Anne Merrow

Anne Merrow


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Long Thread Podcast: Susan Strawn, Knitting Historian

Season 12, Episode 1: Connecting her passion for textiles, training in illustration, and love of research, Susan Strawn’s looping path always comes back to knitting.

Long Thread Podcast: Shay Pendray, Stitcher, Entrepreneur, Cowgirl

Season 11, Episode 9: After five years of the Long Thread Podcast, we look back at this delightful conversation with a legendary needle artist.

Long Thread Podcast: Elena Kanagy-Loux, Lacemaker & Historian

Season 10, Episode 6: Ethereal, durable, ornamental, powerful—what does lace mean to you? Through academic study and the work of her hands, Elena Kanagy-Loux teaches that lace is all of these things and more.

Long Thread Podcast: Julia Gomez, Colcha Embroidery

Season 11, Episode 1: Inspired by the history of her hometown of Santa Fe, teacher Julia Gomez preserves and celebrates the rustic homespun, handwoven fiber art known as colcha embroidery.

Long Thread Podcast: Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic, Loose Ends

Season 9, Episode 7: If you couldn’t finish your needlework or craft project, what would become of it? A volunteer organization founded by two knitters wants to make sure it gets into the hands of your loved ones.

Long Thread Podcast: Eileen Lee (classic)

Season 9, Episode 6: How does a textile tradition die—and how can it be saved? Hawaiian quilting developed as a unique art less than two centuries ago, but a tradition of secrecy put it in danger until one woman decided to preserve it.

Long Thread Podcast: Kaffe Fassett, Artist & Color Master

Season 8, Episode 7: Whether he’s working on a quilt, sweater, needlepoint canvas, or fabric design, Kaffe Fassett sees the world in a million glorious hues.

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A Jaunty Tassel

Remember the knotted friendship bracelets of summer camp? This grown-up version uses lengths of special yarn for a charming ornament. Embrace a creative, whimsical approach and customize freely!

Long Thread Podcast: PieceWork Turns 30

Season 7, Episode 4: In honor of the magazine's pearl anniversary, we reached out to PieceWork's first and most recent editors for some pearls of wisdom about legacy, connection, craftsmanship, and what it means to tell needlework stories.

Long Thread Podcast: Clara Parkes, Bestselling Author and Wool Promoter

Season 7, Episode 2: From yarn reviews to yarn creation, journalist and bestselling author Clara Parkes takes knitters on a journey of wooly exploration.

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