Pardon My Stash

Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess

Crafters unite! A podcast about crafting within the fiber arts and how awesome it is! Come join us bi-weekly for knit night conversations about knitting, crochet, and yarn crafts all around. With a touch of comedy and sass, we talk about projects, pitfalls, and pointers about the fiber arts in a casual hang out format. Find more about our content and our cast at pardonmystash.com

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Jun 22, 2023 · 40 min
State of the Current Crafting World
On a more serious note, the cast dives into the current state of the crafting world, from many small businesses closing to the consumerist mindset to how fiber arts are regarded. Jess discusses the disconnect between the seller and consumer on how items are actually made. Tina wants someone to start a fiber arts crafting guild to join together and sell their wares. Meg talks about a time where designers were regarding each other as competitors and the idea of competition in the crafting world. Drea talks about how there's something for everybody because everyone brings their own unique. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Jun 20, 2023 · 27 min
Q&A From Our Listeners #5
For this episode, the cast answers questions posed to our followers on our Instagram account through the Stories feature. Some of the questions include dealing with brioche, our "wet dreams" in the fiber arts (which gave us all a chuckle), projects you hate but love, and a few more. Join the cast down the question rabbit hole. Questions the cast felt could be an entire episode were omitted so they can dedicate an episode to it. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Jun 1, 2023 · 33 min
Yarn Breaks: Planned & Impromptu
Tina hosts the episode this week, with a segment about how to handle yarn substitution as well as things to try to help you find a suitable yarn to replace what your pattern calls for. They remain on the topic of yarn and talk about planned or impromptu yarn buying breaks, where you end up not buying yarn for a significant amount of time. Tina talks about how in September, she will have met her goal for not buying yarn for an entire year, and how that went. Drea tells the cast about how she has cut down her spending dramatically without realizing it or trying to. Meg and Jess discuss how they still buy other indie dyers yarn to support other small businesses, and how they will share yarn between them. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
May 25, 2023 · 37 min
Hyperfixation is Fun
Drea leads the episode and needs to vent - she's very focused on a different craft other than fiber arts, and she doesn't know what to do! The group discusses how hyperfixations affect them in different ways, and the different ways they work with or around their impulses. Tina talks about an app she uses to keep her on task. Jess describes how their hyperfixations are staggered and they cycle through them, including rivals that don't know they are Jess' rival. Pokemon game anyone? Everyone chimes in about smaller, short activities that help clear your brain for more activities. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
May 18, 2023 · 31 min
Taking a Step Back
Meg leads the episode and lets the cast know about the latest news regarding the Stitches events. The topic dives into the opposite of last week, where you realize a project isn't working, where to go for help, and what to do when you figure out something isn't working for you. Drea has a hard time breaking her monogamous knitting where Tina has the attention span of a goldfish. Jess talks about the "doom feeling". Meg gets into what's a good fallback pattern, or "old reliable". Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
May 12, 2023 · 32 min
Taking the Next Step
Jess leads this week's episode talking about when and how to take the next step in your knitting or crochet. Whether it's learning to purl or steeking, everyone's journey is their own! The cast discusses the pressure of making certain projects to be deemed "real crafters". Each cast member talks about how they take next steps or learn new skills with knitting or crochet, and crafting in general. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
May 4, 2023 · 44 min
Creativity vs. Business
Tina has a yarn segment about nice quality, affordable yarn, and provides her top five favorites. The cast talks about how to handle creative businesses, and tips they would offer for those looking to start an indie dye business, readymade wares, as well as pattern making. Drea discusses briefly how to deal with people when you don't actually have a business but people insist you sell to them things you are wearing. There's more to creative businesses than just creating - you need someone to handle paperwork and finances as well! Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Apr 27, 2023 · 33 min
Crafting Rituals
Drea leads the episode with discussing different rituals we do surrounding our crafting process, whether it be knitting, crochet, or otherwise. Drea and Tina discuss their couch recliner blankets, snacks, and trash TV. Jess and Meg discuss getting through different TV series for the background while they handle their knitting or crochet. After discussing different TV shows, Tina gets into her ritual for creating new items for new babies born into her extended family, and the group discusses the need for at least one to-go project so they have something to do while out and about. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Mar 30, 2023 · 32 min
’Eff Around and Find Out
This week's episode has Meg asking the cast random questions to find out more about the cast with insightful questions. This is a great episode to get to know the cast better! Drea gives Chester a voice. Tina tries to remember things. Jess picks their favorite color. Meg thinks about the woods. And that's just the first few! Listen in for the rest of the questions they answer! Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Mar 23, 2023 · 42 min
Dealing with Negativity
Jess has a Mystery Box segment about increases and decreases, and the cast talk about their preferences. The conversation for the week centers around dealing with negative thoughts and opinions internally and externally. Each cast member talks about how they deal with negative self doubt, making mistakes, and how they keep a positive mindset when the world just - isn't! This episode is really important to the cast, and so it is longer than our normal episodes. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Mar 16, 2023 · 38 min
Irreplaceable Yarn
This week, Tina guides the cast through a question submitted from their website forms - how do you manage yarn that you deem to be irreplaceable to you? Whether it's a yarn or dyer that is discontinued or a special gift you received from a friend, yarn like that tends to sit and wait for the perfect project. The cast provides tips on how to integrate those yarns into projects and tips on letting go of the fear of "ruining" your special yarn. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Mar 9, 2023 · 23 min
Make Alongs
Drea leads this episode while Jess brings up our new make along called Tea Time Cozy that we are offering, with sign ups open until March 31st, and the make along running from April 1st to September 1st. The cast talks about what they are going to make during the event for their Tea Time related item. Then, they discuss different things about make alongs that they enjoy when they participate in one, from having a hard deadline, having a sense of community, and PRIZES! Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Feb 23, 2023 · 35 min
Misconceptions About the Fiber Arts
Meg leads the episode with Drea, Tina, and Jess with the topic of debunking misconceptions and assumptions about the fiber arts. She introduces the idea of Old Lady Level Grinding, There is a lot of misunderstandings of the cost of materials from non-crafters and other crafters alike. Minecraft sheep breeding comes up somehow regarding color theory, and the idea of making your own items seems lost in a modern world. They also discuss the benefits of making your own crafts - from clothing to woodworking - because you are able to get exactly what you want. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Feb 16, 2023 · 33 min
Lessons Learned in Crafting
This week, Jess takes us on a journey realizing the hard lessons we have learned during our crafting experiences. Apparently, forts. Swatches still incite strong feelings in all. Knitted Parachutes? The pressure to monetize your crafts comes up, as well as trying to avoid turning the slow fashion into a consumerist hobby. One of Drea's lessons is the art of how to say no. Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Feb 11, 2023 · 30 min
Knitting with Intention
The cast thinks about how to use mindfulness while creating their projects. Jess wants to go by how they are feeling at the moment, Meg wants to learn new things, Drea wants to keep it practical, and Tina wants to bring other joy with gift bombing. The cast also talks about keeping in line with their new year's goals of ditching the deadlines. How can you be intentional with your knits? Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Feb 2, 2023 · 34 min
We're Back and Frogging
The cast return from their respite from podcasting over the month of January, and let us know what they have been up to. Drea and Tina watched trash TV, Jess had surgery and played Zelda with Drea, and Meg had grad school shenanigans. They move onto the topic of frogging - horror frogging stories, why it's good to frog a bad project, best yarns for frogging and which ones you really shouldn't frog if you can do so, and also, why is it called frogging in the first place? Find out more about this episode and the cast at pardonmystash.com.
Dec 29, 2022 · 40 min
Looking Forward to the New Year
The cast originally were going to provide their New Year's Resolutions, but it turned more into Things They Are Looking Forward To Next Year. Drea and Jess do not like to give themselves firm deadlines to themselves, Tina does not want to do resolutions, but instead, goals, with a focus on doing her best for herself, and Meg wants to focus on intention with her crafts. Listen in on the specifics of each of their "goals" and what the new year looks like for Pardon My Stash. Find more content at pardonmystash.com or join us on Patreon!
Dec 22, 2022 · 26 min
Holiday Special Bloopers
Join Drea and Tina on a journey through exclusive behind-the-scenes bloopers throughout the 2022 podcasting year of Season 2! Find more content at pardonmystash.com or join us on Patreon!
Dec 15, 2022 · 31 min
When You Don't Know the Yarn
What would happen if there was a "speed dating" type of event, but for yarn? The cast goes down a bit of a rabbit hole, but may have come up with a fun event idea for local yarn shops. Drea wants to be courted by yarn, Then, the conversation turns to dealing with the yarn chosen by a designer for a pattern and if they decide to use that or not. Tina yells about mohair. In general, it's a random episode about feelings regarding mystery yarn! Find more content at pardonmystash.com or join us on Patreon!
Dec 8, 2022 · 30 min
Gifting for Other Crafters
Stemming from last week's episode, you have determined to only make crafts for the holidays if it brings you joy and the recipient is worthy. Now, what do you get your fellow crafty friends in your life? The cast talks about different categories of gifts, ranging from small to huge in size or cost, that could apply to various forms of craft types. We are most likely going to use these ideas for ourselves. Our recommendations are coming from our personal experiences, and are not paid or sponsored by any company. Find more content at pardonmystash.com or join us on Patreon!

Pardon My Stash

Support the show

State of the Current Crafting World

Q&A From Our Listeners #5

Yarn Breaks: Planned & Impromptu

Hyperfixation is Fun

Taking a Step Back

Taking the Next Step

Creativity vs. Business

Crafting Rituals

’Eff Around and Find Out

Dealing with Negativity

Irreplaceable Yarn

Make Alongs

Misconceptions About the Fiber Arts

Lessons Learned in Crafting

Knitting with Intention

We're Back and Frogging

Looking Forward to the New Year

Holiday Special Bloopers

When You Don't Know the Yarn

Gifting for Other Crafters