Norwegian Wool Month is almost here, and I need your help! This episode can also be watched on YouTube. In this Stranded Thought, I share the story behind Norwegian Wool Month – why it started, how it has grown over the years, and the tradition of designing a brand-new pattern each August using beautiful Norwegian wool. This year's pattern is a hat, and before I cast on the Lofoten Wool version, I need to choose the colors. That's where you come in! Leave your favorite color combination in

Ihr hört eine Meditation, mit der ihr Verbindung zu eurem Herzen aufnehmen und Herzschwere abschütteln könnt.

Do you prefer sewing with knit fabrics or woven fabrics? Does one fill you with joy and the other with dread, or are you comfortable moving back and forth between the two. In this episode we will explore some of the different characteristics of knit and woven fabrics and how understanding those differences as well as approaching them with the correct mindset can lead to a more enjoyable sewing experience and more polished finished garment. In this Episode I Mentioned: The Free Sewing with Confidence

What do an 18th-century hearth cooking class, Scottish waulking songs, quilting bees, medieval guilds, and today’s fiber festivals have in common?They all remind us that making has never been just about the finished object. In this episode of Inside the Dye Studio, we’re exploring the rich history of gathering around craft. From women singing as they finished wool cloth in the Scottish Highlands to neighbors quilting together in rural America, people have always used making as a way to build

Malideen für Kinder ab 4 Jahren, die sich leicht im Alltag umsetzen lassen und mit einfachen Materialien funktionieren.Ein Podcast rund ums Malen mit Kindern und um kreative Ideen für den Familienalltag. In dieser Folge geht es um einfache Motive, kreative Techniken und kleine Ideen, die sich schnell umsetzen lassen und zu entspannten Malmomenten einladen. Du erfährst: – welche Materialien sich für den Einstieg eignen – wie einfache Motive aus Grundformen entstehen – welche Maltechniken

Send us Fan Mail What are you knitting or stitching today? I invite you to sit with me while we contemplate life, our loves and what we learn from our crafting moments of stillness. Knit, stitch or quilt with me. This is not a knitting tutorial or a craft lesson. It is a gentle audio companion for your handwork, your quiet hours, and the you beneath the noise. Follow Let’s Talk Lavender for calm, reflective episodes for knitters, stitchers, and creative crafters. Let’s Talk Lavender is gent...

Do you know that the exact same style of garment can have dramatically different amounts of ease?  Did you know that those differing amounts can be the difference between whether you will love a garment and wear it often or whether it just hangs in the closet? Wondering how understanding ease can help improve your sewing - this podcast episode will give you practical tips on how to use ease to help pick your next sewing project. Ease in a sewing pattern is often just something that is in the

Pop me a message! Welcome to the very first episode of the Powertex Pathway Podcast. Before we meet the incredible artists who took part in the first Powertex Pathway programme, I'd like to share the story behind it. In this episode, I explain how an idea that spent years in my notebook became a six-month creative journey, bringing together artists from different backgrounds to build confidence, develop new skills and ultimately create their own original exhibition pieces for display at...

Have you ever thought about how fabric is manufactured? Did you know that understanding how fabric is made could help you achieve better results in your sewing? Understanding the basics of how fabric is manufactured - whether it is a knit or woven,  along with some of the basic properties of each can help you choose the right pattern and avoid a lot of frustration during the sewing process. Let’s get a little nerdy about fabric manufacturing and how that can help you plan your next sewing

Just a little intro to tell about myself and what the podcast will be about. Follow the Facebook page, Witchy Wishes Podcast: http://www.facebook.com/share/1E9CnEkih9/?mibextid=wwXlfr Follow my witchy business TikTok: @reinydayvault

Step outside the dye studio and into the fields, forests, and roadsides of New England as we explore the colorful world of foraged dye plants. In this episode of Inside the Dye Studio, we’ll take a closer look at three familiar wild plants—goldenrod, jewelweed, and Queen Anne’s lace—and discover the beautiful colors they can bring to natural fibers.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sew In The Know, Mike checks in from the sewing world with a look back at BERNINA University, where he was representing Goat Notions, and gives a few well-deserved shout-outs to some great people from the show. He also talks about the upcoming Sewing Studio Summer Showcase in Hudson, Illinois, a packed event hosted by one of the top BERNINA dealers in the country, with classes, demos, vendors, and a seriously impressive lineup of educators and industry pros...

S3 EP 26 - Sewing resolution check ins. How are you doing on your sewing resolutions? (Jenny - shopping her pattern stash before buying the shiny new patterns and continuing to track her stash in stashhub; Moira - being more intentional and slow in her garment making and also logging her makes and stash in stash hub). How can you help get back on track or keep up with your goal if you are on track? Any new goals you want to think about for the second half of the year? Insewmniacs is cre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sew In The Know, Mike takes a quick spin around the sewing world with a look at the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo headed to Dallas-Irving, Texas. He talks about why sewing expos still matter, what they reveal about the problems sewists are trying to solve, and why every shiny new tool deserves one very practical question: when would I actually use this? Then Mike puts that question to work with Ricky Tims’ Stable Stuff Poly, a unique stabilizer that can ...

Do you want to sew something for someone that will actually get used and used often? Would you like to expand your sewing skills at the same time? This episode will help you do just that! Sewing for baby is a wonderful way to bless a new family, sew something that will be used often, and improve your sewing skills at the same time. In this episode I'm sharing 5 free baby patterns, from the easiest to the most challenging so you always know exactly where to start. If you've been wanting to sew

Have you tried sewing with Linen? Do you think this fabric is difficult to sew and only for advanced Sewists? What if I told you that linen is a great beginner fabric? The benefits of linen are amazing. It is naturally breathable and it doesn’t hold in your body heat. It is a natural fiber made from the flax plant and is entirely biodegradable. Linen is also a very easy fabric to sew and great for a beginner. It works with a huge variety of sewing patterns, it keeps garment details well, and it’s

Do you find yourself wanting to sew but are afraid that garment you have sewn won’t be something that you want to wear? Do you sew for others but the things you have sewn are just hanging in the back of the closet and not being worn? Wondering if a podcast could possibly help? In this episode, I'm sharing the one thing that makes the difference between garments that get worn and loved and those that end up hanging in the back of the closet. You'll also learn why I started the Sew with Confidence

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of Sew in the Know, Mike kicks things off by talking about what's happening right now in the sewing and embroidery industry — including BERNINA University 2026, one of the biggest dealer events of the year, happening this week in New Orleans. Mike shares his thoughts on where the industry is headed, what all the new machines and tools are really telling us, and why "new" doesn't always mean "necessary." He also gets into stabilizer — not just what it is,...

Malideen für Kinder ab 3 Jahre können einfach, farbenfroh und wunderbar alltagstauglich sein.Ein Podcast rund ums Malen mit Kindern und um kreative Ideen für den Familienalltag. In dieser Folge geht es um erste Maltechniken, einfache Motive und kleine kreative Momente, die sich leicht zuhause umsetzen lassen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen große Bewegungen, wenig Material und Ideen, die ohne viel Vorbereitung direkt Freude machen. So entstehen entspannte und bunte Malmomente, die gut in den Alltag

Ever wondered how one dye pot can produce a whole range of colors? In this episode of Inside the Dye Studio, we’re diving into the fascinating world of mordants and modifiers—the behind-the-scenes chemistry that makes natural dyeing so endlessly surprising. Learn how mordants help color bond to fiber, how modifiers like acids and alkalines can dramatically shift a color, and why the same dye can produce completely different results with just a small change in the process. Along the way, I’ll share