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Episode 58—Fibersheds: Linking Producers to End Users

Episode 58—Fibersheds: Linking Producers to End Users

Our guest today is Alayna Rasile, a member of the board of the Montana Fibershed. What is a fibershed, you ask? A fibershed is a geographically defined area in which fiber resources (wool, flax, hemp, cotton, etc.) are produced and then used by the people living within its boundaries. We'll hear from Alayna about how the Montana Fibershed organization is overcoming geographic and economic challenges to connect fiber producers with end users. 

SHOW NOTES

Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess—the book that launched a movement

The Fibershed.org website—a list of all the regional affiliates and other useful resources

The Montana Fibershed website—the Holiday 2024 Gift Guide is live!

Atelier Absorka—Alayna’s bespoke clothing company located in Livingston, MT

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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana

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Episode 59—Teaching the Next Generation of Sewists

Episode 59—Teaching the Next Generation of Sewists

Episode 57—Sewing After the Apocalypse, Part 2

Episode 57—Sewing After the Apocalypse, Part 2