Tarndie - Home of the Polwarth - Ep. 29 - Fruity Knitting Podcast

[@kathleendana]

Thank you Andrea for pursuing the history of fleece and knitting. Please don’t stop! May God bless you with peace as you are walking through this difficult season together with your daughter. I see her dad’s smile in her lovely face. Well done Andrea.

[@nicolebatch4844]

Having visited Tarndie I can certainly attest to how fabulous it is to have the opportunity to see a farm like this in operation. What a wonderful family they are as charming and generous hosts too! The items I have knitted with their Polwarth are fantastic!

[@FruityKnitting]

That's great, Nicole. We would love to visit them one day, but it's a long way away for now... Cheers, A + A.

[@TinaReutin]

Andrew did an awesome job on his mum‘s shawl. Inspiring. Also, I love the way Andrea uses her knitting hiatus to sew dresses.

[@tracyprice2814]

Excellent on al the finishes this week, the shawl is beautiful, the dresses are gorgeous too!

[@robynwaymouth2219]

Fabulous interview with Tom. So good to hear how they are managing their land, and wonderful to hear of their grass to yarn integration. Must get there one day - only a couple of hours from home.

[@18daisydoll65]

Wow!! What a brilliant interview.... I'm in awe 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 🐑 thank you

[@hgalbally]

Thanks Andrea and Andrew for another great podcast. It just gets better and better. I ordered a Tarndie fingerless mitten kit and the wool is beautiful.

[@FruityKnitting]

Glad you enjoyed it, I still need to try Polwarth.

[@notaclue822]

Thank you for another full and informative episode. Andrew, you did a wonderful job on that shawl. It looks very professional. Madelaine, you look fantastic in that dress. I look forward to seeing the wool version.

[@ludouglas1]

Sorry to bombard you but I am LOVING this podcast and I can't believe I didn't know about it. Thanks heaps, and can't wait to watch more. I wasn't into podcasts and have recently gotten hooked. When Beautiful Knitters on Instragram asked me to be featured, I had to list what my new favourite thing was and oh wow, it's podcasts. I wish I had seen yours before writing my answers but thanks so much for the time and effort and fantastic structure to your podcasts. It really makes the time watching worthwhile. Lu x

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Linda, I'm glad you are enjoying our show. We do really try to have a content rich program and we value the time people spend watching.

[@juliekelsay815]

Another great episode and I enjoyed the interview with Tom! You do produce a wonderful podcast!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Julie, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Krityum]

Very lovely episode. I loved learning about polwarth. Thanks for doing this.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, and greetings to India!

[@Lynne-G]

What an awesome podcast ...firstly your daughter's achievements with her sweater progress and Andrew's finished shawl for his mum. It looks fantastic. Your sewing skills are also wonderful. I really enjoy the explanations provided and the knowledge that you share. To top it all off what an incredible interview full of history and love for the family farm and its continued success in today's environment. TERRIFIC VIEWING :)

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for watching, I loved interviewing Tom. Their story is fascinating.

[@carin.zwaneveld]

What a great show again ! Your beautiful daughter is working on a great sweater and your dress fits her wonderful. Hooray for Andrew, I love the shawl he has knitted. Also loved the interview with Tom !!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Carin, glad you enjoyed it. Tom is great, isn't he!

[@carin.zwaneveld]

Yes I learned a lot about the farm history and the sheep.

[@raggmopp857]

Andrew, the shawl is gorgeous! I would never have thought of putting those colors together; they just sing!

[@sherleymoustique8693]

Thank you so much Andrea for this amazing interview with Tom! I've been living in Geelong, Victoria Australia, for 9 years and it was so good to hear about those places which are familiar to me! I've done the Great Ocean Road twice and love it; I've will definitely visit Tarndie on my next trip there! I wish all the best to Madeleine and well done Andrew for this beautiful gift for your mum! Keep on the great work and I hope to be able to help you one day!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Sherley. Great to hear that you're "local" to Tarndie! It's such a long time since we've been out that way. I used to stop in Colac on my way to the Port Fairy Folk Festival - fish and chips, was a great ritual. Miss that area a lot. Cheers, A + A.

[@valeriesmith15]

Thoroughly enjoyed this episode. Loved hearing about Tom Dennis from Tarndwarncoort. Thank you.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for watching, Valerie. Always good to have you along (-;

[@kathryngearheard7148]

Thank you for introducing Sidney through the Knitters of the World. I assure she is even more delightful and fascinating in person. We were so sad when she left Oregon to study in New York. But she works at Purl Soho in Manhattan now so you can stop in to say hello. And her tats are absolutely amazing

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Kathryn. That's great to hear you've met her in real life! I think we both just missed the tattoo movement - we are constantly amazed at how many people have them.

[@kathryngearheard7148]

There's still time. I got my first Tat when I was 68 and now 70 I have three and planning for the fourth. Who knew? PS The entire podcast was again fabulous.

[@roxannetarjan1411]

Thank you Andrew and Andrea and Dennis!! As a knitter and fibre lover this story really struck home. How fortunate we are to have these families hang in there and find a way to supply us with the fibres we love. Have just used a yarn supplied by one of my local yarn shops; "Fibrations- Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada" that contained Polwarth fibre and this episode has enhanced my appreciation of the unique properties of the wool. Right back to the source. All the best to Denis and his extended family in their ongoing work. He hit the nail on the head with his characterization of "adaptation"!!! Your podcast is bringing us such an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for our art/craft. Thanks so much. Lovely to see Madeline and all the best on those "orals"!!! I am assuming they are behind you as I write and I'm certain you aced them. Pretty heavy analysis and I can see your parents pride in your work. BRAVO!!!! Hope you are healing Andrea and you are clearly making the best of the situation with your sewing results!!! Regards, Roxanne.

[@elizabethbicevskis6075]

Just loved the Tarndie story so much. It reminds us as knitters to think of the story behind our yarn. So interesting to hear that the original flock of Saxon Merinos came from Tasmania where I live.

[@FruityKnitting]

Yes, it's important to get a feeling for what's behind our yarn choices and clothing.

[@patmiller3538]

Love the shawl you made for you mom....I would be thrilled if my son made me one! Andrea, you are so talented! Love your new dress and the sweater with it.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Pat

[@gryeskedal8621]

Tears in my eyes when looking at this beautiful scarf knitted for you mother, as I also always get moved wathching the Kamabonia podcast. Really agree with you about this fantastic podcast and it make me happy that you mention them!!!!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, Gry. Really looking forward to mum getting the shawl. Andrew.

[@PinsandNeedles]

Best episode yet!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Zoe, we appreciate you watching our show and your kind feedback.

[@amandarichmond8184]

Great episode, thank you Andrea and Andrew. The interview with Tom was really interesting. I particularly appreciated his explanation of the Indigenous language of the region and the connection with the name of his farm. I live near Bega, NSW (Yuin country), and it always gladdens my heart to hear acknowledgement of the ancient culture of our land, and it's first peoples.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for your comment Amanda, I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed watching.

[@akraemer1970]

Man sieht den Stolz der Mutter in den Augen. Es ist auch ein wunderbares Mädchen, sorry junge Dame. Vielen Dank für dieses Video, wie immer sehr schön. Liebe Grüße Alexandra 🕊

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@jennymcdonell3691]

Thank you for introducing me to Tom and the history of the wool fibre so close to where I live. I am late to finding this podcast but have been online and checked out their online shop. Even might book the cottage for a weekend soon! Thanks!

[@lynmaunsell4062]

Wow, what a great podcast (once again), loved the interview with Tom

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks for your comment, Tom is great!

[@stitchingblisstoo4278]

Andrea and Andrew, You should definitely come for a visit to Australia! Make sure to be in the Colac region on the second Sunday of the month to join us for Sunday Crafters' Afternoon at Tarndie. It's always a lovely time filled with chatter and inspiration!

[@FruityKnitting]

That sounds great. We would love to come sometime. It is really hard fitting in any travel around the show, and Australia is a pretty long trip... (-; It would be great if you would eat a lamington for me (Andrew) and let me know in a comment on a new video!!!

[@ellajakovickas]

New to the podcast. Absolutely loving it. Delightful!!

[@HandDrawnYarn]

I love the interview and to learn more about Polwarth. I just ordered in bare Polwarth yarns to dye this month and the result is excellent, Polwarth takes the dye really well and it's soft and woolly. 😊💕

[@FruityKnitting]

That's interesting to hear, thanks for sharing

[@kerrybourke4579]

I first bought Tandie 4ply about 8 or 9 years ago and loved knitting with it.

[@susanwood1195]

Really enjoyed this episode , fascinating listening to Dennis. Thank you for the intro to Kammerbornia - a wonderful podcast that complements your own. I've learnt some Swedish from the TV Wallender on BBC4 so I'll be learning more now.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks, Susan. Kammebornia is lovely. We're working on our passive Swedish too!

[@valeriakhizhnyak7359]

You are amazing! You're such an inspiration. I've got a lot of ideas from you. I wish I could have more time for knitting because now I'm taking my exams just as your daughter)) I'm your new subscriber and I'm so happy that I have 29 podcasts to watch!)) Hello from Murmansk, Russia

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Valeria, good luck for your exams. Glad you are enjoying the podcast.

[@ritzy59]

Andrea, my dear girl! I am a lot like you--I get onto a craft and work it excessively. Having said that--you need to take care with your sewing so you don't get stress strains in your neck and shoulders and wrists. Make sure you are working ergonomically. Love the show.

[@Mindfulnessification]

Awesome! I want to knit with Polwarth!!! ❤️🐑❤️🐑❤️

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Jennifer, me too!

[@raggmopp857]

I love the floral dress. The print has so much depth. Most of the prints these days are rather flat with little cutout shapes. It's nice to see a floral print with all the subtle color shadings on all the flowers.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, I love the fabric.

[@IslaBritYarn]

That was a really, really interesting interview. I think I need a yarny adventure to Auz!

[@FruityKnitting]

Yes, I was feeling very homesick during the interview.

[@manicspinner1959]

Thanks for keeping the bit in about how they're managing the grazing. He didn't mention this but that approach is also great for addressing global climate change as well as for improving biodiversity (see Biodiversity for a Livable Climate if you're interested in all that) . I'm now even more thrilled to be processing, spinning and knitting with Tarndie Polwarth, which is perhaps my most favorite fiber to work with! Great interview!

[@nicolegolding722]

great episode!!! love hearing about the grass roots of the wool industry. Especially from Australia 😆😆

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Nicole, it's a fascinating a story to have in your family, isn't it.

[@debnew6195]

Another fantastic episode! In relation to Tarndie & Tom: Have you seen there most recent releases to the yarn collection and recent collaborations. I've only just come across it and I can't wait to see more. I'm looking forward to the Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show where I get to see Tom and the Tarndie stall each year. He introducted me to Great Ocean Road Woollen Mills last year and there yarn is gorgeous so I can't wait to see more of the collaboration they are doing. Thanks again for another fantastic episode and I need to catch up!

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Deb. We would so love to be in Australia to visit these places - and the Bendigo show. Thanks for watching and enjoy catching up.

[@debnew6195]

Fruity Knitting It is always hard living far from home, but what an amazing experience you have over there and we get the joy of your hard work. Thank you again.

[@clarabee72]

What an interesting show! I learned so much! Thanks for all your hard work putting this together! SarahinHouston

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you Sarah, we appreciate your encouragement.

[@mwendapoleee]

Beautiful dresses girls, am a Damenschneiderin and love making my dresses.

[@ludouglas1]

That is hilarious, turning up the subtitles to help in reading subtitles. I wonder if that's a kind of synethesia??

[@marquettecommunitygardens5581]

Where can I purchase your fleece in the US? I love spinning Polwarth. I bought a lot of fleeces from Cyril Liescke in New South Wales in the past. Such wonderful fleece. And I love Polwarth.

[@lynseylawton-roberts3768]

Purl, why is purling bad! I love purling! It is part of knitting ❤️ xx

[@georginabird9354]

thank you for taking the time to share with us, would love to contribute to keep you going but ,I have no funds, so does this mean that we wan't be able to view you anymore, what a beautiful couple you are with a beautiful daughter xxx

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Georgina. Thank you for your comments, and to answer your question - No!! We do need support to keep producing the program, but we are aiming to keep it freely available for everyone to enjoy. People are in different situations, but as long as enough people make a small contribution, we can keep the show going. Thanks for watching.

[@georginabird9354]

no, Thank you , if my financial situation were to change I would definitely make a contribution , I think you and your husband make a great podcast together , thank you and very best wishes x x x

[@malinm556]

Omg it's so funny you've been mentioning the kammebornia a lot and I didn't realise it until now because you pronounce it in english, I'm swedish and was following them before I found you and everytime you mentioned them I've been like I swear I recognise that name, but didn't at all put it together until now! It's so funny how your brain process things when you're bilingual haha :D

[@ОльгаБормотова-г7ч]

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[@catherinemelnyk]

What is RSI? Or did Andrew say arthritis?

[@redlexi45]

Where can we watch the Australian sheep to shawl?

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Karen. We're not aware of any coverage. I would keep an eye on the Tarndwarncoort Facebook page. Cheers, A + A.