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We love to make things with our own two hands, things like clothes, book illustrations, delicious meals...and a vibrant, mindful life! To be fully lit up! This is the In Kinship Podcast, and I am your host, Tina VanDenburg. I'm a maker and I imagine you might be a maker too, and you stumbled upon this podcast because maybe you want to elevate your life as a maker. In this podcast, we're gonna explore the idea of living a vibrant, fully awake life as a person who loves to create things.
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Northern Knits Podcast

Northern Knits Podcast

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We are two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Diana hacks the planet by day (cyber security) and games and crafts by night. Her love of dinosaurs is beaten only by her love of textured knits. By day you can find Jocelyn proving that going blind doesn’t mean slowing down. At night you can find her caring for her tiny tuxedoed dictator ...
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This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work they love. As a freelance fashion designer, you can build your fashion career on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk). Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for action ...
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A slightly chaotic podcast about all things quilting. Join Amanda as she discusses the ups and downs of quilting, interviews famous and not-so-famous quilters, and navigates life as a modern millennial maker. Trust us, this is not your granny’s quilt show. Follow Amanda on Instagram at @notyourgrannysquiltshow
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Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home. This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating. There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific make ...
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Oral Histories — Crafty Sew & Sows

Red2Green, Charity, Cambridgshire

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These oral histories were produced as part of the Crafty Sew and Sows Project in Cambridgeshire. Led by the charity Red2Green, funded by the HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND and delivered in partnership with Swaffham Primary School and Bottisham Village College. Michael Snodgrass from Red2Green managed the Crafty Sew & Sows project. Kulwant Dhaliwal of Hi8us Midlands collaborated with project participants to produce the oral histories with support from staff at each of the partner organisations.
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Streatham Space Project

Streatham Space Project

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We're doing podcasts with awesome artists and creators from our neighbourhood before we open our new performance venue in 2018. If you have a story you think we should podcast, email us at hello@streathamspaceproject.co.uk. If you enjoyed our podcasts, please support us at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/streatham-space-project-2018 and host the best theatre/music/comedy and more in South London. Thanks! The Space Project Team
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Each Wednesday join me as I share the ins and outs of that quilt life. If you don't have a sewing machine, can bust out a super fly Y seam, or just want to hear about the newest or coolest quilty news, this is the podcast for you
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We will discuss in detail the best sewing machine for cosplay. Welcome to the world of cosplay! If you’re just starting out and looking for a sewing machine that can handle the unique needs of cosplay projects, you’ll want to consider a few key factors. First and foremost, you’ll want a machine that is easy to use and has a variety of stitches and features to suit your needs. Some beginner-friendly features to look for include automatic needle threading, adjustable stitch length and width, a ...
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Running Stitch - A QSOS Podcast explores quilt stories, revealing the inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations of contemporary quiltmakers by drawing on Quilters S.O.S. -- Save Our Stories, the long running oral history project created by the Quilt Alliance in 1999.
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A bi-weekly webseries that talks about knitting projects, spinning adventures, and much more. Also, there are occasional reviews of yarn, needles, books, and magazines. Shownotes can be found at http://stitchesplease.blogspot.com/
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Looking for a new craft podcast to listen to? We’ve Made It is a fun and creative series brought to you by Gathered.how. Join Zoe Williams and Sarah Orme for a relaxing chat about their latest craft projects, expert advice on how to solve common crafting problems, plus regular guests (including a few famous faces!). There will also be special bonus episodes when the Great British Sewing Bee is on the air. Make sure you keep listening to the end of each episode to discover their projects of t ...
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These chats about repair (our stuff, ourselves and our communities) range from mending textiles to the repair of broken bones, from up-cycling in the pandemic to community conflict in Bangladesh, from home made Punk Clothes to celebrating scars. Growing out of a Community project in Lewisham, South East London the podcasts give more space for longer conversations, and you'll be able to hear Rose Sinclair, textile specialist, Raj Bhari, Peacebuilder, talking with Clare MacDonald, artist and U ...
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Embark on a thrilling road trip through the world of sewing with the Sewing and Fitting Mentor Podcast, your go-to destination for stitching, creativity, and community. Hosted by Renee, a passionate sewist with a zest for adventure, this podcast blends the excitement of a motorcycle journey with the intricate art of sewing. From her first stitches at age 9 to becoming your guide on this creative journey, Renee invites sewists of all levels to join her on an unforgettable adventure. Each epis ...
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Crafts, Drawing, Painting, Textiles & Sewing... Diyxwiki.com will bring the DIY inspiration you need to finally dust off creative supplies — make every stuff can be true Creating a DIY tutorial is a great way to save money on materials and create something new at home. The best DIY projects are those that don't require a lot of materials or skills. You can find these tutorials on a variety of websites. They range from IKEA hacks to more complex creations. All you need is a little time and a ...
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I'm Chelsea Cruz and I like to sew. Give me a sewing machine and some fabric and I'll be happy for hours. I can't imagine anything better than spending my day alone in my sewing room, stitching away at my latest project. And I don't even care if I make anything gorgeous; it's all about the process for me. One of my favorite things to do is to take a poem from my favorite author and then stitch it on a dress. I put my own spin on the poem, and it's one of my favorite creative projects.
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With Quiltwiki.com, We Will brings project ideas, patterns, video tutorials and tips to make a better quilt. All information about quilt always update to help you. A sewing tutorial will show you the basics of making garments, such as a dress. With a basic tutorial, you can make a stylish and well-fitting garment in a day or two. If you're unsure of the sewing process, you can start with a simple project like a bookmark to learn straight stitches. You can practice mitred corners by following ...
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A Quilting Life Podcast

Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton

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Discussions on quilting, fabric, inspiration, creativity and more. Hosted by mother and daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, A Quilting Life Podcast with Sherri & Chelsi is a series of light-hearted and informative conversations that provide the listener with quilting industry news, quilting tips, and creative inspiration.
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Pattern Shift

Saskia de Feijter

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Hi! My name is Saskia de Feijter and welcome to the Pattern Shift podcast. In this podcast, I support overwhelmed small business owners in the fiber and needlecraft industry, helping them set up and organize their businesses for growth and personal well-being. Together, we can be a force for good and a counterbalance to fast fashion, helping makers craft garments and accessories slowly and more sustainably. You can be part of that change and make a profit in the process.
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Vice President Kamala Harris officially won enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s presidential nominee. She also hired new senior advisors including David Plouffe, a top strategist for Barack Obama’s presidential campaigns. Scott and Marisa talk about all that with Bradford William Davis, a reporter, culture critic and fellow…
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Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast. ‘Always Looking Up and Looking Out’: This LA Composer’s Music Is Guided by the Cosmos Some composers picture colors or abstract shapes when they’re working on a new piece. Derrick Skye thinks about space. His fascination with the cosmos is thread…
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Here are the morning’s top stories on Friday, August 2nd, 2024: Brad Jay is in Paris as part of the 2024 Olympics international broadcast team, which supplies a feed to nations all over the world who don’t have a major network to produce telecasts. But thousands of radio listeners know him as the evening host … Continue reading Local Radio Host Rea…
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When my guest on today's episode was about to leave a career in London for a quieter pace of life on the Cornish coast, one of her first concerns was where she would be able to buy yarn from. Fast forward a few years and Jane Abraham not only has her own yarn shop, she hosts creative retreats, has her own You Tube channel and has built an online co…
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Sarah Longwell spends a lot of her time talking to swing voters about how they view the presidential race and politics more broadly. A Republican pollster and Never Trumper, Longwell joins Marisa and Scott to discuss how these key voters view Vice President Kamala Harris and what both Harris and former President Donald Trump would … Continue readin…
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Here are the morning’s top stories on Thursday, August 1, 2024… California’s strategy to fight climate change includes hydrogen. The universe’s most abundant element that, under the right circumstances, can power everything from trucks to turbines without greenhouse gas emissions. Now there’s a national effort to promote hydrogen energy. But there …
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Ever feel like fate has a crazy twist in store for you? Courtney Osborn sure did, especially when she got fired the same day she signed up for a webinar about freelancing. Delving into her journey from a toxic corporate job to launching her own fashion freelancing business, Courtney shares how she battled through emotional abuse, HR letdowns, and p…
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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer an excellent batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include making profitable quilt projects, a potential Quilting Life retreat, being unable to put a quilt down, managing multiple projects simultaneously, EQ8 tips, how to search for videos, a future tutorial, and more! Help Support our Show Her…
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Welcome to Episode 381 of our knitting and crochet podcast! We are Jocelyn and Diana, two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Content 00:00 Musical Intro 00:30 Chatting 4:40 Endless Summer A…
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Networking is thrown around a lot in the freelance world. But how important is it really? The truth is, if you want more fashion freelance clients, it's ultimately a relationship game. And that is exactly how Ana Guerrero quickly got 3 new clients. They were all from industry connections, specifically from other freelancers she had built relationsh…
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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Raspberry Summer. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and the story of how they could not agree on the name. This fabric collection is a sister collection to Strawberry Lemonade and also features a 60" wide dresden block cheater print. Raspberry Summer is expe…
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Today, you'll get tons of tips for organizing your new sewing space, so you can set it all up and start sewing! We’re on the final week of Space Camp where we’re all refreshing our sewing spaces to create a comfortable, organized, and inspiring place to create when you’re at home—no matter how big or how small your space might be.…
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One of the unexpected things many people experience when they lose a loved one and have to sort through their posessions, can be unfinished craft projects. Maybe the person who has died was partway through making a baby blanket for a new family member, a quilt for a forthcoming wedding or simply a pair of socks or jumper for a loved one. If there's…
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Welcome to Episode 380 of our knitting and crochet podcast! We are Jocelyn and Diana, two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Content 00:00 Musical Intro 00:30 Chatting 4:15 Projects 4:35 My…
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Welcome to Episode 379 of our knitting and crochet podcast! We are Jocelyn and Diana, two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Other Links Fireweed Fibre Co. https://fireweedfibreco.com/ Get …
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Welcome to Episode 378 of our knitting and crochet podcast! We are Jocelyn and Diana, two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Content 00:00 Musical Intro 00:30 Chatting 7:25 Raspberry Orange…
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Is scope creep devouring your profits and your freelance pricing sabotaging your success? Even seasoned freelance fashion designers can struggle with project-based pricing! Experience doesn't make you immune to scope creep and pricing pitfalls. Let's dig into the challenges of project-based pricing and how to ensure your projects don’t go over scop…
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Today's guest, Liz Murphy is one of those you eagerly follow online (she was a knitting pattern designer and shared her family's homesteading journey) and feels like you know her in real life. In fact, even though she doesn't know your name, you're pretty sure she's one of your dear friends, she just doesn't know it yet! At least that's what happen…
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There's one door to a corporate fashion job, but freelancing has countless doors waiting for you! But making the switch can leave you with lots of questions. Like, when is it time to decide to switch? How do you keep from giving up? Why it's time to go all-in on freelancing? What benefits are there to being on the struggle bus? Whether you're new t…
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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss caring for quilts and quilt preservation. They discuss washing quilts, properly storing quilts and the importance of limiting sun exposure. The crew then gives a look into what happens behind the scenes here at A Quilting Life. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Not…
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This time on Making Stitches Podcast, I'm thrilled to be sharing a chat I had with knitting & crochet designer, Emma Varnam. To date, Emma has written 13 books filled with inspiring designs for your home and to gift, from granny square homewares to adorable cuddly toys and crocheted pot plants! Emma is also a regular columnist for Inside Crochet ma…
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Send me a Text Message. In this episode, I delve into my personal journey with social media, particularly Instagram. This is the first of a two part episode that introduces my reasons for leaving InstaGram, my reasons for coming back and my conclusions after 7 months. I discuss my decision to step away from the platform two years ago due to its imp…
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Ever been caught in one of those vicious circles that looks a little bit like this: need a job to get money, but need time for a job, but need money to have time? If you're a parent who's trying to freelance, you may have found yourself in this exact struggle. Jacqueline is a mother and needed daycare to allow her the time she needed to devote to h…
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Meagan Guité is a Project Coordinator for Ruby Star Society who loves color, anything vintage and pets. Meagan's mom, Sarah, taught her how to quilt over 15 years ago when she opened a quilt shop. Meagan worked for her mom, and learned to quilt so she could answer questions for customers. Meagan's joy of making things with fabric comes from Sarah, …
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Last year, we held a really popular summer sewing camp in conjunction with the Seamwork Radio Podcast episodes. We're re-airing the "Space Camp" portion this year to give you a chance to organize and set up your dream sewing space. Sarai and Haley will be your camp leaders, and in the next 4 episodes, they'll share ideas and exercises to help you u…
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Send me a Text Message. What if taking a break from Instagram could actually transform your business strategy? Join me as I share my personal journey of stepping away from Instagram for two years, only to return with a strategic vision and a clear purpose. SUMMARY In this episode, I discuss my experiences with Instagram as a marketing tool for my b…
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Intentionality. And if there's one thing that my guest on this episode has in spades, it's intentionality! From her self-built, off-grid tiny house compound (her words!) to her work as a textile artist, clothing and sewing pattern designer, and garment construction instructor, Ann Tilley lives in her values and on her own terms and she's a joy to b…
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Welcome to Episode 377 of our knitting and crochet podcast! We are Jocelyn and Diana, two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Support us on Patreon! We have YouTube Memberships! You can find…
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Welcome to Episode 376 of our knitting and crochet podcast! We are Jocelyn and Diana, two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Support us on Patreon! We have YouTube Memberships! You can find…
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Taxes aren't fun but paying more taxes than you need is even worse! Choosing the right structure can have a significant impact on your taxes and personal liability. This episode breaks down the essentials of choosing between a sole proprietorship, LLC, and S Corp so you can be confident in setting up your freelance business. Discover how the right …
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Jenni Grover is a wellness coach for makers, author and quilter. She cares deeply about the intersection of craft and health, coaching clients’ physical, mental, social, creative and spiritual concerns. In this episode, she and Amanda talk about the way we can run into unpleasantness in the online realm, and how we can engage with certain messages …
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In this episode, Sherri talks about her recent trip to Dallas, Texas where she attended the ModaVation quilt retreat hosted by Moda Fabrics. At this retreat, Sherri was privileged to teach a class and give a presentation to quilt shop owners from all across the country. She shares all the details and happenings of this wonderful retreat for shop ow…
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For some of us makers, there's the desire to take our creativity beyond something which is purely a hobby. Whether we opt to teach our craft to others, design patterns or sell finished items at craft fairs or online, there are many ways to potentially make money from making. In this episode, I looked at Etsy as a platform for selling creative makes…
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How can you tell if a factory is legit? There are easy strategies you can use to vet factories in the fashion industry. In this strategy session clip, Deb Barraza and I share personal experiences and brainstorm ideas to make the process feel less daunting and more manageable. Learn how to use targeted, open-ended questions that reveal the true natu…
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