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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.

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Latest Episodes

Jayna Zweiman wants to wrap the world in kindness and warmth.

She founded Welcome Blanket in 2017 as an invitation to crafters to make handmade blankets for refugees who have just arrived in the United States. She pictured 2,000 miles of yarn and th... more

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The best project books not only combine gorgeous designs with clear instructions, they also expand your fiber-arts horizon with a trip to a new part of the world, a collection of the best ideas of fellow crafters, an in-depth tour of a great techniqu... more

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How did people make and use the textiles we’ve created for millennia? From nalbinding to netting to bast fiber processing, Sally Pointer looks for answers by working with her hands.

Some fiber crafts are as old as humanity, even recorded in cave pai... more

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How could you possibly improve on wool, the perfect fiber? In the 20th century, scientists thought they could do just that. Some of their innovations have disappeared . . . but some remain.

In the middle of the 20th century, with technology promisin... more

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Recent Guests

Jayna Zweiman
Founder of Welcome Blanket
Welcome Blanket
Episode: Jayna Zweiman, Welcome Blanket
Toni Lipsey
Teacher mentioned by hosts
Episode: What to Make Next: The Yarn Barn of Kansas List of Great Project Books
Sally Pointer
Archaeologist and textile artist
Episode: Sally Pointer, Experimental Archaeologist
Melissa Monique Littlefield
Professor of English and Technology at the University of Illinois
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Melissa M. Littlefield, Reinventing Wool
David Richie
One of the founders of Green Mountain Spinnery
Green Mountain Spinnery
Episode: David Richie, Green Mountain Spinnery
Karen Elting Brock
Editor of PieceWork; writer and world traveler
PieceWork
Episode: Karen Elting Brock, PieceWork
Lir Shilton
Co-founder of Ribblr, designer and platform innovator
Ribblr
Episode: Lir Shilton, Ribblr
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

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 407 ratings
  • A real crochet episode please

    I love this podcast and the variety of topics. But I was disappointed in the latest book recommendation episode. crochet books got such short shrift. Two books! Really! And one was Tunisian crochet which the guest claimed is better for crocheting clothes. Not true! There are so many great new crochet designers. Check out Linda Skuja’s sweaters. And tapestry crochet (color work). The host doesn’t seem too familiar with crochet and talks about it like it’s mysterious and difficult. I’m tired of cr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SS9870
    United States11 days ago
  • Always interesting

    I love this podcast. Always interesting. The interviewer asks good questions and also lets the interviewees have plenty of time to talk about their current work. This is the only podcast I listen to that I love listening to the commercials! They’re for things I’m interested in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alanalovesfiberart
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Best Fibre Arts Podcast

    I have been listening for a little while now and this has to be my most favourite fibre arts podcast. The host is calm, well spoken and so easy to listen to as well as always having thoughtful comments and questions. Every episode is always so interesting with so much variety. There is never any long-winded waffle or main character syndrome that is in a lot of other podcasts. Love, love this one!! 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pandatwo
    Australia2 months ago
  • 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 States4 months 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 States6 months ago

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Many appreciate the host's curiosity and ability to surface practical insights.
Audiences note high production quality and thoughtful questioning.
Listeners praise depth and breadth of interviews across fiber topics.

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Talking Points

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Jayna Zweiman, Welcome Blanket
Q: How did the project evolve from Pussyhat to a lasting craft-based tradition?
After Pussyhat, the energy and collaborative spirit were harnessed to create a durational project with gallery displays and partnerships with museums and refugee organizations to keep the dialogue going.
Melissa M. Littlefield, Reinventing Wool
Q: What are you hopeful about in the current revival of interest in wool and small-batch production?
There is a growing movement toward transparency, provenance, and farmer-to-yarn storytelling through small-batch production, which could re-center wool's diverse heritage and support local shepherds and producers, though it needs clearer traceability and discussion of how fibers are treated to remain truly sustainable.
Melissa M. Littlefield, Reinventing Wool
Q: How did marketing strategies influence the perception of wool's flaws and the introduction of chemical solutions?
Marketing often foregrounded perceived flaws in wool to justify the introduction of chemical solutions like detergents and treatments, effectively guiding consumers toward products that changed wool's properties rather than encouraging appreciation of its natural characteristics.
Melissa M. Littlefield, Reinventing Wool
Q: Tell me about the four movements in the book Reinventing Wool and why you chose them.
The four movements—Woolite, Superwash, Moths, and Lanolin—were selected because they each reveal a different facet of how chemistry, industry, and marketing tried to reshape wool to compete with synthetics, from detergents and safety standards to pest control and byproduct refinement, offering a window into how wool's identity was manufactured over time.
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.

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

The show consistently centers on fiber arts and maker culture, featuring in-depth conversations with designers, historians, nonprofit leaders, and publishers who shape knitting, weaving, spinning, and textile traditions. Episodes often explore how craft intersects with technology, community, education, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on hands-on techniques, cultural heritage, and the stories behind small-batch studios and organizations. Noteworthy touches include a patient interview style that draws out practical insights, a spotlight on community-building, and a willingness to cover both historical context and contemporary innovation. Potential listeners include makers seeking inspiration, educators, and professionals looking fo... more

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1. Jayna Zweiman
2. Toni Lipsey
3. Sally Pointer
4. Melissa Monique Littlefield
5. David Richie
6. Karen Elting Brock
7. Lir Shilton
8. Emily Whitted

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