Episode 115 | Elemental Affects

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In this, the second to last episode of the season, I talk to Jeane deCoster of Elemental Affects about her start with Shetland Wool and branching out into other breed-specific yarns. Then we talk to Deb Robson about Shetland Wool.

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Something from this episode that really struck home with me is that we all knit for different reasons. I knit as a job, and because it gives me something productive to do with my hands, but I also knit because it makes me feel magical. Like I’m turning something simple into something extraordinary. It feeds the creative part of my brain while soothing the bit of OCD that I have to be doing SOMETHING. And I’m wondering about you? What does knitting mean to you? What do you get from your knitting? I’d love to get your emails, or if you want to just talk to me, you can use your smartphone to record an audio clip and send it to me that way. Most smartphones have an app to record audio, but if you don’t have one, there are plenty for free. I use one called Voice Recorder from quality apps on my Android phone. It records mp3s, which you can then send anywhere you want as attachments. I’d really love to hear from you!

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

I’ll be back in 2 weeks with the final episode of this season, talking with Kristin Ford of Woolfolk.


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Episode 113 | MJ Yarns

In this episode I talk to Jonathan Berner owner of MJ Yarns.  We discuss dyeing for an impressionist painting feel, developing a yarn for a specific place, and his possible future career as a dog whisperer. Then we talk to Ben Hostetler about Mountain Meadow Wool.

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If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunesStitcherGoogle PlayFacebook, or wherever.. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!

You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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

I’ll be back here in 2 weeks talking to Neil Pace of WooSheeps.


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Episode 109 | Knitted Wit

In this episode I’ll talk to Lorajean Kelley, Color-Queen of Knitted Wit. We talk activism, balancing local with internet-based life, and silly colorway names. Then I’ll talk to Amy King about the Targhee Sheep Breed and the fleece that comes from it.

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Thanks for joining me for this episode and for all the ones before. If you’re just coming to the podcast and this is your first time, please do check out the back catalog. I have had a wonderful time talking to all these makers and getting their different perspectives on this yarn industry we’re all a part of.

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And don’t forget about LYS day on April 21, 2018. Check out the show notes for episode 108 for more info on that one.

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

I’ll be back here in 2 weeks to talk with Bristol Ivy about her new book, Knitting Outside the Box.

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Episode 106 | Spirit Trail Fiberworks

In this episode I talk with Jennifer Tepper Heverley, owner and sole dyer of Spirit Trail Fiberworks. Spirit Trail focuses on luxury fibers, like merino, cashmere, silk, and some really great breed specific yarns in an extensive range of bases. We also talk to Deb Robson about Polwarth wool from Tarndwarncoort.

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I hope you all had a great holiday season and a wonderful new year. I’ve got my goals and intentions set for 2018, and this podcast is prominently featured in that list. I’ve really been enjoying the work and would love it if it would help support me in the coming year. The podcast requires a lot of time and equipment, as well as hosting fees, and the like. My experts have been generous with their time and knowledge as favors to me, but I would like in this new year to be able to pay them for that time and knowledge.

There are so many ways to support this podcast that comes to you for free. The simplest way is for you to share it with someone else that you think would enjoy it. If you are feeling slightly more giving, you can leave a review or a rating on any of the many platforms (iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher) that YarnStories is now listed on, or donate a bit via the PayPal button at the bottom of every page. My heartfelt thanks in advance for anything you can do.

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

I’ll be back in two weeks with Kim McBrian Evans of Indigodragonfly.

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