So Much Information!
I love when I see that a new episode has popped into my feed! She has such a great format, provides a ton of information in a very accessible way. I have learned so much about the work that goes into the process of raising and producing fiber for yarn which, as an end user, and a retailer of the end product helps me a ton in being able to explain the value to customers.
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Sharing the secrets of sustainable small batch wool
The Modern Wool podcast is hosted by Lydia Christiansen and explores modern topics, questions, and techniques affecting fiber farms, cottage mills, and discerning hand crafters. Follow along as we share the secrets we've learned along the way about sustainable, small batch wool.
Click on any episode below to access show notes, links, and additional resources mentioned in each conversation.
The Secrets of Josef & Anni (#005)
Hear about the secrets behind one of our top selling yarns, Josef & Anni. Learn how the yarn came to be and other stories behind the names. We’ll take a close look at the Targhee sheep breed, one of our local family farms, as well as the original Targhee namesake.
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Wool Scouring (#003)
In this episode we’ll unpack the nuance of one of the greatest barriers to sustainability of small batch yarn, wool scouring. We’ll share the 4 essential requirements for scouring, discuss fermented suint, reveal 3 types of scouring baths we use at our mill and also share pro-tips on how to tell whether you’ve washed your wool effectively.
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What Listeners are Saying
Incredible Resource
This podcast is a must listen for everyone who has any relationship with wool. From producers to makers to users. Lydia is passionate about the value and contribution wool has in our lives and the life of our planet. She conveys knowledge and experience that enhances understanding of the specifics of wool as well as the life of small family business and its vital place in the heart and souls of our communities. She is beyond generous with her energy and commitment and shares information in an extremely entertaining and effective fashion. We love you, your work, and your product. You make the world a whole lot better for all of us. Thank you for this podcast.
Insightful and Awesome
I absolutely love this podcast. Such great information shared.
Great way to geek out
I’ve loved this podcast. I stumbled upon it at work and had to listen to it. I love wool, and learning all about it. I’ve loved the information, and history that is shared on this podcast. I can’t wait for each new episode to come out.
Wool is wonderful!
Who would have thought that a podcast about wool would be so fascinating? As a long time artist, who has newly acquired interest in creating with fiber, I was thrilled to discover both the Abundant Earth fiber lab right here in my own community, but also their podcast.
Lydia's discussions about color are quite relevant to my work as a painter, and as a newly converted needle felter, her podcasts about fiber are enlightening, to say the least. She has a very engaging speaking style and the podcasts fly by as I listen.
Thanks for being such a wonderful small business and having such an entertaining podcast.
