Author: Miriam Felton

Miriam is a small business owner designing knitwear, teaching, & publishing for the global market. She is a great lover of wool and cats.

Episode 207 | Jeanette Sloan

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This whole episode is dedicated to my conversation with Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting and her work to highlight BIPOC Designers and Crafters.

Interview Notes:

You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. I had such a lovely time talking with Jeanette, listening back to the audio was like visiting an old friend, even though it was the first time we’d talked. If you’d like the hear a bunch of stuff that got cut out, the content is available to my patreon contributors at any level. You can check out the patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @su.krita, @astitchtowear (who you should be following anyway), @hi.ravelry, @thecolormustard, and @ocean_bythesea. Some resources for exploring your privilege: Layla Saad’s Me & White Supremacy Workbook The Nod Podcast Uncivil Podcast Rachel Cargle’s Site and Instagram White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo (affiliate link) Good Ancestor Podcast I’m live-streaming from my studio at Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this time converter to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.

Thank you so much for listening! See you again in 2 weeks when I talk to Carson Demers about the Ergonomics of Fiber Craft.

Episode 206 | Cheryl Kolander

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This episode’s guests are first, Cheryl Kolander, pioneer of Peace Silk and avid natural dyer. Cheryl chats with us about raising silk – Sericulture. Then we chat with Sara Lamb about spinning silk and its various preparations.

Interview Notes:

You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton. I’m live-streaming from my studio at Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.

Thanks for listening! I’ll be back in 2 weeks talking with the lovely Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting.

Episode 205 | Anne Weil – Weaving Within Reach

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In this episode we talk to Anne Weil about her new book, Weaving Within Reach, her use of natural materials, and making weaving as approachable as possible. Then I chat with Angela Tong about types of looms and what you can make with them.

Interview Notes:

    • Basic Structure of Weaving
You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.

Thanks for listening! See you in two weeks when I talk to Cheryl Kolander and Sara Lamb about silk.

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Episode 204 | Woolly Wormhead

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This episode’s guest is Woolly Wormhead, designer extraordinaire of hats. We talk hat architecture, Brexit, and living in the limbo that it has caused.

Interview Notes:

P.S. Still not sorted…. but You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.

Thanks for listening! I’ll be back next time talking to Anne Weil about her newest book. See you in 2 weeks!

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Episode 203 | Gabrielle Treanor

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In this episode I talk to Gabrielle Treanor, a mindfulness coach, author, and podcaster about being present, self care, being kind to yourself, and how those topics intersect with making.
Gabrielle and her puppy 

Interview Notes:

You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! 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 be back in two weeks having a chat with Woolly Wormhead.

Episode 202 | Sally Fox – Part 2

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Today’s episode is Part 2 of a conversation with Sally Fox, owner of Vreseis Limited, and the Colorganic Fiber trademark. She is a breeder of naturally colored cotton and a dedicated scientist. We’ll also talk to Joan Ruane about spinning cotton. You can find Part 1 here.

Interview Notes:

Expert Notes:

You can check out Joan’s site at www.cottonspinning.com/ She has information and resources for spinning cotton as well as her teaching schedule up there.

Joan also recommended that if you’re interested in spinning cotton you check out the Facebook group Hey, It’s All About Cotton.

Speaking of experts, one of our Season 1 experts, Amy King now has a Patreon! She’s creating fiber arts classes, so you should go check that out at patreon.com/SpunkyEclecticAmy

You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. And again, the address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and all that bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton

You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever.. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!

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

Next Episode is a talk about mindfulness and making with Gabrielle Treanor. 

Episode 201 | Sally Fox – Part 1

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Today’s episode is Part 1 of a conversation with Sally Fox, owner of Vreseis Limited, and the Colorganic Fiber trademark. She is a breeder of naturally colored cotton and a dedicated scientist.

Show Notes:

Find your local Spinning & Weaving Guilds!

You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. And again, the address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and all that bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton

You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever.. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!

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

Part 2 in two weeks with more from Sally Fox and some expert input from Joan Ruane about spinning cotton. 

Episode 116 | Woolfolk

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Attn: I’ve launched a Patreon, if you enjoy this podcast, please take a look. I’d love if you would join the fun and get all the extra stuff!

Today’s episode is a conversation with Kristin Ford, owner of Woolfolk yarn. Kristin lives on Sauvie Island in Portland where she raises goats, highland cattle, and cider apples.

Show Notes:

This is the last episode of the first season of Yarn Stories. I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I did making it. And if you’re feeling a little sad at the prospect of not hearing Yarn Stories for a few months, you should definitely check out the Patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton. I’m already working on content to bridge the gap between seasons that will be available only to patrons, and only $3 a month will get you that content! There’s a really easy RSS feed that you can subscribe to once you’re a patron that will bring that extra bonus content right to your pod player of choice.

As of recording, the patreon has reached 2 goals, so I’ll be able to pay our experts for their contributions, and the podcast is now paying its own fees. The next goal to reach will allow me to travel more for the podcast and to gather video and extra audio content first-hand.

Thank you to Lee & Claudia Brilliant, Carly Andersen, Rachel McNamara, Erica Kuntz, and Danelle M for their contributions! You guys are just the best!

Thank you again to all of our guests from Season 1! I’m not sure yet how long I’ll be off for the break, but in the meantime, keep making stuff. You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. And again, the address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and all that bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton

If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever.. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!

You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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

Thanks for listening! I’ll see you next season.


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Episode 115 | Elemental Affects

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Attn: I’ve launched a Patreon, if you enjoy this podcast, please take a look. I’d love if you would join the fun and get all the extra stuff!

In this, the second to last episode of the season, I talk to Jeane deCoster of Elemental Affects about her start with Shetland Wool and branching out into other breed-specific yarns. Then we talk to Deb Robson about Shetland Wool.

Show Notes:

Technical stuff:

Something from this episode that really struck home with me is that we all knit for different reasons. I knit as a job, and because it gives me something productive to do with my hands, but I also knit because it makes me feel magical. Like I’m turning something simple into something extraordinary. It feeds the creative part of my brain while soothing the bit of OCD that I have to be doing SOMETHING. And I’m wondering about you? What does knitting mean to you? What do you get from your knitting? I’d love to get your emails, or if you want to just talk to me, you can use your smartphone to record an audio clip and send it to me that way. Most smartphones have an app to record audio, but if you don’t have one, there are plenty for free. I use one called Voice Recorder from quality apps on my Android phone. It records mp3s, which you can then send anywhere you want as attachments. I’d really love to hear from you!

miriam AT yarnstoriespodcast DOT com

If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever.. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!

You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

And again, the address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and all that bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton

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 be back in 2 weeks with the final episode of this season, talking with Kristin Ford of Woolfolk.


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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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Technical stuff:

If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever.. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!

You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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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