We travel from Iron Age firepits to mid-century homemaking manuals, consider the joys of stash organisation, and muse on the performative aspects of home decorating. There’s a deep dive into the ancient tradition of human-centred design through textiles, from spindle whorls to soft furnishings, a detour through the joys of vacuum bags and organza, a nod to Swedish Death Cleaning, and a look inside the Granny Cranny.
My favourite of the vintage texts on The Home, and the caption that suggested the theme of this episode (left).
The best that can be said of the dinner plate is that I don’t hate it.
The Airing – before and after
Books & Patterns
- Bojagi: Design and Techniques in Korean Textile Art by Sara Cook
A richly illustrated exploration of Korean wrapping cloths (bojagi), covering both traditional and contemporary piecing techniques used to create these beautifully translucent textiles. - Knitting Fabric Rugs by Karen Tiede
A practical guide to turning old clothing and fabric into sturdy, beautiful knitted rugs. - Döstädning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson
A wise and witty guide to decluttering, legacy, and letting go. - Sophie Shawl by PetitKnit
A minimalist garter stitch wrap that’s elegant, meditative, and endlessly wearable. - Bradford Road Wrap by Louise Tilbrook
A cozy rectangular colour block shawl. - Homerun Hat by Jonathon Sutton
A clever design knit from the reclaimed yarn of a single baseball.
Suzygirl’s Homerun Hat is so cool. (Huge thanks to her for allowing me to use her images.)
Elsewhere
- Flash your stash in the comments, or tag me on BlueSky
- Granny Cranny on Reddit
Music in This Episode
- Merrigan’s Reel – Jim Fidler
- Azul Peruana – Danzón Brothers
- Calling Me Home – Emily Brimlow
