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The Long Thread Podcast

Long Thread Media
Knitting
Textiles
Weaving
Fiber Arts
Wool
Loose Ends Project
Natural Dyes
Embroidery
Spinning
Tapestry Weaving
Textile History
Mushroom Dyeing
Color Theory
Sustainable Practices
Mending
Crafting Community
Backstrap Weaving
Craft and Handwork
Cultural Heritage
Tatter

The artists and artisans of the fiber world come to you in The Long Thread Podcast. Each episode features interviews with your favorite spinners, weavers, needleworkers, and fiber artists from across the globe. Get the inspiration, practical advice, and personal stories of experts as we follow the long thread.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes153Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

A pair of silk stockings, mended again and again below the ankle, set Emily Whitted on the path of discovery that has led her through archives and museums of early American history. The stockings belonged to Philadelphia’s Stephen Girard, who was one... more

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Book Club Podcast: What lesser-known treasures do Yarn Barn fiber artists love to share? Susan and Melissa share some of their favorites in weaving, spinning, and knitting. Liz Gipson drops by to talk about one of her books that Susan and Melissa ado... more

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A fifth-generation quilter from the legendary community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, Loretta Pettway Bennett turns well used cloth into her own expressions of color and community.

Loretta Pettway Bennett began her quilting journey as a child, threading n... more

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With no background in fiber but a calling to help women in need, Diana Wiley built a thriving organization on handspun yarn, needlefelted gorillas, and a holistic community for over 200 women.

Stepping into the Handspun Hope booth at a fiber festiva... more

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Emily Whitted
Doctoral student studying early American history through textiles
UMass Amherst
Episode: Emily Whitted, Texile Historian
Liz Gipson
Author of The Weaver's Book of Yarn
Episode: Books off the Beaten Path: The Yarn Barn of Kansas List of Hidden Gems
Loretta Pettway Bennett
Quilt artist from Gee's Bend, Alabama
Gee's Bend quilting community
Episode: Loretta Pettway Bennett, Gee's Bend Quilter
Diana Wiley
Founder and Executive Director of Handspun Hope
Handspun Hope
Episode: Diana Wiley, Handspun Hope
Pamela Schultz
Weaver, spinner and knitter; editor of Spin Off (2025)
Spin Off magazine / Long Thread Media
Episode: Pamela K. Schultz, Spin Off
Caroline Cooley Browne
Granddaughter of Marguerite Porter Davison; copyright owner of the 1951 revised edition
Barn/Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network
Episode: Reweaving Marguerite Porter Davison’s Handweaver’s Pattern Book
Madeline Vanderhoot
Weaver and educator involved in the Davison project
Whidbey Weavers Guild
Episode: Reweaving Marguerite Porter Davison’s Handweaver’s Pattern Book
Sarah Bixler
Educator and publisher connected to the project
Barn/Long Thread
Episode: Reweaving Marguerite Porter Davison’s Handweaver’s Pattern Book
Suzy Lyles
Weaver and technical guide for the project
Barn
Episode: Reweaving Marguerite Porter Davison’s Handweaver’s Pattern Book

Host

Anne Merrow
Host and Long Thread Media co-founder; longtime interviewer of fiber artists and makers

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 391 ratings
  • Fills my fiber fix

    Just listened to the most recent episode about the organization in Rwanda. As always, these episodes are so wonderfully put together and share such great information about fiber arts..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TJ Badger
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thanks from another multicraft maker

    I especially enjoyed this episode because I’m a weaver, basketmaker, potter & dabbler in woodcarving, blacksmithing & flint knapping. I’m doing all of this in retirement after a career in chemical engineering and teaching. But those careers also reflected a lifelong fascination with how we can make useful things from the stuff around us. Thanks for an interesting episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ΘBBΘ fan
    United States3 months ago
  • Inspiring, interesting and irresistible.

    I like this podcast because the topics are interesting and it is easy to listen to. Every episode inspires me and it is helping to widen my creative outlook and output. I am sharing it with friends. Thank you Anne.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lilly Bee.
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Good show needs editing more sharply

    Enjoy the show but it could be more sharply edited - sometimes over an hour is just too long. But some great subjects

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    awovenfabric
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Best fiber/textile based podcast

    Great interviews across a wide range of skills, medium and makers. This is top tier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    normandya
    United States9 months ago

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Audience notes the breadth of topics and practical craft insights.
Listeners praise deep, thoughtful interviews and a welcoming, curious host.
Some reviews call for tighter editing, but quality remains high across episodes.
Many listeners mention the show's ability to connect craft history with modern practice.

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#5
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#168
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#5
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Emily Whitted, Texile Historian
Q: How does public history fit into your research on mending?
Public history helps translate scholarly findings into museum exhibits and educational materials, making repairs a lens to explore daily life and material culture in early America.
Emily Whitted, Texile Historian
Q: What techniques or evidence do you look for when studying mended textiles?
She notes woven darts, duplicate knit stitches, and the visible patterns of repair in both objects and documentary sources, including diaries and household accounts.
Emily Whitted, Texile Historian
Q: How did you come to study mending as an academic focus?
Whitted discusses discovering mending during her master's work on knit stockings and recognizing how repair appears in museum records and diaries, which motivated her dissertation.
Loretta Pettway Bennett, Gee's Bend Quilter
Q: What is it like teaching the next generation and keeping the Gee's Bend legacy alive?
Loretta talks about ongoing community workshops, retreats, and kid programs to pass down handstitching skills, as well as the importance of teaching both hand stitching and machine basics to ensure the tradition continues.
Loretta Pettway Bennett, Gee's Bend Quilter
Q: How has the Gee's Bend exhibit era in the early 2000s affected your work and its recognition?
She describes the awe of the first exhibitions, realizing quilts could be seen as art, and how studying and reflecting on the quilts helped her understand what others see, while staying rooted in her community's techniques and aesthetics.

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What is The Long Thread Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on fiber arts and craft, featuring in-depth conversations with spinners, weavers, knitters, rug-hookers, lace makers, and other artisanal practitioners from around the world. Episodes explore technique, heritage, publishing, education, and community-building, with a strong emphasis on storytelling, sustainability, and inclusivity across diverse textile traditions. Listeners can expect actionable craft insights, industry history, and personal journeys that illuminate how handwork connects people, cultures, and local economies. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from designers and educators to book curators and small-business founders—creating a rich, craft-forward landscape for curious makers and professionals alike... more

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2. Liz Gipson
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4. Diana Wiley
5. Pamela Schultz
6. Caroline Cooley Browne
7. Madeline Vanderhoot
8. Sarah Bixler

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