Welcome to another fun-filled episode of the podcast! In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle hang out with special guest Dee to chat about all things creative, candid, and quilty. Dee shares the exciting news about launching her Pixel Quilts website, a fabulous tool that converts your favorite photos into custom quilt patterns using top fabric lines. The group also dives into the secret world of their "Stitch and Ambush" project, sharing the joy and sneaky logistics of surprising inspirational ...

NewsWest invites programme contributions. You can send yours as email attachments to newswest@vk6.net by noon on Fridays - our editorial policy is that items should be about Amateur Radio, and relating to, or of interest to, radio amateurs in Western Australia.Originating in Perth, Western Australia, NewsWest is produced by WA Amateur Radio News for listeners on-air, online and on-demand. Whichever way you're listening, whether you're a licensed radio amateur or not, experienced or just a beginner,

Joe Giago is skilled bowyer from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and an enrolled member the Oglala Sioux tribe. Joe began his bow-making journey over 15 years ago from the encouragement of an uncle and has been carving beautiful replica Native American bows every since.Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Joe Giago.          Episode Links: Project Quiver at Anchor Point ExpeditionsSummary:In this episode, Joe Giago shares his deep knowledge of traditional bow

In this episode:How Ted grew up in a family of collectorsThe unexpected $6 auction purchase that started his tool obsessionMore than 40 years of collecting antique toolsRestoring thousands of vintage hand toolsHow buying and selling helped Ted build a higher-end collectionTurning a lifelong hobby into Ted Dawson Antique ToolsWhy collectors love "the hunt"Leatherworking tools dating as far back as the 1830sWhy old tools were often built for functionality and repairabilityVintage C.S. Osborne, Gomph,

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This programme contains discussions of suicide, drug use, addiction recovery and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. Ash Mahoney is joined by Charlie Collison and Rob Muldoon as he looks at mental health in bricklaying.Ash shares his own experiences and speaks to Charlie and Rob about their journeys, and the challenges and triggers that can affect our wellbeing.They’ll discuss why it can be so hard to admit when we’re struggling, the importance of talking and having someone to turn to,

The quest for trousers that actually fit involved eBay-stalking vintage pattern drafting books - Flat Pattern Cutting and Modelling for Fashion (Helen Stanley, 1972), Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking (Dorothy Moore, 1971), Dress Pattern Designing (Natalie Bray, 1961) - a Craftsy class, and sixty hours of work that produced a toile so catastrophically wrong I couldn’t bend my knees to climb the stairs.Cal Patch has spent years solving this from her studio in upstate New York - flat pattern drafting

No leather in this one. After a reader told me to "stop using AI to write your newsletters," I sat with that for a while, where I actually use AI in my process, where I don't, and why. This is the first in something new: a "no answers" series, just an honest internal debate, no conclusion at the end.I talk through the AI allergy I'm noticing in comments and feedback, why I think virtue signaling around AI use (in either direction) misses something, and where I've

Hello and welcome to Making Stitches Podcast, my guest this time is Anglo-Irish former TV and Theatre actor, now knitting teacher, Alice O'Connell. Knitting first came into Alice's life when she was sitting around waiting to be called onto set and soon changed her life. We spoke about times when it's been incredibly important to her, including when she first became a Mum for the first time, and during her successful treatment for breast cancer. Alice now teaches others to knit through o...

Adam attends the mixed crafts festival in Germany and speaks to attendees about their experiences of the event. We also hear from co founder, Raleigh about how the festival came about and some aspects that make it unique.

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What makes a building work for the people who actually use it? Robin Johnson sits down with Michael Westlake and Alex Taylor of Supervene Architects to explore architecture, masterplanning and the realities of designing places that have to work for generations. From the seven year route to becoming an architect to navigating budgets, planning, construction problems and the Building Safety Act, Michael and Alex reveal how much of architecture happens beyond the drawing board.The conversation explores

Salina Jane is an artist and knitter who brilliantly captures the feelings many of us have about our knitting in her art work. It was a pleasure to speak to Salina about her experience of using knitting throughout her recovery from a recent period of illness, and how she uses both knitting and visual art to tell human stories.You can find out all about Salina's work at her website Salina Jane Art or on Instagram or Ravelry.-------------🧶 Come and join our new community on Patreon! Perks include

Chris Frediani looks at the challenges of working through autumn and winter, particularly for tradespeople carrying out exterior plastering and rendering.Chris is joined by Ashley Johnson from Acorn Plastering, Arran Holdsworth and renderer Joel Cooke to hear how their summers went, how they deal with rain and changing temperatures, when they move inside for the winter and what the final few months of 2026 look like for their businesses.From working through the summer heat to dealing with wet

Diana Springall, who has just been awarded an MBE for services to arts and crafts, is one of Britain's most respected textile artists, teachers and champions of embroidery and I am delighted to have been invited to her home to look around her amazing collection of embroidered pieces and record this podcast episode with her. She has dedicated her life not only to creating extraordinary embroidery, but also to ensuring that the rich history of British stitch is preserved for generations to come.Diana

Join Anne and Steph alongside past attendees as they share what makes the Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat such a memorable experience. From Norwegian culture, history, and inspiring designer sessions to natural dyeing, special surprises, and meaningful connections, hear firsthand why knitters return year after year.Plus, get a sneak peek at the 2027 Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat, happening February 25–28, featuring the theme “Symbols,” a new yarn mill, and plenty of exciting

Send us Fan Mail What do names like Venom™, MONOLITE™, and HyperD™, actually tell you about a fabric? We sit down with Carter and Matt to unpack the stories, materials, and decisions behind RBTR’s signature fabric lines, so you can better understand what you’re buying and choose the right material for your next project. In This Episode, We Cover: The stories behind some of RBTR’s strangest product names, discontinued favorites, and the decisions that shaped the fabrics makers use todayW...

Send us Fan Mail Neil O’Dwyer has had anything but a conventional career. In this episode of The Sewing Social, Neil shares his unconventional journey from banking to tailoring, teaching and storytelling, and the unexpected role that sewing has played along the way. We talk about what first drew Neil to tailoring and sewing, making a career change later in life, and how a series of unexpected opportunities led him from one career to the next. From working in banking to becoming a tailor, maki...

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