Podcasts about Wool

Did you dress up this Halloween?With the full team back in the studio, we had a busy week with guests, pranks and other silly chat! We also gave some tickets away to the Radio X is Ten gig taking place in Manchester this coming Monday.The first guest we had this week was Sara Pascoe. She came in to chat about her ongoing I Am A Strange Gloop live standup tour. She also asked Dom lots of questions about his standup performance at the Rode Comedy Festival they both performed at a few months ago.Next on the show we had the legendary Tom Daley who came in to chat about The Game of Wool, a competitive knitting show that he is hosting, that airs this Sunday evening. Tom was also able to shed light on the inner workings of The Celebrity Traitors and answer the deluge of questions Chris threw at him about the show!We were then graced with the presence of the wonderful clairvoyant Clinton Baptiste. Clinton spoke about his upcoming live show: Spectral Intercourse that is touring the UK, where he will “receive the audience's queries and earth-bound dilemmas” and “reach out to spirits for answers.” On the show, he managed to get in contact with one of Dom's old romantic partners and the details she shared were… frightening. Oh but there's more, so much more:The big prank on PollyIntern Louis not knowing who Emma Bunton isDom's ring-a-ding-dingEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

Neste episódio da temporada especial do podcast Portugal Manual, gravado ao vivo durante o WOOL, conversamos com Maria Vlachou , consultora em gestão e comunicação cultural e diretora executiva da Acesso Cultura.Maria Vlachou esteve na Covilhã para dinamizar uma ação de capacitação sobre a missão das organizações culturais e participou também nas WOOL Talks, com uma intervenção provocadora sobre espaço público e democracia cultural.Nesta conversa, falamos sobre acesso, participação e o papel transformador da cultura e sobre a urgência de repensar as instituições culturais a partir de dentro.

What if you could tour with just what fits in a single dry bag? No panniers. Just the essentials. On this episode, we take this as a challenge - borrowing from the ultralight backpacking folks, we cut off our toothbrush handles and weigh every gram for the ultralight bikepacking challenge! "What if you could tour with just what fits in your handlebar bag? No panniers. No rack. Just the essentials." Why: curiosity, simplicity, nimble handling, testing limits for overnighters or credit card touring. Rules: one mid-size drybag (say 10–12L). No extra frame or seat bags. Trip assumptions: 1–2 nights, shoulder season, mild weather but possible cool nights. Riding style: paved/mixed surfaces, moderate daily mileage. Shelter Options to debate: Tarp + bivy sack (light, cheap, minimal bug protection). Minimal trekking pole tarp (if you carry a pole or can use the bike). Emergency bivy + bug net (super small but spartan). UL single-wall tent (if you can compress to fit — ~1lb tents exist). Hammock Where I land: Shelter Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp 5.2 oz Dyneema, no floor; packs to fist size Groundsheet Polycryo sheet (cut to size) 1.5 oz Cheap and super compact Bug Net Sea to Summit Nano Pyramid (solo) 2.9 oz Optional if mosquitoes likely Stakes 6 titanium shepherd hooks 2 oz Can share with tarp Guyline 2 mm reflective cord 1 oz Multipurpose (also for repairs) Total Shelter Weight: ~12 oz (340 g) Sleep Kit Pad: short closed-cell foam (Z-lite cut down) vs ultralight inflatable (NeoAir Uberlite). Quilt: 40°F down quilt packs to a grapefruit. Sleep Clothing layering: puffy jacket + base layers to extend quilt rating. pillow (there are some ultralight inflatables too) Where I land: Sleep Pad Therm-a-Rest NeoAir UberLite (small) 6 oz Packs smaller than a soda can Quilt Enlightened Equipment Enigma 40°F 13 oz Compresses to a grapefruit Pillow Exped Air UL pillow (small) 1.6 oz Optional luxury Sleep Clothes Lightweight merino top + boxer briefs 6 oz Doubles as camp wear Total Sleep Weight: ~27 oz (765 g) Cooking vs. No-Cook No-cook: bars, wraps, cold soak jar. Minimal cook: Esbit/solid fuel stove + titanium mug. Coffee strategy: instant packets vs small UL brewer. Space/weight trade-off: ditch cook kit for luxury (camera, extra clothes). Where I land: Cold Soak System Plastic PB jar 2oz Utensil Long Ti spoon 0.5 oz Mug (if separate) MSR Titan 2.4 oz Food for 2 days Wraps, instant oatmeal, nuts, bars, jerky, instant coffee ~24 oz Water 1 L Smartwater bottle (frame-mounted) Total Cooking/Food Weight (excluding water): ~29 oz (820 g) Clothing & Tools No change of clothes on this one… one base layer, puffy jacket layer. Rain shell = big payoff for little space. Simple wool hat Micro tool kit: multi-tool, chain link, tiny pump, patch kit instead of spare tube. hygiene: Dr Bronner's in smallest travel bottle, small camp towel, travel toothbrush. Where I land: Rain Shell Patagonia Houdini or OR Helium 6 oz Ultralight but reliable Insulation Layer Montbell Plasma 1000 puffy 5 oz Packs to palm size Extra Base Layer / socks Wool top + socks 5 oz For camp Toiletries Toothbrush, mini paste, Bronner's, wet wipes 3 oz Minimalist hygiene Headlamp Nitecore NU25 1 oz USB rechargeable Total Clothing/Personal Weight: ~20 oz (570 g) Multitool Lezyne RAP II-12 3 oz Compact essentials Mini Pump Lezyne Pocket Drive 3 oz Mount to frame if possible Chain link / tape / zip ties / patch kit Small zip bag 1 oz Field repairs Phone + powerbank 10 000 mAh Anker 6 oz Also powers headlamp Map / ID / Credit Card — negligible "Ultralight credit card touring" insurance Total Tools/Misc Weight: ~13 oz (370 g) Packing Tetris Bottom: sleep system (quilt/compressed pad). Middle: shelter/tarp. Top: food/clothing. Outside: light rain shell/camp shoes? Safety & Bail Out Options Emergency bail plan: credit card, rideshare, motel. Weather veto: if forecast turns ugly, change trip. My Packed Total Category Weight Shelter 12 oz Sleep 27 oz Cooking/Food 29 oz Clothing/Personal 20 oz Tools/Misc 13 oz Total ~6.31 lb (2.86 kg) inside dry bag Conclusion Who this works for: weekenders, credit card tourists, fair-weather minimalists. Who it doesn't: long winter trips, remote routes with no services, the comfort-oriented The psychological side of going this minimal: what you gain (freedom, simplicity) vs. what you lose (comfort, margin).

U.S. Wool Labs: Research Update Macy Collins, Montana Wool Lab Sarah Linton & Ethan Pope, Bill Sims Wool & Mohair Research Laboratory

Wool prices are pulling back to winter levels, after an early spring rally. Earlier this month, the market snapped 11 consecutive weeks of price rises, the longest run since the 1980s. Wool Producers Australia says the eastern market indicator needs to sit at around 2000 cents per kilogram to retain growers. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Jo Hall about what's been happening in the market in recent weeksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market... He talks with Gary Massicks, one of the organisers of this year's Hunterville Huntaway Festival, about preparations for this year's event (Nov 1), what's in store for this year's 'Shepherds' Shemozzle' and his consultancy work with BakerAg... And he talks with Mike Arnold, LeaderBrand’s South Island Manager, about the quality of this year's asparagus harvest, the nutritional benefits of the vegetable and preparation suggestions. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Wools of NZ CEO John McWhirter about joining forces with PGG Wrightson to explore possible ways to consolidate aspects of their wool logistics operations, what the two entities aim to achieve and the performance of Wool of NZ's wool carpets and tiles in the market. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Ashe in America and Abbey Blue Eyes sit down with Annie Hunt of Willow Wind Farm for a masterclass in American agriculture, small business grit, and global economics disguised as wool talk. From her start as a physicist-turned-natural foods executive to running a thriving alpaca farm, Annie reveals the truth behind the U.S. wool industry's decline, and how globalism, regulation, and corporate capture pushed producers out of the market. The discussion unravels the economic pressures facing farmers, the science of natural fibers, and how synthetic textiles and offshoring reshaped American manufacturing. Annie breaks down the difference between merino and alpaca, the frequency of natural fibers, and why vertical integration might be the key to reviving domestic production. This deep, eye-opening conversation goes far beyond wool, exposing how consumer habits and policy choices shape the future of American sovereignty, one fiber, one farm, and one truth at a time.

A change of scene for one episode: recently the brilliant poet and performer Molly Naylor interviewed me for her podcast Making Trouble, about creativity, and she kindly let me run a version of that episode here for you. We're talking about ideas, but also long-term creative careers, mortality, podcasting, external validation, and Molly offers some great prompts for either sparking ideas or making a dinner conversation a bit more lively. Find her work at mollynaylor.com.Content note: this episode contains category A and B swears.Visit theallusionist.org/trouble for more information plus a transcript of the episode. And hit the Contact tab to send me a request for an etymological explanation, or a word problem you're having, or observations sparked by previous Allusionists.Support the show at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you also get behind-the-scenes info about every episode; livestreams with me, Martin and my ever-growing collection of dictionaries, and the charming and nurturing Allusioverse Discord community, where we chat about language and not-language, and there are some plans for a Zoom Halloween get-together. Together we're also watching the current seasons of Great British Bake Off - donors also get a weekly work of flanfic about the show - and the Canadian version thereof; from 2 November we'll get into the knitting show Game of Wool; and on 8 November we'll be watching the gorgeous Mira Nair film Monsoon Wedding.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• The Language Lover's Lexipedia, An A-Z of Linguistic Curiosities: the new book by alumsionist Joshua Blackburn, who makes the game League of the Lexicon. Both game and book are packed full of language facts and fascinating tidbits. Get them where you buy books and games, and check out leagueofthelexicon.co.uk• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners fifty per cent off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Farmers call on ElectraNet to consider a different route for the Northern Transmission project, closures and reductions for both commercial and recreational fishing along parts of the SA coast, and the National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Jamestown.

Neste episódio, mergulhamos numa das iniciativas mais simbólicas e comoventes da programação: o projeto “Todos Somos o Outro” — uma ação artística comunitária que une centenas de mãos em torno de um grande tapete de esmirna.Mais do que uma obra têxtil, este tapete é um gesto de empatia, um convite à colaboração e ao encontro entre diferentes gerações, histórias e geografias.Estivemos à conversa com quem sonhou, produziu, orientou e viveu esta experiência de dentro — e percebemos que, afinal, cada ponto conta uma história, e todas juntas formam um território de pertença.

Welcome back to RealAg Radio for today's edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today's show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Sandi Brock, Staffa, Ont.; Mark MacLean, Port Albert, Ont.; Tyler Bartmanovich, McDonald, Man.; Bruce Holmquist, Kinistino, Sask.; Pioneer agronomist, Doug Moisey, based out of Alta.... Read More

Welcome back to RealAg Radio for today's edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today's show, your host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Sandi Brock, Staffa, Ont.; Mark MacLean, Port Albert, Ont.; Tyler Bartmanovich, McDonald, Man.; Bruce Holmquist, Kinistino, Sask.; Pioneer agronomist, Doug Moisey, based out of Alta.... Read More

Australia's wool sector is still feeling the pinch. There's no doubt the last couple of years have been challenging, with recent decile two and three prices making it hard for many businesses to stay afloat. But despite these obstacles, the Swales of Woodlands set an example of resilience. They're carrying 150 years of family heritage into the future, proving that even in the face of adversity, there are opportunities to adapt and thrive.   This week, I'm joined by Jamie & Will Swales both proud Platinum Mastermind Alumni from Woodlands, a 4,265 ha merino operation 55 km west of Armidale in NSW's New England. This year marks 150 years of their family farming this property, with children Will, Georgia and Angus representing the sixth generation. Congratulations to Jamie, Angela, and their family on this incredible milestone.   In this conversation, we dig deep into: The significance of 150 years of family farming at Woodlands, discussing how the farm has evolved and the connection to family heritage. The current state of the wool industry, including the impact of falling production, shifts in global demand and the disconnect between auction room price signals and actual consumer uptake. Strategic responses to tough times, including pivoting to cattle during drought periods and focusing on merino genetics to improve wool production. The industry's need for action on mulesing, with Jamie and Will stressing the importance of addressing animal welfare practices and marketing efforts to meet consumer expectations and boost demand. Will also shares his personal journey into the wool export industry through Endeavour Wool Exports, a company that's become one of Australia's largest wool exporters in just a few short years, now exporting around 220,000 bales annually. Will's role at Endeavour involves helping farmers navigate the export process and connecting them to the global market, offering direct-to-farm services and auction support. You can learn more about Endeavour Wool Exports by visiting their website here or by emailing Will directly at william.s@ewexports.com.au.   Whether you're a wool grower, a farmer considering merino, or someone keen to understand what levers can shift an entire industry, this episode is for you. BONUS: Get the exclusive! Hutch catches up with Will Swales 10 days later about his recent trip to China, where he joined a group of young wool producers to tour processing mills. Will shares his insights into the industry's future, with mills investing in state-of-the-art machinery and expanding production. He also talks about advocating for Australian wool growers at the Nanjing Wool Market Conference, highlighting the need for price adjustments as production continues to decline. Will's message seemed to resonate, with the wool market rallying soon after. A huge thanks to Jamie & Will for sharing their industry knowledge and practical insights into sustainable farming, wool genetics, and navigating global market challenges. Your experience and forward-thinking approach are invaluable to anyone looking to understand where the wool sector is heading and how they can adapt for the future. Till next time, Jeremy Hutchings & the Farm Owners Academy Team P.S. If you're feeling the pressure of navigating industry challenges like falling wool prices, shifting demand, or tough times on the farm, the 2026 TOP Producers Workshop is tailored to help you tackle these hurdles head-on. We've created this workshop to address the unique challenges farmers like you face, so you can stay ahead in the game. Secure your spot here.

A bale of super fine Tasmanian wool has sold for top dollar at the Melbourne markets.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

The tariffs are impacting the US sheep trade, as exports to China are down 40%.

All the wool is a vlog  all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between.To watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/Dn1aiHad9nUhttps://youtu.be/Dn1aiHad9nUMore Shetland! Some beautiful moorit going through the picker and carder. Plus I share some fresh raw wool fleeces that are getting added to the wool mill stash. And of course a bit of handspinning on an e-spinner at the end. To ask me a questionhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6jmdO-CvGX8kg/viewform?usp=sf_linkFind me at:https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/Blogging at http://www.beingewethful.com/Ravelry group: Ewethful Fiber Farm & MillHandspun audio podcastJoin Ewethful's Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/EwethfulFiberMillFree hand spinning resources - " Ewethful's Wool School"https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/pag...Mentioned in this episode:Autism advocate videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czLBDnCtVwA&t=7sLink to Conditioning your wool at home: http://www.beingewethful.com/blog/making-a-carding-conditioning-oilThe Ewethful mission...Our mission at Ewethful Fiber Mill is to fill making hands with small batch American grown yarns and fibers. We strive to produce lightly processed products that maintain their character, have low environmental impact and tell the stories of the animals and shepherds from whence they came.

Choice Classic Radio presents The Black Museum, which aired in 1952. Today we bring to you the episode titled “The Wool Jacket.”   Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

This week, to mark Wool Month, FG's Alex Black and Katie Fallon discuss the future fortunes of the British wool industryWe also have a short chat with Alice Lennox from the Rare Breeds Survival TrustMessage us

Growing worry over whether the ceasefire in the middle east will hold after Israel launched an airstrike on Gaza after saying Hamas ambushed IDF troops.And: Thieves in balaclavas break into Paris's Louvre museum, stealing priceless objects like some of the French crown jewels, before escaping on scooters.Also: High school students in Alberta worry about impacts on their post secondary future as the weeks-long teacher's strike in the province drags on. Windows for scholarships, both athletic and academic are closing. Plus: Avian flu in Alberta, Trade uncertainty with the U.S., Blue Jays face off against Mariners, Wool makes a comeback, and more.

Neste episódio da temporada WOOL do podcast Portugal Manual, conversamos com Bia Maria — cantora e autora que tem feito da palavra um território de afetos, resistência e escuta. A sua escrita — que ela própria descreve como um exercício de “escreviver” — move-se entre o canto popular, o fado, a pop e a bossa nova, criando uma linguagem profundamente íntima, mas com ecos coletivos.Durante o WOOL, Bia Maria esteve em residência artística na Covilhã, onde trabalhou com o recém-criado Coro Viés – Vozes em Intervenção, um projeto comunitário promovido pela COOLABORA crl. Nesta conversa, quero saber mais sobre esse processo de escuta e partilha, sobre o poder transformador das vozes em uníssono e sobre o concerto que nasceu desse encontro, que será apresentado na Igreja de Santa Maria. Eu sou a Filipa Belo e este é o podcast da Portugal Manual. 

Two sisters run the historic sheep farm Torwood in the Coal River Valley and have seen the farmscape change dramatically over the past decade.

Christopher Wool talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped their lives and work. Wool, who was born in Chicago in 1955, and lives between New York and Marfa, Texas, today, is a sophisticated and dextrous explorer of the act of making paintings and other forms of art. He emerged in a period in which painting's validity was being questioned amid the supremacy of conceptual and photographic practices in the avant-garde scene of New York in the late 1970s. And he has made light of that doubt in a cerebral practice in which he probes paint's capacity to reflect diverse material properties, processes and effects, its openness to chance events and slippages, and its ability to contain or convey meaning through words and image. Working in often overlapping series embodied by particular methods or tools, propositions and actions, his practice has been one of relentless curiosity, where his own output is consistently reevaluated and recast through the literal repurposing of existing imagery as the foundation of new works. Though best known for his paintings, Christopher has made photographs from the start of his career, and since the mid-2010s has developed a fertile seam of sculpture. His work across all these media is similarly agile, with the different strands in a seemingly endless evolving conversation on pictorial, material and spatial concerns. He discusses the seismic effect of experiencing the Art Ensemble of Chicago and an installation by Dan Flavin as a young person, seeing Jean-Michel Basquiat's first New York solo show with Dieter Roth, how Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye influenced one of his untitled text paintings, and eventually the title of his recent acclaimed New York and Marfa show, See Stop Run, and how jazz has been a consistent source of inspiration. He gives insight into his life in the studio and answers our usual questions, including the ultimate, “What is art for?”Christopher Wool, Gagosian, Grosvenor Hill, London, until 19 December; See Stop Run West Texas, Brite Building, Marfa, Texas, until at least May 2027. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month Susan discusses the difference between a yarn festival, a fiber festival and everything in between. Susan just returned from the Lambtown Festival in Dixon, CA and will be heading to Rhinebeck, NY for the 45th annual New York State Sheep and Wool Festival. She gives us a little history about some of these festivals and what inspired her down the path of fiber arts and that there isn't such a thing as bad sheep's wool, because someone loves it. So, please sit back and enjoy this episode of Susan's Shire.Links:https://www.mosshollowhill.comhttps://www.lambtown.orghttps://sheepandwool.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber_arthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_HobbitSupport the show

Shearer supply outstrips demand as work begins to increase into spring, farmers selling as many bales as possible in the hopes the wool price stays strong, and the CFS announces start dates for several of South Australia's fire ban districts.

Send us a textWe pivot to a practical Prepper Camp recap—what gear proved itself, what broke in the real world, and why small upgrades unlock big wins. We also answer a listener's question on supplements and dig into off-grid comms with Meshtastic for simple, local resilience.• Jeep-mounted Timber Ridge tent setup and benefits• Cot failure lessons and why field testing matters• Simple, effective supplement stack for energy and gut health• 12-volt fridge performance and power pairing• Swagman Roll versatility and seasonal kit rotation• Wool blanket choices for vehicle safety and warmth• Meshtastic basics, range factors, and practical uses• How we plan to expand testing and map local coverageBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episodeWhile you're at it, help spread the word by leaving a rating and reviewAugason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!https://augasonfarms.com?sca_ref=9315862.VpHzogdDNuDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Augason FarmsSupport the podcast. Click on my affiliate link and use coupon code PODCASTPREP for 10% discount!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showHave a question, suggestion or comment? Please email me at practicalpreppodcast@gmail.com. I will not sell your email address and I will personally respond to you.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Discovering Swedish Autumn: A Tale of Wool and Wonder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Sigtuna.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Sigtuna.Sv: Löven föll långsamt och dekorerade marken med sina gyllene och röda färger.En: The leaves were falling slowly, decorating the ground with their golden and red colors.Sv: Elin hade kommit till den romantiska sjöanläggningen för att hitta inspiration för sin reseblogg.En: Elin had come to the romantic lakeside establishment to find inspiration for her travel blog.Sv: Hon längtade efter att uppleva en äkta svensk höst och en vacker ylletröja skulle vara perfekt för hennes nästa bloggpost.En: She longed to experience an authentic Swedish autumn, and a beautiful wool sweater would be perfect for her next blog post.Sv: Elin var på jakt efter tröjan i alla de små butikerna längs de smala gränderna.En: Elin was on the hunt for the sweater in all the small shops along the narrow alleys.Sv: Men utbudet var tunt.En: But the selection was sparse.Sv: Höstens vackra färger hade lockat många turister, och många av de traditionella plaggen hade redan sålts.En: The beautiful colors of autumn had enticed many tourists, and many of the traditional garments had already been sold.Sv: Lars, en lokal hantverkare, spenderade sina dagar vid sin lilla bod nere vid sjön.En: Lars, a local craftsman, spent his days at his little stall down by the lake.Sv: Hans händer var vana vid att forma ull till vackra tröjor, och han önskade i hemlighet att hans arbete skulle fånga Elins uppmärksamhet.En: His hands were accustomed to shaping wool into beautiful sweaters, and he secretly wished that his work would capture Elin's attention.Sv: Han såg henne gå runt på jakt efter något speciellt.En: He saw her walking around in search of something special.Sv: Johan, resortens charmiga chef, passerade ofta förbi de små butikerna.En: Johan, the resort's charming manager, often passed by the small shops.Sv: Hans leende och vänliga natur gjorde honom populär bland gästerna, men han bar på sitt eget hjärtesorg.En: His smile and friendly nature made him popular among the guests, but he carried his own heartache.Sv: Johan hoppades alltid att gästerna skulle hitta glädje och tröst under sin vistelse.En: Johan always hoped that guests would find joy and comfort during their stay.Sv: Efter en timmes letande började Elin ge upp hoppet om att hitta den perfekta tröjan.En: After an hour of searching, Elin began to lose hope of finding the perfect sweater.Sv: Hon funderade på om hon skulle nöja sig med något mindre imponerande eller fortsätta sin jakt.En: She contemplated whether she should settle for something less impressive or continue her quest.Sv: Just då kände hon en plötslig impulskänsla och beslöt sig för att utforska en annan väg.En: Just then, she felt a sudden impulse and decided to explore a different path.Sv: Den ledde henne ner till sjön där hon kände lukten av ren ull och hörde ljudet av garnnystan som rullade.En: It led her down to the lake where she smelled the scent of pure wool and heard the sound of rolling yarn balls.Sv: Där, i en liten bås, stod Lars med sina vackra, handgjorda tröjor.En: There, in a small booth, stood Lars with his beautiful, handmade sweaters.Sv: Elin drogs direkt till de mjuka färgerna och det intrikata mönstret i hans arbete.En: Elin was immediately drawn to the soft colors and the intricate pattern of his work.Sv: Det var något speciellt, något äkta.En: There was something special, something genuine.Sv: Lars log försiktigt när Elin rörde vid en av tröjorna och kände dess värme.En: Lars smiled gently as Elin touched one of the sweaters and felt its warmth.Sv: "Är det här handgjort?"En: "Is this handmade?"Sv: frågade hon med förundran.En: she asked in amazement.Sv: "Ja," svarade Lars stolt.En: "Yes," Lars replied proudly.Sv: "Varje tråd är vävd med omsorg och kärlek."En: "Every thread is woven with care and love."Sv: Elins hjärta fylldes med en ny insikt.En: Elin's heart filled with a new understanding.Sv: Kanske handlar det inte om att hitta den 'perfekta' bilden utan om äktheten i människorna och berättelserna hon möter.En: Perhaps it is not about finding the 'perfect' picture but about the authenticity in the people and stories she encounters.Sv: Hon köpte tröjan och visste att hennes blogg skulle berätta en mycket rikare historia.En: She bought the sweater and knew her blog would tell a much richer story.Sv: När hon gick tillbaka uppför backen, kände Elin en ny uppskattning för den svenska kulturen och dess hantverkare.En: As she walked back up the hill, Elin felt a new appreciation for Swedish culture and its artisans.Sv: Lars såg henne gå och kände en inre glädje.En: Lars watched her go and felt an inner joy.Sv: Hon hade fått mer än bara en tröja den dagen; hon hade funnit en berättelse.En: She had gained more than just a sweater that day; she had found a story.Sv: Det visade sig att den riktiga skatten inte var i tröjan själv, utan i de genuina kopplingarna och de lokala berättelserna som skapade den.En: It turned out that the real treasure was not in the sweater itself, but in the genuine connections and the local stories that created it.Sv: Och så lärde sig Elin en dyrbar läxa – att värdet av en plats ligger i hjärtat hos dem som bor där.En: And so, Elin learned a valuable lesson—that the worth of a place lies in the hearts of those who live there. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigautumn: höstinspiration: inspirationauthentic: äktasparse: tuntenticed: lockadecraftsman: hantverkareintricate: intrikatgenuine: äkthetcontemplate: funderadeimpulse: impulskänslaestablishment: anläggningexperience: upplevagarments: plaggenmanager: chefheartache: hjärtesorgcomfort: tröstquest: jaktyarn: garnwoven: vävdcapture: fångaencounters: möterappreciation: uppskattningartisans: hantverkaretreasure: skattenconnections: kopplingarnalesson: läxaworth: värdetintrigue: förundransmile: leende

Send us a textIt's draft day at Ripstop on the Record! In this episode, we sit down with Francesca Hall and Ryan Campbell for the very first Fabric Draft. Each person builds a six-category roster of technical fabrics, covering packs, bags, quilts/sleeping systems, shelters, apparel, and mesh in a snake-style draft.Which fabrics made the cut? Which powerhouse materials were left on the table? And who built the strongest lineup? From classics like 1000D Cordura® and Silpoly XL to cutting-edge picks like ULTRA™ 200 and Polartec® Alpha Direct with Wool, this episode is a fun (and competitive) deep dive into the world of performance textiles.Guests: Ryan Campbell | Wandering Goat, Francesca Hall | @madeby_francescaDrafts Choices:Ryan: Pack/bag: ULTRA 200 Apparel: Alpha with Wool Shelter: 1.1 oz Silpoly XL 2nd GenPack/Bag: 1000D Cordura Quilt: 0.9 oz  MEM 15 ECO Jameson:Mesh: Venom MAXPack/Bag: 210D Venom Gridstop Apparel: alpha 4008 Shelter: 0.67 oz DCFPack/Bag: RVX15Francesca: Apparel: 5.2 oz AIRWAVE 4-Way Ripstop Pack/Bag: EPX200Bag/Bag: 1.9 oz PU Coated Ripstop Quilt/sleeping bag: Mem 15 poly tag printable Apparel: 3.4 oz nylon Taslan Find Us on Social Media

This is teaching 3 of 4 from the Steel Wool Men's retreat at Camp Pinnacle in Voorheesville, New York October 3-5, 2025.Listen the other teachings:1 - Identity w/ Mat Hauserhttps://youtu.be/p6lQknrtyGY2 - Rest in the Lord w/ Rick Cohenhttps://youtu.be/RmgbEhLUaak4 - What do we need w/ Jeff Staskohttps://youtu.be/ioQ5uInWq9sSave the date for the 2026 retreat: October 3-5th 2026.For more information on the retreat visit: https://ironsheep.org/steelwoolTeaching Notes:Read all of Romans 6Rom 6.1 - Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? Read Rom 5.20-21. God's grace (and free gift through Jesus Christ) covers a multitude of sins. So if we sin MORE, then we actually make the value of Jesus' sacrifice greater… so lets just go crazy. Nope - you're missing the entire point and here it is: Rom 6.2, “we are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” - Paul is touching on the main point of the Chapter here, he will explain in more detail.Rom 6.3-4 - Baptism.Baptism is a picture, right? What does it picture? Jesus's death, burial, and resurrection.We go down into the water, which symbolizes Jesus' death and burial.We come up out of the water, which symbolizes Jesus' resurrection. Rom 6.5-7 - death to the old self.Jesus was killed and buried; in doing that, he became our spotless “passover lamb,” (“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2 Cor 5.21). BUT THEN, God raised him from the dead, to be the “first fruits.” The resurrection of Christ is critical! Just as he was raised from the dead, so too will we be raised to eternity in heaven with the Lord. Rom 6.6 - old self was crucified with him? YOU ARE A NEW CREATION. BORN AGAIN!“The body ruled by sin is done away with” - we are no longer slaves to sin.Person testimony - My obsession with pornography started in 7th grade.Slave to sin verses:John 8.34, 2 Peter 2:19, Titus 3.3, Proverbs 5.22 and Ephesians 2.1-2. Satin wants you to stay locked in your chains. Rom 6.7 - Anyone who has died has been set free from sin. Think about that.Rom 6.8-11 - Christ died and was raised from the dead. He can not die again. So too, our old self has died, it's buried. Rom 6.12-14 - DO NOT LET SIN REIGN, DO NOT OFFER ANY PART OF YOURSELF TO SIN AS AN INSTRUMENT OF WICKEDNESS. As Christians, when we accept Christ and are baptized into a new life with him, our old self is reckoned dead. We are no longer going to hell; we have a new destination at our death, and sin no longer has its chains wrapped around us. But SO many of us voluntarily put those chains back on. Kill the old self, put him to death, and embrace the born-again you.Rom 7.14-25. You do not have to be perfect. I am not calling you to that, that's impossible. What I am calling you to do is to publicly declare the old self dead, and do the best you can to not allow that old sinful way of life to control your actions today. So, how did I break the chains that pornography had on me?1. I made a covenant with my wife, to tell her everything and be honest. 2. Rather than focusing on what I ought NOT to do, I focused on learning who God is.Discussion Questions:1. What does someone look like who is a slave to sin? How can you tell? 2. When in your life would you say you were a “slave to sin?”3. How has a person who has physically died been set free from sin?4. How can you, as a born-again believer, be an instrument of wickedness? What does that look like?5. What does it look like to offer yourselves to the Lord as an instrument of righteousness?6. What is a habitual sin that Christ crucified on the cross but you are allowing to still have power in your life? 7. Who has a testimony to share, of a victory over sin, that the Holy Spirit has helped you overcome?

This is teaching 1 of 4 from the Steel Wool Men's retreat at Camp Pinnacle in Voorheesville, New York October 3-5, 2025.Watch the other teachings:1 - Identity w/ Matt Hauserhttps://youtu.be/p6lQknrtyGY2 - Rest in the Lord w/ Rick Cohenhttps://youtu.be/RmgbEhLUaak3 - Reckon it Dead w/ Dave Biglerhttps://youtu.be/4LpZvUOM6Kk4 - What do we need w/ Jeff Staskohttps://youtu.be/ioQ5uInWq9sSave the date for the 2026 retreat: October 3-5th 2026.For more information on the retreat visit:https://ironsheep.org/steelwoolTeaching Notes:Who are you?Your false identity promises life but leads to death, your true identity promises death but leads to life.God wants us to know who he is and who we are (who he made us to be).Jesus walking people from their false identity into their true identity.Luke 15.11-32Jesus speaking to tax collectors and “sinners” – Pharisees muttering: reinforcing the false identity – you are not your vocation, you are not the sum of your decisionsSon is driven by belief that there is something better – would rather have his father dead. New identity – disrespect of the one who loves me. Leave for distant land – separation from the fatherLoses everything, tries to fix the situation in his false identity.Comes to senses, but still operating in his false identityWhile he was a long way off, his father saw him – Jesus is with you right now, ready for you to come back to who he made you to be at any moment. Robe: son's restored dignity, honor, and family statusRing: restored authority, identity, and sonship (entrusted to act on his father's behalf)Luke 19.1-9Zacchaeus means “pure” oneTax collector: Greedy or corruptSmall in statureZacchaeus responds in his true identityA true son of Abraham: just “a fine American”?Genesis 15 – the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision.Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able… so shall your offspring be.John1 – In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.Discussion Questions:The following are questions to contemplate while in conversation with Jesus. Listen to what Jesus reveals to you and note the answers1. What do you believe about yourself or God that hurts you?2. Negative emotions (e.g., fear, doubt, shame) can be an indication of false belief about yourself and/or God. What is the most common negative emotion you experience?3. If you can, recall when you first remember feeling this way. What were the circumstances?4. Confess your beliefs about yourself and/or God to Jesus. What does he say about them? Give you false beliefs to Jesus. What does He do with them?5. Ask Jesus what He calls you (your true identity).6. Based on what He reveals, what does he want you to know?7. Based on what He reveals, what does he want you to do?

This is teaching 2 of 4 from the Steel Wool Men's retreat at Camp Pinnacle in Voorheesville, New York October 3-5, 2025.Watch the other teachings:1 - Identity w/ Mat Hauserhttps://youtu.be/p6lQknrtyGY3 - Reckon it Dead w/ Dave Biglerhttps://youtu.be/4LpZvUOM6Kk4 - What do we need w/ Jeff Staskohttps://youtu.be/ioQ5uInWq9sSave the date for the 2026 retreat: October 3-5th 2026.For more information on the retreat visit:https://ironsheep.org/steelwoolTeaching Notes:Colossians 1.24-29 Christ in you, the hope of glory!Not just a future date, although we look to that time of seeing Him face to face. But Eternal Life is ours now: The God of Heaven lives in our hearts.1 Corinthians 6.17 But he who is joined to the Lord is 1 spirit with Him. So deep is our UNION with Christ that Paul explains, in 1 Cor 6, that to join our bodies with a harlot is to join Christ to one. The physical union expressed in marriage is a picture of the spiritual union we have with Jesus. We are the Bride of Christ.Romans 8.28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. God's plan, working His will, IN US, is to conform (also can translate: transform)us to be like Him. This is not to copy Him, but to express the life of Jesus within us.Psalm 103.7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.Moses knew why God did what He did, while most of the people only saw His works, and were not changed by them. Moses wanted more, to know God for who He is; “show men Your Glory”. And God revealed His nature to Moses, in a personal way.1 Peter 1.10-12 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to [e]us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into. (2 Corinthians 5.17 New creatures in Christ!)The prophets, including Moses, did not understand fully, or even experientially, what we have been given in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Even angels, who are in the presence of God, ‘long to look into' this relationship with God. And as God is love, He is fully love, but He is also Mercy, Justice, Righteousness, etc. And He is not broken into pieces, but is fully each of these attributes to each of us. Our INNER LIFE verses our OUTER LIFE needs explorationMatthew 11.28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”So, because we are one with Christ, as He dwells within us, we do not have a transactional relationship with Him. Rather, we belong to Him, with Him, and for Him. And He is ours, He is our peace, and He, not a day, is our true rest. Are you able to stop in heart and mind-simply be with Him, appreciating what you truly have? To rest in Him is to not need anything. John 19.30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.The work of salvation is finished by Jesus, and this also applies to the provision of rest to our souls. We won't experience this reality in a 2 day retreat, but we can ask God to reveal His true rest and begin to bring us to the full realization that we are complete in Him, and He is living in us.

This is teaching 4 of 4 from the Steel Wool Men's retreat at Camp Pinnacle in Voorheesville, New York October 3-5, 2025.Watch the other teachings:1 - Identity w/ Mat Hauserhttps://youtu.be/p6lQknrtyGY2 - Rest in the Lord w/ Rick Cohenhttps://youtu.be/RmgbEhLUaak3 - Reckon it Dead w/ Dave Biglerhttps://youtu.be/4LpZvUOM6KkSave the date for the 2026 retreat: October 3-5th 2026.For more information on the retreat visit:https://ironsheep.org/steelwool

There's a push to make the wool industry the backbone of New Zealand again. A cross-sector alliance has been formed between four major organisations, aimed at driving economic growth and consolidating efforts. It wants the industry to deliver decent returns and remove existing duplications. Independent Chair John Monaghan told Mike Hosking the price of wool is substantially increasing right now. He says synthetics have been the biggest opposition to wool, but thinks the time is right for the natural product. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than twenty five dairy farms in Scotland say their businesses could be at risk after the UK Government removed farm workers from the visa system for skilled overseas labour. In July, the government cut the jobs of 'farmer' and 'agricultural contractor' from the Temporary Shortage Occupation list. We meet one of the horseback volunteers keeping an eye out for suspicious activity in Cumbria, and find out how the police force's Rural Crime Unit is overcoming the inherent challenges of fighting crime in the countryside.The British Wool Marketing Board is 75 years old this year. British Wool, and the Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant, hope that wool will increasingly be seen as a solution to the very modern problem of plastic pollution. Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

In the history of wool, Spain means Merino, the legendary finewool sheep so prized that their export fell under royal control. From their Spanish origins, Merino genetics formed the basis of wool breeds around the world. The foundations of most finewools, especially in Australia and the United States, count Merino as a major contributor. Apart from Merino, the Spanish sheep carried by colonizers to the Americas transformed those societies—consider the Spanish Churro in the vital Navajo-Churro breed. Over the last century, the wool industry in Spain has weakened, with sheep increasingly bred for meat and cheese. The once-prized Spanish wool became a burden rather than a benefit, as some wool went to compost or was even burned (sadly, a common practice in many places). In 2019, one family-owned mill that spun hearty yarn for the rug industry received a request from a handdyer looking for yarn made from Spanish wool. Seeing a new opportunity for Spanish wool, the mill's owner decided to found Wooldreamers in 2020 to produce yarn for crafters. Wooldreamers' line of yarns includes wool from a number of flocks: sheep that travel along traditional shepherding routes, the rare Navarra breed, some of the finest Merino available from family-owned ranches, and the sheep that produce Manchego cheese. In addition to bringing one-of-a-kind yarns to crafters around the world, Wooldreamers provides income to the ranchers who are preserving and reviving the legacy of Spanish wool. Weaver and fiber artist Bea Bonanno became part of the Wooldreamers story when her grandmother, who raises a small flock of sheep near Avila, Spain, encountered Wooldreamers in her search for a mill. Having worked at the landmark yarn shop Yarn Barn of Kansas, Bea has experience not only in using yarn but helping customers undertand the properties of their materials. Since taking on distributorship of Wooldreamers in the United States, she has relished telling the story of the company's yarns and its impact on sheep and wool in Spain. “I've been lucky enough to find people who are just as excited about it as we are,” she says. Links Wooldreamers US (https://wooldreamersus.com/) 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. Brown Sheep Company is a four-generation family business bringing you high quality wool and natural fiber yarns. We spin and dye U.S.-grown wool into hundreds of vibrant colors at our mill in western Nebraska. Our mill has something to offer for every craft, from our well-known knitting and crochet yarns to wool roving for spinning and felting. We offer U.S-made needlepoint yarn as well as yarn on cones for weaving. Learn more about our company and products at BrownSheep.com (https://brownsheep.com/). Appalachian Baby Design offers U.S. sustainably sourced yarns, kits, and patterns for crafting heirloom-quality gifts for the family. Their U.S. organic cotton and Shaniko sportweight wool are soft, resilient and washable–perfect for creating lasting pieces. Whether knitting, crocheting, or weaving—for beautiful creations that will be cherished for generations, start with appalachianbaby.com. (https://appalachianbaby.com/)

Dear Spinning Circle,Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Dionne sat Rebecca & Rachel down to quiz them about Knit City Vancouver 2025. Rebecca & Rachel had spent the weekend exploring the marketplace, meeting with everyone in our community & of course, shopping. We share some of the trends we noticed emerge this year, including maching knitting, crochet (yay!) and more. Lots of fleece talk this month - we fell into a bit of a rabbit hole at the end of the show about a property of wool that Melissa (MellyKnits) and Rachel have been exploring with increasing interest, along with Dionne and her fibre blending experiments, called porosity (skip to ~45 minutes to listen to just this discussion). The definition of porosity is the quality or degree of having minute spaces or holes through which liquid or air may pass. Melissa has described this phenomenon to me in the past as fleece, that when felt, has 'holes' or 'spaces' that she can 'fill' with something like cotton, possum, and other fibres. Silk, alpaca and llama seem to go into most fleece without problems. Dionne was the first in our community to put a word to the attributes of these fleeces that are able to blend with these sometimes difficult to card fibres. I hope you enjoy our conversation!Photos of Rachel & Rebecca at Knit City in their matching Jethro Cardigans, along with photos of their hauls and Rachel's tea towels inspired by her SweetGeorgia colourway (woven by Kathy Cunha) available on the Patreon post here. ***Knit Social hereSweetGeorgia Yarns hereAll Wound Up Knitting & Sheep Fleeces here (reach out to Megan for information about her fleeces & shipping)Mawdsley Fibre Arts here (look for Helen's hollow whorl spindles)MellyKnits hereCaliope Fibres hereConiagas Textiles hereFireweed Fibre Co hereCrafty Jaks Boutique here***Thank you for listening! If you would like to be a guest on Wool n' Spinning Radio, please reach out below, in the comments, or send an email to rachel@welfordpurls.com.Until next month, keep wool close and your spindles closer! I hope you enjoyed our conversation. If this is your first time tuning into Wool n' Spinning Radio, welcome. This audio podcast is a spin-off from the original podcast available on YouTube at youtube.com/RachelSmith. Rachel has been podcasting since 2014, talking about handspinning and making yarn. Her passion is working with her handspun yarns in projects, both knit and woven. Links to the website, Instagram and more are available in the show notes and at Patreon.com/woolnspinning. *** Thank you for listening! If you would like to be a guest on Wool n' Spinning Radio, please reach out below, in the comments, or send an email to rachel@welfordpurls.com. Until next month, keep wool close and your spindles closer!

Driven by a desire to find a pure New Zealand wool coat, and to find more use for the bales of wool sitting idle in the shearing shed, Charlotte Bell started her fashion business The Clip. She and husband Hamish farm in Hakataramea Valley in Canterbury You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to guests:Charlotte and Hamish Bell, The ClipMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Wool prices have seen a significant rise this week, and there's a few key factors behind this development. Currently, wool prices are on the longest rise since 1987 - and while these prices are mostly benefitting Australian farmers, there's hope Kiwis could benefit from this demand too. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, right before Tracie and Barb leave for the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Meet-up! Book talk begins at 29:20 Our Charity KAL is over.  Prizes will be announced during the October Episode 306 Our 2025-2026 Fall Sweater KAL has started and will go until January 15, 2026.   You must be a member of this group to enter You must make an adult size sweater.   If you have a sweater that is 50% finished or less, you can finish that sweater during our KAL Need some inspiration?  We have bundles! Beginner Sweaters Bundle  Adventurous Beginners to Advanced Sweater Bundle Crochet Sweaters Bundle   Coming Events: Lambtown - October 4&5 in Dixon May Fairgrounds CA TKGA retreat - November 6-9 in San Francisco, CA NoCKRs retreat April 10-13 in San Juan Batista, CA   KNITTING Barb has finished: *A Hat Called Hudson #4 *Bankhead Hat #34 Tracie has finished: *Mother Bears #343 - 345 *Dunedrifter pullover by Wool and Pine in Trendsetter Yarns Transition in Sunrise Red, Orange and Yellow *Summer Sky Tee By Comfort Zone Knits in Juniper Moon Farms Zooey Spray in Palma Carnival. *Davis #6 by Pam Allen with Tracies addendum in Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus Dappled in Cape Town - skeins split up and knit alternating every row  Tracie has Cast On: *Astro Pop pullover in 2 colors of Juniper Moon Farm Zooey and Berocco Remix Light in Ocean *Carnegie Vest by James Magee (Stitching in the Stacks) in Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sport in Sheridan Circle *Brooklyn Raglan Light* by Tori You in Mod Yarn Fingering 101 in Angelyne   Barb has Cast On: *Barley Hat Worsted #8 by Tin Can Knits, using Color Notes Willow Glen Worsted in a blue-green color *One Row Handspun scarf using a Caron Cake *Flax Sock pullover by Tin Can Knits, using Wonderland Dyeworks Smitten in the Deep Lilac colorway Barb continues to work on: Colorwork Dip pullover by Suvi Knits, using 2 colors of Berocco Light in the Mist and the Peony colorway   BOOKS Barb has finished: *Camino Winds #2 by John Grisham - 3 stars *The Lazarus Files: A Cold Case by Matthew McGough - 3.5 stars Dateline episode about the murder of Sherri Rasmussen by Stephanie Lazarus Full Interrogation of Stephanie Lazarus *The Hiking Trip by Jenny Blackhurst - 2.5 stars *Little Miss Diagnosed: A Surgeon's Guide to Breaking Bones and Bending Rules by Erin Nance - 4 stars   Tracie has finished: *Death of an Angel: A True Story of a Vicious Triple-Murder the Broke the Heart of a Town by Don Davis - 4.5 stars *The Cutting Place & the Close (Maeve Kerrigan series) by Jane Casey - 4 stars *The Unquiet Grave (Cormac Reilly #4) by Dervla McTiernan - 3.5 stars *The Officer's Wife: A True Story of Unspeakable Betrayal and Cold-Blooded Murder bay Michael Fleeman - 3.5 stars *The Ice House by JJRichards - 3 stars *The Facts of Life and Death by Belinda Bauer - 4 stars *The Whole Truth (DI Fawley #5) by Cara Hunter - 4 stars   Barb and Tracie recommend the The Glider Swift by Alpenglow Industries and their excellent customer service!  

We broadcast live from the Yorke Peninsula Field Days at Paskeville, a new mental health initiative launched to support SA farmers through drought, and the recent rally in the wool market put down to lack of supply, rather than increased demand.

Hey Pickles!We hope this finds you well!Here's what's coming up in today's show!This week's Y Files explores how scientists at King's College in London are using sheep's wool to create a toothpaste that they claim repairs damaged enamel in human teeth.Here's the article: https://news.sky.com/story/toothpaste-made-with-hair-naturally-repairs-tooth-enamel-scientists-discover-13414542In our Noteworthy segment, we knew it would happen..Trump says he'll use tariff revenue to bail out farmers.Read the article: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/25/trump-tariff-revenue-bail-out-farmers-00580708And, in Our Main Topic, we'll tell you how 6 animal rights activists in the UK have been cleared of charges after a horse racing protest at Grand National.Read all about it: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/grand-national-horse-racing-charge-b2832976.htmlOur featured vegan spot this week is Soul Miner's Garden in Charlotte NC. We take a look at their awesome menu.We, of course have a new Listener Shout Out & More!Thanks so much for listening. Maybe we'll see you at an upcoming Vegfest! Stop by our booth and say Hi!Much Love, Sam & Christine Send us a text! We can't respond, but we'd love to hear from you!Support the showJoin Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/CompassionandcucumbersSign Up For Our Newsletterhttps://www.compassionandcucumbers.comOur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@compassioncucumbersveganpod/videos72 Reasons To Be Vegan *paid link https://amzn.to/3W8ZwsUVisit Our Website https://www.compassionandcucumbers.comSam's Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/CucumberCraftworks

This month, we start with the Regen Food Systems Prize and a chance to win £20k to support your business. Next, we hear about an artist-founded wool business in the Lake District and speak with landowners backing the Right to Roam across England. We end with a look at the growing British sustainable flower movement, plus a special call-out about a new project exploring the impact of our Cereal series, six years on. Regen Food Systems Prize Details https://www.regen-gathering.com/food-system-prize https://lakedistricttweed.com/pages/about https://thewoollibrary.uk/pages/about-us https://woodlandvalley.co.uk/beavers/ https://www.righttoroam.org.uk/ https://www.schoolofsustainablefloristry.co.uk https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk https://farmerama.co/about/cereal/ We have just started researching for a long episode and report reflecting on the impact of the Cereal series and where the new grains movement is at 6 years on. We would love to hear from anyone who listened to the series and felt like it impacted their life in some way. We want to share your stories and celebrate all the work that is happening! Please do email us on farmeramaradio@gmail.com or look out for the announcement of our crowd-sourcing of short audio notes for our soundmap of the impact - we would love to have your voice shared on there!

Send us a textA Melbourne winter. A real gap in kids' wool headwear. A founder with a finance brain and a product heart. That is how Acorn Kids began. In this episode, Fiona Savaris shares how a winter beanie line turned into a year-round headwear brand that stockists love, why wholesale still wins for volume, and how she just launched swimwear by leveraging prints, suppliers, and existing demand. If you care about cash flow, indent, stockist relationships, and direct-to-consumer growth, you will love this founder story.Learn how to use indent orders to protect margins and place smarter production betsSee how a wholesale-first strategy can fuel longevity and repeat stockist revenueSteal the exact assets that help retailers sell more hats, beanies, and swim hatsHear the behind-the-scenes of a category expansion into swimwear that makes senseThe spark: Fiona could not find warm, design-forward kids hats in Melbourne. She starts winter-only with wool beanies, mittens, and scarves made through a women's collective and Brunswick production.The shift: Summer hats unlock smoother cash flow. Parents need hats for daycare and kinder. Kids lose hats. Heads grow. DTC sells summer all year.The engine: Wholesale remains the volume play. Disciplined launch timing, no constant discounting, and shared lifestyle photography keep stockists profitable.The system: Present ranges on Brandboom, take indent orders, back winners, manage MOQs for healthy margins, and hold core SKUs for reorders.The expansion: From swim hats to swimwear. Same brand prints. Specialist makers. A product customers already asked for.The team: Two full-time. Outsourced specialists for Klaviyo email marketing, Meta ads, photography, design, and sales support. Agents plus trade shows to reconnect face-to-face.The real life: Growth is not linear. Family health, market swings, and pacing. How to keep building without burning out.Timestamps 00:00 Origin story in Melbourne. Wool headwear that kids actually want to wear 06:30 Winter-only to summer hats. The cash flow unlock 12:15 Wholesale first. Protecting stockists and full price sell-through 18:20 Indent explained. Sizing curves, MOQs, and backing winners on Brandboom 24:05 Printing your own fabrics. Reusing prints across styles 27:00 New swimwear launch. Why timing and supply chain mattered 32:40 Who buys and why. Repeat purchases and lifetime value in kids headwear 3Support the showI'm Mel Robbins! from @thelotco Want a Roadmap to Building a Profitable Product Business head here for directions! Looking for ongoing support to grow your brand and sell more of your product? Join the Product Business Growth Club here. Find more details at https://www.thelotco.com.au/Business Coach for product-based businesses. Teaching creative business women how to build a scalable and profitable million-dollar product business whether a physical Retail store or Brand.Over 25 years as a Retail and Wholesale Strategist (Sales and Marketing for Brands).Grab my 8 step checklist on building a profitable product business.

Wool prices in Australia have been on the rise lately, following a period of sideways trading for much of the year. Join Angus Gidley-Baird and Paul Joules as they discuss what's driving recent price action.   Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.  

Phillip Wool, chief research officer and lead portfolio manager, Rayliant Global Advisors, says "there are places where valuations are so stretched I find it hard to explain," but he notes that is more in certain sectors and certain themes, but he says the global economy is in a good place, which makes him optimistic about the future for stocks, just cautious about how much investors should set expectations. He notes that when valuations get this stretched, future returns tend to be muted. He also discusses why he believes there is still time for investors who have missed the foreign stock rally this year to get involved. "This is not something that has played out," he said, "there's still room for this international outperformance to continue." Ryan Jacob, chief investment officer of the Jacob Funds — who was the first portfolio manager of an Internet fund when they first emerged in the 1990s — talks stocks in the Market Call, but also focuses on the similarities between the artificial intelligence boom that's powering the markets today and the Internet bubble that ended so badly with a market crash in 2000. Plus, Chuck remembers longtime Wall Street Journal columnist and personal finance educator Jonathan Clements of HumbleDollar.com, who passed away over the weekend after a battle with lung cancer. Clements — a long-time contemporary of Chuck's in the personal finance journalism world — was last on the show one year ago today, discussing his diagnosis and leaving behind lasting lessons.

For many years, Philippa Wright was known as 'the wool lady', reflecting the fact she was the only woman working in the male-dominated New Zealand wool sector. 

Head to https://squarespace.com/jonsolo to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JONSOLO! Thanks to Squarespace for sponsoring the show!

Today we welcome Sally Crowe onto the R2Kast!