in this episode we talk and laugh a lot about: putting buttons on the field sweater, how do you get 11 buttons? @camillavaddksteeking a shoulder opening on the #Almavest @sanna_and_co moral of the story is FOLLOW THE PATTERNCan you knit lace and do anything else, e.g. talk, listen, travel and more?#unpicking #cablingwithoutneedles #arguments over pattern decipheringslow unveiling of the pattern instead of having a whole week in one hit.moving markers when doing a repeatDo you slip a stit...

New socks, new challenges, and a long awaited stance on stuff. Hey Ya'll, I'm Peggy, and I'm The Kickass Knitter An experienced knitter documenting her journey through TKGA's Master Handknitting Program, as well as other fiber fun. Peggy is a largely self-taught fiber enthusiast and Knitter with a capital K. She loves yarn, crafting, and riding her motorcycle. Questions? Comments? Feedback?!? My inbox is open at thekickassknitter@gmail.com. Show notes can always be found here. Addit...

Discover how female carpenter Emily aka Chippie Em turned an unexpected career twist into a thriving profession in the skilled trades. After a plumbing apprenticeship didn’t pan out, Emily discovered her true calling in carpentry. What started as a labouring job turned into a thriving career as she learned from seasoned tradespeople and honed her skills. In this episode, Emily shares the highs and lows of being a woman in a male-dominated/crowded field, from navigating unique challenges to fi...

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Send us a text Becoming a designer is like being a painter. You have to master the fundamentals while developing a style that’s unmistakably yours. In this episode, we sit down with legendary designer Dan Matsuda to explore how he’s honed his craft, built a distinct design philosophy, and what young designers can do to create original work in a world full of remakes. Sample Matsuda TAD Lightspeed TAD Parallax Find Us on Social Media 🚀 @RipstopbytheRoll www.ripstopbytheroll.com

Hello yarn friends -I’m so excited to share this latest episode of the podcast with you, as it’s Knit City Vancouver this weekend and I loved having the opportunity to speak with Amanda and Fiona of Knit Social, the organisers behind this legendary Canadian yarn festival, when I was in Vancouver this past summer.Sadly, I’ve had some technical issues with the sound on this episode so I hope you’ll forgive me that all the levels aren’t exactly right. Sometimes recording on the go is tricky and this

The Red Dress, recently recognised by the Guiness World Records as the largest collaborative embroidery project, is a truly stunning piece of work. It was created by Kirstie Macleod, a British artist, over a period of 14 years with the help of 380 different embroiderers. The dress is made of 87 silk panels which have been embroidered by people from 51 different countries and includes techniques passed down through generations, the work of skilled crafts people and first time stitchers. There ...

This week, I stopped by Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago to hear their story. They’re hosting an Oktoberfest/Halfway to Sausagefest extravaganza this Saturday, the 27th. We’ll get the details on that, as well as talk about an amazing sandwich: The Riot!Haymarket Pub & BreweryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beer-in-front--5704447/support.

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Sarah Spencer, also known as Io the Alien. Sarah is an artist who uses textiles as her main medium, always following her curiosities and giving her attention to the work that brings her joy.Lately, she’s been creating striking sketch portraits of women and “interesting men,” blending paint on canvas with stitched thread lines to bring her drawings to life. Sarah’s textile journey began with sewing her own clothes, then grew while she was

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) celebrate the opening of the GREAT State Fair of Texas, and a new canvas design drop. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The State Fair of TexasMagpie Ethel on InstagramThe Needlepoint ClubhouseThe Curious Cowgirl Cowboy Hat CanvasThe Curious Cowgirl Hey Y'all CanvasThe Curious Cowgirl Howdy CanvasScattergories Game What are We Currently Stitchi...

Chris Frediani brings you a show from the final 24 hours of the DIY SOS Children in Need build in Cheshire for The Joshua Tree charity. Chris talks to Nick Knowles about how the build has gone, catches up with the lead Electrician and lead Decorator on the job and catches up with DIY SOS Crew member and Designer, Gabby Blackman.

Join Jean, Val, and Kathy as they reveal their mystery kits for the Stephen West Mystery Knit a Long.

The Ewethful community is a strong, inclusive and inspiring group of maker's. I decided to start this Community Makers series as a way to share the stories and spaces of different creators in this community. My goal here is to showcase the people and their spaces, big and small, that we find both comfortable and inspiring. This is Part 2 with Amy where she and I sit down to knit and chat about the joys of being creative. To watch the Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AY45T9yCiUI

The Ewethful community is a strong, inclusive and inspiring group of maker's. I decided to start this Community Makers series as a way to share the stories and spaces of different creators in this community. My goal here is to showcase the people and their spaces, big and small, that we find both comfortable and inspiring. This is Part 1 with Amy where we take a tour of her making spaces. To watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AY45T9yCiUI

Send us a text In this episode of the Sewing Social podcast, Gemma Daly sits down with textile designer and natural dye expert Jess Chan for a vibrant conversation full of creativity and inspiration. Jess opens up about her artistic journey, from the sparks that first ignited her passion to the path that led her to teaching and working with naturally dyed textiles. She dives into the beauty and complexity of natural dyes, busts some common myths, and explains how she thoughtfully ...

In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Stevens for a thoughtful conversation about her scrapbooking journey. Caroline shares how she’s made memory keeping work in a small space, including favorite projects like a collaborative album created with her daughter. We talk about the role of mindfulness in her creative process, her evolving approach to formats and organization, and the therapeutic benefits of documenting everyday life. Caroline is our Simple Scrapper featured artist for September 2...

Hey Forkies!Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast that nobody asked for!Alina got to touch sheep this episode! You know the drill, Grab a drink, grab a WIP, and let’s talk some shit! If you’d like to become one of our little darlings in the haters club, you can join our “Darling little haters club” tier on Patreon for more information.Want a forkie sticker? Get yours here Love the podcast, and want more content or early episodes?You can find our Kofi & Patreon for the podcast, and

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look into a range of options for vehicles best suited to the trade. Carl Brookes from Trade Vans UK talks about the vehicle types and makes that he feels are best for Decorators and gives his ultimate top three to look into. Chris Ordinaire talks about his approach to having a van for his work on the brushes and fellow Fix Radio Presenter, Todd Glister talks about buying versus leasing and which option he feels is best for tradespeople.

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 YouTube https://youtu.be/ureiskHa8sE Finally I get some wool skirting in! We start with a Romney x East Friesian cross fleece before heading to the mill for some wool work. We end up back at the skirting table with some stunning moorit Shetland wool. There is also washing wool, picking wool, and carding at the end. And of course...

Within the world of mystical beings and imagination, Sabrina has brought a little magic to the cosplay community. At both Ren Festivals and Comic Cons, she brings fairies to life with a unique style of wing creation. Don't miss out on this bit of magic.#manganime #diy #cosplay #costume #games #anime #michigancosplayer#cosplayover30 #cosplayerofinstagram #podcastersofinstagram #cosplayers #cosplayguest #cosplaylife #animelover #comiccons #GrandRapidsComicCon #GRComicCon#ComicCon2025