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  Lindsey Martin

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 6/10/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: Lindsey Martin Erin Lane Bags knitting crochet small business

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan (6/10/13) my guest will be Lindsey Martin of Erin Lane Bags. Lindsey is an 8th grade teacher by day and organizational superhero by night. Armed with a sewing machine and design prowess, (from her mom) she is solving the organizational problems of the knit/crochet community. She founded Erin.Lane with her mom 4 years ago with just 5 products. Since first exhibiting at STITCHES, they now have 19 products that organize everything from notions to large blanket projects. Lindsey runs the studio after school & during her planning period (please don't tell her principal).Lindsey is unlike any business person that I know. She's charismatic. She's outspoken. She's more interested in what's real than what is politically correct. And find her a 'breath of fresh air' in the business community. Like most things in Lindsey's life she doesn't do anything the way you would expect. How else can you explain a full teaching schedule & running a small business--total insanity and a dash of creative drive.  This show should be a lot of fun. I hope you'll join us to see what Lindsey will say (I know I'm curious about how it will go).

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  The Key To Washing Alpace, Mohair, Wool Revealed

  by Namaste Farms in Education 5/31/2013 1:00:00 AM

  Tags: Hooked On Knitting Art yarns Novelty Yarns How to Spin Yarn Namaste Farms

  Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding... learn about ionic, anonic and cationic soaps. Also, learn the key to getting waxy grease off of wool and mohair... figure out the real deal about washing alpaca.   We have facts and we will share them with you.
  Sponsored by OH Kruse and their Perfection line of feeds.
  www.namastefarms.com
  www.hookedonknitting.com
  

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  01:10

  Kathy & Steve Elkins

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 5/20/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: WEBS Americas Yarn Store LYS Steve Elkins Kathy Elkins Ready Set Knit

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan (5/20/13) my guests will be the marketing powerhouse duo, Kathy & Steve Elkins who are the co-owners of WEBS - America's Yarn Store located in Northampton MA & online at yarn.com. WEBS was founded in 1974 by Steve's mom. Kathy & Steve took over in 2002. Prior to WEBS, Steve was Director of On-Premise Sales in CT for Pepsi while Kathy was Director of Marketing for Tommy Hilfiger Footwear. They both hold MBAs. When not at WEBS you are most likely to find them in a hockey rink cheering on their two boys.   Steve & Kathy continually bring excitement & energy to the fiber arts world. They're also really sweet people who are always willing to support worthwhile charities. Their own podcast, Ready, Set, Knit!, is one of my favorites. I've been privileged to have been a guest on their show where they let me ramble on about me. I'm thrilled to be able to have them on Fiber Hooligan so we can talk about THEM! Please join us for this very cool show.

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  01:39

  Laura Bryant

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 5/13/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: Laura Bryant Prism Yarns XRX Books hand-dyed yarns artist

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan (5/13/13), my guest will be Laura Bryant, owner and creative force behind Prism Yarns. Laura specializes in color & hand-dyed yarns, and has published over 70 pattern booklets for Prism. Laura has written six books, including The Yarn Stash Workbook, The New Knitter's Template (coauthored with Barry Klein), and recently produced the DVD Knitter's Guide to Color with Laura Bryant and Yarn to Fit with Barry Klein. Her newest book newest book is Artful Color, Mindful Knits from XRX Books. She teaches and designs with a 'no rules' approach, and her very popular classes are designed to bring out the creativity within all of us.Laura will be sharing her story with us… and talking about her inspirations and her take on the fiber arts world. She is one of smartest people in the industry. You owe it to yourself to NOT miss this podcast episode.

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  01:36

  Whirl With Merle

  by mexit in Travel 6/17/2013 10:00:00 PM

  Tags: Adirondack Pedal Cab Cafe Sarahs Gore Mountain Alpaca Farm Adironacks Mike Smith

  We are up in the Adirondacks located in upstate New York, where I have done a road trip.  Barry Finer owns Gore Mountain Alpaca Farm.  You've seen the ads on tv....he answered it a long time ago.
  North Creek is located near the much larger town town of Lake George but it certainly has it's charm.  One place I dined was at Cafe Sarah's.  Perhaps we can get some town gossip or nosh.
  Lake George can be difficult to get around with a convention of bikers.  How about a different bike, like a pedal cab?  "Smitty", owner of Adirondack Pedal Cab will tell us how.
  

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  Slim Down This Summer

  by Yvonne B McCoy MBA in Women 6/14/2013 5:00:00 PM

  Tags: Change Strategies Success Water Fiber

  Summer is a great time to get outside and socialize. It is also a great time to eat some of our favorite foods and with that the unexpected hidden calories. Change the summer by discovering 5 simple strategies to slim down this summer. Start your success with getting in the mood to lose. Then hydrate, add fiber and savor your food.  Above all, be creative so the whole progress is exciting and fun. Lets get started.
   
   
   
  

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  01:24

  Nathania Apple

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 5/6/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: Nathania Apple Purlescence Yarns LYS knitting community

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan, my guest will be Nathania Apple, co-owner of Purlescence Yarns in Sunnyvale, California. Her designs have appeared in Knitty, Twist Collective, Blue Moon Fiber Arts, and on Ravelry.com. Her passion for color & texture meet in the intricate workings of lace, cables & colorwork. Nathania is an award-winning image consultant, certified color designer, and yoga instructor. When not in the shop, she spends time with her husband, three daughters, and three dogs in downtown San Jose?and teaching Yoga Tune Up®, a therapeutic yoga technique. 
  Nathania is also one of the most beautiful souls I have ever met. She'll be talking with us about what it's like to run a yarn shop, her philosophies on the industry, her approach toward customer service & building a community, and about a charity project that she's working on in her store with her partners. Everyone who meets Nathania falls in love with her… and if you tune in next week, you will too.
  

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  Team Ravelry

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 4/1/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: Ravelry knitting crochet social media fiber arts

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan, my guests will be some of the gang from Team Ravelry. We're going to talk about some the things that they are working on, their philosophy on the fiber arts community, and their most recent milestone of getting to 3 million users on Ravelry.com. I'm not exactly sure who from this dynamic team will be joining us on the show, but I know it's going to be great. You'll want to tune in for this episode.

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  01:14

  Myra Wood

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 4/29/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: Myra Wood knit crochet design STITCHES Events

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan, my guest will be the very funny and talented Myra Wood. Myra is a fiber artist, both a knit and crochet wear designer, and author of Crazy Lace and Creative Crochet Lace along with numerous published patterns in magazines and books. She's appeared on numerious TV shows including Knitty Gritty & Knit and Crochet Now. Myra teaches a wide range of inspiring knit and crochet classes for STITCHES Expos and Craftsy.com. She'll be joining us to talk about her design sensibilities, how she approaches design, as well as to talk about a special project that she's working on.
  We'll also be having the winner of the guest co-hooligan contest, Mary Sarnese, on the show to help with Myra's interview.
  You won't want to miss this episode.
  

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  01:20

  Got Drew?

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 4/22/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: designing teaching yarn crochet The Crochet Dude

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan, my guest will be Drew Emborsky (a.k.a. The Crochet Dude™). Drew is going to talk to us about his career as a designer, teacher, and as an icon in the fiber arts world. He's also going to be talking about his new line of yarns and the other great things he has planned for this year. This is going to be a show you will not want to miss!

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  John Talk Radio Saturday Night Music Extravaganza

  by John Talk Radio in Music 5/25/2013 10:00:00 PM

  Tags: Meredith O Connor Noel Blacky Go Time Red Country Andy Palmer

  Its Saturday night and we are playing great Indie music from Meredith O'Connor, Noel Black and the XRA, Myloe, Optic Yellow Fiber, Red Country, Harmonic Blue,Go Time ,Andy Palmer, Elliot Wheeler and Vinnie Zummo. 
  

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  01:08

  Marly Bird

  by Fiber Hooligan in Knitting 4/8/2013 4:00:00 PM

  Tags: Marly Bird knitting crochet designing teacher

  On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan my guest will be the very talented designer, teacher, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Marlania Bird. We'll be talking about her designs, the work she does with yarn companies & publications, and the classes she does at events and on Craftsy.com. Marly is one of the most positive, energetic, and creative people in our industry. And my conversation with her is not only going to be interesting… it should also be a lot of fun!
  Oh yeah... And there WILL be prizes given away on this show!