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Episode 110 | Bristol Ivy – Knitting Outside the Box

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In this episode I’ll talk to Bristol Ivy about her new book, Knitting Outside the Box. We’ll talk about British TV, disrupting the pedantry of the knitting world, and the importance of being kind to yourself. The whole episode will be dedicated to this conversation with Bristol.

Show Notes:

If you’re new to the podcast, welcome! I hope you enjoy listening and that you’ll subscribe if you do. This episode is a little different than the standard format. Normally I talk to a yarn producer and then speak to a fiber expert about a breed of sheep or a spinning technique or the like. But when I talk to an author about their book, we take the whole episode just talking to one person. As a publisher myself, the intricacies of books and book publishing are fascinating. Don’t worry if that’s not your bag, we don’t spend the entire interview just talking about the publishing process.

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I’d love to hear your thoughts on this interview, or on the podcast in general. I feel like I’ve basically been working in a vacuum just hoping that you all are enjoying this. I’d love to get some feedback. Positive, negative, or anywhere in between. What has been your favorite episode so far? Who would you like to hear from in the future? Email me (miriam @ yarnstoriespodcast.com)!

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

Join me again in 2 weeks to talk with Michelle Rose Orne, Creative Director of Swan’s Island Yarn.

Enter here to win Bristol’s Haven Shawl pattern!

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Episode 108 | Anzula Luxury Fibers

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This episode introduces Sabrina Famellos, owner of Anzula Luxury Fibers. We talk about knitting vs crochet, everyday sexism, and being both an introvert and a business owner at the same time. Then we talk to Amy King about metallic fibers and specifically Stellina, the shiny component of Anzula’s newest yarn, Lucero. 

TRIGGER WARNING: We get into sexism and just tangentially touch on sexual assault, but in case these topics are an issue for you, skip 30:10 through 34:47.

Show Notes:

Technical stuff:

Thanks for joining me for this episode. I just returned from TNNA last week and got to see a bunch of the people that I have talked to for past episodes, including Heidi from Lux Adorna, Amanda from Lorna’s Lace and Mrs Crosby, as well as Sabrina, who you heard from today. I love the creative chat that happens at shows like this, and I really rely on the injection of creativity that this kind of brain trust can bring to my life. I’ve got some ideas for this podcast that I’ll be talking about once I get them a little more solidified, including a sampler box of all the yarns featured in the first season.

I also learned about LYS day! On April 21, 2018 we will celebrate the wonderful shops that let us touch and smell the yarns we buy, who give us classes and expertise, and that bring color and inspiration into our communities. Check with your Local Yarn Store (aka an LYS) to see if they’re planning anything special. And if not, help them out! Bring some cookies to share and buy some yarn. Our fiber world wouldn’t be the same without these wonderful brick and mortar stores. So let’s share some love with them. Mark your calendars for April 21, 2018.

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

Join me again in 2 weeks to hear from Lorajean Kelley of Knitted Wit.

Enter here to win 2 skeins of Lucero!

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