WOWEE - Episode 10!

We have made a real milestone with this episode. This our tenth episode of this podcast and we could not be prouder. Thank you for those who listen and support us in our goofy adventure into this project. Enjoy our Craft Conversation; we are recording in Lil' D's parents' home while sipping on bevs this week. Hear some really good life updates plus updates on the Big D's buddy sweater, plus what she has learned about knitting. We now know what gauge is and we Talk About It. We commiserate over marketing challenges, and Lil' D has a really exciting announcement!!

Have fun <3 - The Dianas

p.s. Has anyone started the show Game of Wool????

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

WELCOME!

To Episode 9. We dedicated this episode to reviewing Vanishing Fleece by Clara Parkes as she explored the American Wool Industry. 10/10 recommend! Link to Clara's website and her books are below.

Before we jump in, listen to us as we stumble through teaching ourselves about knitting through our Buddy Sweater project :) We swear we figure out wtf gauge is.

Vanishing Fleece by Clara Parkes: https://www.claraparkes.com/books

Hobbii Yarn, Copenhagen Fibers: https://hobbii.com/products/hp-1008431-merino-1008431?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=7a0cf2215&pr_rec_pid=15141628707191&pr_ref_pid=15141628739959&pr_seq=uniform

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Welcome back Crafters,

After a quick hiatus, we are back! This week on episode 8, Lil D talks to us about her recent artist residency with Tuft the World. After that, Big D asks some knitting questions, particularly in regards to the upcoming buddy sweater project :)

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Episode 7 dropping in!

This week, Diana takes us on a wild journey (with a very happy ending), updates are made on Craft Goals, Diana tells us about boro from Japan, and we dig into Diana's plans for her upcoming residency. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

About the Tuft the World Artist Residency:

https://tufttheworld.com/pages/artist-in-residence-program

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Welcome to Episode 6!

In this episode, The Dianas chat about Labubus, new mics, and recent bestie weekends.

Then we consider the big question: What the hell happened to JOANN?!

Never fear crafters, there is hope on the horizon...

ARTICLES:

https://www.michaelspressroom.com/news/detail/4972/the-michaels-companies-inc-acquires-joann-intellectual

https://cactusladycreation.com/blogs/news/the-boom-and-bust-of-joann-here-s-how-it-all-fell-apart?srsltid=AfmBOoryyM-XymdN8PEC0wVdNO6epHA81VVEwiFHt2qh51G-r-oLhIAc

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Welcome to episode 5! This week we researched the colors pink and blue. We talk about the history and science behind these two fabulous colors. We also get into indigo dyes and why blue represents the democratic party today.

Article links:

Blue:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue

https://www.cnn.com/style/why-republicans-red-democrats-blue

Pink:

The Secret Lives of Colour

Book by Kassia St. Clair

Credits:

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Welcome to episode 4! This is a special release episode of one of our "deceptively" deep dives, on Camp and history of Drag Queens. It may be the gayest episode yet!

Article links:

Drag History-

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbkmkmn

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/drag-queen-drag-balls-early-history-pop-culture

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/drag-queen-us-history-explainer-cec

Camp History-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notes_on_%22Camp%22

Notes on 'Camp' by Susan Sontag, published in 1964, can be downloaded online for reading!

Credits:

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Thanks for joining in on Episode 3!

Lil' D introduces the Sweater Curse, and Big D tells a weaving myth...

We check-in on our craft goals, talk about an upcoming book review, and SO MUCH MORE!

Links for in-episode topics:

Sandy Lamb - https://www.instagram.com/hautbeau/?hl=en

Tuft The World - https://tufttheworld.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopXBQDg6o1BhxwEn_h6TEvQGPGpawAXbPwcZ-5ZBd_e9NrZKyX3

Diana’s new website - https://www.dianaharper.art/

Clara Parkes - https://www.claraparkes.com/books

Buddy Sweater - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daisy-sweater-chunky

Tangled ball - https://www.thetangledball.com/

Maritime Family Fiber - https://www.maritimefamilyfiber.com/

Ergonomic Needles used by Big D - https://www.prymconsumerusa.com/collections/knitting-needles

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/