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Season 14, Episode 9: Volunteers have been quietly weaving thousands of samples to bring the classic weaving book back to print. Nearing the finish, Caroline Cooley Browne, Donna Johnson, and Anita Osterhaug discuss the project known as The Big Weave.
Season 14, Episode 1: In the face of dwindling American textile mills, Chick Colony and Harrisville Designs have preserved a historic tradition, kept yarn manufacturing in New England—and drawn weavers and knitters with their yarn and equipment.
With 17 prizes valued at over $1,600, weavers and fiber lovers could win big this holiday season.
Season 12, Episode 8: For nearly six decades, Barry Schacht and Jane Patrick have shaped how we spin and weave—with clever tools and the occasional ladybug.
The company’s acquisition of the venerable loom and spinning wheel maker follows shortly after it buys Venne yarn company.
Join fiber artists around the world in support of giaciers’ preservation, enjoy working with fine fibers, and enter to win recognition and prizes in this contest.
Season 12, Episode 2: Since taking home his first antique spinning wheel at age 14, Tom Knisely’s fascination with how cloth is made has led to a lifelong love of weaving—and a passion for passing his knowledge to others.
In their fiftieth year and second generation, Louët is still improving on the spinning and weaving equipment they’ve created for decades—and they’re still at the drawing board.
Season 10, Episode 7: Exploring the textile traditions of her Scandinavian ancestors, supporting Indigenous Andean weavers in preserving their traditions, or producing material for contemporary fiber artists, Anita finds connection between makers.
With a dozen prizes valued at over $900 total, weavers and fiber lovers could win big this holiday season.
Known for making affordable yarns available directly to crafters, Knit Picks has a larger mission: to offer sustainable yarn options accessible to every knitter.
Season 9, Episode 10: In the field and in their studios, Rowland and Chinami explore and reimagine traditional Japanese methods for growing, processing, and dyeing with indigo.
In the decades since Brown Sheep Company began, nearly everything in the American wool business has changed. Maintaining the company’s tradition of high-quality wool yarns is a tale of family, persistence, and self-reliance.
