Hop on the ferry with me (Jen Joyce!) as I head to Bainbridge Island for episode 164 to visit one of the most beloved yarn shops in the Pacific Northwest—La Mercerie—and sit down with its heart-and-soul, Jess Povenmire. Jess is not only creating magic in her beautifully curated yarn shop (in the former Churchmouse Yarns space!) but also bringing makers together through Flock Fiber Festival, Seattle’s annual celebration of all things wool, color, and community.
In this episode of Making Conversation, we talk about building a space that feels welcoming, why community is everything in the fiber arts world, and how Flock is evolving in its second year to be even more thoughtful, inclusive, and joyful. Jess shares how she chooses the yarns and makers she stocks, what it means to carry the legacy of Churchmouse, and how she’s designing events that feel as good as your favorite hand-knit sweater.
If you love yarn shops, fiber festivals, and the kind of cozy community that only exists in the fiber arts world—this one’s for you.
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✨ Featured in this episode:
📍 La Mercerie Yarn Shop – Bainbridge Island, WA: https://shoplamercerie.com
🧵 Flock Fiber Festival – Seattle, WA: https://flockfiberfestival.com
📸 Follow Jess & team: https://www.instagram.com/shoplamercerie & https://www.instagram.com/flockfiberfestival
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