In this episode, Mary is talking with Eve Schaub, an internationally published author and humorist. Known for her year-long experiments, such as 'Year of No Sugar' and 'Year of No Clutter,' Eve’s latest endeavor is 'The Year of the Dress,' where she attempts to grow, harvest, spin, and weave flax into a wearable linen dress in her backyard. The conversation covers the challenges of growing flax, the environmental impact of fast fashion, and the importance of community and sustainability in textile production. Listen to Eve’s inspiring journey towards slow living and sustainable crafting, and learn about resources such as Fibershed and the Pennsylvania Flax Project that support local textile production.

00:00 Introduction to Big Ideas and Projects

00:33 Guest Introduction: Eve Shaw

01:07 Personal Projects and Sustainable Gardening

04:30 Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

05:52 Eve Shaw's Year-Long Experiments

08:02 The Year of the Dress: Growing a Linen Dress

11:42 Challenges and Inspirations in Sustainable Fashion

21:32 Community and Resources for Flax Growing

29:18 Overcoming Initial Challenges in Sustainable Clothing

32:10 The Thrill of Thrift Shopping

35:06 The Spirituality of Handmade Items

37:02 Starting the Flax Growing Journey

41:05 Learning and Experimenting with Flax

46:15 Community and Resources for Sustainable Living

RESOURCES:

Eve O Schaub Website and Books

Cindy Conner, Homegrown Flax and Cotton Website and Book

Fibershed

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

PA Flax Project

Chesapeake Fibershed

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