The Woven Road

The Woven Road

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The Woven Road episodes

  • Episode 18: Loom-Weight For It...

    In this episode, we say hello to a new guest co-host, review some  wonderful indie-dyed yarn, share a new wine and yarn pairing in The Lush Skein, and talk about evidence for looms in the archaeological record!

    Find the show notes at the website: www.thewovenroad.com

    42 min
  • Episode 17: Enchanted Yarn Gourds

    In this episode, we welcome a new guest co-host, share what we've been making, a wine and yarn pairing, and read the winners of the spooky yarn-related Halloween poem contest! You'll also be introduced to a fun new segment entitled "I Like My Yarn How I Like My Lovers." We also bestow upon you some of our best excuses for rationalizing yarn purchases, such as "if you don't buy it, then you won't have it..."

     

    Show Notes at: thewovenroad.com

    37 min
  • Episode 16: Sustainable and Ethical Yarn

    In this episode, I share a brief segment on my first few months living as an immigrant in Iceland, a fantastic new yarn and wine pairing, and some of the top sustainable and ethical large-scale yarn producers.

    For Show Notes, visit http://www.thewovenroad.com.

    23 min
  • Episode 15: Indian Woodblock Printing

    In this episode, Meadow shares all the new WIPs, WTF Sprang is, and discusses the history and contemporary ethical dilemmas  of woodblock printing in India.

    The Show Notes are at www.thewovenroad.com/episode15

    15 min
  • Episode 14: It's Not A Turmeric

    In this episode, Meadow shares recent adventures in fleece processing, experiments with turmeric as dye, outlines some historical evidence of mordants, and shares some household and backyard things that can be used to dye yarn!

    For the Show Notes, visit thewovenroad.com

    23 min
  • Episode 13: Pop Goes the Spinner's Weasel

    In this episode, Meadow explains all the recent changes to the Woven Road recently, shares some brand new projects, and a new birthday addition to the stash.  Learn about the fibery origins of the nursery rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel!

    For the show notes, visit www.thewovenroad.com/blog/episode13

     

    16 min
  • Episode 12: History and Mystery in Medieval Russia

    In this episode, Meadow and Aja discuss projects they are working on or have completed recently, share a fun fact about sheep mate preference, and talk about Medieval Russian history and dress.

    You can find all the information for this episodes show notes at our website: www.thewovenroad.com

    33 min
  • Episode 11: Homeward Nålbound
    In this episode, Aja and Meadow discuss the new and different things they have been making, WTF "woolgathering" is (hint: it is not a group of textile crafters drinking beer together!), and learn about the history of nålbinding, one of the oldest textile arts.

    For the Show Notes, visit www.thewovenroad.com

    36 min
  • Episode 10: Sheep and Wool, and Indigo, Oh My!

    In this episode, Aja and Meadow rap about the fabulous and famous Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival! We announce our silly "Honest Superlatives" for artists and livestock alike, talk about some of our favorite vendors and what we've added to our stash. Also tune in for this episodes new drawing giveaway! Comment and Share our Facebook post containing this episode in order to enter!

     

    For this episode's Show Notes, visit www.thewovenroad.com!

    38 min
  • Episode 9: Quilting, Community and Textiles as Communication
    In this episode, Meadow and Aja discuss works in progress and finished objects, review a book that we have in our stash, reveal some new wine and yarn pairings and talk about the history and process of Amish quilting.

    You can find all the show notes for this episode at www.thewovenroad.com

    1 hr 1 min

About The Woven Road

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Tune in to the audio podcast and join your host, an inquisitive, knitting archaeologist in exploring the rich fiber art traditions from across history and around the world.