# Lisa Woolfork

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Warp, Weft, WTF?!?! Textile Terminology

On this episode of Stitch Please, Lisa takes on the sewing terms that can make a beginners’ eyes glaze over. But don’t worry this isn’t a vocabulary quiz. Lisa breaks down what these mysterious fabric words actually mean, why they matter, and how ignoring them can leave you with twisted pants, wonk…

PART ONE: From Powerlifting to Crochet Hook: Black Fiber Artistry Unravelled Studios

On this episode of Stitch Please, Lisa heads to Belgium to chat with fiber artist and content creator Deborah Butera of Unraveled Studios. What started as a series of failed attempts at knitting and sewing as a kid eventually turned into a full blown love affair with fiber arts and thankfully, Debo…

Sewing Classes Explained: How to Chose the Right Class for Your Learning Style

Not all sewing classes are created equal and neither are sewists! On this episode of Stitch Please, Lisa breaks down six ways to learn, from group classes and private lessons to online courses, retreats, and community sewing. Because sometimes you need instruction, sometimes you need community, and…

The Art of Fiber: Exploring Kandy Lopez’s Creative Journey

Kandy G. Lopez turns yarn into stunning, larger than life portraits and proves that sometimes the best art starts with a random piece of string. This week on Stitch Please, Lisa talks with Kandy about fiber art, color, creativity, slowing down, and challenging the rules of “fine art.” Plus, Miami g…

SEWN Magazine with Michelle Morris

What happens when a sewing machine, a dozen magazines, and a whole lot of “wait, where’s the Black representation?” turn into a publishing dream? On Stitch Please, Lisa talks with Michelle Morris, founder of Sewn Magazine, about sewing, creativity, representation, and building the magazine she coul…

GG Made it with Gaye Glassipie (Part One)

What happens when knitting becomes more than a hobby? GG Glasspie of GG Made It joins Lisa for a hilarious, heartfelt conversation about yarn, grief, finding your voice, and learning to stand your ground. From discovering knitting at “YouTube University” to knitting her way through unimaginable los…

Stitching Dreams Together with Jaz Tyler

CONTENT WARNING: CHILD LOSS Who knew a crochet hook and some yarn could create so much magic? This week on Stitch Please, Lisa sits down with Jaz Tyler, creator of Maria’s Gift, to talk about turning grief into creativity, honoring her daughter through every stitch, and crafting a jaw dropping On…

From Thrift to Drip: Cierra Boyd's Fashion Revolution

Who needs fabric when you've got sneakers and a little imagination? This week on Stitch Please, Lisa sits down with Frisk Me Good founder Cierra Boyd to talk about turning old kicks into high fashion, transforming a design competition into a career defining moment, and creating custom looks for Car…

Lisa Woolfork - Department of English, University of Virginia

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers,…

Lolabean Yarn Co. with Adella (PART ONE)

**** Trigger Warning: Pregnancy Loss ****This conversation is proof that a little yarn, a good neighbor, and some Kool-Aid can change your life. This week on Stitch Please Lisa welcomes Adella Colvin of Lola Bean Yarn Co. for a two-part conversation about her journey from reluctant Georgia transpla…