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Episode 114 | WooSheeps

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In this episode I talk to Neil Paice co-owner with his wife Sue of WooSheeps, based in Rural Scotland. Then we talk to Deb Robson about the Bluefaced Leicester sheep breed and its history.

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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 talk to you again in 2 weeks when I talk to Jeane DeCoster of Elemental Affects Shetland.


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Episode 112 | Neighborhood Fiber Co

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In this episode I talk to Karida Collins, owner of Neighborhood Fiber Co. and Mama to a brand new baby boy, Kai.  We talk mostly about activism, business dilemmas and being a minority in this industry. Then we talk to Deb Robson about Leicester Longwool Sheep.

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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 see you again in 2 weeks for an interview with Jonathan Berner of MJ Yarns.

 

 

Episode 108 | Anzula Luxury Fibers

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This episode introduces Sabrina Famellos, owner of Anzula Luxury Fibers. We talk about knitting vs crochet, everyday sexism, and being both an introvert and a business owner at the same time. Then we talk to Amy King about metallic fibers and specifically Stellina, the shiny component of Anzula’s newest yarn, Lucero. 

TRIGGER WARNING: We get into sexism and just tangentially touch on sexual assault, but in case these topics are an issue for you, skip 30:10 through 34:47.

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Thanks for joining me for this episode. I just returned from TNNA last week and got to see a bunch of the people that I have talked to for past episodes, including Heidi from Lux Adorna, Amanda from Lorna’s Lace and Mrs Crosby, as well as Sabrina, who you heard from today. I love the creative chat that happens at shows like this, and I really rely on the injection of creativity that this kind of brain trust can bring to my life. I’ve got some ideas for this podcast that I’ll be talking about once I get them a little more solidified, including a sampler box of all the yarns featured in the first season.

I also learned about LYS day! On April 21, 2018 we will celebrate the wonderful shops that let us touch and smell the yarns we buy, who give us classes and expertise, and that bring color and inspiration into our communities. Check with your Local Yarn Store (aka an LYS) to see if they’re planning anything special. And if not, help them out! Bring some cookies to share and buy some yarn. Our fiber world wouldn’t be the same without these wonderful brick and mortar stores. So let’s share some love with them. Mark your calendars for April 21, 2018.

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

Join me again in 2 weeks to hear from Lorajean Kelley of Knitted Wit.

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