Who is the host of the fiber Nation podcast?
Bring your knitting and a favorite beverage and join host Allison Korleski and Stephany Wilkes, author, shearer,… The latest episode of Fiber Nation is an experiment of sorts. We wanted to use a podcast—a purely audio medium—to talk about a series of…
What is fiber nation knit night?
From Victorian murder mysteries to the trenches of the Western Front, from deadly dyes to futuristic fabric, each episode explores the connections between fiber, history, and humanity. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Fiber Nation Knit Night!
What is fiber nation all about?
The latest episode of Fiber Nation is all about artificial… Starting in the late 1800s, a group of visionary women began thinking about housework from the perspective of modern science. This new field came to…
Who is Linda Ligon on fiber nation?
Linda Ligon is the subject of the premiere episode of Fiber Nation. The first episode of Fiber Nation is coming to your knitting podcast download queue on Friday, March 22, 2019. Linda Ligon, founder of Interweave and current explorer of craft in world cultures, weaves a tale for host Allison Korleski about her travels to Afghanistan.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Part 2
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire lasted fewer than 30 minutes and killed 146 people, most of them young women. The disaster’s aftermath would lead to sweeping labor reforms and workplace safety regulations we still have today. It would transform Democrats into a progressive party.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Part 1
On a warm spring day in 1911, a fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York. Within minutes it engulfed the top three stories of the factory building. 146 people died in the blaze; 123 of them young women who worked there. It was one of the worst industrial disasters in the United States.
Fiber Nation Knit Night: Reindeer Recipes and Attractive Cowpeas
We’re excited to announce another Fiber Nation Live Knit Night! Bring your knitting, and join us Wednesday, December 8 at 6 pm EST for a talk with Danielle Dreilinger, featured on the “Home Economics vs. Hitler” episode. Since it’s the holiday season, we thought we’d change things up and talk about food, festive or otherwise.
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Join host Allison Korleski as she brings you stories from all corners of the yarniverse. From Victorian murder mysteries to the trenches of the Western Front, from deadly dyes to futuristic fabric, each episode explores the connections between fiber, history, and humanity.
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On a warm spring day in 1911, a fire broke out at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York. Within minutes it engulfed the top three stories of the factory building. 146 people died in the blaze; 123 of them young women who worked there. It was one of the worst industrial disasters in the United…
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We’re excited to announce another Fiber Nation Live Knit Night! Bring your knitting, and join us Wednesday, December 8 at 6 pm EST for a talk with Danielle Dreilinger, featured on the “Home Economics vs. Hitler” episode.Since it’s the holiday season, we thought we’d change things up and talk about …
