Explore every episode of the podcast The Woven Road
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 28: The Fabric of Civilization, Interview with Virginia Postrel | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:52:43 | |
Virginiaās fascination and wonder both sparked and mirrored my own, in this deftly woven reminder of the critical role the drive for textiles have played in human history. The Fabric of Civilization gave me a fresh perspective on the diverse implementation of fiber, the identity and traditions conveyed, and of the unforeseen scientific achievements that were built on the shoulders of textiles. | |||
| Episode 27: Modern Textile Technologies | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:59:39 | |
In this episode, Meadow and Lucas explore some of the science behind modern textile technologies, including the strongest fabric in the world.Ā Weāll also enable you to some fancy tea in this episodeās segment of the Thirsty Crafter, as well as a UK based crochet pattern designer that makes us all finally able to create our own museum. | |||
| Episode 18: Loom-Weight For It... | 14 Nov 2016 | 00:41:10 | |
In this episode, we say hello to a new guest co-host, review some Ā wonderful indie-dyed yarn, share a new wine and yarn pairing in The Lush Skein, and talk about evidence for looms in the archaeological record! Find the show notes at the website: www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 17: Enchanted Yarn Gourds | 24 Oct 2016 | 00:36:41 | |
In this episode, we welcome a new guest co-host, share what we've been making, a wine and yarn pairing, and read the winners of the spooky yarn-related Halloween poem contest! You'll also be introduced to a fun new segment entitled "I Like My Yarn How I Like My Lovers."Ā We also bestow upon you some of our best excuses for rationalizing yarn purchases, such as "if you don't buy it, then you won't have it..." Ā Show Notes at: thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 16: Sustainable and Ethical Yarn | 11 Oct 2016 | 00:22:47 | |
In this episode, I share a brief segment on my first few months living as an immigrant in Iceland, a fantastic new yarn and wine pairing, and some of the top sustainable and ethical large-scale yarn producers. For Show Notes, visitĀ http://www.thewovenroad.com. | |||
| Episode 15: Indian Woodblock Printing | 05 Aug 2016 | 00:14:23 | |
In this episode, Meadow shares all the new WIPs, WTF Sprang is, andĀ discusses the history and contemporary ethical dilemmasĀ Ā of woodblock printing in India. The Show Notes are at www.thewovenroad.com/episode15 | |||
| Episode 14: It's Not A Turmeric | 21 Jul 2016 | 00:22:50 | |
In this episode, Meadow shares recent adventures in fleece processing, experiments with turmeric as dye, outlines some historical evidence of mordants, and shares some household and backyard things that can be used to dye yarn! For the Show Notes, visit thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 13: Pop Goes the Spinner's Weasel | 06 Jul 2016 | 00:15:35 | |
In this episode, Meadow explains all the recent changes to the Woven Road recently, shares some brand new projects, and a new birthday addition to the stash. Ā Learn about the fibery origins of the nursery rhyme Pop Goes the Weasel! For the show notes, visit www.thewovenroad.com/blog/episode13 Ā | |||
| Episode 12: History and Mystery in Medieval Russia | 21 Jun 2016 | 00:32:09 | |
In this episode, Meadow and Aja discuss projects they are working on or have completed recently, share a fun fact about sheep mate preference, and talk about Medieval Russian history and dress. You can find all the information for this episodes show notes at our website: www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 11: Homeward NƄlbound | 26 May 2016 | 00:35:36 | |
In this episode, Aja and Meadow discuss the new and different things they have been making, WTF "woolgathering" is (hint: it is not a group of textile crafters drinking beer together!), and learn about the history of nƄlbinding, one of the oldest textile arts. For the Show Notes, visit www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 10: Sheep and Wool, and Indigo, Oh My! | 19 May 2016 | 00:37:30 | |
In this episode, Aja and Meadow rap about the fabulous and famous Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival! We announce our silly "Honest Superlatives" for artists and livestock alike, talk about some of our favorite vendors and what we've added to our stash. Also tune in for this episodes new drawing giveaway! Comment and Share our Facebook post containing this episode in order to enter! Ā For this episode's Show Notes, visit www.thewovenroad.com! | |||
| Episode 9: Quilting, Community and Textiles as Communication | 05 May 2016 | 01:00:19 | |
In this episode, Meadow and Aja discuss works in progress and finished objects, review a book that we have in our stash,Ā reveal some new wine and yarn pairings and talk about the history and process of Amish quilting. You can find all the show notes for this episode at www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 26: Are You Shear About This? | 17 May 2019 | 00:31:10 | |
In this episode, Iāll share some new knitting, spinning and pottery projects Iāve been up to, Iāll enable you to some tea, and art batts, as well as a new wine and yarn pairing. Iāll share some details about the sheep shearing school I participated in, and more! Show Notes available at www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 8: Woven Sunbeams from Your Grandmother | 21 Apr 2016 | 00:48:36 | |
In this episode, Aja and Meadow have some words on difficult life events recently and share how knittingĀ can ease pain and honor a special person. We talk about WTF twine knitting is, present a slight twist on the wine and yarn pairings this week, and share textile related mythology around the world. This weeks episode is definitely for your grandmother. For this episode's shownotes, visit www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 5: Putting Your Foot in a Fish, and other things. | 02 Mar 2016 | 00:43:03 | |
This episode, Aja and Meadow talk about their delicious new stash items (I mean REALLY delicious!), and share some historical information and folklore related to knitting traditions in Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Gotland. Ā And there is also something to do with the true meaning of incrediblyĀ flippy flops.Ā Plus, a very special new giveaway is announced, so you really don't want to miss this one! (HINT: Check out our Instagram!)
Visit www.thewovenroad.comĀ for this episode's show notes! | |||
| Episode 25: Untethered Leather | 07 Jan 2019 | 00:16:11 | |
In this episode Iāll give a brief update of what kind of work Iāve been up to, share my WIPs and FOs, weāll talk about what in the world kombucha fabric is, and learn some interesting historical and contemporary uses of fish skin leather in Iceland. Show notes at www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 24: How Not to Put a Deer in Your Trunk | 20 Mar 2018 | 00:26:51 | |
In this episode, weāll talk about the Woven Road KAL, a pattern book in the stash, a new wine and yarn pairing, and early evidence of plant fiber in the archaeological record! Oh! And how not to put a deer in your trunk. Ā Show notes for this episode located at www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 23: On Community, Being Bold, and Seawall Fibres | 22 Mar 2017 | 00:38:55 | |
In this episode, Iāll share what has been going on in the Textile History Reading Group, what is in the Stash, as well as an interview with the wonderful Lisa of Seawall Fibres. Show Notes: www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 22: How We Got the Blues | 27 Feb 2017 | 00:29:33 | |
In this episode, Ā I share a new collaborative project I am working on with a fellow textile podcaster (hint, you are encouraged participate!), I talk about a great and simple shawl pattern Iāve completed this week, some other news related things, we chat about what the Slow Clothes Movement is, and a bit about the history of the color blue! Show Notes at thewovenroad.com/blog/episode22 | |||
| Episode 21: A Wool Mill Grows in Iceland | 30 Jan 2017 | 00:33:13 | |
In this episode, we do a bit of a reintroduction, since the show has been on for more than a year now! Iāll share some beautiful patterns Iāve been working with as well as some things Iāve been dyeing. Weāll do a little Lush Skein, and talk about what is in my textile reading Stash. Iāll also introduce a new regular segment about sustainability and ethics in the fiber industry. Show notes are available at www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 20: Festive Bling | 11 Jan 2017 | 00:39:52 | |
In this episode,Ā Iāll share some things Iāve been making, Iām just DYEING to tell you (yuk yuk), weāll have a Lush Skein Special, talk all things holly and jolly with holiday gift ideas and winter themed projects, and Iāll announce a giveaway that is seasonal as all get-up! And weāll do this all, with my guest co-host for this episode, Kayla! You can find the show notes at www.thewovenroad.com | |||
| Episode 19: Lifelines, Dyeing, and Migrating Traditions | 29 Nov 2016 | 00:22:03 | |
Iāll enable you to a lovely new pattern Iāve been working with as well as a great series of yarn dyeing tutorial videos. Weāll talk about what in the world lifelines are, and learn what the textile remains from a thousand year old burial in north east Iceland can tell us about the various places the inhabitants came from, and the kinds of fiber traditions they brought with them. Show Notes at www.thewovenroad.com | |||