Episode 111 | Swans Island Yarn

In this episode I talk to Michele Rose Orne, Creative Director of Swan’s Island Company based in Northport, Maine. Then we talk to Deb Robson about the history of the Rambouillet sheep breed.

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After last episode’s request for feedback I got some really good emails. So there will be more conversation about plant-based fibers in Season 2, thanks to feedback from Charlie in Aspen. These feedback emails have also resulted in the creation of a Ravelry group called Friends of YarnStories Podcast.

This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.

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Episode 101 | Spincycle Yarns

In this episode we talk with Rachel Price and Kate Burge, the Spinsters behind Spincycle Yarns in Bellingham, WA. Then expert talk with Deb Robson about Corriedale, Rambouillet, and Columbia wools.

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Spincycle Yarns Website: https://spincycleyarns.com/

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This is a Lincoln Ewe, not a Ram, but check out those locks!

I’d love to get your feedback on this first episode, so if you’d like to leave a comment or shoot me an email that would be great. That email is miriam@yarnstoriespodcast.com, and you can find that in the show notes as well.

This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Mandy Moore and Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.

Next episode in 2 weeks!

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