Episode 196Wednesday, August 12, 2026 On the Needles 1:55 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info FLOCK! OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect 135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle

GuestJake HoustonHouston Boot CompanyWhat You'll HearJake's journey from professional musician to full-time cowboy bootmakerLearning bootmaking through repair work and independent studyWhy stingray leather sparked the entire businessWorking with kangaroo, horsehide, elephant, alligator, and crocodileUnderstanding CITES regulations and state-by-state restrictionsMaterial costs and sourcing premium exotic leathersHow cowboy boot sizing differs from sneakersWhy arch length matters more than shoe

Kandy G. Lopez turns yarn into stunning, larger than life portraits and proves that sometimes the best art starts with a random piece of string. This week on Stitch Please, Lisa talks with Kandy about fiber art, color, creativity, slowing down, and challenging the rules of “fine art.” Plus, Miami gets its flowers, bad lighting gets dragged, and Kandy offers one simple creative tip: go wander a craft store and see what happens.=====Hosted By: Dr. Lisa WoolforkSenior Producer: Krystal HillProducer:

Whether you're new to mindfulness or have an established practice, you'll find plenty to reflect on as we explore the fascinating relationship between textile arts, creativity, well-being and mindful living.Mary Ann shares how knitting, textile making, yoga and mindfulness have become deeply interconnected in her own creative life. Together, we discuss how the simple act of making can help us slow down, become more present, and create moments of calm in an increasingly busy world.We also explore the

In Episode 277, Greg and Pam discuss bands that start too late, movies, and contacting designers about pattern mistakes. Many thanks to knittingwithpurl Jess for the episode introduction! You can see the wedding dress she made here. We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our

This episode of the iCoat podcast takes a fresh look at the enormous opportunity wedding season creates for flower preservation artists. The latest 2026 data from The Knot shows that around 2 million U.S. couples married in 2025, generating more than $100 billion in wedding-related spending. Fall has now become the most popular wedding season, with 35% of couples marrying between September and November, compared with 33% from June through August. October continues to be a standout month, accounting

From dealing with customers who want to watch you work, colour-matching between different brands and damaged dust sheets, to awkward cancellations, cash payments, van damage, negotiating discounts and accidentally sending a message about a customer to the customer themselves...Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel discuss what they would do in each situation, drawing on their own experiences and debating where they would draw the line.

How do you use digital and analogue tools for planning? 🤔📙 We want to hear from you!Send us an email at plannerpalspodcast@gmail.comSend us a message at https://instagram.com/plannerpalspodcast📙 Want to find us elsewhere?Jess: https://youtube.com/JashiiCorrinMark: https://www.youtube.com/@markyourpages

Send us feedback about this episode! A flattering, well-fitting garment begins long before you sit down at the sewing machine. It starts with understanding your body, your personal style, and what you want your clothing to do for you. In this episode, we take our first forays into garment fitting. We’ll discuss how to identify the figure features you’d like to highlight or minimize, the importance of accurate body measurements, and the benefits of choosing patterns that are good candidates fo...

We went to PatternCon - this is our recap from the hotel room on the final day. The good, the bad, the ugly. It was - spoiler alert - mostly good. But we talk a lot about what didn't work for us, too. Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited, and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our FREE community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we ...

Summer is almost over, routines are returning, and Johanna and Malena are back with a catch-up. They talk about trying to take time off, getting back into work mode, Swedish summer weather, and the small matter of a health scare that gave Johanna an unexpected break from coffee, spices, wine and basically all the things she enjoys.The conversation also delves into the less glamorous side of creative work: EU packaging regulations and the administrative maze of running a small business. They also

A busy week in breakfast radio land for our big bouncing bald boys. A group of builders stumbled on a lot of gold, would you take it or leave it? The Baldies are famously incredibly brainy, so Producer Trav put them to the test this week! ALSO Brad kicked off a whole chain of events in a group chat which ended up with someone swearing on air!! Make sure you stick around for that.WhatsApp The Bald Builders Breakfast 24/7 on 077090 81400. Listen live weekdays from 6 am on Fix Radio.

I'm fired up!  I've got a whole new energy for my favorite hobby.  I've found a way to combine two of my favorite things and now I have a supportive community for both.  Listen in and discover how your paper crafting hobby can fuel your dreams.

Building on prior deep dives into various Singer models, we focus today specifically on the progression of their rotary mechanism through the golden age of sewing machines.What is a hook? https://quiltingroomwithmel.com/sewing-machine-hook/Singer 101 https://tallysew.com/sewing-machines/singer-sewing-machines/singer-101/Singer 201 https://tallysew.com/sewing-machines/singer-sewing-machines/singer-201-2/quiltingroomwithmel.comGet ad-free episodes through our Patreon:

We are back from our adventure at The Newbury School of Weaving. We had a fabulous time and have a lot to say, evidenced by an unusually long episode. Plus, our usual project updates. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android. Marsha's Projects Foundation Blanket: I chose to make the

Is your wardrobe stuffed with me-mades? Whatever role garment sewing plays in your life, after a while, the clothes can really start to pile up. So how can we continue to take pleasure in sewing, without adding to your problem of too many clothes?Image source: Megan Lee via UnSplash This episode was originally released in February 2024 as Ep. #123 Idea No. 1: Challenging ourselves. Hear more about hand stitching clothing: Ep. #15: Hand Stitching Clothes with Louisa

Robin Clevett is joined by Liam Burry and Tom O'Reilly from Bristol-based Archwood Carpentry to hear how they got started in the trade, developed their skills and eventually came together to build their own carpentry business.After meeting the pair at the Woodworking Expo in Birmingham, Robin gets an insight into their routes into carpentry, their training experiences, the lessons they’ve learned along the way and what it’s like working together as business partners.They also discuss some of their

Welcome back to another uplifting episode of the Creative Journey Podcast with Coach Kaila Allen! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the terrain of our physical bodies to explore how we can map out a personalized geography of safety, comfort, and joy. So often, we are conditioned to believe that true peace requires massive, external life shifts or complex circumstances. However, our nervous systems actually register safety through immediate, micro-level sensory inputs. We unpack the power of

Hi guys! We have been knitting some stuff and we can’t wait to show ya.Elyssa shows off her Re:designed Project bag and it’s stunning, as always. It’s currently filled with Linen Quill yarn that she’s using to knit a gorgeous Mix Tape Tee. We talk about decreases for a minute. Just remember: Your BFF is always right! And she (usually?) comes first.Anyway, we discuss Mix Tape construction and Elyssa gives a shoutout to The Yarn Randomizer on YouTube for all the knowledge she shares, specifically a

Join us as we try and talk about knitting topics before we talk about our own knitting!! should designers create left handed patterns #diversity /comment by Sherrenscott started the conversation. Thanks SherrenShetland wool week hat, colour combination issue. Do you think our hats are misapproprations or just the scrabble versions ?Emotional support chicken support groupExhibition of Liz Newman Knitting by @the_amanda_blair'This knitwear obsession of mine started many years a...