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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 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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In this special holiday episode, Isabella interviews a variety of individuals who helped plan and who attended Gathered at Gressenhall, a special textile takeover day at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, which took place on 29 September 2024.

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Recent Guests

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
Maya Wassell Smith
Assistant Curator at the National Maritime Museum, doctoral candidate researching sailor art and maritime making.
National Maritime Museum
Episode: Naval Embroidery: An Interview with Maya Wassell Smith

Host

Isabella Rosner
Host and expert in historic needlework with a passion for exploring the narratives that textiles weave in history and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 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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The podcast is noted for its unique focus on historical textile narratives that many listeners feel are hard to find elsewhere.
Listeners appreciate the knowledge and entertainment provided, often praising the engaging host and the thoughtful selection of guests.
Audience feedback highlights the accessibility of complex subjects in a fun and relatable manner, making it a go-to for those learning about textile history.

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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.
Sew What? Meets Haptic & Hue: An Interview with Jo Andrews
Q: How did you decide to start Haptic & Hue?
Jo Andrews started Haptic & Hue to explore how textiles connect to language and history after recognizing the importance of textiles in society.
Plantation Goods: An Interview with Dr Seth Rockman
Q: What do you hope readers will get from Plantation Goods?
I want readers to recognize the ongoing experience of global economic entanglement and moral complicity that ties them to the historical experiences detailed in the book.
Plantation Goods: An Interview with Dr Seth Rockman
Q: What is Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery about?
It's about the interdependencies of Northern manufacture and Southern slave labor, looking at how everyday objects are tied to the institution of slavery, exploring the contrasts across different communities.
Samplers by Free, Freed, and Enslaved Schoolgirls: An Interview with Sarah Brokenborough
Q: What was William Nib's deal? And what was the deal with the British and Foreign School Society?
William Nib was a missionary and educator who promoted the teaching of enslaved children in Jamaica, advocating that their education included reading, writing, and needlework. The Society aimed to educate poor children based on Christian morals and to justify funding for their schools.

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What is Sew What? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A podcast dedicated to exploring the rich history of needlework and textiles, featuring insightful discussions with experts from various fields related to fabric arts. It encompasses a broad range of topics including cultural significance, the intersection of textiles with social issues, and the historical narratives woven into fabric practices. Interviews with historians, artists, and educators reveal personal stories that connect listeners to the past while providing a platform for contemporary discussions about the future of textile arts. Unique episodes dive into specialized knowledge areas, such as the histories of specific crafts and the societal implications of needlework, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts and curious min... more

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