Episode #311: Katherine Lile of The Mountain Thread Company

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we’re talking about coiled rope basketry with my guest Katherine Lile. Katherine is the owner of The Mountain Thread Company in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. She began sewing at age 4, and has always loved building community around creative endeavors. Since opening her business in 2015, she's been on a mission to inspire, equip, and cultivate a creative community that loves sewing rope! When Katherine isn't zigzagging coils of rope, you can find her in her garden, cooking with her kids, or enjoying family time in the mountains. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today .

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Episode #311: Katherine Lile of The Mountain Thread Company is an episode from While She Naps with Abby Glassenberg by Abby Glassenberg.

This episode is 52:57 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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