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Threads of SustainabilityAuthor: The Sustainable Quilter Bridget O'Flaherty
With climate change and environmental impacts becoming a common narrative in our daily lives, it seems like a great time to explore what sustainability looks like in the quilting, fibre and textile world. We hear from creatives, makers, manufacturers and producers from all over the world to discover what sustainability looks like to them and find out how they are contributing to a sustainable future. We celebrate the positive steps people are taking, no matter how small. Whether you're a hobbyist or a pro, you can bring sustainability into your practice. Join me as we take a deep dive into the environmental, social and economic impacts with Threads of Sustainability. Language: en-us Genres: Courses, Education, Hobbies, Leisure Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 47: Reimagining Wool - Regenerative Textiles with Anna Hunter of Long Way Homestead
Episode 47
Tuesday, 8 July, 2025
Send us a textIn this episode, I’m joined by Anna Hunter, the inspiring force behind Long Way Homestead, a small-scale farm and mill in Manitoba that’s redefining what it means to work with wool in Canada. Anna is a farmer, fibre artist, and regenerative agriculture advocate who is changing the game when it comes to sustainable textile production.We dive deep into regenerative farming, the role of Canadian wool in the global textile industry, and how Anna’s work is helping to revitalize local economies and reconnect people with their clothing and land. From her involvement in the Fibreshed movement to the innovative use of wool pellets in gardening, Anna offers a refreshing, grounded perspective on what a sustainable fibre future could look like.If you’ve ever wondered where your wool comes from (or where it could) this episode will open your eyes to the untapped potential of local, regenerative fibres.In This Episode, We Talk About:What regenerative agriculture means for the textile industryWhy Canadian wool has been historically undervalued—and how that’s changingThe principles of the Fibreshed model and how it applies in a Canadian contextCreating transparency and connection in the clothing supply chainWool pellets as a powerful, sustainable gardening toolThe joys and challenges of running a small-scale millHow slow fashion starts at the farm levelConnect with Anna Hunter & Long Way Homestead: 🌐 Website: longwayhomestead.com 📸 Instagram: @longwayhomesteadResources & Links Mentioned:Fibreshed movement: fibershed.orgMore on wool pellets: longwayhomestead.com/woolpelletsEnjoying the Podcast? Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. It helps other sustainable-minded folks find the show!Support the showFollow Bridget O'Flaherty @thesustainablequilter on Instagram and @thesustainablequilter on Facebook. You can find her online at www.bridgetoflaherty.comThanks to Isaac Matthews for the music, follow him on Instagram @hesjustakid
