This $990 belt isn't saddle-stitched by hand like the bags Hermès is known for — it's machine-sewn, which is exactly why anyone can buy it while Birkins and Kellys stay gatekept. I opened it up to see what's actually inside: three leather layers, a palladium-coated buckle, and a materials cost I could trace back to source pricing.The markup turned out lower than expected for the brand — around 12-13x on both the strap and the buckle, not the 20x+ multiples seen elsewhere in luxury. So

Robin Clevett looks at the growing demand for fitted interiors and asks whether carpenters could use their existing skills to move into a new and potentially lucrative area of the industry.Robin is joined by Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Fitted Interior Specialists, to discuss the skills shortage facing the sector, attracting new talent and why carpenters and joiners could be well placed to make the move into furniture fitting.Beth Harrison from Site Works explains the challenges

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans chats with expert Finisher and Cartonnage maker, Maryse Robbins. Her fans know her by her whimsical Instagram handle, "unchiffonfonfon". Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection Mentioned in the Episode Be sure and follow Maryse on her Instagram account @unchiffonfonfon

join the conversation as we deliver our chickens into quarentine. Hear their amazing back stories. our knits for the week are: Year of knits kid jumper with zip using scrap yarn. @witredesign #zips Jennifer Steingass seachange @knit.love.wool #bottomup #colourwork #invisibleincrease Discussions on 50g balls of yarn and @Westknits new MKAL prices and possibilities. what it's like when 2 well known pattern designers from the same country put out virtually the same pattern. H...

Hi friends and Happy Equinox! Welcome to another episode of Procrastiknitting. As the heat of summer fades away we’ve been feeling our brains turn back on and the creative ideas are flowing.Elyssa has been admiring My Favorite Things Knitwear and recently bought a few of her patterns. After plenty of swatching she cast on the New Norma and it’s looking great so far. She’s using DROPS Air held with Brushed Alpaca. Elyssa tried on her Airy Blouse in progress. She’s knitting it with Woolerton Estates

What happens when a quilter has an idea, realizes she has talented friends, and lets everyone work their magic?Eva Saunders of Gingerly Quilt Co. joins me to reveal the story behind The Grimoire Dark Magic Sampler, a fantasy-inspired collaborative quilt where every designer gets to shine.My friend and returning guest Eva Saunders of Gingerly Quilt Co. is back on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show to share the story behind her latest quilt pattern, a collaborative sampler inspired by fantasy, dark

In Episode 279, Greg and Pam discuss getting new library cards, peppers, and what makes a retreat special. Many thanks to Lisa for the episode introduction! You can find out more about the North Country Fiber Fair 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 listeners are

What happens when your life is good…but you don’t quite feel like yourself inside of it anymore? In this short trailer, I’m sharing the heart behind You Are a Work of Art—a podcast about life, creativity, and making space for what matters. We’ll talk about what it looks like to reconnect with yourself in the middle of a full life, why creativity can be such a powerful way back, and why you don’t need to become an artist—or completely overhaul your life—to begin. Sometimes it starts with ten q...

Help - I want to purchase fabric online but how do I know I will receive something that I love? I understand - we have all been there. We want to feel the fabric, see how it drapes, feel the weight in our hands. But the reality for many of us is that we don’t have a local fabric store, or if we are lucky enough to have one, this time around it doesn’t have what we are looking for. Online may be our only option so how do we make an informed  decision so we end up with a fabric that we love? I have

What do Mary Martin, Rosey Grier, and Loreta Swit have in common? They all wrote needlepoint books! We're kicking off Season 3 with a deep dive into needlepoint. With stops at King Tut's tomb in 1922, Edo-period Japan, and Renaissance Italy, we take you on a tour of the stitches, materials, and makers that made needlepoint into the wildly popular craft it is today. Highlights include A unique counted running stitch called Kogin Where Berlin woolwork sits on the embroidery evolutionary tree Perhaps

From an Orange Door to Oktoberfest: The Sketchbook Brewing StorySketchbook Brewing began with a group of Evanston homebrewers and an orange door tucked away in an alley. This week, Dave visits Sketchbook’s Skokie taproom to talk with co-founder Cesar Marron about how that small, community-supported brewery grew into two locations. Cesar shares the story of winning the Samuel Adams LongShot competition with a smoked beer, opening a brewery in a city with a long temperance history, and moving ahead

The socks arrived. I moved on. They didn’t. Meanwhile, down a narrow alley, a woman with pink hair had just the suitcase I needed. Come craft with me. I have a story to tell you. Let’s Talk Lavender is a storytelling podcast for knitters, stitchers and creative crafters — a place for curious stories about ordinary objects, peculiar discoveries, people, nature, memory and the small things we might otherwise pass by. The subject changes from week to week. You might find yourself thinking about ...

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Les Moutons de Biscotte by Louise Robert Sea Glass Hat by Wool & Pine Lento by Jonna Helin Chicken Baby Hat Slip Stitch Cardigan Sea Glass Hat by Wool & Pine Jones by Tin Can Knits Emily's Sewing FOs Banana Pullover Rinner Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Buzzfeed quiz: Which Squishamallow Are You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

Chris Frediani looks at new protections announced by the Government to tackle rogue traders and poor-quality work in the home repairs market.Chris is joined by carpenter and builder Simon Hodson, who discusses whether the new approved code and trusted payments system will benefit good tradespeople or create unnecessary extra work.Chris also speaks to NFB spokesperson Rico Wojtulewicz, asking him whether the new measures will actually tackle rogue traders, or simply add more work for reputable

It's beginning to feel like fall. Kelly is back in school, our tomatoes are screaming to be picked, and there is lots of fiber prep happening and maybe a little discipline, too. We also discuss planning for possible new projects.  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

Welcome to the LONDON❤️ CALLING☎️ Live LEGO Podcast🎧 audio edition, where I will be joined by friends from all over the world🌎 for lots of interaction with you in the chat talking about all things LEGO, LIFE and LOTS of LAUGHS too. So please do join in the fun and be a BIG part of the AFOL conversation.This week we check out the new Downton Abbey set from LEGO IDEAS and ask the question does it look more like Wayne Manor from The Dark Knight Begins Movie? And we find out about - The Man, The Myth

Today, the girls talk about their recent shop hop excursion, theft at quilt shops and follow up from previous discussions.

To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yR5zIm2_ohY This is a channel all about wool! I own a small fiber mill and fiber farm in Oregon, USA. I'm an all around maker and creative person who loves to share my knowledge about processing wool, handspinning yarns and knitting. To sign up for my newsletter or shop products from my wool mill head to https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ I also have online course for learning to handspin yarn on a wheel. You can find out more info about m...

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In this action-packed episode, the girls have their friend,Jenelle as a guest and she drops the ultimate news: Foxy's Stitching Studio is officially opening its doors in Owasso! From navigating abandoned middle schools to finding the absolute perfect sweet spot for a community space, the girls dive into the wild journey of bringing this new quilting hub to life. Jenelle spills all the details on upcoming open sew days, retreat plans, community service projects, and her exciting new role as sa...