Modern Wool
Lydia Christiansen
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Lydia Christiansen shares the secrets of sustainable, small batch wool straight from her mill on Whidbey Island. Explore modern topics, questions, and techniques affecting fiber farms, cottage mills, and discerning hand crafters.
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APR 14, 2023
The Trifecta of Sheep Breeds
Discover the Trifecta of Sheep Breeds, and three reasons for its long-standing success in this episode of Modern Wool.
22 MIN
APR 4, 2022
What are we going to do with all this wool?
In this episode, we'll unpack some of the dilemmas and opportunities with small batch wool, and consider some options for wool that don't involve yarn.
34 MIN
APR 13, 2020
The Wide World of Dyes
In this episode we’ll explore color and the wide world of dyeing. I’ll share some ideas on how we are affected by the colors around us as well as a crash course on acid dyes. Plus, we will talk about my favorite way to dye wool at home.
37 MIN
MAR 19, 2020
Royal Sheep
In this episode we’ll tell you about our relentless quest for balance; both in yarn and in life. We’ll also discuss our house DK yarn we call Verdant, and dip our toes into the history of a breed of sheep that might be one of the closest breeds to royalty that there is in the sheep world, Rambouillet.
25 MIN
MAR 6, 2020
Finnsheep
Dive into the secrets behind Finnsheep. Hear about the fiber and breed itself, and chat with two shepherdesses who tend the wool I’ve been spinning this month. I’ve even got a hot tip on where you can purchase these brand new small batch yarns.
74 MIN
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