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A podcast all about historic needlework and those who stitched it, hosted by your local historic needlework expert, Isabella Rosner.

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In this episode, Isabella interviews Micah Clasper-Torch, an artist, designer, and educator whose work is centred around the traditional craft of punch needle rug hooking. The two talk about the history and use of punch needle in all of its forms. 

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In this episode, Isabella interviews Ruth Battersby, Senior Curator of Costume and Textiles at Norfolk Museums Service. The two talk about the embroidery of Lorina Bulwer, a Victorian woman institutionalised in the Great Yarmouth Workhouse who spent ... more

In this episode, Isabella interviews Alexis Penny Casdagli, the daughter of Major A.T. Casdagli, an Anglo-Greek spy famous for embroidering subversive needlework during his time in German POW camps in WWII. 

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In this episode, Isabella interviews Jo Andrews, host of the wonderful textile podcast Haptic & Hue.

Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The podcast has a website, sewwhatpodcast.com.

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Recent Guests

Micah Clasper-Torch
Los Angeles-based artist, designer, and educator at the forefront of Punch Needle rug-hooking's modern resurgence.
Punch Needle World
Episode: The History of Punch Needle: An Interview with Micah Clasper-Torch
Alexis Penny Casdagli
Writer, director and actress; daughter of Major A.T. Casdagli
Silex Press
Episode: The Late, Great Major A.T. Casdagli: An Interview with Alexis Penny Casdagli
Jo Andrews
Hand weaver and host of Haptic & Hue podcast
Haptic & Hue Podcast
Episode: Sew What? Meets Haptic & Hue: An Interview with Jo Andrews
Seth Rockman
Associate Professor of History at Brown University, historian focusing on early America and slavery.
Brown University
Episode: Plantation Goods: An Interview with Dr Seth Rockman
Sarah Brokenborough
PhD student specializing in the needlework of enslaved girls
Tulane University
Episode: Samplers by Free, Freed, and Enslaved Schoolgirls: An Interview with Sarah Brokenborough
Kate Sekules
Writer, clothes historian, mender and mending educator.
Pratt Institute, author of Mend: A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto
Episode: The History and Power of Mending: An Interview with Kate Sekules
Dr. Magali Berthon
Marie Sklodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellow researching textile production in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime
Center for Textile Research, University of Copenhagen
Episode: Cambodian Textiles: An Interview with Dr Magali Berthon
Eleanor Gilchrist
Ph.D. student at Newcastle University studying the history of crochet
Newcastle University
Episode: The History of Crochet: An Interview with Eleanor Gilchrist
Marcia Goldenstein
Artist and emeritus professor who specializes in embroidery and painting.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Episode: Women in Stitches: An Interview with Marcia Goldenstein

Host

Isabella Rosner
Host of Sew What? and a local historic needlework expert. Isabella blends expertise in needlework with engaging storytelling and interviews.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • wow

    just when i think i cannot love this pod more you give us the episode on cambodian textiles. thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeLee Lauree
    United Statesa year ago
  • Knowledgable Interesting and entertaining

    I really enjoy this podcast, Isabella Rosner is knowledgeable and entertaining and that is a difficult trick to pull off. Her guests are fascinating and well chosen. She makes the best of them and gets them to articulate thoughts and information abut a variety of subjects that can’t be found in many other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    awovenfabric
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Enjoy!

    This is a great podcast for needleworkers, textile enthusiasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stitcher2
    United States2 years ago
  • Sew What

    When I’m sewing, love to listen to this most informative podcast. The commentary & interviews are well researched... thx for the time you take on this subject

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omegamegan6
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Perfect combo

    History + textiles/needlework + the people behind them = a winning podcast. I love the topics and interviews and always learn something new (like the collaboration between Amish and Hmong women needleworkers).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Needlework nerd
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners express deep appreciation for the knowledgeable and engaging hosting style.
The podcast's unique content appeals to those interested in textile history, often highlighting personal stories and cultural significance.
Audience feedback shows a strong interest in the intersection of arts and historical education, with many enthusiastic about the topics covered.

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The History of Punch Needle: An Interview with Micah Clasper-Torch
Q: What's in your Punch Needle book?
The book teaches the basics of how to punch and includes 15 unique fashion and accessory projects combining art, craft, and historical context.
The History of Punch Needle: An Interview with Micah Clasper-Torch
Q: What happens in the history of Punch Needle after World War I?
There was a decline due to the invention of the tufting gun, leading to the closure of many rug studios, but Punch Needle has seen a resurgence due to social media.
The History of Punch Needle: An Interview with Micah Clasper-Torch
Q: How did you come to discover and love and do punch needle?
I fell in love with Punch Needle after moving to Los Angeles and started combining my fashion background with it in 2018.
The History of Punch Needle: An Interview with Micah Clasper-Torch
Q: So who are you? What do you do? What's your origin story?
I'm a fiber artist, fashion designer, punch needle educator, and entrepreneur. I founded a company called Punch Needle World to educate people on the craft of punch needle.
Sew What? Meets Haptic & Hue: An Interview with Jo Andrews
Q: What do you find so powerful about textiles?
Jo expresses that textiles are essential to understanding human experiences, bridging connections between the past, present, and future.

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The content revolves around the rich history of needlework and textiles, engaging listeners with stories that interlink art, history, and personal narratives. Topics explored include the significance of needlework during critical historical events, such as World War II, as well as the contemporary relevance of textile crafts. The podcast often features interviews with experts and enthusiasts who share insights into various aspects of textile artistry, including the educational role of needlework and its connection to broader social issues, such as colonialism and slavery. The blend of academic depth with accessible discussions around textile traditions sets this show apart, attracting those who appreciate history and craft alike.

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Recent guests on Sew What? include:

1. Micah Clasper-Torch
2. Alexis Penny Casdagli
3. Jo Andrews
4. Seth Rockman
5. Sarah Brokenborough
6. Kate Sekules
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