week! Mr Sadiq and Dean: Listen to Episode #13. Natural Dyeing with Amy Taylor HERE.

The busiest time of the gardening season is here and Maggie and Dave are buzzing with excitment. This week's guest, Lourdes Still is a Manitoba-based flower farmer, experimenting with natural dyeing on her farm Masagana Flower Farm. You can find the full episode show notes with links to everything discussed on our website. Thank-you to this week's sponsors, Dirt 'n Grow Evolve Organic Fertilizers and House of Anansi Press.

During this week's episode, Teju Adisa-Farrar discusses Oakland, natural dyeing, art, and urban farming. Fiber and plants are integral to not just the Black diaspora's history, but also human history more broadly. It is a granular exploration of the broader topic of regenerative production practices. Historically, most human products were created with local natural materials. It was a practical matter. Humans have been producing fiber and dyeing textiles in ways that we now consider "regenerative" throughout Asia, Africa and the Americas for centuries. Learn more about this episode of Black Material Geographies at www.whetstoneradio.com, on IG at @whetstoneradio, on Twitter at @whetstone_radio, and on YouTube at WhetstoneRadio.

This is an interview between Roz and Susan and Ashley from Natures Rainbowhttps://www.naturesrainbow.co.uk/Fabulous insight into dyeing materials from plants.Fascinating.

I've been promising to cover natural dyeing techniques for a while now, and I've made good on that promise with this episode! I got to speak to a talented and experienced natural dye expert, Amy Taylor. A practitioner and teacher based in Chicago, Amy shares so much information in this extended episode of CYT. We go into the history and techniques, plus she busts some myths and tells us some fun stories of her experiences dyeing fabric with natural substances. If you ever had any questions about this topic, this episode is for you! Ms Amy Taylor website HERE and Instagram @msamytaylor. Amy's first natural dye teacher was Akemi Cohn who can be found HERE. The teacher Amy had in Oaxaca, Mexico is Elsa Sanchez Diaz. I couldn't find a direct contact for her, but you can find some wonderful pictures of her and her dye workshops on THIS BLOG. One is Amy's favourite natural dye substances is cochineal which makes an incredible, rich fuchsia colour (pictured below). Amy's most popular products are the tie dyed briefs undies (pictured below), found HERE. A collaboration with designer Goli June Bridal resulted in stunning silk robes using the bundle dyeing technique using onion skins (pictured below), found HERE. Gasali Adeyemo, Indigo dye expert HERE. Michel Garcia, sustainable dye practice HERE. Maiwa, natural dye supply store HERE. Botanical Colors, suppliers and educators with Feedback Friday HERE. Amy is also inspired by the following dyers, makers and organisations: @thedogwooddyer @silk&tulle @birdy_sew_obsessed @lauracastro.co @ecotone.threads @slowstitches.co @jamiebourgeois @allweremember @wearethreaded

In this episode, we get to know Ella Clausen of @HandmadeMillennial. Ella is a Black and Filipinx garment sewist based in Oakland, California. Her Instagram account highlights her adventures in making, including sewing, natural dyeing and other fiber and textile arts. Learn more about Ella at: https://instagram.com/handmademillenial For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-12-natural-dyeing-ella-handmade-millennial/ If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective

Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez first organized an informal project in the 1970s with weaver friends in Chinchero, an Andean village near Cusco, Peru. As the traditional skills and distinctive styles of indigenous weavers declined in her village and others like it, the project grew into the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco. CTTC organizes groups of elder, adult, and young weavers to develop and pass on their skills; the organization also has a marketplace of handmade products on their website and on the Avenida del Sol in Cusco. Nilda spoke with us from her home in Cusco, Peru. In the middle of their second winter of the pandemic in the Southern Hemisphere, we talked about what COVID has meant for weavers there and how textile lovers can still have a relationship with weaving communities. This episode is sponsored by WEBS - America's Yarn Store.

In this week’s episode, I’m really excited to speak with Kenya Miles. Kenya is a textile artist, farmer, and the alchemist behind the Traveling Miles Studio. Kenya has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in natural textiles which she has applied to the Blue Light Junction Project, a natural dye studio, alternative color lab, retail space, dye garden & educational facility in central Baltimore, Maryland. Show notes: www.gistyarn.com/episode-122

Each of us, at some point or another, has struggled to fall asleep, to stay asleep, or to feel rested after sleeping through the night. This week, we talk all things sleep with Buffy co-founder and CEO Leo Wang. Leo shares his personal journey of dealing with insomnia and the surprising way he resolved his sleep troubles (it’s not what you might think). You’ll learn some practical tips for how to get a restful sleep, how the teachings of Daoism can help us sleep better, Leo’s rituals for getting more rest, and the biggest misconception about sleep according to Leo. This episode is so incredibly rich and unexpectedly profound. I know you’ll take away universal lessons for how to live your life in a more harmonious way regardless of your relationship with sleep at this moment in time.Resources:BuffyWu wei in DaoismConnect with Leo Wang:Buffy’s WebsiteBuffy’s InstagramConnect with The Our Nature Podcast:Follow Our Nature on InstagramGet Our Nature in your inbox!: www.ournaturepodcast.comSay hi! ournaturepodcast@gmail.com“The consumer is not even aware that they’re just bringing synthetic and chemical dyes into their bedroom and wrapping and cocooning themselves into them every night. What if those dyes were made from things like walnut peel or geranium husk or other things that you wouldn’t mind bringing into your kitchen?” - Leo Wang“It is a belief that we have a natural programming that will correct for imbalance those things that need to be fixed, without the help of melatonin, without the help of binging on sleep, without the help of spending hours and hours into the night reading about sleep on Web MD…” - Leo Wang“We are very busy, we live fast paced lives, we’re all highly educated and we think a lot, we’re in our heads a lot...try to contact your body a bit more. Whether that means sitting down and feeling what your body sensations are telling you or meditating or dance or yoga…” - Leo Wang“In Daoism, or most Eastern thought, everything is about balance. It takes darkness to see the light and light to see the dark. A candle lit is a shadow cast, and the origin of everything is in its opposite.” - Leo Wang“Sleep, and your quality of sleep, is nothing more than a manifestation of your overall health.” - Leo WangSHOW NOTES:What Buffy does and why it’s changing the sustainability industryWhy Buffy uses Eucalyptus in its comfortersWhy what you sleep in mattersHow Leo’s childhood shaped his personal and career trajectoryHow a common case of insomnia brought Leo to a surprising discoveryThe Daoist concept that says “do not doing” or “wu wei,” which means achieving without achievingYing and Yang and why they matter when it comes to sleepThe different elements in traditional Chinese medicine and how they can help you sleep betterWhy doing less helps us return to ourselvesHow acupuncture can help resolve sleep issuesWhy diet matters when it comes to getting a good night’s sleepHow eating late at night inhibits the restorative state that the body needs to be in to restHow to create more Ying (calm) energy in your bedroomLeo’s rituals for great sleepThe biggest misconception about sleepThe Last Five Questions THE LAST 5 QUESTIONS:What is your favorite place in nature? A cornfield.What is the animal, mineral or plant that resonates with you the most? Dogs!What is one thing we can do right now to connect with the natural world and bring more harmony into our lives? Embrace the fact that everything is part of the natural world and stop looking for it. Even us – man, and the ugliest inventions of man, are part of nature. Everything is nature, and we can try and accept that more I think.What’s the greatest lesson nature has taught you? The most valuable thing in existence is life.Nature brings me… Nature is trying to bring me, me. Nature is trying to bring you, you.

Tune in as we have a candid conversation with Roxanne Vigos about natural dyeing, creating art, life as an artist, eco-dyeing, playing with fibers, and much more!

Tune in as we have a candid conversation with Roxanne Vigos about natural dyeing, creating art, life as an artist, eco-dyeing, playing with fibers, and much more!

Lots of travel knitting, a natural dye workshop with fiber friends and some listener questions about spinning and stash are the topics for this week. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Come join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Save the Date for a Washington Coast Meet-up! September 20-22.  We'll be meeting to knit and chat at String Theory Yarn and Fiber. Find lodging for the weekend in Seabrook, Washington or in nearby Pacific Beach or Ocean Shores. Or join us for a day if you are nearby! Click here to RSVP so we can reserve your goodie bag! Here is a link to the Ravelry thread about the meet-up. We just spent a week together in Seattle! Kelly came up to join Marsha and some fiber friends for a natural dye workshop.  The dyes used were coreopsis, lichen, avocado, and cochineal. They were dyed on a variety of natural colored yarns using different strengths of dye. We also used an ammonia modifier to change the color of the dye. Very inspiring.  Marsha's Projects: I finished the Lace Market T-shirt by Marie Green using Schoppel-Wolle El Linio several weeks ago. The neck is too big and I had planned to re-knit picking up fewer stitches, small needles, and slightly less loose bind off. Where did the time go? I turned heel and worked gusset of  Schoppel-Wolle Das Paar socks. About an inch of the foot is completed.  I also finished body and neck band of Fine Sand by Heidi Kirrmeier, using Fibra Natura Unity.  Knot a long: Nothing!!!! But that doesn't mean you shouldn't enter. So far we have 38 FOs, our biggest along ever! Enter by August 31st. Remember, it's any fiber related item that is not knit,  crochet, spinning or weaving. We'll draw for prizes in our first September episode. Kelly’s Projects The most significant FO for this week is my 5th metatarsal! Bone is 90% healed and the boot is off. Now on to the physical therapy! I also finished Two cowls from Alchemy yarn 100% silk. The pattern is Simple Yet Effective from Tin Can Knits. I finished the first one on the road trip to Seattle and the second one I almost finished on the trip back home.   The Silk Cardigan from Dragonfly Fibers Dance Rustic Silk is also finished. The pattern is Koru by Aroha Knits. I got some good wear out of it during the trip to Seattle. The fit is good and the armscye works ok with some of my short-sleeved tees.  I also finished the Tarantula that I was making for my grand nephew. Did you know that Tarantulas have 8 eyes? Two larger eyes and 6 tiny ones. I tried to make this tarantula as realistic as possible. The grands are keeping the class tarantula for the summer, so they are a little tarantula-obsessed! Finally, I finished the miniature punch needle rug. The kit by J. Conner Designs was a gift from Tori (wideanglemind). It was so fun and fast to do and turned out so cute.  I will definitely try more of this mini-punch work. The fabric is thin and flexible compared to the regular punch needle. It is more like embroidery and is often called punch needle embroidery.  Questions from Listeners PegofmyHeart (Peggy) asked about keeping her handspun yarn consistent.  "When I returned to spinning I must have changed my gauge. Now I have a sleeve that needs to be ripped out. New fiber spun, hopefully at a better gauge, and knitted again. HELP!" Suggestions: Take a piece of freshly spun singles off the bobbin and let it ply back on itself to be stablized. I hang this on my wheel so I can keep checking my spinning against this yarn. Unply it so you can see the single if you need to. You can also make a “Spinners Control Card” where you wrap both freshly spun singles and the plied-back-on-itself yarn around a stiff card and keep that with your spinning. This will help with consistency in spinning. Don’t wrap it too tightly or it will seem thinner than it really is.  Other tricks are: Spin all the singles before plying and put them all on storage bobbins and ply them first bobbin to last bobbin, second bobbin to penultimate bobbin, etc.  This presumes that the most widely differing bobbins are first and last and plying them together will average out the inconsistencies.  Spin all the yarn before starting the project and calculate the yards per pound or yards per gram. This will help you see inconsistencies in the skeins and allow you to use the most similar skeins where gauge is important. Any that are significantly different can be used where it matters less or maybe they won't be needed at all. Cindy (CindyQ)  and Valerie29 (Valerie) asked about stash busting, and stash organizing. Marsha suggests: I organize my wool stash by weight and store them in labelled plastic bins I pick up at the Goodwill. I have a separate bins for cotton and handspun. Braids for spinning are stored in those plastic covers that bedding comes in. Yarn/fiber I buy at stores is listed in Ravelry. I tried posting yarn I pick up at thrift stores/destash rooms in Ravelry, but it honestly got to be too much. As for using up the yarn, I made a scarf called Mini Mania using leftover sock yarn. I also made a Steven West afghan called Garter Squish that used up about 5,700 yards of worsted weight yarn. I made a shaw called Sunny Delight using yarn from the NoCKRs retreat destash room. Socks and hats are another great way to use up stash. Here are some other patterns I have been looking at to use up leftovers. Lily’s Scrap Blanket Vintage Crocheted Throw & Afghan Briochevron Blanket  (not sure I can do that much brioche) Stashbuster Blarf Stashbuster Sweater   Kelly says: Right now I have yarn all over the place.  Larger weaving cones are on a shelf in the garage and the smaller cotton, linen, etc. cones are in boxes in the garage since my only available looms are out there.  Usually most of my knitting yarn is in baskets and bowls and sorted however I think looks nice. It varies.  Sometimes by color, sometimes by type, sometimes by weight. Because of the electrical work mess, some of my yarn is also in boxes/bags in the living room (where big piles of stuff are being stored).  After using an already created warp from a destash, I’ve been thinking that winding warps and storing them as warps would be a great way to have weaving projects ready to go. When the inside studio is available again I’ve thought of a system for threading cones onto chains that drape across one of the walls. I like to see my yarn in different combinations to get inspiration. The downside of this system is that there could be sun damage to the yarn if I don’t use it regularly. I’m also not quite sure of the system for getting yarn down easily without having the whole string of cones come down on my head! My stashbuster projects for using leftovers are bears for the Mother Bear Project , charity hats, and baby socks. I also find that having yarn out on display gives me other ideas for combining yarns that weren’t originally planned to go together. Another possible project for using up waste (thrums from weaving) and other leftovers are to make hot pads. One technique is to use multiple strands that are twisted and plied to create a square that is then sewn together and felted. Another technique is to wrap rope with yarn using a coil basketry technique to make a spiral the becomes a round hot pad. Both would be perfect projects for the (K)Not Along that is going until August 31).

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Sara Hajgato is a Hungarian natural dyer and small scale grower. She collaborates with a rural eco-community to grow dye plants and run small-scale experiments, in which she re-purposes vintage garments with natural dyes. Show Notes: www.gistyarn.com/episode-60

Anastasia Williams is the owner and dyer behind Garden Wool & Dye, a business focused on sustainable wool in naturally dyed colors. She grows, forages, and liberates the majority of her dyestuffs. She’s based in Elk Point, South Dakota. Interview Notes: Garden Wool & Dye Anastasia on Instagram, & Facebook The best book I’ve ever seen … Continue reading Episode 209 | Anastasia Williams & Natural Dyeing

Work in progress Jenny Ginny's Cardigan by Mari Chiba from the unofficial harry potter knits special issue of interweave  zigzagular socks by prairie girl susie Emergency Vanilla socks - voolenvine yarns Weezie Starting Point Shawl - Joji Locatelli Mysteries, She Wrote - Susanne Sommer Olilia Shawl - Hanna Maciejewska Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer LCFC Scarf Guild Socks Florida Socks - Melissa Kemmerer Pompom Shorties - Melissa Kemmerer Cait Curious (Socks of Wonderland by Lisa Ross) in Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock Plotting & Scheming Jenny Master Knitter Weezie secret test knits for Melissa Kemmerer (Mentioned Nomadic Knits) Ta da!! Cait art yarn cable plied cormo fat fluffy alpaca/merino started a breed study with manx loaghtan, romney, & jacob Jenny hard lotion spun bfl & silk Revenge of the Knits / 99 Problems and a Stitch Ain't One Weezie chiaogoo sock interchangeable needles broke icord cast on Cait my scale is broken (Mentioned #spin15aday) Oooh, Shiny! Jenny Spin Off magazine from Fall 2010 A Dyer's Garden by Rita Buchanan The Art & Craft of Natural Dyeing by J.N. Liles Cait Manx Loaghtan wool (from The Woolery) Imaginary Internet Points Tour de Fleece, mostly Fluff n Stuff Cait Spinning longdraw! I suck at preparing rolags/punis, apparently Weezie I really enjoy Perendale, even though it is a very long wool, but this Falkland that’s a part of the 6 Sheep Sampler from Frabjous Fibers is awful Jenny Breed study! Natural dyeing! Carding the matted red shetland Ordered Unicorn power scour Acquired a new fleece Events/News Tour de Fleece started Sat July 7 & runs through Sun July 29 Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY, October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN, October 20 & 21 The Charmed Knitters are participants in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Christi Johnson is a textile artist & designer based out of the Catskills in New York. She is the creator of “Mixed Color,” an experimental collection of handmade textiles and garments. Christi combines the process of natural dyeing and embroidered sewing with a grounded spiritual practice that includes invoking divine benevolent forces.   In this conversation, we dive into:   What naturally dyed textiles and embroidery has to do with spiritual healing and intention Adornment as self-expression, each garment known as its own talisman Manifesting a move from the city to the country and a new way of life The backstory of how Christi's shop “Mixed Color” was born How working with textiles weaves in with Christi's ancestry and the history of sewing as an essential survival skill The profound impact of nature in connection to textile work Acknowledgment of shadow self through sharing emotions and personal perspective Living in the closet of spirituality and how to break through Invoking divine benevolent forces A peek into Christi's “Aquarian morning routine” Advice for those who wish to manifest their own dreams into reality Links Check out this week’s secret episode for more unique insights from Christi! Learn about Christi and her upcoming workshops at http://www.christi-johnson.com and http://www.mixedcolor.net Instagram @mixed_color_ Instagram @ChristiJay Stitch wish small-scale embroidery offering @thespiritualtoolkit

Christi Johnson is a textile artist & designer based out of the Catskills in New York. She is the creator of “Mixed Color,” an experimental collection of handmade textiles and garments. Christi combines the process of natural dyeing and embroidered sewing with a grounded spiritual practice that includes invoking divine benevolent forces.   In this conversation, we dive into:   What naturally dyed textiles and embroidery has to do with spiritual healing and intention Adornment as self-expression, each garment known as its own talisman Manifesting a move from the city to the country and a new way of life The backstory of how Christi's shop “Mixed Color” was born How working with textiles weaves in with Christi's ancestry and the history of sewing as an essential survival skill The profound impact of nature in connection to textile work Acknowledgment of shadow self through sharing emotions and personal perspective Living in the closet of spirituality and how to break through Invoking divine benevolent forces A peek into Christi's “Aquarian morning routine” Advice for those who wish to manifest their own dreams into reality Links Check out this week’s secret episode for more unique insights from Christi! Learn about Christi and her upcoming workshops at http://www.christi-johnson.com and http://www.mixedcolor.net Instagram @mixed_color_ Instagram @ChristiJay Stitch wish small-scale embroidery offering @thespiritualtoolkit

Natural Dyeing and Tapestry Weaving with Omar Chavez. Omar is a master weaver and natural dyer from Teotitlan Del Valle, in Oaxaca, Mexico. I met Omar last May when I was lucky to get to spend a week learning tapestry weaving from Omar and his parents Fe and Lola in their studio in Teotitlan. I was so inspired by the stunning creativity and the sheer amount of planning and hard work that goes into creating each of their tapestries.

This week Felicia chats with one of her personal heroes in the world of hand-crafted colour: Kristine Vejar. Kristine is a natural dyer, teacher, owner of A Verb for Keeping Warm and the author of The Modern Natural Dyer. She is also the founder of many thoughtful projects including The Seam Allowance and The California Wool Project. Please join us as Felicia and Kristine discuss Kristine's rich and fascinating journey through textiles, yarn, and colour. In this episode, we talk about: 1:24 How Kristine got into natural dyeing and created A Verb for Keeping Warm 9:26 Describing the set up of the studio at A Verb for Keeping Warm in Oakland, California 11:42 Felicia asks Kristine how she learned natural dyeing 13:29 Discussing the difficulty of doing natural dyeing on a large scale and the issues that come with natural dyes like colour consistency 19:57 Felicia and Kristine chat about Kristine's book: The Modern Natural Dyer and the challenges that came with creating it 27:57 Felicia asks Kristine what she learned on her trips to Iceland, Indonesia, Oaxaca, and Japan 34:16 What Kristine plans to do with all her natural dyeing research 36:38 Discussing the “universal truth” of makers around the world 39:33 Kristine discusses the keynote address she gave in June 2017 at the Flag and Wool Fiber Festival 44:08 Felicia and Kristine discuss what the value of the things we make 47:35 Where to find Kristine online 49:25 Felicia's final notes and podcast giveaway! Links and Things Here's where to find Kristine online: Website: www.averbforkeepingwarm.com – Sign up for the monthly newsletter to keep up with all the happenings at Verb! Instagram: www.instagram.com/avfkw Facebook: www.facebook.com/avfkw Twitter: www.twitter.com/avfkw Creativebug: www.creativebug.com/instructors/a-verb-for-keeping-warm

Events  1 – 30th November: WOVEMBER!!!! This year's theme is Woolness: where wool meets wellness   23 – 30th November: London Guild exhibition – The Thames and Southwark: Threads of London Life, Southwark Cathedral, 10:30am - 5:30pm daily, free entry. Also includes a free Introduction to Natural Dyeing drop in session on Sunday, 26 November from 3-5pm.  2 December: Pints, Purls and Prosecco with Nathan Taylor, from 7-10pm!  21 January: Waltham Abbey Wool Show, 10am–4pm   Make Happy – aka – What we’re working on R: Starting point done!!!!  On the yoke of her British Blue sweater and working on the two Woolly Wormhead Mystery KAL hats  Weaving in ends video from Tabetha  A: Clue 2 of Cederberg Shawl MKAL – in SGY Tough Love Sock. Jumper for Harrison for Christmas. Looking for more Sirdar Eco Wool DK in "Clay"  (soft fawn colour), needs 3-4 more 50 g balls -   A Woolly Good Time:  Alli has visited a couple of shows since the last podcast and gives us a brief rundown: Knit for Peace's The Great Knit Fest at Chelsea Old Town Hall, and the Nottingham Yarn Expo. Then we both get a bit philosophical about wool, yarn and it's importance in our day-to-day lives. How does wool play into your everyday world? *** Wrap up Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night at The Goat on the Rise  between 7 and 10pm. We are now back at the Goat now that their refurb is done. Have a great couple of weeks and we’ll chat with you soon!  Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Ridiculously Happy (feat. Twilight Meadow) - Owl City

We are full on into the autumn knitting season, and with the impending holidays bearing down on us faster than you think, we find our focus turning to accessory patterns and potential gifts. In this episode, we'll discuss upcoming events and what we're currently working on. We also have an interview with the one and only Woolly Wormhead to share with you! Sponsor note:  This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Garthenor, providing a variety of sustainable, organic British wool products in an ecologically responsible way. See Garthenor’s glorious yarns, including a kit for Isabell Kraemer's new Amory sweater, on their website at www.garthenor.com.  Events 28 – 29th October: Kendal Wool Gathering   1 – 30th November: WOVEMBER!!!! This year's theme is Woolness: where wool meets wellness, and we're hosting an Instagram Photo Challenge!   11 November: Festiwool, at a new venue   11 – 12th November: Nottingham Yarn Expo   23 – 30th November: London Guild exhibition – The Thames and Southwark: Threads of London Life, Southwark Cathedral, 10:30am - 5:30pm daily, free entry. Also includes a free Introduction to Natural Dyeing drop in seesion on Sunday, 26 November from 3-5pm. Make Happy – aka – What we’re working on Rachel is enthusiastically finishing some long-standing WIPs, after realising that virtually all of her numerous sets of 4 mm needles are stuck in other projects, and need to be reclaimed for new ones! She's polished off her Green Memories hat by La Maison Rillilie, and has picked up her Starting Point shawl again. One sleeve is done on her British Blue 100 sweater, and the second is started.  Allison is working on Clue 1 of the SweetGeorgia Yarns MKAL, but Clue 2 was out last week so she's feeling a bit behind! She's got her yarn wound and ready to cast on for the handspun Belles Filles Shawl KAL.   Hat Genius:  If you like to knit hats, then you've probably heard of Woolly Wormhead, self-described Hat Architect. As knitters of more than one Woolly Wormhead pattern, we were very excited to catch up with her during a recent visit to the UK, and talk about her hats, her design process, her new book, Elemental,  and her upcoming double-barrelled Mystery KAL, starting November 1st.  *** Wrap up Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night at The Goat on the Rise  between 7 and 10pm. However, the Goat will be closed for refurbishment from the 16th of October for approximately a month, so we've relocated up the hill a little bit at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Have a great couple of weeks and we’ll chat with you soon!  Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Ridiculously Happy (feat. Twilight Meadow) - Owl City

Sponsor: My Sister Knits is a locally owned and loved yarn shop located in For Collins, CO, minutes away from Historic Old Town and located in a carriage house. What started out as a small venture for founder Julie Luckasen, grew into a passionate community of creative minds. My Sister Knits provides a welcoming atmosphere for knitters of all types and skill levels, a place for people to gather and cultivate their passion for knitting, share and support one another. Join them each Tuesday night from 5-8pm for their Open Knitting Night. And make sure to visit mysisterknits.com to view their list of upcoming classes including a special workshop taught by Elizabeth Doherty. And if you find yourself in or around Fort Collins, make sure to visit this shop in person to find wonderful yarns and more. Follow on Instagram @mysisterknits Fiber folk: Several years ago while living in San Francisco, I was introduced to an amazing organization called Fibershed, founded by an even more amazing woman named Rebecca Burgess. It was Rebecca, her fellow producers and Fibershed that prompted me to look deeper at the materials we use and where they come from. This in turn was much of the interest that inspired […]

Sponsor: The Sated Sheep opened in February of 2015 in Dripping Springs Texas by Allison Wilcox. After practicing as a clinical psychologist for 30 years, Allison began looking to do something different..to focus on being a part of and building community, which led her to open The Sated Sheep. Allison shares, “I really believe that you change the world one moment and one soul at a time, and that a big part of that is education. I spend a lot of time just talking with folks who come in about where the yarns come from, how they are made, what the story is behind the person/company who made them etc. That’s super important to me personally and I try, as much as I can, to have that reflected in the choices I make in the shop.” The Sated Sheep is passionate about making craft accessible to everyone and they’ve partnered with the local library to offer free classes twice a month. So if you’re in the Austin or Dripping Springs Texas area or just passing through, make sure to seek out The Sated Sheep. Stop in for coffee or tea beer or wine, and try some of their homemade raw dark […]

Sponsor: Sunday Knits has quickly become one of my new favorite yarns to knit with. Started in 2008 by Carol Sunday, Sunday Knits is a collection of 4 merino and merino blend yarns and beautiful patterns designed by Carol. 100% extra-fine Australian merino to the French Angora, all their fibers are humanely sourced and then milled in Italy to Carol’s meticulous and caring specifications. Aside from this yarns obvious qualities, they’re a dream to knit with…so soft yet sturdy and the breadth of colors are beautiful and perfect for color work…I have yet to move beyond swatching, as there are so many great uses for this wholesome yarn. And if you enjoy knitting vests, make sure to take a look at Carol’s latest pattern, the Nancy Vest, a little warmth and a lot of style makes this classic best a wardrobe staple, and an enjoyable knit, in any of Sunday Knits’ 3-ply yarns. Visit Sunday Knits at sundayknits.com or if you can make a trip to Roscoe, Illinois near the Wisconsin state line, make an appointment to visit the gorgeous Sunday Knits studio. You can follow on Instagram @carolsundayknits Fiber folk: Just a few miles from Portland Maine and a short ferry […]

  Sponsor: I wanted to thank one of our sponsors for this week’s episode, Fancy Tiger Crafts, a beautiful yarn shop based out of Denver Colorado. This inspired place is owned and operated by self proclaimed fiber nerds, Jaime Jennings and Amber Corcoran…two women who’s hope and journey have allowed them to share their knowledge, adventures and passion in fiber, and this is reflected in their beautiful shop as well as their endeavors in creating their own yarn Heirloom, which you can find in their shop, both in person and online. Make sure to share and visit fancytigercrafts.com Fancy Tiger Crafts has an exciting event coming up in the beginning of October, Wool Day at the Lyons Farmette…a local fiber retreat which will include your choice of two classes, a catered lunch and a cocktail hour. What could be better than spending a day of spinning, knitting and dyeing in the presence of fellow fiber enthusiasts and a fiber animal bunch…ending with cocktails with the Alpacas. For more information and to register, visit fancytigercrafts.com/events. Fiber folk: I first met Brooke a couple years ago when I sat across from her at a little knit gathering Karen from Fringe Supply Co had at […]

Sponsor: I wanted to thank one of this week’s sponsors, NorthCoast Knittery in Eureka California. This charming shop opened it’s doors in 2008, with the hope to create a unique gathering place for fiber folk and help expand the local fiber community. It’s a wonderful spot to meet friends and work on projects as you enjoy a cup of tea. They offer a variety of classes and workshops, helping enhance your skill levels and each Thursday at 6pm they host a Sip & Knit social evening. Make sure to visit NorthCoast Knittery in person when in Eureka and online at northcoastknittery.com for a full selection of Swans Island  yarns, classes and so much more wooly goodness.And between now and September, NorthCoast Knittery is doing a drive for Hats for the Homeless, where they give away yarn and hat patterns to locals that would like to participate in knitting hats which will then be donated to a local homeless organization and the Eureka rescue mission. To be involved visit northcoastknittery.com and email via the contact page. Fiber folk: From midwife to wool maven, Jackie Ottino-Graf is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to natural dyeing, fiber and all things Swans Island Company. […]

I’m very excited to share the twenty-fourth episode of the Woolful podcast. Today we get to meet a special woman, Hanahlie Beise who’s passion has led her to dive into the world of fiber, raising a herd of alpacas and creating her yarn, Hinterland. Sponsor: I wanted to thank one of our sponsors of this week’s episode, Tin Can Knits. Alexa and Emily have created several endearing collections of modern, clearly written patterns that feature accessories and garments each sized for babies, all the way up to 4XL. I really love their Road Trip and Max and Bodhi’s Wardrobe collections, and hope to make the Fly Away blanket this Fall. They’ll be releasing the final pattern of the Max and Bodhi’s Wardrobe collection on June 11th, so make sure to find this and their other collections on Ravelry and to keep up with all the going ons visit tincanknits.com. Fiber folk: I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Hanahlie since before the podcast launched, when she reached out to share what she’s been up to, raising Alpacas in British Columbia and creating yarn from her fiber and fiber she sources from other North American farms. As I learned more about what she was […]

I’m very excited to share the eighteenth episode of the Woolful podcast. Today we get to meet and hear the journey of a fascinating weaver from the Pacific Northwest, Ashli Tyre. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Portfiber, a wonderful shop in Portland, Maine, specializing in one of a kind, hand-dyed fiber and yarn. Casey has curated an incredible collection of spinning fiber including yak, Chiri, Alpaca, Polwarth and hand-dyed blends. You can visit Portfiber in person when in Portland Maine or shop online at portfiber.com Fiber folk: I first came across Ashli’s work via Instagram awhile back when I was mesmerized by her weaving and one day my friend Kathy sent an email sharing a bit of Ashli’s special story, process and a photo she’d taken, thinking she’d be a beautiful addition to the podcast. I couldn’t agree more. Much of Ashli’s inspiration comes from a very special place, the Pacific Northwest and in particular, Mount Rainier. Her approach and dedication to process, from wool selection, to natural dyeing to spinning and weaving, is just incredible. You can find Ashli at ashlityre.wordpress.com and on Instagram @ashlidtyre. Man on the street: For this week’s “Man on the Street” I asked a question, shared by […]

I’m very excited to share the 17th episode of the Woolful podcast. Today we get to meet two wonderful fiber folk from here in the bay area, both women I’ve really loved getting to know and have had a special part in contributing to this community on both a local and global scale…Molly de Vries of Ambatalia and Kristine Vejar of A Verb For Keeping Warm. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Knitterly, a very special yarn shop created by Shelli Westcott, based in Petaluma California and online at shop.knitterly.net. I am always so amazed at the well curated selection of yarns, fibers and classes Shelli works so hard to provide all us fiber enthusiasts. Make sure to visit when in Petaluma and online at shop.knitterly.net Fiber folk 1: Kristine has had a beautiful fiber journey, from India to Oakland and many places in-between. She’s has built a yarn, fiber and fabric shop, A Verb For Keeping Warm, where her days are often spent growing and honing her natural dye business. She’ll be releasing a book soon on natural dyeing, which I can’t wait to dive into. You can find her at averbforkeepingwarm.com and on Instagram @avfkw. Man on the Street: For this […]

I’m very excited to share the 10th episode of the Woolful podcast. Today we get to meet two fiber folk who are such an inspiration and both in their own unique ways, Maryanne Moodie and Amy Higgins Stambaugh of Woolcrush. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Knitterly, a very special yarn shop created by Shelli Westcott, based in Petaluma California and online at shop.knitterly.com. I am always so amazed at the well curated selection of yarns, fibers and classes Shelli works so hard to provide all us fiber enthusiasts. Make sure to visit when in Petaluma and online at shop.knitterly.com Fiber folk 1: Amy is an amazing natural dyer living on her farm in Columbia, Missouri, where she recently built a beautiful natural dye studio. You can find her at woolcrush.com and on Instagram @woolcrush. Man on the Street: Did fiber arts run in your family or did you just happen to “fall into” your fiber art?”. We had some amazing replies from Jennifer @jaykay_knits, Beatrice @threadandladle, Carlene @carlenergy, Emily @alafrench and Amber @dapperewe. Fiber folk 2: I first came across our next guests work awhile back via the Design Sponge blog and was immediately enamored with her use of color in her weavings, adventurous designs […]

I’m very excited to share the third episode of the Woolful podcast. Today we get to meet two incredibly talented women, both diverse and coincidently Austrailian, Jacqui Fink of Little Dandelion and Julia Billings of Woollenflower. Sponsor: This week’s episode is sponsored by StashBot. Buy yarn smarter with Hannah Fettig’s new iOS app StashBot. If you find a yarn you can’t live without, StashBot will help you determine how much you should buy. It will pay for itself again and again as it saves you from purchasing more skeins of yarn than you need. Just as importantly it will keep your stash useful as you will be sure to have enough yarn to knit the projects you would like.  StashBot will soon be available for Android and is also available in print.  For more information head to www.knitbot.com/stashbot. Fiber folk 1: Julia is a horticulturalist, experimenter and explorer of natural dyes, and purveyor of all things wool. Her knowledge of plants and natural dyeing was inspiring not only to continue natural dyeing, but around the foraging and identification of plants. You can find her at woollenflower.com and on Instagram @woollenflower. Man on the street: For this week’s “Man on the Street” I asked a […]

The streets of NYC, sounds of Grand Central Station, and interviews with some of the people who make the yarn happen.

Spindles! Drop, supported and those of unusual size; a suitcase full of Estonian wool, projects old and new, and Today’s sweater. Third time really is the charm.

Gunpowder. Treason. Plot.

For the lovers, who pay no praise or wages, nor heed my craft or art.

Book reviews!  Three books on dyeing with natural dyes are reviewed in this podcast.  And since it is a spin in, there a yarnspinnerstale as well. As promised, here are the links, thanks for your patience! Jenny Dean is the author of two of the books I review, The Craft of Natural Dyeing, and Colours from Nature, A Dyer's Handbook.  Her blog is full of her natural dyeing projects and her books and dyestuff are available at D & K Crafts. The second book reviewed is Dyes from American Native Plants, A Practical Guide by Lynne Richards and Ronald J. Tyrl.  Here's a link for it on Amazon (if the link ever goes away just search for the book title). The music used in today's podcast was found by searching the podsafe music network for the word 'everyday' the theme of the yarnspinnerstale.  Interlude music was Same Lunch Everyday by this group. The closing song Every Day gets Better is by the Smith Bros.   Until later, happy listening and happy spinning!