Craft Talkin'

• Craft Talkin' with Jeanette Sloan [CT006]

  In this fab episode, sponsored by Dark Matter Roasters, Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Jeanette Sloan, knitwear designer, author and TV star. We hear all about Jeanette’s experiences on Knit Stars, an online learning platform, her experience on TV in Make it at Market, and delve into the challenges of diversity and inclusivity in the craft industry. There’s a cheeky quiz just to keep Jeanette on her toes as a lifelong Duran Duran fan!You can listen to the first chat we had with Jeanette on the LoveCrafts Show, here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HTWO3vIFLPXDM6y4cwfgQFollow Jeanette here: https://www.instagram.com/jeanettesloan/Read more about BIPOC in Fiber here: https://www.bipocinfiber.com/Find out more about Dark Matter Roasters here:https://darkmatterroasters.com/Coffee that’s out of this world!We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas - and requests for guests, book reviews, biscuit reviews and more - please drop us a line at [email protected]!Don’t forget to like and subscribe for lots more juicy pods coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Craft Talkin' with Paula Milner [CT005]

  Jamie and Merion meet the amazing Paula Milner, aka The Crafty Lass! If she hasn’t pinged up on your crafting radar yet, you’re going to be very excited to meet her, as we talk about her brilliant new book, Simple Paper Flowers. .You can find out more about Paula’s crafting life on her website and on instagram and see all of her gorgeous fabric designs, collaborations with the Indian Block Print Company and with Aurifil threads. We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas - and requests for guests you’d love to hear on the show - please drop us a line at [email protected]! Don’t forget to like and subscribe for lots more juicy pods coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Craft Talkin' with Lauren Willis [CT004]

  Jamie and Merion meet the FABULOUS Lauren Willis, aka Manatee Squares, to chat about her new, gorgeous book, Filet Crochet to Wear, from David & Charles.Loz, as she’s known, chats about her love of crochet, maths and her beloved lurchers, Wally and Roxy, and how filet crochet became a favourite technique.This hilarious episode travels from Pokemon to dog grooming, via the trauma of making Instagram reels, taking photos of herself and her favourite colours - inclusive sizing, writing patterns, where to sell them and what has worked and what hasn’t. It’s a really illuminating chat if you love Lauren’s work, but also a great inspiration if you’re a crochet designer starting out!You won’t be surprised that Merion is even more of a superfan by the end….You can find Lauren on her website, Manatee Squares and on instagram here.Timestamps:00:00 From Pokémon to Filet Crochet03:02 Embracing Inclusive Sizing08:03 The Art of Fillet Crochet24:47 Making Patterns Your Own25:34 The Struggles of Taking Photos and Posing26:31 Colour Preferences and Design Choices28:19 Selling Patterns on Multiple Platforms38:01 Insights from Dog Grooming50:33 The Bond Between Dog Groomers and Dogs51:07 Trends in the Dog Grooming Industry54:09 The Origin of 'Manatee Squares'58:42 Future Plans and Secret Projects01:06:33 Favourite Ice Cream Flavours and FilmsDon’t forget to subscribe to Craft Talkin’ and tell all your craft friends to do the same!You can send us all your thoughts, suggestions and Dad jokes for Jamie to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Craft Talkin' with Jane Crowfoot [CT003]

  In this jam packed episode, we talk to the legendary Janie Crowfoot about her brilliant new book, The Complete Crochet Handbook, and all about the techniques that she uses for her blankets and projects. This is a book aimed at intermediate crocheters, although it does contain the basics - it’s a great book for anyone who wants to improve their techniques, too! We talk about colour, design, the creative process, and the inspiration for Janie’s projects, crochet on the high street and favourite ice cream flavours - it’s a great chat! We couldn’t let her go without musing about Justin Bieber wearing one of her designs - and as an homage to the last time we had Janie on the LoveCrafts Show, Jamie wrote a new quiz, “Flower or Glower?” just to keep us on our toes!Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 02:59 Discussing Jane Crowfoot's New Book 06:05 Exploring Colour Theory and Beading 08:25 Unleashing Creativity with Cables and Mosaic Crochet 16:22 Jane Crowfoot's Journey as a Crochet Designer 32:03 Finding Inspiration 33:10 Exploring Creative Paths 36:06 Experiencing Different Levels of Inspiration 41:37 Flower or Glower - The Return48:49 Justin Bieber Wearing Jane's Design 54:28 Crochet in High Street Fashion 56:40 Changing Landscape of Content Consumption 01:06:32 The Importance of Self-Care 01:19:25 Expanding the Market with TranslationsYou can find Janie’s brilliant new book here:https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/jane-crowfoot/complete-crochet-handbook/9781800922419Don’t forget to subscribe to Craft Talkin’ and tell all your craft friends to do the same! You can send us all your thoughts, suggestions and Dad jokes for Jamie to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Craft Talkin' with Sarah P. Corbett [CT002]

  Jamie and Merion reconnect with the magnificent craftivist, Sarah P. Corbett, to discuss her new book, The Craftivist Collective Handbook, and revisit the subject of gentle protest, and how it can be an invigorating and hopeful way of creating change. This is a lively chat full of insights and ideas, and the book is full of fantastic projects to try!Timestamps00:00:00 Introduction and Changing the World00:00:16 Activism and Ethical Choices00:02:55 The Beauty of the Book00:04:09 Introducing Sarah Corbett00:08:53 The Manifesto and 10 Steps00:11:16 Craftivism and Gentle Protest00:28:27 Craftivism as a Catalyst for Change00:32:42 Using Craft for Critical Thinking00:49:02 Craftivism and Mindfulness00:52:18 Craftivism and Well-being01:16:48 Exploring Future ProjectsLinksFind Sarah Corbett on InstagramFollow the Craftivist Collective on FacebookBuy The Craftivist Collective Handbook hereAnd at all good bookshops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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