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The SweetGeorgia ShowS5 E5: Community, Culture & Inclusivity with Knitwear Designer Aimee SherSend us a textDesigner Aimee Sher joins Felicia Lo for an inspiring conversation about creativity, inclusivity, and the evolution of modern knitting. Aimee shares her journey from knitter to designer, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her thoughtful design process, her commitment to size-inclusive patterns, and how yarn choices shape her work.They dive into the influence of fashion trends, the role of accessibility in pattern writing, and the impact of community through test knitting and teaching. Aimee also reflects on how her Taiwanese heritage and climate awareness influence her craft and how she balances...2025-04-3046 minThe SweetGeorgia ShowS5 E4: Ergonomics for Comfortable Crafting with Physical Therapist Andrea LuiSend us a textIn this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo welcomes Andrea Lui for a thoughtful conversation about crafting and health. Together, they explore the importance of ergonomics while we craft and share preventive measures to help ensure many years of comfortable, joyful making. Andrea also speaks to the powerful role crafting can play in supporting our mental health.Andrea shares her journey from casual crafter to physical therapist, now specializing in craft-related injuries, and emphasizes the importance of staying aware of how we move while we create. They touch on common...2025-04-1642 minThe SweetGeorgia ShowS5 E3: Weaving a Stronger Community with Radical Weavers (Mairi Breslin & Peter Dickie)Send us a textIn this episode of the Sweet Georgia Show, Felicia explores the work of Radical Weavers, a community weaving studio in Stirling, Scotland. Founded by Mairi Breslin, the studio supports young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds through weaving workshops and inclusive teaching methods. Peter Dickie, Mairi’s son, runs the studio’s commercial offerings and community work, showcasing the transformative power of weaving.The Radical Weavers organization, which started as a small hobby, has grown into a community hub that offers therapeutic weaving workshops and support for individuals facing challenges. Through inclusive and insp...2025-04-0251 minThe SweetGeorgia ShowS5 E2: Ease Grief, Create Community, Inspire Generosity with Loose Ends (Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic)Send us a textLoose Ends is an everyone-is-welcome movement that aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with textile projects people have left undone due to death or disability.In this conversation, Felicia Lo speaks with Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic, co-founders of the Loose Ends project, which connects crafters to finish projects left behind by loved ones who have passed away. They discuss their backgrounds, the inception of Loose Ends, and how the project has grown to include thousands of volunteers across the globe. The conversation...2025-03-1945 minThe SweetGeorgia ShowSeason 5, Episode 1: Welcome Back to the SweetGeorgia ShowSend us a textThe SweetGeorgia Show is set to return with a fresh perspective, aiming to explore the deeper intentions behind crafting. This isn't just a podcast about textiles and handcrafts; it's a conversation about the innovation and identity that these crafts represent. We want to understand how the act of making things shapes our identities and how these identities transcend geographical boundaries.In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo reflects on her journey as a maker and the evolution of her brand, SweetGeorgia. She discusses the importance of community in crafting...2025-03-1208 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowThe Encouraging, Passionate Spinning Teacher with Debbie HeldThis week Felicia is talking with writer and spinner: Debbie Held from Atlanta, Georgia. If you've been following our news at SweetGeorgia this year we created a brand new Ambassador Program this past August and introduced nine people in the knitting and fibre arts world to help SweetGeorgia share the love of colour and craft and Debbie is one of those ambassadors. Debbie was chosen as an ambassador due to her passion for handspinning and her ability to share it with the community in such an encouraging and inviting way. She has written for Interweave, Schacht Spindle Company, Spin O...2019-12-1749 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowEpisode 097: The Encouraging, Passionate Spinning Teacher with Debbie HeldSend us a textThis week Felicia is talking with writer and spinner: Debbie Held from Atlanta, Georgia. If you've been following our news at SweetGeorgia this year we created a brand new Ambassador Program this past August and introduced nine people in the knitting and fibre arts world to help SweetGeorgia share the love of colour and craft and Debbie is one of those ambassadors. Debbie was chosen as an ambassador due to her passion for handspinning and her ability to share it with the community in such an encouraging and inviting way. She has written f...2019-12-1749 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowEpisode 096: Finding Playful Joy and Purpose Through Knitting with Claudia GossensSend us a textThis week on the show, Felicia is chatting with Claudia Gossens: the owner of the yarn shop Lanaphilia in Germany. Claudia has a joyful passion and excitement for yarn, fibre, knitting, and colour in everything she does and recently began sharing her experiences on her podcast: Wollinspirationen (available in German only). It’s always wonderful to be able to chat with yarn shop owners from all over the world so we hope you’ll join Felicia and Claudia for their conversation! "...the feedback is enormous and I love i...2019-12-0340 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowEpisode 095: Organizing your Knitting and Life with the Knitter's PlannerSend us a textThis week, Felicia is joined by Kara Gott Warner and Stephanie Palmer of The Knitter's Planner. Kara has been on our show not once, but twice before, as she is the former editor of Creative Knitting Magazine and is now the host of the Power Purls Podcast. She is also a coach for creative women and entrepreneurs and is now the editor of The Knitter's Planner. If you want to listen to Kara's previous episodes with us they are Episode 24 and Episode 50. We are also joined by Stephanie who is the creator and p...2019-11-1939 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowBuilding the Craft Industry Alliance with Abby GlassenbergThis week on the show, Felicia is chatting with Abby Glassenberg: a sewing pattern designer, craft book author, writer, and teacher. Since 2005 she's been writing a blog called While She Naps: which is about the home sewing industry and creative entrepreneurship with a focus on craft publishing, fabric manufacturing, feminism, and social justice. Ten years after she started the blog in 2015 she co-founded Craft Industry Alliance and now serves as its president. Join Felicia and Abby as they chat about the crafting industry and the challenges makers have as they pursue the dream of turning their passion...2019-11-0548 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowEpisode 094: Building the Craft Industry Alliance with Abby GlassenbergSend us a textThis week on the show, Felicia is chatting with Abby Glassenberg: a sewing pattern designer, craft book author, writer, and teacher. Since 2005 she's been writing a blog called While She Naps: which is about the home sewing industry and creative entrepreneurship with a focus on craft publishing, fabric manufacturing, feminism, and social justice. Ten years after she started the blog in 2015 she co-founded Craft Industry Alliance and now serves as its president. Join Felicia and Abby as they chat about the crafting industry and the challenges makers have as they pursue...2019-11-0548 min
The SweetGeorgia Show093: Teaching the World to Weave with Kelly CasanovaSend us a textThis week Felicia is joined by weaver, teacher, and designer: Kelly Casanova, from Melbourne Australia. Kelly runs an online weaving school called: Kelly Casanova Weaving Lessons and has been working tirelessly to create ongoing weaving instruction, initially with a rigid heddle loom and now with multi-shaft looms. Kelly has been a huge inspiration for Felicia because Kelly was creating online weaving tutorials when there weren't any available. Join Felicia and Kelly as they chat about the involvement and control that weaving offers a fibre artist and how to encourage others to sta...2019-10-2237 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowCameron Taylor-Brown and the Art of TeachingThis week on the show, Felicia is talking with Cameron Taylor-Brown: an artist, weaver, and educator. Cameron studied fibre arts at the University of California, Berkeley with Ed Rossbach and then textile design at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. Since 1985 she's lived in Los Angeles where she's still active in arts and education. Her work is widely exhibited and has been featured in many publications including Fibre Art Now, American Craft, Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot. She teaches design and colour workshops at schools, guilds, museums, and conferences throughout the United States and at ARTSgarage: a teaching studio in L...2019-10-0847 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowEpisode 092: Cameron Taylor-Brown and the Art of TeachingSend us a textThis week on the show, Felicia is talking with Cameron Taylor-Brown: an artist, weaver, and educator. Cameron studied fibre arts at the University of California, Berkeley with Ed Rossbach and then textile design at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. Since 1985 she's lived in Los Angeles where she's still active in arts and education. Her work is widely exhibited and has been featured in many publications including Fibre Art Now, American Craft, Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot. She teaches design and colour workshops at schools, guilds, museums, and conferences throughout the United States and a...2019-10-0847 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowWeaving up New Dreams with Angela SmithThis week on the show Felicia is joined by Angela Smith, the founder and creative director of Purl & Loop. Felicia has mentioned Purl & Loop many times before on the SweetGeorgia YouTube channel because, as an avid weaver, she is a huge fan of their looms. Please join Felicia and Angela as they discuss all things weaving and the big challenges faced when starting out a small business "...it's an industry I was drawn to because, unlike real estate... well in real estate everyone thinks everything's an emergency... there are no emergencies in fibre. No one was ever...2019-09-2436 min
The SweetGeorgia Show091: Weaving up New Dreams with Angela SmithSend us a textThis week on the show Felicia is joined by Angela Smith, the founder and creative director of Purl & Loop. Felicia has mentioned Purl & Loop many times before on the SweetGeorgia YouTube channel because, as an avid weaver, she is a huge fan of their looms. Please join Felicia and Angela as they discuss all things weaving and the big challenges faced when starting out a small business "...it's an industry I was drawn to because, unlike real estate... well in real estate everyone thinks everything's an emergency... there are no emergencies...2019-09-2436 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowPhotographing Knitwear with Abbye DahlThis week on the show, Felicia chats with Abbye Dahl: a Vancouver-based knitwear designer and professional photographer. Abbye is no stranger to SweetGeorgia Yarns as she created a collection of hat patterns using our yarns called: Cloche Knits. Abbye has also designed a follow-up collection called Cloche Knits 2. If you haven't seen the photos in Cloche Knits, they are stunning and elegantly shot. Now Abbye is about to share her deep photography knowledge and experience with knitters and she is created a course specifically teaching knitwear designers how to photograph their garments. "...one of the things I l...2019-09-1038 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowEpisode 090: Photographing Knitwear with Abbye DahlSend us a textThis week on the show, Felicia chats with Abbye Dahl: a Vancouver-based knitwear designer and professional photographer. Abbye is no stranger to SweetGeorgia Yarns as she created a collection of hat patterns using our yarns called: Cloche Knits. Abbye has also designed a follow-up collection called Cloche Knits 2. If you haven't seen the photos in Cloche Knits, they are stunning and elegantly shot. Now Abbye is about to share her deep photography knowledge and experience with knitters and she is created a course specifically teaching knitwear designers how to photograph their garments. 2019-09-1038 min
The SweetGeorgia Show089: Spinning up a Storm with Spincycle YarnsSend us a textThis week, Felicia is chatting with Rachel Price and Kate Burge of Spincycle Yarns. Spincycle Yarns is a very unique yarn company as they create small batch mill-spun yarn, spun from fibre that they hand dye so the yarns look and feel like handspun! You have probably seen Spincycle Yarns featured in such designs like Andrea Mowry's The Shiftcowl and Nightshift shawl among many others. Join Felicia, Rachel, and Kate as they chat about all things colour and spinning! "...the first time we ever hung out it was Easter Sunday and we...2019-08-2745 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowTextile Art with Mariana FrochtengartenThis week, Felicia is joined on the show by Mariana Frochtengarten: a textile artist and art educator with an extensive background in dyeing. Specifically, she's had more than 20 years of experience in resists dyeing techniques like batik and shibori. A few years ago, Mariana worked at SweetGeorgia as one of the dyers in our dye team but now has begun teaching art. This past summer, Mariana has once again been reunited with us as we recorded a course for The School of SweetGeorgia all about shibori dyeing techniques. Join Felicia and Mariana as they chat about textile arts and...2019-08-1339 min
The SweetGeorgia Show088: Textile Art with Mariana FrochtengartenSend us a textThis week, Felicia is joined on the show by Mariana Frochtengarten: a textile artist and art educator with an extensive background in dyeing. Specifically, she's had more than 20 years of experience in resists dyeing techniques like batik and shibori. A few years ago, Mariana worked at SweetGeorgia as one of the dyers in our dye team but now has begun teaching art. This past summer, Mariana has once again been reunited with us as we recorded a course for The School of SweetGeorgia all about shibori dyeing techniques. Join Felicia and Mariana as...2019-08-1339 min
The SweetGeorgia Show087: Exploring Norwegian Colourwork Knitting with Eli of Skeindeer KnitsSend us a textOn this week's episode, Felicia is chatting with Eli: a London-based Norwegian knitting pattern designer highly influenced by traditional Norwegian knitting. She is also the hostess of the Skeindeer Knits podcast and has published over 100 episodes! Join Felicia and Eli as they chat about colourwork knitting! "...me personally I think you can change things that have been a certain way and it will still be that thing and ok but even if it's not that thing anymore... that's how things take on new forms and become interesting and new things... either w...2019-07-3038 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowExploring Norwegian Colourwork Knitting with Eli of Skeindeer KnitsOn this week's episode, Felicia is chatting with Eli: a London-based Norwegian knitting pattern designer highly influenced by traditional Norwegian knitting. She is also the hostess of the Skeindeer Knits podcast and has published over 100 episodes! Join Felicia and Eli as they chat about colourwork knitting! "...me personally I think you can change things that have been a certain way and it will still be that thing and ok but even if it's not that thing anymore... that's how things take on new forms and become interesting and new things... either way I think that's cool" - E...2019-07-3038 min
The SweetGeorgia Show086: Benjamin Krudwig on the Millenial MythSend us a textThis week Felicia welcomes Benjamin Krudwig: a textile and fashion designer from Lafayette, Colorado. Benjamin teaches tapestry and rigid heddle weaving in shops along the Colorado front range. When he isn't designing, he's spending time with his wife and two cats! Join Felicia and Benjamin as they discuss how to welcome more people into the fibre arts world! "What I've figured out that works best for me is scheduling it into my life... from this time to this time I'm going to be in my studio. And w...2019-07-1630 min
The SweetGeorgia Show085: Weaving with Meaning with Sarah Resnick of GIST Yarn & FibreSend us a textThis week, Felicia is talking with Sarah Resnick, the founder of GIST Yarn & Fibre: a little shop dedicated to providing beautiful and unusual yarn and weaving supplies to inspire the community of weavers. Join Felicia and Sarah as they discuss the resurgence of weaving within the crafting community! "I... like the process of... making it but... one thing I love about weaving is that it's so tangible... and it's so great for making things that people will have for a long time... the Jewish prayer shawls that I have w...2019-07-0233 min
The SweetGeorgia Show084: Slow Fibre in a Fast World with Katrina StewartSend us a textThis week, Felicia has a special in-studio guest: Katrina Stewart of Crafty Jak's. Crafty Jak's was founded by the mother-daughter team of Judi and Katrina as a way to share the things that they love about crafts and the fibre arts such as hand-dyed yarns, as well as hand-dyed and hand-carded spinning fibre. Katrina also teaches various spinning classes at our SweetGeorgia studios as well as other yarn shops in town. We have also recently released a video-based online workshop called Carding for Colourwhere Katrina teaches fibre preparation techniques. Join Felicia...2019-06-1854 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowSlow Fibre in a Fast World with Katrina StewartThis week, Felicia has a special in-studio guest: Katrina Stewart of Crafty Jak's. Crafty Jak's was founded by the mother-daughter team of Judi and Katrina as a way to share the things that they love about crafts and the fibre arts such as hand-dyed yarns, as well as hand-dyed and hand-carded spinning fibre. Katrina also teaches various spinning classes at our SweetGeorgia studios as well as other yarn shops in town. We have also recently released a video-based online workshop called Carding for Colourwhere Katrina teaches fibre preparation techniques. Join Felicia and Katrina as they chat about...2019-06-1854 min
The SweetGeorgia Show083: Sustainable and Slow Yarns with Nomad NoosSend us a textThis week Felicia welcomes Coty Jeronimus to The SweetGeorgia Show. Coty is one of the co-founders of Nomad Noos: a new mission-driven luxury yarn company that is dedicated to the concept of slow cloth and slow fashion. Coty and her co-founder Alessandra work to bring handspun, sustainably sourced yarn from Mongolia and Nepal to the hand knitting community. At the core of their mission is this question: What if your favourite knitted project not only gives you a good feeling but also has a positive impact on the world too? Please j...2019-06-0434 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowSustainable and Slow Yarns with Nomad NoosThis week Felicia welcomes Coty Jeronimus to The SweetGeorgia Show. Coty is one of the co-founders of Nomad Noos: a new mission-driven luxury yarn company that is dedicated to the concept of slow cloth and slow fashion. Coty and her co-founder Alessandra work to bring handspun, sustainably sourced yarn from Mongolia and Nepal to the hand knitting community. At the core of their mission is this question: What if your favourite knitted project not only gives you a good feeling but also has a positive impact on the world too? Please join Felicia and Coty as they d...2019-06-0434 min
The SweetGeorgia Show082: Crafting a Creative Business with Hanna Lisa HaferkampSend us a textThis week Felicia is chatting with Hanna Lisa Haferkamp who runs HLH Designs: a project bag and knitting tool company. Alongside HLH, Hanna Lisa also runs a successful coaching practice for creative business owners and co-founded and currently runs Making Stories: an independent knitwear design publishing company. Join Felicia and Hanna Lisa as they discuss how to start, run, and sustain a creative business. “Starting off a production based business, starting off small and really focusing on making products that are really really good that you’re proud of… even if...2019-05-2152 min
The SweetGeorgia Show081: Finding Your Colour Courage with Tien ChiuSend us a textOur guest this week is Tien Chiu: a master weaver and (in Tien’s own words) a “certified colour nut”. Tien’s work has been exhibited in museums and featured on the cover of Handwoven magazine. She’s the author of Master Your Craft: Strategies for Designing, Making, and Selling Artisan Work; a book about creative process in craft. She has woven hundred of handwoven fabric swatches and dyed over 2,500 yarn samples in her quest to understand colour. Tien now teaches about colour in weaving at warpandweave.com. Please join Felicia and Tien a...2019-05-0742 min
The SweetGeorgia Show080: Cakes, Colourwork, and Vikings with Dianna WallaSend us a textThis week, Felicia is chatting with Dianna Walla, a knitwear designer currently based in Montreal, Canada. Originally from the United States, Dianna has also lived in Northern Norway for 2 years. The nordic region continues to have a strong influence on her work and she is especially inspired by stranded colourwork in Norwegian knitting. She’s created many colourwork patterns for magazines, yarn companies, yarn stores, and her own brand: Paper Tiger. She also creates videos dealing with colourwork and related topics on the Paper Tiger YouTube channel. Please join Felicia and Dia...2019-04-2345 min
The SweetGeorgia Show079: Street Fashion and Modern Colour in Knitwear Design with Caitlin HunterSend us a textThis week, Felicia is chatting with Caitlin Hunter. Caitlin runs her own knitwear design company called Boyland Knitworks and lives in Oregon with her husband and three boys. Caitlin has a degree in apparel design and manufacturing and worked as a designer in the traditional fashion manufacturing industry before leaving her career to care for her children before becoming the successful knitwear designer she is today. Caitlin’s garments feature fantastic stranded colourwork and are designed to be fashionable, comfortable, and fun! Please join Felicia and Caitlin for their discussion on fas...2019-04-0941 min
The SweetGeorgia Show078: Creating Colour Systems with Alanna WilcoxSend us a textThis week’s guest is Alanna Wilcox: a Master Spinner, art educator, weaver, knitter, artist, author, and teacher! Alanna has also written an incredible book on spinning, A New Spin On Colour and a dyeing guide, Dyeing To Get The Colours You Want. Please join Felicia and Alanna as they discuss spinning and Alanna’s massive dye formula project she is undertaking! In this episode, we talk about: 1:45 Alanna chats about how she got into the fibre arts 4:01 Alanna shares her journey of becoming a Master Spinner 7:44 Felicia asks A...2019-03-2642 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowKnitting Design and Life Through the Lens with Sylvia McFaddenSylvia is a knitwear designer who has self-published several knitwear design collections. She is well-known for her Waiting for Rainshawl which is one of the first shawls of this design to use short rows and lace together. Sylvia is also a photographer and does all the photography for her gorgeous collections. Please join us this week as Felicia and Sylvia discuss photographing knitwear! In this episode, we talk about: 2:05 Felicia and Sylvia reminisce about when they first met at Knit City years ago 4:48 Sylvia discusses her passion to teach other designers photography 7:01 Sylvia and Felicia chat a...2019-03-1252 min
The SweetGeorgia Show077: Knitting Design and Life Through the Lens with Sylvia McFaddenSend us a textSylvia is a knitwear designer who has self-published several knitwear design collections. She is well-known for her Waiting for Rainshawl which is one of the first shawls of this design to use short rows and lace together. Sylvia is also a photographer and does all the photography for her gorgeous collections. Please join us this week as Felicia and Sylvia discuss photographing knitwear! In this episode, we talk about: 2:05 Felicia and Sylvia reminisce about when they first met at Knit City years ago 4:48 Sylvia discusses her passion to t...2019-03-1252 min
The SweetGeorgia Show076: Zombies, Skulls, and Sheep - Extraordinary Colourwork with Andrea RangelSend us a textThis week Felicia is chatting with Andrea Rangel: a prolific and popular knitwear designer living in Victoria, British Columbia. She is the author of two books: Alterknit Stitch Dictionary and Rugged Knits. Although creating knitting patterns and planning workshops keeps her busy most of the time, Andrea also loves cycling and hiking when she can. She also has a great passion for sewing and dreams of having a wardrobe that is entirely handmade! Please join us as Felicia and Andrea discuss colourwork motifs and how to modernize them. “I thi...2019-02-2655 min
The SweetGeorgia Show075: Kicking off with Questions about Creativity, Art, and Fear with Felicia Lo WongSend us a textWelcome to the first episode of season four of The SweetGeorgia Show! Thank you all for your patience in waiting for this season as it’s been a long time coming. Last year was a busy one of new challenges as we worked diligently to grow my online fibre arts school: The School of SweetGeorgia. Now that the school is off the ground, it’s time to get back to having great discussions with some amazing artists. Please join Felicia this week as she kicks off the fourth season of The Sweet...2019-02-1209 min
The SweetGeorgia Show075: Kicking off with Questions about Creativity, Art, and Fear with Felicia Lo WongWelcome to the first episode of season four of The SweetGeorgia Show! Thank you all for your patience in waiting for this season as it’s been a long time coming. Last year was a busy one of new challenges as we worked diligently to grow my online fibre arts school: The School of SweetGeorgia. Now that the school is off the ground, it’s time to get back to having great discussions with some amazing artists. Please join Felicia this week as she kicks off the fourth season of The SweetGeorgia Show! In this episo...2019-02-1209 min
The SweetGeorgia Show074: Seasons of Craft with Felicia LoSend us a textThank you for joining us this season on The SweetGeorgia Show! This is the last episode this season and we are doing things a little differently from usual. This week, Felicia is by herself and wants to share with you the idea of “seasons”, why we do this podcast, and why we make it in the way that we do. Perhaps this discussion of seasons will inspire you to think differently about your own crafting life. Please join Felicia this week as she discusses the Seasons of Craft! In this...2018-01-2320 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowSeasons of Craft with Felicia LoThank you for joining us this season on The SweetGeorgia Show! This is the last episode this season and we are doing things a little differently from usual. This week, Felicia is by herself and wants to share with you the idea of “seasons”, why we do this podcast, and why we make it in the way that we do. Perhaps this discussion of seasons will inspire you to think differently about your own crafting life. Please join Felicia this week as she discusses the Seasons of Craft! In this episode, Felicia talks about: 1:58 The...2018-01-2320 min
The SweetGeorgia Show073: Weaving What Makes You Happy with Jane StaffordSend us a textThis week Felicia is joined by Jane Stafford: production weaver, teacher, and business owner behind Jane Stafford Textiles on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. For over 35 years, Jane has been exploring weaving and has built the most extraordinary career in textiles. Jane is the instructor for Louet dealers in North America and you might recognize her from her teaching on Louet’s instructional DVDs and videos. It’s also no coincidence that Jane shares her name with Louet’s newest table loom. The Jane loom is an acknowledgement of Jane Stafford’s years of...2018-01-1655 min
The SweetGeorgia Show072: Exploring Sustainable Fibre Farming with Anna HunterSend us a textThis week Felicia is joined by Anna Hunter: knitter, business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, and now shepherdess and homesteader. For some of our listeners in the audience who are from our local Vancouver, BC area, you’ll recall that Anna was the founder of the Baaad Anna’s yarn store in East Vancouver. About two and a half years ago, she sold the store to a longtime friend and customer Paula who has continued to build the store. Since that time Anna, her husband, and her two young sons have had some big adve...2018-01-0949 min
The SweetGeorgia Show071: Finding What Sings to You: Romi Hill on Shawl DesignSend us a textThis week Felicia is joined by Romi Hill, a knitwear and jewelry designer. Romi is an inspiration as a knitwear designer who has been working in a very specialized niche in the knitting world. She designs gorgeous shawl pins that go with her equally gorgeous lace shawl patterns. Romi’s work is breathtakingly delicate and awe-inspiring so it’s no surprise her Ravelry group is over 9,000 members strong! Please join us today as Felicia chats with Romi about how she found her passion in designing lace shawls and crafting exquisite shawl pins...2018-01-0244 min
The SweetGeorgia Show070: Regal Beading in Knitting with Sivia HardingSend us a textThis week Felicia is joined by Sivia Harding, a knitwear designer who has been working with fiber and art ever since she can remember. As a youth she became obsessed with the fiber arts and dabbled in weaving, spinning, and dyeing as well as other activities. She finally came to knitting in the year 2000 and almost immediately began to design. Sivia is best known for exceptional lace and bead designs. Her patterns also include accessories, garments, and Möbius creations. Sivia has been widely published in books and collections including Jared Flood’s Woo...2017-12-2641 min
The SweetGeorgia Show069: Preserving Natural Dyeing Traditions with Kristine VejarSend us a textThis week Felicia chats with one of her personal heroes in the world of hand-crafted colour: Kristine Vejar. Kristine is a natural dyer, teacher, owner of A Verb for Keeping Warm and the author of The Modern Natural Dyer. She is also the founder of many thoughtful projects including The Seam Allowance and The California Wool Project. Please join us as Felicia and Kristine discuss Kristine’s rich and fascinating journey through textiles, yarn, and colour. In this episode, we talk about: 1:24 How Kristine got into natural dyeing and...2017-12-1951 min
The SweetGeorgia Show068: Creating a Community Through Colour with A Yarn StorySend us a textToday Felicia welcomes another yarn shop owner to the show: Carmen Schmidt. Carmen is the owner of A Yarn Story, a knitting shop in Bath, England. She’s also begun a new venture called Walcot Yarns, with the goal of producing luxurious yarns and fabulous patterns for knitters and crocheters alike. A Yarn Story opened almost 3 years ago in 2014 and has become a destination shop for knitters and yarn lovers. Please join us this week as Felicia and Carmen discuss creating a knitting community through colour! In this episode, we...2017-12-1239 min
The SweetGeorgia Show067: Publishing for a New Generation of Knitters with Pom PomSend us a textThis week, Felicia talks with Meghan Fernandes and Lydia Gluck: the two co-founders and editors of Pom Pom Quarterly. If you aren’t already familiar with what Pom Pom is, it’s a beautiful, fresh, and modern quarterly magazine for knitting, crochet, and craft that was founded back in 2012. It’s a magazine that has lovely patterns, thoughtful articles, and useful tutorials. This past summer, they celebrated their 5th anniversary of Pom Pom. In the past 5 years, they have expanded out from magazine to also designing and publishing books, hosting awesome events, and produci...2017-12-0529 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowAmbitious Artistic Knits with Linda MarvengToday Felicia is joined by Norwegian knitwear designer Linda Marveng. With a background in architectural history, Linda’s design work is stunningly sleek, fashion-forward, and often highly textured with intricate cables. Linda has had several dream jobs in the yarn industry including working for Rowan as a design consultant and also at Loop (a heavenly yarn shop in Islington, London). In 2012, Linda published a Norwegian knitting book of patterns called To rett en vrang Designstrikk. Please join us today as Felicia chats with Linda about how she transitioned from working for various yarn companies to designing her ow...2017-11-2835 min
The SweetGeorgia Show066: Ambitious Artistic Knits with Linda MarvengSend us a textToday Felicia is joined by Norwegian knitwear designer Linda Marveng. With a background in architectural history, Linda’s design work is stunningly sleek, fashion-forward, and often highly textured with intricate cables. Linda has had several dream jobs in the yarn industry including working for Rowan as a design consultant and also at Loop (a heavenly yarn shop in Islington, London). In 2012, Linda published a Norwegian knitting book of patterns called To rett en vrang Designstrikk. Please join us today as Felicia chats with Linda about how she transitioned from working for va...2017-11-2835 min
The SweetGeorgia Show065: Slow Fashion and Mindful Making with Emma WelfordSend us a textThis week Felicia is joined by knitwear designer, Emma Welford. Emma lives in Western Massachusetts and has been knitting since 2007 and designing since 2011. She is a fellow multi-craftual maker who also sews her own clothes, crochets, and spins on her Lendrum spinning wheel. Emma is no stranger to SweetGeorgia as she has designed two amazing patterns for us in the past: her Fall Break socks and the adorable Ribbonscardigan. Please join us this week as Felicia and Emma discuss slowing down and enjoying the process of creation! In this ep...2017-11-2135 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowSlow Fashion and Mindful Making with Emma WelfordThis week Felicia is joined by knitwear designer, Emma Welford. Emma lives in Western Massachusetts and has been knitting since 2007 and designing since 2011. She is a fellow multi-craftual maker who also sews her own clothes, crochets, and spins on her Lendrum spinning wheel. Emma is no stranger to SweetGeorgia as she has designed two amazing patterns for us in the past: her Fall Break socks and the adorable Ribbonscardigan. Please join us this week as Felicia and Emma discuss slowing down and enjoying the process of creation! In this episode, we talk about: 2:39 Emma ch...2017-11-2135 min
The SweetGeorgia Show064: Masterful Weaving with Laura FrySend us a textWhen you think of mastery in the fibre arts, a few names may spring into your mind. You might think of experts in the field who are working professionally, proficiently, and prolifically. In the field of weaving, you may think of Laura Fry. Laura Fry is a full-time professional hand weaver who started weaving in 1975. In her 40+ years of her weaving career the focus of her weaving has evolved and, in addition to still being a production weaver, she is a dedicated teacher in the field and currently teaching the master...2017-11-1456 min
The SweetGeorgia Show063: Planning Your Knitting Life with Martina BehmSend us a textThis week Felicia is talking with knitwear designer Martina Behm. Martina, a mother of two who currently resides in Northern Germany, has been knitting since she was 12 but started getting serious about it in 2006. Since that time she has developed many fun and well-loved knitting patterns including the Trillian shawl, theBrickless shawl, and the Hitchhiker shawl (which has been knit nearly 28,000 times on Ravelry alone!). In addition to designing knitting patterns, Martina has expanded her online store to include new items such as a paper planner for knitters. Please join us fo...2017-11-0733 min
The SweetGeorgia Show062: Leah Churchley on Combatting Chronic Illness with CraftingSend us a textToday Felicia once again chats with Leah Churchley. You might remember Leah from episode 16 of the podcast where she talked her about her experiences with anxiety and how she managed it with knitting. That was back in October 2015, so it’s been about 2 years since we’ve heard from her. Since that episode, lots has happened in Leah’s life, including coming to work at SweetGeorgia as our Digital and Educational Media Assistant. Please join us for this week’s episode as Felicia and Leah catch up and discuss how craft and the...2017-10-3138 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowLeah Churchley on Combatting Chronic Illness with CraftingToday Felicia once again chats with Leah Churchley. You might remember Leah from episode 16 of the podcast where she talked her about her experiences with anxiety and how she managed it with knitting. That was back in October 2015, so it’s been about 2 years since we’ve heard from her. Since that episode, lots has happened in Leah’s life, including coming to work at SweetGeorgia as our Digital and Educational Media Assistant. Please join us for this week’s episode as Felicia and Leah catch up and discuss how craft and the community around it can help us...2017-10-3138 min
The SweetGeorgia Show061: Evolving your Creativity and Craft with Jean ChungSend us a textOn this week’s episode, Felicia is chatting with Jean Chung, a knitwear/clothing designer who has been knitting since 1992 and designing since 2011. She has been published in Twist Collective, Knitscene, and Holla Knits. Jean is now focusing on publishing her designs only on her blog, Candy and Bagel, and designing and selling dancewear locally to have more time for her family and her full-time legal career. Please join us as Felicia and Jean discuss expanding and exploring new creative ventures! In this episode, we talk about: 1:55 Jean ch...2017-10-2428 min
The SweetGeorgia Show060: Patty Lyons on Teaching the Mindful KnitterSend us a textToday Felicia is chatting with Patty Lyons: a nationally recognized knitting teacher and technique expert who is known for teaching the “why” not just the “how” in the pursuit of training the mindful knitter. She specializes in sweater design and sharing her love of the much maligned subjects of gauge and blocking. Patty teaches at knitting shows around North America including Vogue Knitting Live, Stitches, and more. She can also be found teaching online through Interweave, Annie’s, and Craftsy. Patty’s “Improve your Knitting” Craftsy class was named “the most popular Craftsy class” in 2013. Th...2017-10-1750 min
The SweetGeorgia Show059: Starting a Weaving Movement with Maryanne MoodieSend us a textThis week Felicia chats with Maryanne Moodie: a weaver, creative artist, and instructor. Maryanne is a fibre-obsessed maker working between Melbourne and New York. She divides her time between designing woven wall hangings, developing weaving kits, and teaching sold out workshops around the world. She has published a book On the Loom: A Modern Weaver’s Guide as well as two online weaving courses. Her designs are lush, tactile, and gorgeous and have been featured in New York Magazine, Anthology, O Magazine,and Design*Sponge. In this episode Felicia and Maryanne di...2017-10-1057 min
The SweetGeorgia Show058: Fall with SweetGeorgia Vol 3 Launch with Tabetha HedrickSend us a textThis week Felicia chats with SweetGeorgia’s Design Director, Tabetha Hedrick about the new Fall with SweetGeorgia collection. The ladies discuss their hectic fall schedules and reveal the inspiration behind the 12 new patterns released just in time for the fall season. So grab yourself a pumpkin spice latte, snuggle under a chunky knit wrap, and enjoy a lively discussion about the latest pattern collection from SweetGeorgia yarns! In this episode, we talk about: 1:20 Felicia and Tabetha chat about their current and upcoming projects this fall 4:20 Discussing the new Fall with Sw...2017-10-0333 min
The SweetGeorgia ShowFall with SweetGeorgia Vol 3 Launch with Tabetha HedrickThis week Felicia chats with SweetGeorgia’s Design Director, Tabetha Hedrick about the new Fall with SweetGeorgia collection. The ladies discuss their hectic fall schedules and reveal the inspiration behind the 12 new patterns released just in time for the fall season. So grab yourself a pumpkin spice latte, snuggle under a chunky knit wrap, and enjoy a lively discussion about the latest pattern collection from SweetGeorgia yarns! In this episode, we talk about: 1:20 Felicia and Tabetha chat about their current and upcoming projects this fall 4:20 Discussing the new Fall with SweetGeorgia Vol.3 patterns 6:00 Revealing the two st...2017-10-0333 min
The SweetGeorgia Show057: A Conversation on Colour with Kaffe FassettThis week, Felicia speaks with Kaffe Fassett, a leading textiles designer and practitioner of contemporary crafts. He has a loyal following of patchworkers, knitters and embroiderers all over the world. A Californian by birth, he moved to the UK in 1964 where through a series of collaborations, he built his name and reputation. He began by creating knitwear designs for Bill Gibb and Missoni. He became a leading light in the knitwear revival of the 80s. Further explorations led him to needlepoint, mosaics, rug-making, tapestries, fabric design, theatre design and quilting. Kaffe Fassett’s first needlepoint design was commissi...2017-09-2641 min
The SweetGeorgia Show057: A Conversation on Colour with Kaffe FassettSend us a textThis week, Felicia speaks with Kaffe Fassett, a leading textiles designer and practitioner of contemporary crafts. He has a loyal following of patchworkers, knitters and embroiderers all over the world. A Californian by birth, he moved to the UK in 1964 where through a series of collaborations, he built his name and reputation. He began by creating knitwear designs for Bill Gibb and Missoni. He became a leading light in the knitwear revival of the 80s. Further explorations led him to needlepoint, mosaics, rug-making, tapestries, fabric design, theatre design and quilting. Kaffe Fasset...2017-09-2641 min
The SweetGeorgia Show056: What I Did This Summer by Felicia LoIn this episode, Felicia gives a little preview into the upcoming episodes of Season 3 of this podcast and reviews her summer spent building the School of SweetGeorgia, an online video-based fibre arts school for colour-obsessed crafters. Hear about the details about the upcoming "Dyeing Intentional Colour" course as well as the "Colour Play" mini colour theory workshop. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/podcasts/ Did you like this episode and want to hear more? If so, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and I would be ever...2017-09-1916 min
The SweetGeorgia Show056: What I Did This Summer by Felicia LoSend us a textIn this episode, Felicia gives a little preview into the upcoming episodes of Season 3 of this podcast and reviews her summer spent building the School of SweetGeorgia, an online video-based fibre arts school for colour-obsessed crafters. Hear about the details about the upcoming "Dyeing Intentional Colour" course as well as the "Colour Play" mini colour theory workshop. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/podcasts/ Did you like this episode and want to hear more? If so, subscribe to our podcast on...2017-09-1916 min
The SweetGeorgia Show055: Minisode! School of SweetGeorgia // putting it in the universe and on PatreonIt's only been a couple weeks since we closed up Season 2 of The SweetGeorgia Show, but I'm back today with a little tiny minisode about my Patreon and School of SweetGeorgia announcement yesterday. 2017-05-0916 min
The SweetGeorgia Show055: Minisode! School of SweetGeorgia // putting it in the universe and on PatreonSend us a textIt's only been a couple weeks since we closed up Season 2 of The SweetGeorgia Show, but I'm back today with a little tiny minisode about my Patreon and School of SweetGeorgia announcement yesterday. 2017-05-0916 min
The SweetGeorgia Show054: The Season 2 Q&A Finale with Felicia LoThis is our first ever Q&A episode and Felicia answers YOUR questions! I received nearly 750 question suggestions and finally picked a few popular questions to answer... Questions about craft and creativity, getting creatively unstuck, starting and growing an indie yarn dyeing business, and how I feel about the future of fibre arts, to name just a few! I absolutely loved being able to answer your questions and I hope you enjoy this episode! In this episode, we talk about: 3:30 How do all your different craft practices inform and inspire the others? (link: Emma Welford’s Ribb...2017-04-1833 min
The SweetGeorgia Show054: The Season 2 Q&A Finale with Felicia LoSend us a textThis is our first ever Q&A episode and Felicia answers YOUR questions! I received nearly 750 question suggestions and finally picked a few popular questions to answer... Questions about craft and creativity, getting creatively unstuck, starting and growing an indie yarn dyeing business, and how I feel about the future of fibre arts, to name just a few! I absolutely loved being able to answer your questions and I hope you enjoy this episode! In this episode, we talk about: 3:30 How do all your different craft practices inform and inspire t...2017-04-1833 min
The SweetGeorgia Show053: Jen Lucas on Stunning Stitches and being an knitwear authorThis week, Felicia speaks with Jen Lucas, a knitwear designer who has been knitting since 2004 and designing since 2008. Her designs have been published in several knitting magazines, including Interweave Knits, Knitscene, and Love of Knitting. In fact, you can find all of Jen's nearly 200 knitwear designs on Ravelry. She is the author of two very popular books, called Sock Yarn Shawls and Sock Yarn Shawls II. And as well, she is releasing a NEW book, called Stunning Stitches, which will be available in May 2017. On transitioning into a full-time knitwear design career: "If you want it bad...2017-04-1137 min
The SweetGeorgia Show053: Jen Lucas on Stunning Stitches and being an knitwear authorSend us a textThis week, Felicia speaks with Jen Lucas, a knitwear designer who has been knitting since 2004 and designing since 2008. Her designs have been published in several knitting magazines, including Interweave Knits, Knitscene, and Love of Knitting. In fact, you can find all of Jen's nearly 200 knitwear designs on Ravelry. She is the author of two very popular books, called Sock Yarn Shawls and Sock Yarn Shawls II. And as well, she is releasing a NEW book, called Stunning Stitches, which will be available in May 2017. On transitioning into a full-time knitwear design...2017-04-1137 min
The SweetGeorgia Show052: Barbara Benson on Mosaic & Lace KnttingMeet knitwear designer, Barbara Benson, who has just released a new book that combines two-colour mosaic knitting with lace knitting... and this technique and the projects in this book are seriously awesome and I can't wait for Barbara to tell you all about this book. Barbara lives in Tucker, Georgia and this book, Mosaic & Lace Knits: 20 Innovative Patterns combining Slip-Stich Colourwork and Lace Techniques was published in March 2017 and is her very first book. She has also previously had her knitwear designs published in Interweave Knits, Twist Collective, Knitscene, and Knit Now magazines. ABOUT THE S...2017-04-0448 min
The SweetGeorgia Show052: Barbara Benson on Mosaic & Lace KnttingSend us a textMeet knitwear designer, Barbara Benson, who has just released a new book that combines two-colour mosaic knitting with lace knitting... and this technique and the projects in this book are seriously awesome and I can't wait for Barbara to tell you all about this book. Barbara lives in Tucker, Georgia and this book, Mosaic & Lace Knits: 20 Innovative Patterns combining Slip-Stich Colourwork and Lace Techniques was published in March 2017 and is her very first book. She has also previously had her knitwear designs published in Interweave Knits, Twist Collective, Knitscene, and Knit Now magazines.2017-04-0448 min
The SweetGeorgia Show050: Kara Gott Warner on a new creative chapter & a podcast announcementSend us a textToday's guest is Kara Gott Warner, the host of the Power Purls Podcast and is the former executive editor of Creative Knitting Magazine. The Power Purls Podcast is a weekly podcast where Kara empowers newbie knitting entrepreneurs to start and grow a thriving passion-crafted business through engaging conversations with knitwear designers, industry rock stars and everyday knitters with compelling back stories. In fact, her latest episode is a conversation with our SweetGeorgia Knitwear Design Director, Tabetha Hedrick. Kara is on a new journey of creating a business in knitwear through her podcast and...2017-03-2159 min
The SweetGeorgia Show049 Spring with SweetGeorgia, Vol 2 Launch with Tabetha Hedrick(Just a note, today's episode sounds rough on Felicia's side of the conversation... almost like she's talking into a tin can, but hopefully you'll still enjoy our chat!) March is finally here and we are delighted to share with you our new Spring with SweetGeorgia, Vol 2 collection! The designs in this collection capture everything that is casual, playful, and eclectic about the spring season. From feminine silhouettes to breathtaking colour in gorgeous textures, these pieces promise ease and lightness for every knitter. See our latest blog post to view all the details as...2017-03-1438 min
The SweetGeorgia Show049 Spring with SweetGeorgia, Vol 2 Launch with Tabetha HedrickSend us a text(Just a note, today's episode sounds rough on Felicia's side of the conversation... almost like she's talking into a tin can, but hopefully you'll still enjoy our chat!) March is finally here and we are delighted to share with you our new Spring with SweetGeorgia, Vol 2 collection! The designs in this collection capture everything that is casual, playful, and eclectic about the spring season. From feminine silhouettes to breathtaking colour in gorgeous textures, these pieces promise ease and lightness for every knitter. See our latest blog post...2017-03-1438 min
The SweetGeorgia Show048: Angela Tong on Being a Multi-Passionate CrafterSend us a textAngela Tong is a lifelong crafter with a soft spot for the fiber arts, but she's never met a craft she didn't like. A certified instructor through the Craft Yarn Council of America, she leads workshops all over the New Jersey area and teaches classes online at Craftsy.com. You can find Angela's knitwear and crochet designs in magazines such as Knitscene and Knit Simple and in the book Knit Noro Accessories. You can also browse her work on her blog, Angela Tong Designs. Today on the show, Felicia talks to...2017-03-0748 min
The SweetGeorgia Show038: Inside Knitwear Design with Ysolda TeagueSend us a text Ysolda Teague might very possibly be one of the most well-known, well-established knitwear designers of our time. Like perhaps many of you, I was first introduced to Ysolda's work through her shawl pattern, Ishbel. To date, it is one of the most widely knit shawl patterns on Ravelry. It's been knit nearly 14,000 times since she published it in 2009. Since that time, she has re-written the rules of knitwear design and self-published a number of collections, built a design studio and team, and also created her own custom yarns. Join Felicia and Ysolda on T...2016-12-1340 min
The SweetGeorgia Show038: Inside Knitwear Design with Ysolda Teague Ysolda Teague might very possibly be one of the most well-known, well-established knitwear designers of our time. Like perhaps many of you, I was first introduced to Ysolda's work through her shawl pattern, Ishbel. To date, it is one of the most widely knit shawl patterns on Ravelry. It's been knit nearly 14,000 times since she published it in 2009. Since that time, she has re-written the rules of knitwear design and self-published a number of collections, built a design studio and team, and also created her own custom yarns. Join Felicia and Ysolda on The SweetGeorgia Show to listen to Y...2016-12-1340 min
The SweetGeorgia Show033: Talking with Tabetha Hedrick about Holidays with SweetGeorgiaSend us a textToday is a bit special and different from the other weekly episodes. Today, we are joined by our very own Design Director for Knitwear at SweetGeorgia Yarns, Tabetha Hedrick. Tabetha is a very accomplished knitwear designer, photographer, blogger, writer, editor and more. She’s been working with us at SweetGeorgia over the past year and a half now, to really focus on creating knitwear design patterns that really bring out the best the our hand-dyed yarns. The last time we spoke was the Holiday launch LAST YEAR, so I thought we should catch up...2016-11-0827 min
The SweetGeorgia Show033: Talking with Tabetha Hedrick about Holidays with SweetGeorgiaToday is a bit special and different from the other weekly episodes. Today, we are joined by our very own Design Director for Knitwear at SweetGeorgia Yarns, Tabetha Hedrick. Tabetha is a very accomplished knitwear designer, photographer, blogger, writer, editor and more. She’s been working with us at SweetGeorgia over the past year and a half now, to really focus on creating knitwear design patterns that really bring out the best the our hand-dyed yarns. The last time we spoke was the Holiday launch LAST YEAR, so I thought we should catch up with Tabetha and see what sh...2016-11-0827 min
The SweetGeorgia Show030: Vanquishing Creative Demons with Kim WerkerSend us a textMeet Kim Werker, "camp counselor for grown ups" and the author of Make It Mighty Ugly, a handbook for vanquishing creative demons. Felicia talks with Kim about how to conquer fear of failure, procrastination, and other creative demons in order to move forward and get "unstuck" creatively.2016-10-1839 min
The SweetGeorgia Show"Fall with SweetGeorgia" Make-Along 2016 AnnouncementSend us a textWe are hosting our first annual Fall with SweetGeorgia Make Along or MAL starting next Tuesday, October 11 and we would love for all our listeners to come join us. All of the details are on our website at http://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/mal16 but I thought I would highlight the main points for you guys here.2016-10-0404 min
The SweetGeorgia Show"Fall with SweetGeorgia" Make-Along 2016 AnnouncementWe are hosting our first annual Fall with SweetGeorgia Make Along or MAL starting next Tuesday, October 11 and we would love for all our listeners to come join us. All of the details are on our website at http://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/mal16 but I thought I would highlight the main points for you guys here.2016-10-0404 min
The SweetGeorgia Show028: Welcome Back! Season 2 BeginsSend us a textWe are back and in this quick mini-episode, Felicia catches up with what's happening right now with SweetGeorgia, book, and baby. I talk about my Taking Back Friday creativity experiment too. Looking forward to more episodes with you soon!2016-10-0416 min
The SweetGeorgia Show028: Welcome Back! Season 2 BeginsWe are back and in this quick mini-episode, Felicia catches up with what's happening right now with SweetGeorgia, book, and baby. I talk about my Taking Back Friday creativity experiment too. Looking forward to more episodes with you soon!2016-10-0416 minThe SweetGeorgia Show019: "Holidays with SweetGeorgia" CollectionSend us a textIn this episode, I chat with our knitwear design director, Tabetha Hedrick, about our new pattern collection, "Holidays with SweetGeorgia". We also talk about how knitting fits in with our holidays and gift giving plans. I hope you'll join us for the conversation!2015-11-1020 min
The SweetGeorgia Show019: "Holidays with SweetGeorgia" CollectionIn this episode, I chat with our knitwear design director, Tabetha Hedrick, about our new pattern collection, "Holidays with SweetGeorgia". We also talk about how knitting fits in with our holidays and gift giving plans. I hope you'll join us for the conversation!2015-11-1020 minThe SweetGeorgia Show017: Carol Feller on Designing with Short Rows and Gradient ColoursSend us a textIn this episode, Felicia talks with Carol Feller about designing knitwear patterns that take advantage of hand-dyed colors and the popularity of gradient colourways. 2015-10-2731 minThe SweetGeorgia Show015: Sasha Ball Rives of Stitch SpaceSend us a textFelicia chats with Sasha Ball Rives, owner of the Stitch Space yarn shop in Missouri about a tragic experience that happened within the first year of the shop opening and how she made it through with the help of the knitting community.2015-10-1330 minThe SweetGeorgia Show014: Rachel Smith on Learning to SpinSend us a textIn the spirit of Spinzilla, we chat with Rachel Smith, a local Vancouver spinner and knitter who has been blogging about her knitting and spinning since 2009 at welfordpurls.com. Listen to Felicia and Rachel nerd out on spinning today!2015-10-0636 minThe SweetGeorgia Show012: Jane Richmond on Designing and CollaborationSend us a textJane Richmond is a knitwear designer and fellow Canadian living on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. She has been self publishing her designs since 2008 and today Felicia chats with Jane about her designs and collaborating on her latest collections.2015-09-2232 minThe SweetGeorgia Show010: Celebrating 10 Years of Colour with SweetGeorgiaSend us a textToday we celebrate our 10-year anniversary of SweetGeorgia Yarns. In this episode, Felicia shares the stories of starting up and a few of the lessons learned over the years. And we thank the many people who helped bring us here to today.2015-09-0923 minThe SweetGeorgia Show010: Celebrating 10 Years of Colour with SweetGeorgiaToday we celebrate our 10-year anniversary of SweetGeorgia Yarns. In this episode, Felicia shares the stories of starting up and a few of the lessons learned over the years. And we thank the many people who helped bring us here to today.2015-09-0923 minThe SweetGeorgia Show009: Introducing Tabetha Hedrick and "Fall with SweetGeorgia"Send us a textIn this episode, I chat with our new design director, Tabetha Hedrick about her “behind the scenes” process while developing and working on this fall and winter collection for SweetGeorgia.2015-09-0826 minThe SweetGeorgia Show009: Introducing Tabetha Hedrick and "Fall with SweetGeorgia"In this episode, I chat with our new design director, Tabetha Hedrick about her “behind the scenes” process while developing and working on this fall and winter collection for SweetGeorgia.2015-09-0826 minThe SweetGeorgia Show004: Laura Nelkin on Knitting and DesigningSend us a textIn this episode, Felicia chats with New York-based knitwear designer, Laura Nelkin about how she got started knitting, designing, and now teaching on Craftsy.com. Laura talks about her first book, "Knockout Knits" as well as what she's designing next. 2015-08-0433 minThe SweetGeorgia Show001: Aimee Gille of L'Oisive Thé and La Bien AiméeSend us a textAimee Gille is an American living in Paris, owner of L'OisiveThé and La Bien Aimée. Aimee talks with Felicia about opening her yarn shops, balancing her family and work life, and building a thriving knitting community.2015-07-2130 minThe SweetGeorgia Show000: Episode Zero with Felicia LoSend us a textWelcome to the first ever episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, the podcast that explores the sweet spot between colour, craft, and creativity. Felicia Lo is your host as well as the founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns, an artisan yarn company2015-07-2007 minThe SweetGeorgia Show000: Episode Zero with Felicia LoWelcome to the first ever episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, the podcast that explores the sweet spot between colour, craft, and creativity. Felicia Lo is your host as well as the founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns, an artisan yarn company2015-07-2007 min