<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Stitch Please&lt;/em&gt;, Lisa Woolfork hits the fabric jackpot at Ghana’s bustling Makola Market and trust, it’s not for the faint of heart. From navigating rows of vibrant prints to learning the cultural meaning behind each fabric, Lisa gives a colorful play by play of the ultimate fabric shopping adventure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She shares why you&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;definitely&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;need a guide, how not to get overwhelmed (or overcharged), and what to pack so your suitcase survives the trip home stuffed with treasures. Because in this episode, it’s not just shopping it’s a full on fabric safari. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted By: Dr. Lisa Woolfork&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Senior Producer: Krystal Hill&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Mike Bryant&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;====&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;=======&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram:&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Lisa Woolfork&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/lwoolfork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Lisa Woolfork&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;======&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay Connected:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Black Women Stitch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Black Women Stitch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Stitch Please Podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;--&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sign up&lt;/a&gt; for the Black Women Stitch &lt;a href="https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&amp;amp;id=e1fb465d6d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;quarterly newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our &lt;a href="https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;merch here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Leave a &lt;a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;BACKSTITCH message&lt;/a&gt; and tell us about your favorite episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join the&lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; Black Women Stitch Patreon&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our &lt;a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Amazon Store&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Stitch Please

Lisa Woolfork

Ghana Fabric Shopping

MAR 18, 202631 MIN
Stitch Please

Ghana Fabric Shopping

MAR 18, 202631 MIN

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This week on Stitch Please, Lisa Woolfork hits the fabric jackpot at Ghana’s bustling Makola Market and trust, it’s not for the faint of heart. From navigating rows of vibrant prints to learning the cultural meaning behind each fabric, Lisa gives a colorful play by play of the ultimate fabric shopping adventure.She shares why you definitely need a guide, how not to get overwhelmed (or overcharged), and what to pack so your suitcase survives the trip home stuffed with treasures. Because in this episode, it’s not just shopping it’s a full on fabric safari. Hosted By: Dr. Lisa WoolforkSenior Producer: Krystal HillProducer: Mike Bryant===========Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.Instagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork======Stay Connected:YouTube: Black Women StitchInstagram: Black Women StitchFacebook: Stitch Please Podcast--Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletterCheck out our merch hereLeave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode.Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonCheck out our Amazon Store