Tag: hand-dyed yarn

Episode 113 | MJ Yarns

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In this episode I talk to Jonathan Berner owner of MJ Yarns.  We discuss dyeing for an impressionist painting feel, developing a yarn for a specific place, and his possible future career as a dog whisperer. Then we talk to Ben Hostetler about Mountain Meadow Wool.

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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 here in 2 weeks talking to Neil Pace of WooSheeps.


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Episode 109 | Knitted Wit

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In this episode I’ll talk to Lorajean Kelley, Color-Queen of Knitted Wit. We talk activism, balancing local with internet-based life, and silly colorway names. Then I’ll talk to Amy King about the Targhee Sheep Breed and the fleece that comes from it.

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Thanks for joining me for this episode and for all the ones before. If you’re just coming to the podcast and this is your first time, please do check out the back catalog. I have had a wonderful time talking to all these makers and getting their different perspectives on this yarn industry we’re all a part of.

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And don’t forget about LYS day on April 21, 2018. Check out the show notes for episode 108 for more info on that one.

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 here in 2 weeks to talk with Bristol Ivy about her new book, Knitting Outside the Box.

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