Stash | Creative Conversations with Makers & Doers

Stash | Creative Conversations with Makers & Doers episodes:

• 10.26.2017

  Episode 32: Sewist Meg McElwee

  Episode 032: Meg McElwee of Sew Liberated Meg McElwee is the sewing pattern designer behind Sew Liberated and is the author of two sewing books. Her favorite thing to do is marvel at the world alongside her three young children. She...

  
• 10.09.2017

  Episode 31 : Knitwear Designer Ysolda Teague

  Welcome back to Season 3 of the podcast! Ysolda Teague is a knitwear designer and shopkeeper based in Scotland. Ysolda took up knitting while studying English Literature when her bedroom didn’t have enough room for sewing and she couldn’t sit still in...

  
• 05.01.2017

  Episode 029 : Announcing the Yarn Story Collection book!

  The Yarn Story Collection Book : A Year in Yarn The time is finally here to make the official announcement about the Yarn Story Collection book! In 2016 we embarked on one of our most ambitious projects yet: The Yarn Story Collection....

  
• 04.24.2017

  Episode 028: Teacher and Author Tara Swiger

  Episode 028: Tara Swiger Tara Swiger is a teacher and author who works with makers and artists to create sustainable profitable businesses that they love.  In addition to working with other creative entrepreneurs, she has owned her own yarn business, is the author of...

  
• 04.10.2017

  Episode 027 : Lorajean Kelley of Knitted Wit

  Lorajean Kelley of Knitted Wit Today I’m bringing you a juicy conversation about yarn, motherhood, and self-care with Portland-based dyer Lorajean Kelley.  Lorajean founded her yarn dying business, Knitted Wit, after being laid off from her day job. Just like that she...

  
• 03.20.2017

  Episode 026 : Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne of Mason-Dixon Knitting

  Episode 026 : Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne of Mason-Dixon Knitting Today I have the immense pleasure of speaking with two icons of the knitting world. Kay Gardiner & Ann Shayne were very early influences to me in my knitting career. Their work...

  
• 03.06.2017

  Episode 025 : Artist Amy T. Won

  I believe that to be truly inspired, to live and create magically and extraordinarily, we must first be in awe of life, soak ourselves in wonder, be a friend to mystery and a lover of rapture. ~ Amy T. Won Today...

  
• 02.20.2017

  Episode 024 : Cookbook Author Jessica Murnane

  Episode 024 – Cookbook Author Jessica Murnane Jessica Murnane is a wellness advocate, podcaster, cookbook author, and all around stylish and powerful lady. She can rock a hat and kaftan like nobody’s business, all while creating delicious plant-based meals for her...

  
• 02.06.2017

  Episode 023 : Pussy Hats, Craftivism & What's Next

  So, you’ve probably heard about these pink hats everyone was wearing at the women’s marches on January 21st 2017.  You may have even made some for yourself, your family and friends, or to donate to others. But what did it all...

  
• 01.24.2017

  Episode 022: Quilter Giuseppe Ribaudo

  EPISODE 022 – Giuseppe Ribaudo Today’s guest is Giuseppe Ribaudo, former actor turned quilter and multimedia manager at Andover Fabrics.  I was first drawn to his work by his bold, unconventional use of color and his modern aesthetic. He’s been on my guest...

  
• 01.09.2017

  Episode 021: Saremy Duffy of Chicken Boots

  EPISODE 021 – SAREMY DUFFY Today’s guest is Saremy Duffy, founder of Chicken Boots. Chicken Boots is a company where knitting and sewing meet: thoughtfully designed and handcrafted bags and accessories made with knitters in mind. Saremy started out her career in the...

  
• 12.27.2016

  Episode 020 : Stasia Savasuk

  EPISODE 020 – Stasia Savasuk Today’s guest is style coach, power thrifter, and empowerment expert Stasia Savasuk. Her story is quite remarkable and takes us on a journey through her time in the peace corps to becoming a medical mother & fierce...

  
• 12.12.2016

  Episode 019: Shannon Cook of veryshannon.com

  EPISODE 019 – SHANNON COOK Today’s guest is Shannon Cook, a knitting and sewing pattern designer, author and publisher, and the writer behind the popular blog VERYSHANNON.COM. When she’s not designing knitwear or sewing patterns or writing books, Shannon can be found guzzling...

  
• 11.29.2016

  Episode 018: Felicia Lo of Sweet Georgia Yarns

  Episode 018 – Felicia Lo Today in episode 18 of the Stash podcast I’m speaking with Felicia Lo, the founder and creative director of Sweet Georgia Yarns.  In this conversation Felicia shares her journey to figuring out and accepting her passions and how that led...

  
• 11.21.2016

  Episode 017: Kathy Dixon of Despondent Dyes

  Episode 017: Kathy Dixon Kathy Dixon is the dyer behind the brightly colored and tongue-in-cheek named yarn that is Despondent Dyes. With colorway names like He Kept the Dog, The Color of the Marriage Counselor’s Rug and Lipstick on His Collar, you...

  
• 10.31.2016

  Season 2 Premier: Kim Werker of Make it Mighty Ugly

  Episode 016: Kim Werker Kim Werker is a writer, editor, instructor and all around smart, creative lady.  She is also a self-described camp counselor for grownups – a title we dive into in this episode. In this conversation Kim shares with us...

  
• 10.24.2016

  We're Back! Season 2 Preview

  The Stash Podcast : Season 2 Preview I wanted to pop in today to say a couple of things. First: we’re still here! Season 1 of the podcast was so fun and inspiring to create. Our guests were as varied as...

  
• 03.28.2016

  Episode 015: Jenn Gauer of JaMpdx Ceramics

  Episode 015: Jenn Gauer JaMpdx Ceramics is the creation of Jenn Gauer, a potter, and Meghan Radick, a former cake decorator. Their pieces combine beautiful hand thrown ceramic forms with a unique piping technique that looks like frosting on a cake. Jenn...

  
• 03.14.2016

  Episode 014: Andrea Mowry of DreaRenee Knits

  Episode 014: Andrea Mowry Andrea Mowry is the incomparable knitwear designer behind DreaRenee Knits. Known for her drool-inducing use of color, texture, and techniques like brioche, Andrea is gaining momentum quickly in the knitting world. Andrea and I recently met at the Lantern Moon...

  
• 02.29.2016

  Episode 013 : Photographer Chris Becerra

  EPISODE 013: Photographer Chris Becerra Chris Becerra is a professional photographer, dedicated father of 3, and all around passionate guy.  Whether he’s remodeling his home, outfitting a van into the ultimate on-the-go photography studio, or photographing a wedding or birth, Chris...

  
• 02.15.2016

  Episode 012: Lauren Dahl

  Episode 012: Lauren Dahl Lauren Dahl is a sewer, blogger, and mom to 3 small children living in Portland, Oregon. She started her creative journey making bags to sell at a Farmer’s Market and now runs a sewing blog and website...

  
• 02.01.2016

  Episode 011: The Spinsters of Spincycle Yarns, Kate and Rachel

  Episode 011: The Spinsters of Spincycle Yarns, Kate and Rachel Tattoos. Rap music. Bad ass van. Rachel and Kate are rock star rebels in the fiber world. From the very beginnings of their company nearly eleven years ago, they decided weren’t...

  
• 12.28.2015

  Episode 10: Q & A with The Stash Enhancers

  Episode 10: Q & A with The Stash Enhancers It’s hard to believe we’re already at Episode 10, which also happens to be our last episode for 2015!  This has been such a fun project, and we’re all thrilled that you’re...

  
• 12.14.2015

  Episode 009: Bristol Ivy

  Episode 009: Bristol Ivy Bristol Ivy is a freelance knitwear designer living in Portland Maine.  Her work is inspired by playing with the tension between innovation and classic design.  You can find crisp architectural lines alongside soft organic shapes in her...

  
• 11.30.2015

  Episode 008: Thea Colman

  Episode 008: Thea Colman Thea Colman is a knitwear designer living in Massachusetts with her husband and two daughters. After working in advertising, Thea took a break from the 9-5 life to work at home and raise her children.   Since then,...

  
• 11.16.2015

  Episode 007: Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep

  Episode 007: Brooke Sinnes In this episode Brooke Sinnes of Sincere Sheep produces naturally dyed fiber and yarn in Napa California.  I was first drawn to Brooke’s yarn because of its unique color palette. The natural dye process results in a soft yet...

  
• 11.12.2015

  Stash Minisode #2: Knitmas

  Welcome to second Stash Enhancer Minisode! These fun-sized episodes will pop up in between our regularly schedule episodes. Consider them a quick chat with your knitting friends (aka the Stash Enhancers), the group of talented fiber artists who work at Stash. In...

  
• 11.02.2015

  Episode 006: Cirilia Rose

  Episode 006: Cirilia Rose Cirilia Rose’s love of fashion and yarn has made her a standout knitwear designer. She has worked for Webs, Berroco, and Skacel, and currently she splits her time between the New Zealand based Zealana and Nordstrom. She is no stranger to Stash or...

  
• 10.30.2015

  Minisode #1 : Meet the Stash Enhancers

  Stash Enhancer Minisode #1 Welcome to our first Stash Enhancer Minisode! These fun-sized episodes will pop up in between our regularly schedule episodes. We’ll chat with the Stash Enhancers, our group of talented fiber artists who work at Stash. In this Episode Stash Enhancers Sydney,...

  
• 10.19.2015

  Episode 005: Scarlet Tang of Huckleberry Knits

  Episode 005: Scarlet Tang In this episode: Scarlet Tang is the talented dyer behind Huckleberry Knits. In this episode she shares her origin story and her obsession with color and everything wool. We touch on the issues facing the American wool industry...

  
• 10.05.2015

  Episode 004: Jewelry Designer Liz Grant

  Episode 004: Liz Grant In this episode Liz Grant is a talented jewelry designer and self-proclaimed magpie.  We first met 5 years ago and bonded quickly over new motherhood and a shared love for sparkly things. I fell hard for both her...

  
• 09.21.2015

  Episode 003: Lee Meredith

  Episode 003:Lee Meredith In this episode In Episode 003 of the Stash Podcast, we chat design, inspiration, and binge-watching Netflix with knit-wear designer Lee Meredith.  She shares the challenges of editing one’s ideas, what’s it’s like living as a creative in PDX,...

  
• 09.15.2015

  Stash | Episode 002: Stephen West & StevenBe

    Episode 002: Stephen West & StevenBe In this episode: Stash founder Sonia Ruyts chats with Stephen West and Steven Berg during their recent visit to Oregon.  We talk about pushing through the boundaries of what has been done before to create something altogether...

  
• 09.13.2015

  Introducing The Stash Podcast

  Episode 1 : Happiness is in The Potential For many of us, knitting isn’t just about making things with yarn. It’s about expressing ourselves, crafting a creative legacy. It’s about creating something from nothing, with our own hands and imagination. It’s about...