Introducing oneself is always a little awkward. I’ve been part of the fiber world as a shepherd, a production artisan, an academic, and as a business owner over the last 30 years. I’m Lilly Marsh of Lilly Marsh Studios, Queensbury and Glens Falls, NY, and focusing on New York State wool weaving for about 4 years […]
Jared Nelson, PhD discusses his work with plant and animal fibers
Gail talks with Jared Nelson, PhD, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at SUNY New Paltz about his work with plant and animal fibers To learn more: Bio-industrial Materials Institute SUNY New Paltz Academic Minuteemail: nelsonj@engr.newpaltz.edu
Tamara White Talks with Gail about the cost of farm yarn.
Gail talks with Tamara White of Wing and A Prayer Farm about the true cost and value of farm yarn. Recorded Fall of 2019. Program notes: Find Tammy at 983 Myers Rd. Shaftsbury, VT 05262https://www.wingandaprayerfarm.comhttps://www.patreon.com/wingandaprayerfarmInstagram: wingandaprayerfarmShave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Original Music and performance on hammered dulcimer by Cathy Marczyk. Listen to more […]
A Conversation with Paula Kucera of White Barn Farm
Paula Kucera of White Barn Farm in New Paltz, NY takes us from her growing up in the Hudson Valley to her return to the area and her life and work around her sheep farm. Find Paula815 Albany Post RoadNew Paltz, NYwww.whitebarnsheepandwool.com Instagram at Whitebarnfarm Paula will be at Vogue Live NYC, Jan 17- 19, […]
HVTP Common Threads: A Conversation with Kathy Fogarty of Midnight Mercantile
A longtime friend, Kathy talks about her personal experience in the fashion industry. Program notes Website: www.midnightmercantile.comIG: midnightmercantileEtsy: midnightmercantileus Further reading/viewing Fibershed: Growing a Movement of Farmers, Fashion Activists, and Makers for a New Textile Economy by Rebecca Burgess Vanishing Fleece:Adventures in American Wool by Clara Parkes Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch, and Repair Your Favorite […]
An Introduction to Common Threads Podcast with Mary Jeanne Packer
Gail and Mary Jeanne discuss the formation of the Hudson Valley Textile Project. Don’t forget to subscribe To listen to more of Cathy’s music go to https://soundcloud.com/.cathy_m
Laura Sansone’s Textile Lab
Summer is in full-gear and so is ‘Textile Lab’! Are you looking for something new, different, keep cool this month? Then check out what Laura Sansone’s ‘Textile Lab’ in Beacon, NY has in store. We recently dropped in on one of Laura’s Natural Dye Workshops to see what she has been up to these days. Laura is passionate about creating […]
Thank you!
Wow – what a day! Thank you ALL for coming to Summit 2! We had an opportunity to talk to so many old friends and met some great new ones. It was amazing to have so many inspiring and dedicated people in one place. We would like to thank our speakers: Jessica Brooks, NYS Grown […]
HVTP Summit 2 R.S.V.P. NOW – Space is Limited
We are happy to announce details and the agenda for Summit 2! DATE: Wednesday, June 20th TIME: 9:00 to 5:00 PLACE: The Terrace Restaurant, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY REGISTRATION FEE: $25 (includes lunch and parking)* Please join us for a day that brings together farmers, makers, designers, manufacturers, and others interested in strengthening […]
With Thanks!
hank you to everyone who came out to see us at The Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck! It was great talking to all of you and sharing information about where the Hudson Valley Textile Project is headed. We are trying to keep this short n’ sweet, but there are so many people we would […]