In this episode of the Making Stitches Podcast, I'm joined by documentary filmmaker Paul Wyatt, director of the beautiful documentary film Sheep, Actually.
Although this conversation is a little different from my usual chats with makers, it explores something at the very heart of many of our crafts: wool.
Paul's documentary asks us to look beyond the skein and back to its origins, exploring the connections between sheep, farmers, wool and the people who transform this remarkable natural fibre into the textiles we love.
Inspired by the simple but powerful idea, "If you're going to work with wool, get to know how a sheep lives," the film follows the story of a sheep called Cow while opening up wider conversations about farming, sustainability, craftsmanship and our relationship with the materials we use every day.
Whether you're a knitter, crocheter, spinner, weaver, feltmaker, embroiderer or simply someone who loves natural fibres, I think you'll find this a fascinating conversation.
Find out more about Sheep, Actually, including screenings, news and ways to support the film:
https://www.paulwyattfilms.com/sheepactually
You can also follow Paul Wyatt Films on social media for updates on the documentary.
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The theme music is Make You Smile by RGMusic from Melody Loops.
