S6E1. Catching Up: 2025 Highlights + What's Coming In 2026

Send us Fan MailIN THIS EPISODE, we kick off Season 6 by reflecting on our 2025 highlights and sharing what we’re excited about in 2026. From taking the Tatreez Retreat international to growing our teaching, community, and creative projects, this is a grounded check-in on what we’ve built and what’s coming next.WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO (2025)Hosted two full seasons of Tatreez TalkHeld Tatreez Talk LIVE in NYC with 50+ attendeesTook the Tatreez Retreat international to Marrakech, MoroccoFinally hosted a Moroccan embroidery workshop during the retreatAmanne taught and traveled more (Mexico City, Bay Area, Pixar for the second year, University of Michigan)Lina hired a Palestinian video editor (Nour) and expanded her YouTube contentWHAT WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT (2026)Lina building a wearable tatreez wardrobe and starting her next thobeThe return of the Ramadan Stitch-Along (Round 2) with more intentional community connectionA new Tatreez Grove matching pilot to help members build deeper one-on-one relationshipsAnother Tatreez Talk LIVE event, this time in the Bay AreaAmanne traveling to Lebanon during Ramadan with Sadaqah Charity to work with Palestinian and Syrian refugeesAmanne’s upcoming photo-tatreez projects to raise funds for Gaza and SudanLinks Mentioned: Association Alnour in MarrakechApricot International to connect with talented professionals in MENASign up for The Tatreez Retreat waitlistThe Tatreez GroveRate, 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!Boycott 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