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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia speaks with Steve Ashton, known as the Wizard of BC within the CSM Knitting Society. He wrote CSM 911, serving as a manual for circular sock knitting. Together, they discuss the craft, its history, and their shared enthusiasm for cranking.   Find Show Notes, Links & More:  https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e14-steve-ashton/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia welcomes back internationally renowned knitting instructor and designer Patty Lyons. Since Patty’s first appearance on the show in 2017, so much has changed. She has gone on to write multiple books, including her upcoming title, Knitting ER, publishing in October 2026. Together, Felicia and Patty dive into their shared love of knitting, the importance of building and supporting community, and the joy of truly understanding how knitting works.  Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e13-patty-lyons/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia sits down with Charlotte Lee, who has been part of the SweetGeorgia family for more than 10 years. From dyeing our yarns and helping keep the studio running smoothly to carefully checking every skein that leaves our doors, Charlotte is an essential part of our team.  She is also the designer of the beautiful Hebe Sunset Scarf, the pattern so many of us are knitting together this summer in our Summer Spectra Knit-Along. In this conversation, Charlotte explains that knitting is never just about the finished object. It is about gathering with friends to crochet, share a cup of tea, and create together. It is about building community and making everyone who walks into the studio feel welcome. Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e12-charlotte-lee/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia has a conversation with Kim Werker about books for makers, how things are made, and why that matters today.  Kim returns to the show to share her journey of building Nine Ten Publications, an independent Canadian publishing house, from the ground up, devoted entirely to creativity. With a funding model that challenges traditional publishing, she is deeply committed to supporting Canadian voices and making books the right way, even when it is the harder path. She is also one of Felicia’s longest friends, which makes this conversation all the more special. Find Show Notes, Links & More:  https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e11-nine-ten-publications/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia sits down with Mary W. Martin, a Toronto-based designer who has developed three truly original knitting techniques. These approaches offer entirely new ways of constructing fabric with yarn and needles. She is the creator of Fusion and Fission knitting, which produces two completely distinct and beautiful sides of knitted fabric, and she is also developing a third technique called woven knitting. In this podcast, they discuss these techniques and have a thoughtful, engaging conversation about her work.  Find Show Notes, Links & More:  https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e10-mary-martin/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia sits down with Tracie and Jodi, the sisters behind Grocery Girls, to talk about their journey from casual kitchen table chats in Edmonton to building a vibrant global knitting community. They share how it all began, what has shaped their path, and why connection remains at the heart of everything they do. Together, they celebrate the people and relationships that make this craft so meaningful. Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e9-the-grocery-girls/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia speaks with Daryl Lancaster. Together, they discuss what it means to use handwoven fabric in garments, share their knowledge and connect with the community. Their love of exploring creative curiosities is inspiring!  Find Show Notes, Links & More:  https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e8-daryl-lancaster/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia speaks with Melissa Goulet, most commonly known in the fibre arts as Melly. Together, they speak about their love of raw fibre, sheep breeds, spinning, and exploring blends through fibre preparation.  Find Show Notes, Links & More:  https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e7-melissa-goulet-melly-knits/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo speaks with our School of SweetGeorgia moderator, Robyn Gibbons. Together, they discuss Robyn's journey in the fibre arts from knitting and crocheting to weaving and spinning. Robyn also shares her philosophy on how we can't create time for making; we need to schedule it!  Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e6-robyn-gibbons/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo speaks with Kymona Tracey about her multicraftual life. They explore everything from paper crafts and woodworking to weaving and punch needle. Kymona shares how she manages her tools, stash, and most importantly, her time.  Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e5-kymona-tracey/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia speaks with hand-weaver and author Angie Parker. They discuss their love for unapologetic colour, handwoven items for the home, and the release of Angie's book, Krokbragd: Contemporary Weaving with Colour. Angie started weaving in the 1990's and started her business in 2014, focusing on wall art, rugs, and home furnishings. She specializes in weaving techniques, such as Krokbragd, using vibrant colours from reclaimed wool. Angie has won countless awards for her handwoven pieces and has recently published her first book! Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e4-angie-parker/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo speaks with School of SweetGeorgia Education Program Manager and friend, Greta Cornejo. Together, they talk about spinning, fibre preparation, community, and all things fibre arts. Greta Cornejo started with the School of SweetGeorgia in 2021 and has been a model for SweetGeorgia photography for many years prior. Although she leans towards her spinning and fibre prep as her obsession, she is extremely multicraftual and can be found knitting, weaving, crocheting, and more. She is a regular contributor to the SweetGeorgia blog and to PLY Magazine. Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e3-greta-cornejo/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo sits down with Barb Barone of Yarniversity, a passionate knitting machine instructor. Together, they share their love for this versatile tool and how it beautifully complements hand-knitting while expanding what is possible in their making. Barb explains how she discovered machine knitting and the many ways she continues to explore what can be created on her LK 150. With a sense of curiosity and play, she approaches her work without limits, always experimenting and learning. Barb generously shares her knowledge and enthusiasm with others, inviting more makers into this rewarding craft. Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e2-barb-barone/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia show, we kick off the new season with David Giles from Daedalus Spinning Wheels. David shares the story of how Daedalus Spinning Wheels began and how a blend of engineering, curiosity, and care for makers led to a fresh approach to spinning technology. He also shares about the newest addition to their flock, the Dove e-Spinner. A Bit About David: Daedalus Spinning Wheels is owned and operated by Dave and Rebecca Giles. Founded in 2018, the business grew out of their dye studio, Spotted Ewe Fibers, when Rebecca began spinning her own yarn. Dave soon found himself drawn to the mechanics behind handspinning and brought his engineering background into the studio, designing e-Spinners that feel light, responsive, and intuitive to use. What started with the Blackbird e-Spinner quickly grew into a full lineup of electric wheels and tools, all shaped by their connections with the spinning community. Dave and Rebecca continue to listen, refine, and imagine what will come next! Find Show Notes, Links & More: https://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/the-sweetgeorgia-show-s6-e1-daedalus-spinning-wheels/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo speaks with Heavenly Bresser, an accomplished fibre artist known for her expertise in spinning, knitting, and teaching. They discuss Heavenly's creative journey, the importance of community in fibre arts, and her passion for restoring spinning wheels. Heavenly shares her experiences in teaching and the joy of experimentation in crafting, as well as her strategies for balancing her artistic pursuits with family life. The conversation highlights the vibrant world of fibre arts and the connections that inspire creativity. Takeaways: Heavenly explains the origin of her business name, Heavenly Knitchet.Heavenly shares her honest initial struggles with a drop spindle, including wrist pain and compacted fibre. A turning point in Heavenly's journey was finding a local guild.She details her process of restoring antique wheels, which involves everything from replacing leather treadle straps to using a wood lathe to recreate missing parts.Heavenly reveals she is currently building her own Charkha.She offers unique one-on-one clinics to help students overcome specific hurdles, whether they want to learn to spin bulky yarn or master a long draw.To juggle raising a family, teaching, and restoring wheels, Heavenly uses a "patchwork" approach.Throughout the episode, Heavenly embodies a growth mindset: "I don't know how to do this yet, but I can learn."