Nic Rudd, dyer behind Yarns From the Plain and voice of the popular podcast of the same name is our guest this week on the show.
Based on the Cheshire Plain in north-west England, Nic began her career as an industrial chemist working in the nuclear industry, before moving into what could be considered an equally hazardous environment as a primary school teacher. Having been curious about dyeing for some time, she began to sell her excess stock at local guild meetings, before taking the leap into it as a business, alongside studying for an HNC at Bradford.
A fan of all things British, her yarns are no exception and you can find some interesting blends amongst the Stanley range, which is available in 5 weights.
She has lots of tips for making business work that she freely shares, along with her unbridled passion for Microsoft Excel.
Listeners can get a juicy 15% discount in the Yarns From The Plain shop with the code SHINY15.
You can find Nic and links to all her social media, as well as the blog and podcast at www.yarnsfromtheplain.co.uk.
Show notes are at www.shinybees.com
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Music is by Adam and the Walter Boys and is 'I Need a Drink'