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Interview with Mad Scientist Yarns, Hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Mad Scientist Yarns, Hand-dyer

September 10, 2019 // No Comments
I first learned of Mad Scientist Yarns when I saw their 2018 Advent Calendar. It was fun and vibrant, while being its own style. Michelle & Scott agreed to let me interview them for my blog, so like the other interviews... Continue reading →
Interview with Alice of WildWoolE17, Hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Alice of WildWoolE17, Hand-dyer

September 3, 2019 // No Comments
When I saw the cheerful colors dyed by Alice of WildWoolE17, I was reminded of candy! The vibrant hues are rich and happy. So when I had the chance to interview her, I was delighted. As with my other interviews,... Continue reading →
Interview with Martin's Lab, Hand-dyer

Interview with Martin’s Lab, Hand-dyer

August 27, 2019 // No Comments
When I saw Martin’s Lab‘s bright vibrant colorways at Edinburgh Yarn Festival, it was love at first sight. I mean, we’ve all been there with a skin of yarn, right? I chose the one that made my heart sing and... Continue reading →
Interview with Helen of The Wool Kitchen, yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Wool Kitchen, Hand-dyer

August 20, 2019 // No Comments
When I first tried Helen of The Wool Kitchen‘s yarn, I knew it was perfect to be included in my upcoming Ultraviolet Knits book. What I didn’t realise is how much I’d love all her other colorways too. I was... Continue reading →
Interview with Yoriko Oki of Fibre Art Studio, yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Fibre Art Studio, Hand-dyer

August 13, 2019 // No Comments
I was delighted to get to interview Yoriko Oki of Fibre Art Studio. She is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The region is already known for its stunning scenery, but if you’ve seen Yoriko’s Instagram feed you know she is creating... Continue reading →
Interview with Green Elephant yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Green Elephant, Hand-dyer

August 6, 2019 // No Comments
You know those colorways that make you want to spin around with your arms in the air? Yeah, that’s how I feel about how Fiona of Green Elephant Yarn uses pinks and greens. It’s downright delicious. Check out her Instagram... Continue reading →
Interview with Bear In Sheep's Clothing yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Bear In Sheep’s Clothing, Hand-dyer

July 30, 2019 // No Comments
As part of my series of interviews with hand-dyers, I’m sharing the words of Bernie of Bear In Sheep’s Clothing today. After an online friendship and sharing many real-life friends, I finally met Bernie at Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2017. We talked... Continue reading →
Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with Eve Chambers Textiles, Hand-dyer

July 23, 2019 // 1 Comment
When Eve Chambers and I started coordinating a year ago on yarn for my upcoming book, I didn’t realise the extent of her talents or the friendship we’d develop in the process. I’m delighted to be sharing my interview with Eve on... Continue reading →
Interview with My Mama Knits yarn hand-dyer | EvinOK

Interview with My Mama Knits, Hand-dyer

July 16, 2019 // No Comments
Over two years ago, I reached out to Sunshine Stewart of My Mama Knits because I was embarking on my Ultraviolet Knits book and her UV-reactive yarns were one of the few available at the time. We have corresponded ever... Continue reading →
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Accessibility in Videos, Including Live Videos for Instagram Users by Rebecca Wilova

June 28, 2019 // 1 Comment
Today’s guest post is from my friend Rebecca Wilova. I’m honoured to give her a platform to share tips on how Instagrammers and YouTubers can make their videos accessible to the deaf population. Note: I have interspersed still photo examples... Continue reading →
An Interview with Independent Knitwear Designer City Stitchette on EvinOK

Interview with City Stitchette, Independent Knitwear Designer

July 3, 2018 // No Comments
The focus of today’s interview is Patricia Shaw aka City Stitchette. She’s a New York-based independent knitwear designer who is fortunate enough to bundle up in her own designs while strolling Central Park. She actually has beautiful moments of NYC in... Continue reading →
An Interview with Gene Kelly Woodworker | EvinOK.com

An Interview with Gene Kelly, Woodworker

February 6, 2018 // 1 Comment
We’ve all seen a majestic Redwood or spritely Aspen tree and admired the bark or wood, but it is rare to be able to work with wood to create something of everyday use. Gene Kelly does just that. In his... Continue reading →
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