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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 Dr Brenda Rewhorn, the chairman of the Ring of Tatters and a maker of all sorts of textiles who did her PhD on the history of tatting. The two talk about the development of tatting, the different types of tatting t... more

In this episode, Isabella interviews Dr Eleanor Houghton about her new book Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes, published by Bloomsbury.

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

In the second part of this two-part episode about needlework in India, Isabella interviews the staff at Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC, based in Bhuj. 

Images and sources are available at @sewwhatpodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The podcast ha... more

In the first part of this two-part episode about needlework in India, Isabella interviews the staff at Chanakya, based in Mumbai.

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

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Brenda Rewhorn
Embroidery historian and tatting expert; researcher of the Social History and Technical Development of Tatting
Independent scholar / Ring of Tatters affiliate
Episode: The History and Use of Tatting: An Interview with Dr Brenda Rewhorn
Eleanor Houghton
Fashion historian, writer and illustrator; historical costume consultant for film and TV
Author of Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes, Bloomsbury
Episode: Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes: An Interview with Dr Eleanor Houghton
Ami Shroff
Head of Shrujan and LLDC; founder's daughter; central figure in organizational leadership
Shrujan LLDC
Episode: Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC
Avni Devdar
Associate Curator and Researcher
LLDC
Episode: Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC
Vimal Trivedi
Researcher on social and cultural aspects of craft
LLDC
Episode: Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC
Shraddha Thakkar
Research team member focusing on community history and migrations
LLDC
Episode: Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC
Mohan Manjariya
Archivist and designer/prop maker for LLDC
LLDC
Episode: Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC
Barkha Anjaria
Designer coordinator and designer at LLDC
LLDC
Episode: Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC
Juhi Pandey
Craft practitioner and designer
Independent/LLDC partner
Episode: Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC

Host

Isabella Rosner
Historically informed needlework expert and host of the show focused on embroidery, textiles, and related crafts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 149 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 States2 years 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 Kingdom3 years ago
  • Enjoy!

    This is a great podcast for needleworkers, textile enthusiasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stitcher2
    United States3 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 States5 years ago

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Production quality and host demeanor are frequently highlighted as warm, informative, and engaging.
Guests are consistently well-chosen and bring tangible expertise to niche textile topics.
Listener enthusiasm for topic-focused episodes is high, with praise for depth and accessibility.

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The History and Use of Tatting: An Interview with Dr Brenda Rewhorn
Q: Has anything surprised you in your study of tatted lace?
Brenda notes that COVID revealed how widespread and international tatting has become, with practitioners globally sharing patterns and techniques online, beyond what historical records alone would suggest.
The History and Use of Tatting: An Interview with Dr Brenda Rewhorn
Q: What are the different shuttles used in shuttle tatting, and how do they function?
She describes various shuttle designs—boat-shaped wood, plastic, metal, or even rare materials like abalone or silver—and explains how their shapes and features (like posts, hooks, or picks) influence thread management and joining techniques.
The History and Use of Tatting: An Interview with Dr Brenda Rewhorn
Q: Who are you and what do you do?
Brenda explains her shift from teaching mathematics to researching and teaching embroidery, bobbin lace, knitting, crochet, and tatting, highlighting her long commitment to the craft and academic study.
Sew What? Goes to India, Part 2: Shrujan and Shrujan LLDC
Q: What led you to work at Shrujan LLDC?
Ami Shroff discusses family involvement, the founding of Shrujan and LLDC, and the collaborative path that brought her to leadership, emphasizing a long-term commitment to craft and community.
Collecting Samplers: An Interview with Alexandra Peters
Q: Can you share a memorable discovery from your research?
Finding a large family register with a free Black family and uncovering links to abolitionist activity, which demonstrated how these artifacts carry multi-layered social histories beyond their stitches.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sew What?

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

- The show centers on historic needlework and the people who create, study, and preserve it, blending deep-dive interviews with hands-on craft context. Episodes span tatting, samplers, embroidery, fashion-era textiles, and conservation, often connecting historical practices to contemporary makers and institutions. A notable pattern is the host's ability to elicit practical insights from scholars and practitioners, with a strong emphasis on cultural context, preservation, and education.

- Unique angles include on-site studio visits to craft organizations, cross-cultural textile histories, and wide-ranging museum and design world ties (from Chanakya School of Craft to major textile conservators). Listeners likely value robust research, access... more

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2. Eleanor Houghton
3. Ami Shroff
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5. Vimal Trivedi
6. Shraddha Thakkar
7. Mohan Manjariya
8. Barkha Anjaria

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