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FromThe Long Thread Podcast

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Jess Zafarris, Author & Etymologist

FromThe Long Thread Podcast

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Jun 15, 2024

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Jun 15, 2024

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The artists and artisans of the fiber world come to you in The Long Thread Podcast. Each episode features interviews with your favorite spinners, weavers, needleworkers, and fiber artists from across the globe. Get the inspiration, practical advice, and personal stories of experts as we follow the long thread.

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Episode 3: Sarah Wroot: The Value of Cloth: A "spinner who weaves," Sarah Wroot believes that textures are precious. In this episode, she discusses mending, rediscovering historic cloth techniques, and why even fast fashion is worth repairing. by The Long Thread Podcast
24 min listen
Episode 5: Sara Lamb: Try Something New, and Finish It!: Sara Lamb is a popular teacher who gives unpopular advice: Finish things. In this episode, she talks about creating a handspun wardrobe, fixing her mistakes, and working in a yurt. by The Long Thread Podcast
30 min listen
Episode 2: Terry Mattison: Dyeing with Mushrooms and Plants: Terry Mattison spins, weaves, and knits, but her passion is natural dyeing. In this episode she introduces us to two unusual methods: mushroom dyeing and botanical printing. by The Long Thread Podcast
23 min listen
Episode 1: Shay Pendray: Stitcher, Businesswoman, Cowgirl: In between receiving a lamb as a personal gift from Henry Ford as a child and becoming a cowgirl in her 80's, Shay Pendray put embroidery on television. The Embroidery Studio and Needle Arts Studio with Shay Pendray, which aired on PBS stations for many years, brought handwork to thousands of home across the country. Join us for alovely conversation about her life in needle arts. by The Long Thread Podcast
21 min listen
Rebecca Mezoff, Tapestry Weaver: Tapestry weaving combines hard-wearing techniques, generations of tradition, and the ability to make an image every bit as intricate and expressive as any painting. For Rebecca Mezoff, making a tapestry is weaving a magic carpet. by The Long Thread Podcast
36 min listen
John Mullarkey, Tablet Weaver: What can you weave with a pack of cards? More than you’d imagine… by The Long Thread Podcast
33 min listen
Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, Royal School of Needlework: The venerable British needlework institution teaches its students to stitch selfies, coronation robes, and everything between. by The Long Thread Podcast
50 min listen
Penelope Hemingway, Needlework Historian: Have you ever wondered what treasures lurk in the archives of the Brontë museum and other historical sites? With patience and curiosity, Penelope Hemingway explores the everyday artifacts of bygone eras. by The Long Thread Podcast
35 min listen
Maggie Casey & Judy Steinkoenig, Yarn Store Owners: Ever wonder what it’s really like to own a yarn store? by The Long Thread Podcast
64 min listen
Episode 7: Charllotte Kwon and Maiwa: Natural Dyes, International Ties: After 30 years, Charllotte Kwon's company Maiwa has grown to incorporate in-person learning, shopping, a deeply educational web resource, a fair-trade partnership, and more. In this episode, she discusses the origins of her organization, their new natural dye resource, and her hopes for the future of artisan textiles. by The Long Thread Podcast
42 min listen
Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez, Andean Weaver: Weavers, spinners, and knitters living in mountain villages near Cusco, Peru have preserved and passed down their skills through generations, bringing their textiles to market and purchasing the natural dye materials they need to create their vivid reds and blues. What happens when the markets stop? The director of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco explains what changes and what carries on in the daily life of an Andean weaver. by The Long Thread Podcast
49 min listen
Louie García, Pueblo Weaver: Weaving replicas of ancient textiles using traditional materials and techniques, this Pueblo fiber artist brings archaeology to life as he connects with his heritage. by The Long Thread Podcast
58 min listen
Franklin Habit: Author, Illustrator, Teacher: Though he may be best known in knitting circles, where his generous teaching and witty online commentary have collected fans worldwide, Franklin’s textile interests extend far beyond knitting. In this episode, he shares how his loves of textiles, books, and miniatures come together. by The Long Thread Podcast
51 min listen
Linda Cortright, Wild Fibers: The editor of Wild Fibers magazine (referred to as the National Geographic of the fiber world) shares some of her favorite stories from around the world. by The Long Thread Podcast
54 min listen
Eileen Lee: From Quilts to Jeans to Painted Warps: How does a textile tradition die—and how can it be saved? Hawaiian quilting developed as a unique art less than two centuries ago, but a tradition of secrecy put it in danger until one woman decided to preserve it. Her granddaughter traces the love of textiles and the changes in the world of fabric through her own life. by The Long Thread Podcast
51 min listen
Episode 4: Deborah Chandler: On Cultural Appropriation and Mayan Weavers: You've heard of cultural appropriation, exploiting the symbols and traditions of another society without sufficient credit or payment. How does a bestselling author who helps promote and market indigenous weavers think about the issue? Deborah Chandler discusses the complex issue with Linda Ligon. by The Long Thread Podcast
19 min listen
Kenya Miles, Natural Dye Farmer & Artist: In fields tucked in the alleyways of Baltimore, Maryland, Kenya Miles and her colleagues at Hidden Harvest tend a sort of secret garden, growing fruits, vegetables... and natural dye plants. So what makes someone known as Traveling Miles put down roots? by The Long Thread Podcast
31 min listen
Episode 9: Norman Kennedy Spins Tales of Waulking: World-renowned singer, teacher, spinner, and weaver Norman Kennedy recounts how he learned to spin and weave in the old days, what it was like to be Master Weaver at Colonial Williamsburg, and what's wrong with the waulkings you've seen on television. by The Long Thread Podcast
38 min listen
Mathew Gnagy, Costumer, Designer, Needleworker: As a young tailor's apprentice with an enthusiasm for history, Mathew found the perfect combination of his interests in costume design. As the Modern Maker, he brings the techniques of Early Modern Europe to a contemporary audience. by The Long Thread Podcast
62 min listen
Episode 6: Deborah Chandler: Your Weaving Teacher: Before she began working with Mayan weavers, Deborah Chandler wrote the column "Your Weaving Teacher" for Handwoven magazine. After decades teaching around the world, she has honed her advice for weavers of all levels. In this podcast, she shares some of her favorites with Linda Ligon. by The Long Thread Podcast
29 min listen
Heavenly Bresser, Spinning Wheel Magnet: Have you ever wondered if you could justify getting another fiber tool? If you have, take a lesson from Heavenly Bresser in how to recruit enablers, choose your next acquisition carefully, and repair equipment in need of some love. by The Long Thread Podcast
39 min listen
Susan Druding, Teacher, Shop Owner, Activist: What do you get when you give a Free-Speech Movement activist a spinning wheel? A lifelong teacher, a Bay Area institution, and a spark for fiber arts exploration. by The Long Thread Podcast
53 min listen
Cassie Dickson, Coverlet Weaver & Sericulturist: Growing flax, raising silkworms, embroidering pockets, weaving coverlets . . . These may all sound like the activities of an Early American household, as historical as the horse-drawn carriage. Yet they're the daily work and enjoyment of Cassie Dickson. by The Long Thread Podcast
38 min listen
Deb Menz, Color Girl: Each of us is drawn to particular color combinations, yet most of the students in Deb Menz's classes confess that they feel intimidated by the subject. (Deb knows how they feel—her own children failed art class for choosing the "wrong" colors.) With a little color theory and a lot of exploration, she says, anyone can build their color skills. by The Long Thread Podcast
37 min listen
Episode 8: Keith Recker: True (and Natural) Colors: Color expert Keith Recker discusses his extraordinary textile journeys, from his time as a buyer for major home furnishing companies to visiting dyers, stitchers, and other textile artisans around the world. by The Long Thread Podcast
38 min listen
Anita Luvera Mayer, Weaver of Creative Coverings: Anita Luvera Mayer wants women to look in the mirror and like who they see. To help make that happen, she's taught weavers, art students, and women everywhere to turn handmade cloth into wearable self-expression. by The Long Thread Podcast
63 min listen
Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator, Vesterheim: Have you ever wondered what goes on in the back rooms of your favorite museum, the areas where all of the treasures are stored and the researchers pore over the collections with white gloves? Laurann Gilbertson manages the collection of the Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and folk art school, and looks for ways to preserve and share the stories of immigrant culture. by The Long Thread Podcast
58 min listen
Deborah Robson, Wool Promoter: Plenty of handspinners, weavers, ranchers, and natural fiber fans like sheep and wool . . . but not like Deborah Robson. With a passion for understanding and preserving the most unusual breeds of sheep, she is equal parts scholar and promoter. by The Long Thread Podcast
54 min listen
Amy D. McKnight, Creative Weaver, Simple Looms: When Amy D. McKnight talks about breaking the rules in weaving, she's not just talking about freestyle weaving or combining clasped weft with a pattern. Amy's message is about setting aside whatever you thought was possible—or impossible—with your tools. by The Long Thread Podcast
60 min listen
Karen Selk, Wild Silk Seeker: Weaving her first skein of silk yarn was nothing like Karen Selk expected--it wasn't lustrous or slick. But somehow the fiber enchanted her enough to shape her craft, career, and the course of her life. by The Long Thread Podcast
54 min listen

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Kate Gagnon Osborn & Courtney Kelley, Kelbourne Woolens: Season 9, Episode 9: Beginning as employees in a Philadelphia yarn shop, Kate and Courtney have built a partnership around a shared vision: wearable classic knitwear and yarns. by The Long Thread Podcast
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Masey Kaplan & Jen Simonic, Loose Ends Project: If you couldn’t finish your needlework or craft project, what would become of it? Loose Ends, a volunteer organization founded by two knitters, wants to make sure it gets into the hands of your loved ones. by The Long Thread Podcast
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Eileen Lee: From Quilts to Jeans to Painted Warps (classic): How does a textile tradition die—and how can it be saved? Hawaiian quilting developed as a unique art less than two centuries ago, but a tradition of secrecy put it in danger until one woman decided to preserve it. Her granddaughter traces the love of textiles and the changes in the world of fabric through her own life. by The Long Thread Podcast
43 min listen
Lilly Marsh, Custom Weaver: Weaving together the threads of her regional fiber network, Lilly Marsh keeps consumers—and shepherds—warm with the cloth she creates. by The Long Thread Podcast
55 min listen
Annie MacHale, Inkle Artist: With more than a thousand guitar straps and two books under her belt, Annie MacHale has found no end to her fascination with bandweaving. by The Long Thread Podcast
54 min listen
Alissa Allen, Mycopigments: The most surprising and beautiful sources of natural color may be the ones beneath your feet. Naturalist and forager Alissa Allen relishes the rainbows she can find in mushroom and lichen dyeing—and wants to teach you to find your own. by The Long Thread Podcast
55 min listen
Sally Fox, Colored Cotton Breeder: With curiosity about the potential for organic agriculture and perseverance in the face of formidable skeptics, the founder of Vreseis and Foxfibre continues to transform our understanding of cotton. by The Long Thread Podcast
58 min listen
Spotlight Episode: Yarn Barn of Kansas: At conferences, in your mailbox, or in their small-town storefront, Susan and Jim Bateman operate your local yarn store for weaving, spinning, knitting, and crochet. by The Long Thread Podcast
60 min listen
Rebecca Mezoff (classic): On making magic carpets, looms large and small, and weaving as healing by The Long Thread Podcast
38 min listen
Hannah Thiessen Howard, Slow Knitting: For Hannah Thiessen Howard, slow knitting isn’t about the speed of making stitches or finishing projects. Swift and leisurely knitters alike can embrace the meaning and experience of knitting and how it connects crafter to community. Selecting materials, choosing projects, and approaching your work with an open mind all contribute to a meaningful knitting life. by The Long Thread Podcast
56 min listen
Keisha Cameron, High Hog Farm: Beginning with a plot of land in foreclosure and a passion for preserving traditional knowledge, the Cameron family have built a homestead, a diversified farm, and the hub of a growing agrarian community. by The Long Thread Podcast
49 min listen
Justin Squizzero, The Burroughs Garret: From his studio in the garret of his New England farmhouse, Justin produces the kind of cloth that would make weavers in every century sigh in admiration. by The Long Thread Podcast
42 min listen
Kaffe Fassett, Artist & Color Master: Kaffe Fassett doesn’t play favorites in his work—he doesn’t have a favorite medium, and he *definitely* doesn’t have a favorite color. What he has is a powerful delight in combining the simple elements of color, line, and image, and a passion for helping other people share in that joy. by The Long Thread Podcast
30 min listen
Stephany Wilkes, Shearer, Wool Classer & Author: Seeing a need for sheep shearers in her region, Stephany Wilkes picked up clippers and learned one if the most demanding—and necessary—trades in agriculture. by The Long Thread Podcast
51 min listen
Lisa Chamoff, Indie Untangled: After ten years, the online yarn marketplace Indie Untangled has grown from a simple website to an engine for discovery. by The Long Thread Podcast
57 min listen
Spotlight Episode: Suri Network: [Sponsored] You may think you know alpacas, but have you ever worked with Suri alpaca yarn? In this episode, two farmers reveal the secrets of this special fiber. by The Long Thread Podcast
51 min listen
Sarah Neubert, Fiber Art & Radical Repair: From her self-taught origins as a textile artist, Sarah Neubert is helping weavers do better—in their weavings, their use of resources, and their well-being. by The Long Thread Podcast
45 min listen
Jane Cooper, The Lost Flock: Following her love for knitting with wool and curiosity about heritage sheep, Jane Cooper and her husband left their suburban life to move to Orkney and steward a flock of one of the rarest breeds in Britain, the Boreray. by The Long Thread Podcast
74 min listen
Felicia Lo, Unapologetic Colorist: Reclaiming the bold, bright hues that she loved as a child, Felicia Lo founded her handdyed yarn company to let knitters and spinners embrace the possibilities of “unapologetic color.” by The Long Thread Podcast
44 min listen
Mary Jeanne Packer, Battenkill Fibers Carding & Spinning Mill: From the controls of the fiber mill, Mary Jeanne Packer and her team have a view of the fiber and textile industry that stretches from farms to consumers, all on the quest for high-quality, sustainable yarns. by The Long Thread Podcast
50 min listen
Deb Essen, Weaving Omnivore: From the simplest pin loom to the most complex draw loom, designer and teacher Deb Essen explores the structures and surprises of handweaving. by The Long Thread Podcast
58 min listen
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56 min listen
Kristin Nicholas: Knitter, Artist, Farmer, Author: The knitwear designer and creative director on creativity, fiber arts, and why she’s not farming yarn. by The Long Thread Podcast
56 min listen
Anita Luvera Mayer, Weaver of Creative Coverings (classic): Anita Luvera Mayer wants women to look in the mirror and like who they see. To help make that happen, she's taught weavers, art students, and women everywhere to turn handmade cloth into wearable self-expression. by The Long Thread Podcast
64 min listen
Susan Druding, Straw into Gold (classic): What do you get when you give a Free-Speech Movement activist a spinning wheel? A lifelong teacher, a Bay Area institution, and a spark for fiber arts exploration. by The Long Thread Podcast
55 min listen
Daryl Lancaster, Fearless Weaver: From her childhood sewing beside her tailor mother to decades teaching weavers to make great garments, Daryl Lancaster has never had a bad day at the sewing machine—and she says you shouldn't fear the scissors. by The Long Thread Podcast
73 min listen
PieceWork Turns 30: In honor of the magazine's pearl anniversary, we reached out to PieceWork's first and most recent editors for some pearls of wisdom about legacy, connection, craftsmanship, and what it means to tell needlework stories. by The Long Thread Podcast
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Jess Zafarris, Author & Etymologist

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