A winter storm is on the way, so I got to the studio early to record this episode. Contents include a bit of chinwaggin’ about the past few weeks, finished projects and new on the needles, plus something new I’ve learned about onions. I hope you have a lovely week. The Back Porch The Front … Continue reading Episode 146 →

I’m back with Episode 145 after a #digital detox this week. This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and details about the Taproot make-along that will begin on January 1. The old friend I mention in this episode is crochet, which was my entry into the world of … Continue reading Episode 145 →

This episode features the following segments: The Back Porch, Fleece-wise Update, Gratitude Journal, and Sew Forth. I will be taking a digital detox during this week of Thanksgiving. Bovine Social Club’s holiday bash, Jingle Jingle, at the Deer Head Inn The Back Porch FLEECE-WISE update Sew Forth Pajama Pants for Everyone in Heather Ross’ Weekend … Continue reading Episode 144 →

This week, the YAYH podcast hit a few milestones:100,000+ downloads and 600+ group members on Ravelry. I’m so grateful to everyone for your support and enthusiasm for the show. This episode features updates on three projects in progress. I share my plan for spinning up Shetland fleece on a Scottish dealgan, and talk about my … Continue reading Episode 143 →

This episode features the following segments: The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and a Fleece-wise update. Wouldn’t it be fun if knitters could trick or treat and receive samples of beautiful yarn?  I’m using this bowl of yarn as inspiration for continued progress on my Sheep to Shawl project.   The Front Porch Tungata … Continue reading Episode 142 →

The past two weekends have been full of woolly adventures. In this episode, I share the details of my visit to the New York Sheep & Wool Festival. Listen to find out about the fleece we purchased. I also talk about this month’s Sheep to Shawl course at the Fiber Craft Studio, a lecture by … Continue reading Episode 141 →

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. It promises to be a lovely fall weekend at New York Sheep & Wool Festival, and I’m so looking forward to meeting up with friends and listeners. And shopping, of course. The Bressay Dress is … Continue reading Episode 140 →

You’ve tuned in to Episode 4 of FLEECE-WISE: The Series. Four fiber podcasters have worked together to take you on a thoughtful journey from the pasture and barn, to the wool sale, to your spinning wheel, spindle, or felting board. The series began on the New Hampshire Knits podcast, as Claire conducted interviews with two New England shepherds. Sarah of FiberTrek took us to the Common Grounds Fair and shared her philosophy of wool. Emily of Fibre Town shared her fleece and spinning projects past and present, and gave us tips for negotiating a wool sale. I’ll be talking about how to clean and store fiber in this episode.

You’ve tuned in to Episode 4 of FLEECE-WISE: The Series. Four fiber podcasters have worked together to take you on a thoughtful journey from the pasture and barn, to the wool sale, to your spinning wheel, spindle, or felting board. The series began on the New Hampshire Knits podcast, as Claire conducted interviews with … Continue reading FLEECE-WISE Episode 4 →

This episode includes the following segments: Yarn Lover at Large, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and On the Porch. I’ll be sure to add an Off the Shelf segment to a future episode. The Bressay dress I’m knitting in anticipation of Rhinebeck is almost complete. Have you been tuning in to watch or listen to Fleecewise: The … Continue reading Episode 138: and now for some pockets →