S1E26. Tatreez Talk Mailbag

Send us Fan Mail26. TATREEZ TALK MAILBAGON TODAY’S EPISODE WE’RE CHATTING WITH YOU! WE’RE ALWAYS GETTING QUESTIONS IN OUR DMS, SO WE DECIDED TO DO A SPECIAL MAILBAG EPISODE TO ACTUALLY ANSWER SOME OF YOUR QUESTIONS.From cultural appropriation to what we’re working on, we’re sharing it all. We’ve also got some great links for you to check out below that we mention during the episode. You’ll hear about:>> 0:54: How do we stay motivated and positive during this genocide?>> 8:43: How can non-Palestinians practice tatreez and design their own patterns without cultural appropriation?>> 15:30: How to set yourself up for success with tatreez? How to create rituals?>> 22:58: What other crafts/art do we do outside of tatreez?>> 31:18: How do we keep our backs clean and tidy? What is our tatreez strategy?>> 37:46: What pattern design apps do we use? >> 40:30: What current tatreez projects are we working on?>> 44:19: What are our favorite motifs?Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform“I love Palestinian embroidery and Tatreez Talk.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us elevate the vibrant narratives of Palestinian embroiderers and support more tatreez-ers — just like you — in learning more about tatreez and connecting with each other. You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and others -- just scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!Links mentioned in this episode:>> Amanne’s Magnifying Glasses>> Amigurumi - a form of crochet originating in Japan that creates the cutest characters>> MacStitch / WinStitch - Downloadable software for tatreez design>> Tirazain - Digital library with 1000+ motifs, including each MacStitch file to use for designing>> Markup R-XP - Software to track stitching progressBoycott Resolute RGL. Click here for more information. Boycott ZARA and all Inditex brands—Bershka, Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Oysho, ZARA Home. Click here for more information.Follow us @tatreeztalkFollow Amanne @minamanne & Lina @linasthobe