The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.

Episode 22—Kira Hartley, Vintage Fabric Hunter

February 19, 2024 Janet Szabo Season 2 Episode 8
Episode 22—Kira Hartley, Vintage Fabric Hunter
The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
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The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
Episode 22—Kira Hartley, Vintage Fabric Hunter
Feb 19, 2024 Season 2 Episode 8
Janet Szabo

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Enjoy an entertaining visit with Kira Hartley, author of the book Fabric Wars: The Hunt for Vintage Fabric with Etsy's DodOddity. Kira is a battle-scarred veteran of auction and estate sales in the midwest, where she competes to acquire vintage fabrics and notions to sell to her devoted customers. She details her adventures —along with colorful caricatures of her competitors—in her book, with a second volume soon to follow. Hear from Kira as she talks about how she got started and and turned a fun activity into a thriving business. 

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Enjoy an entertaining visit with Kira Hartley, author of the book Fabric Wars: The Hunt for Vintage Fabric with Etsy's DodOddity. Kira is a battle-scarred veteran of auction and estate sales in the midwest, where she competes to acquire vintage fabrics and notions to sell to her devoted customers. She details her adventures —along with colorful caricatures of her competitors—in her book, with a second volume soon to follow. Hear from Kira as she talks about how she got started and and turned a fun activity into a thriving business.