Best Vickie Howell Podcasts (2024)

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Natterdoodle - Lettering arts and positivity confetti sprinkler Natalie Keller Pariano 57:06

4y ago57:06

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Natalie Keller Pariano of Natterdoodle is a ray of creative sunshine springing positivity confetti everywhere she goes. Natalie is a colorful, quirky and socially conscious lettering artist living in Columbus, Ohio. Natalie not only has a brick and motor store store where she hosts workshops she also travels around the country teaching workshops. I…

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Saving the world one recycled glue stick and jar of biodegrable glitter at a time. Small steps crafty folks can take to help the environment. 47:11

4y ago47:11

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Tiffany Threadgould the GVP of Design and Engineering at TerraCycle, Inc & Loop Global stops by to talk about crafting, recycling and how to join those two in more than just your average up-cycled project. You might know Terracycle as a company that turns old diapers and cigarette butts into park benches. Did you know they can recycle glue stick tu…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Podcasting with Amanda Zampelli & Kristin Tweedale hosts of Crafty Ass Female 1:04:45

4y ago1:04:45

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Crafty Ass Female, raise your hand if this describes you? Today I am talking all things podcasting with Kristin Tweedale of The Awesome Ladies Project and writer/designer Amanda Zampelli. Together these two ladies host their own fabulous podcast called Crafty Ass Female. After a bit of a hiatus I thought discussing the topic of podcasting with some…

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Stacey Martin Smith - Tattoos by Day and Business Woman by Night 54:46

4+ y ago54:46

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Stacey Martin is an Austin based tattoo artist known the world over for her celebrity themed kewpie dolls. In this episode host Jennifer Perkins and Stacey talk don't just talk about tattoos but get into all things art licensing, contracts, product design and more. Stacey has managed to parlay her career as a tattoo artist into a successful Etsy sh…

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Vickie Howell - Author of The Knit Vibe: A Guide to Creativity, Community and Well Being for the Mind Body and Soul 1:00:37

4+ y ago1:00:37

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Rebroadcast: Vickie Howell author of the brand new book The Knit Vibe stops by the Creative Queso podcast. Vickie is knitwear designer, author of countless yarntastic books, host of the Craft.ish podcast, boss babe in charge of the Yarn Yay subscription box service, host of The Knit Show on YouTube and the longest running craft themed Facebook Live…

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Gala Darling - A Manifesting Maven Talks Running a Creative Business and Tapping Into Success 52:27

4+ y ago52:27

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Gala Darling discovered tapping in her 20’s and from there her love of and interest in personal development grew and blossomed. Gala started as a blogger and fashion influencer, but has now become a best selling author with her book "Radical Self Love", a motivational speaker, YouTube host, and more. Her message is always about how to keep your vib…

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Jennifer Sodini - Oracle Cards for Creatives 44:38

4+ y ago44:38

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Jennifer Sodini of Evolve and Ascend stops by the Creative Queso podcast to discuss the business of being a conscious media entrepreneur and her new Amenti Oracle Deck. Listen in as we talk about ways artists, crafters and creative business owners can use the deck to help break through creative block or as a prompt for inspiration. We also touch on…

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Becky Helms - The Pink Samauri Tells All About Winning at Instagram and the Enamel Pin Game 1:04:47

4+ y ago1:04:47

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You might have noticed that enamel pins are having a bit of a moment. Austin, Texas based illustrator Beckly Helms of The Pink Samurai is here to help you keep your pin game strong. Yup, today’s episode of the Creative Queso podcast is for aspiring, as well as, established pin makers. Becky talks about enamel pins manufacturing, and promoting but w…

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Natalie Lloyd - New York Times Best Selling Author of A Snicker of Magic 58:00

4+ y ago58:00

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Ever dreamed of being a New York Times Best Selling author? Well, today's Creative Queso Podcast guest Natalie Lloyd did just that and more. Not just the New York Times, a "Snicker of Magic" has won praise from Amazon, NPR, Parents Magazine and most recently has been optioned by Sony Tri-Star for television. All of Natalie's books: "The Key to the …

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Katie Kortman - The Magic That Happens From Being Yourself 52:36

4+ y ago52:36

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When Katie Kortman made a commitment to start sewing her own clothes, she decided to put her art degree to good use and go ahead and make her own fabric as well. Fast forward to Katie having a successful Spoonflower store after wining an online sewing contest and teaching herself how to create a repeat pattern. When Katie is not sewing she is creat…

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Shelly Kim of Letters by Shells 1:05:16

4+ y ago1:05:16

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Shelly Kim of Letters by Shells got her start as many of us do working on a side hustle passion while balancing a day job. Shelly’s adventure began because she wanted to decorate her cubicle with positive affirmations. Almost 300,000 Instagram followers and a new book called Digital Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy later, it’s safe to say she …

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Ashlad Viscosi - Event Planning - everything you ever wanted to know from the woman behind Austin's Creatives Meet Business Experience. 1:01:21

4+ y ago1:01:21

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Ashland Viscosi of Austin’s Creatives Meet Business Experience stops by the Creative Queso podcast to talk about all the ins and out of event planning. Ashland has worked behind the scenes for the Austin Film Festival and the ATX Television festival - so she knows a thing or two about the nuances of working with sponsors, realistic expectations of …

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Grace Chon - When a Pet Photographer Goes to Creativity School 54:36

4+ y ago54:36

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Grace Chon, pet photographer to the stars by day, and host of the Creativity School Podcast by night, stops by the Creative Queso podcast. Grace and Jen do a deep dive into inner work, burn out, leaps of faith in your career and more. Whether you are a photographer, knitter, influencer or podcaster there is something for you in this episode about t…

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BEST OF: Gerald and Elena Flores - Sew Bonita + Taco Gear = Sew Taco 48:58

5y ago48:58

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It seemed only natural for husband and wife side hustlers Elena Flores of Sew Bonita and Gerald Flores of Taco Gear to combine forces and start a podcast called Sew Taco. Each episode is a perfect combination of craft chat, inspiration and businesses advice. Listen in to hear us talk about the reason local is so important to them, why they built th…

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Mark Montano - Making a Mark in the Craft Industry 53:40

5y ago53:40

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If there was such a thing as a rock star of the craft world, Mark Montano would be my vote. Mark started as a fashion designer, transitioned into television, and has landed firmly in the DIY world where he uses ALL the skills. He has authored several books including his Big Ass Book series. Each week there is a new how-to video on his YouTube chann…

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A.V. Does What - Life Is Better When You Do It Yourself 54:05

5y ago54:05

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Life is Better When you Do It Yourself is the motto of NYC based creative A.V. Perkins. Her website and social is called A.V. Does What but it might be better described as what doesn’t A.V. Do. She teaches everything from glass etching to wood burning. She was also the winner of her episode of Flea Market Flip and created a card game about hip hop …

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Alisa Burke 1:02:19

5y ago1:02:19

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Artist Alisa Burke and host Jennifer Perkins discuss living the life of a full time artist on this week’s episode of the Creative Queso Podcast. Alisa like most artists has multiple streams of income, with everything from retreats to coloring books, but her primary source of income is from the over 90 online classes that she offers. Alisa is a prol…

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Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching 1:05:51

5y ago1:05:51

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Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching and host Jennifer Perkins wax poetic about their days in the Austin Craft Mafia on today’s episode of the Creative Queso podcast. More than just a trip down memory lane the women discuss brand collaborations, art licensing and conscious decisions about not scaling your business. Jenny Hart has single handedly revived…

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Emily Thompson Talks About Being Boss 1:00:26

5y ago1:00:26

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Today’s Creative Queso Podcast guest Emily Thompson has a lot of hustler stars in her chart. Emily is most famously known as one of the hosts of the hugely successful Being Boss podcast, which now has books, getaways and online classes to offer. As of late Emily’s passion really lies on her beliefs of creating a work life flow in harmony with the s…

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Andrea Pippins - Illustrator and author talks everything from creative community to creating coloring books. 46:03

5y ago46:03

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Illustrator, author and teacher Andrea Pippins stops by the Creative Queso podcast to talk with host Jennifer Perkins. The ladies discuss the importance of a community impact not just on your career but also your creativity. Andrea has worked for Hallmark, Lenny Letter, Oprah’s O Magazine and countless others, including her own books: "We Inspire M…

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Amy Tangerine - Crafting a Life You Love 1:05:35

5y ago1:05:35

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Amy Tan or Amy Tangerine as you may know her, stops by the Creative Queso podcast to chat with host Jennifer Perkins. Listen in as Jen and Amy talk about keeping all the balls in the air when you are a "multipotenialite", Amy's career journey of going from T-shirt designer to professional scrapbooker, and her latest creative endeavor a new podcast …

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Ask Me Anything About the Business of Being Creative and the Creativity Behind Running a Business 49:45

5y ago49:45

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Ask Me Anything - About the business of being creative and the creativity behind running a business. In this episode of the Creative Queso Podcast host Jennifer Perkins answers all your questions about: How to prevent social media burnout, Why some of us have crafty ADD and that is ok, Why you should be getting the snakes out first, Ways to keep cr…

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Ann Shen of Bad Girls Throughout History 59:50

5y ago59:50

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Ann Shen stops by the Creative Queso podcast to chat with host Jennifer Perkins about her books "Legendary Ladies", "Bad Girls Throughout History" and the "How to be Legendary Journal for Finding Your Power". This episode takes a fun deep dive into all things woo-woo. In-between crystal charging preferences the conversation also covers highlights o…

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Mondo Guerra of Project Runway 47:24

5y ago47:24

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Today on the Creative Queso Podcast host Jennifer Perkins talks with Mondo Guerra. Mondo was a runner up on Season 8 of Project Runway and then came back to Project Runway All Stars and won. Currently you can find him hosting Runway Remake for Bluprint, a new companion digital series with a crafty and creative spin. Jen and Mondo chat about his wor…

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Jennifer Perkins 21:56

5y ago21:56

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Host Jennifer Perkins discusses 5 Ways Thrift Store Shopping Could Help Your Creative Career. Jen has hosted TV programs, authored books, been a DIY editor for BlogHer, brand ambassador and more the one steady constant has always been she is an avid thrifter. Some people meditate, Jennifer thrifts. Listen in to see why your local thrift store could…

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Best of: Marly Bird 51:47

5y ago51:47

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This week, we’re revisiting one of this podcast's most popular episodes, Vickie's conversation with designer, instructor, and Red Heart Yarn National Spokesperson, Marly Bird.Vickie and Marly go way back, and so there were no holds barred on their chat about Marly's journey from the finance world to fiber phenom, how she balances her many jobs, and…

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Gabrielle Blair of Design Mom and Alt Summit 1:06:19

5y ago1:06:19

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Today on the Creative Queso Podcast host Jennifer Perkins talks with Gabriel Blair of Design Mom and ALT Summit. Gabby is a mother of 6, which is what got her started on the trajectory of examining motherhood through the eyes of a designer but her site and empire are so much more. Gabby is a New York Times Best Selling Author, she is credited with …

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Ed Roth of Stencil 1 49:35

5y ago49:35

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Ever wanted to see your products hanging in the aisles of Target? Yeah, who hasn’t? Today’s Creative Queso Podcast guest, Ed Roth of Stencil1, is in Target stores right now and we are chatting all about how he got there. Ed not only has product lines, but has also authored several books and licensed his images to companies like Plaid Crafts landing…

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Best of: Rachel Herron, Best-Selling Author 51:09

5y ago51:09

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This week host Vickie Howell re-visits her conversation about creative rituals, inspiration, and the ebb & flow of ideas with guest, best-selling author Rachael Herron. Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftishBy Vickie Howell

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Best of: Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass 47:28

5y ago47:28

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Best of CRAFT*ishThis week, host Vickie Howell revisits her conversation with international best-selling author and success coach, Jen Sincero. Plus, from the What I'm Crafting(ish) To segment, new recommendations for TV shows, music, and audiobooks to keep you entertained while you make, work and live!SHOW NOTES: vickiehowell.com/craftish…

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Dear Handmade Life 1:05:05

5y ago1:05:05

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My guest today is Nicole Stevenson, and she makes my new favorite crafty business retreat, Craftcation, possible. Not just Craftcation, Nicole also produces a vendor based event called The Patchwork Show, has her own podcast Dear Handmade Life, dabbles in illustration, designs and sell T-shirts made for ADD crafters like me that say “make all the t…

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Cassie Stephens 57:50

5y ago57:50

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Cassie Stephens is the Mary Poppins of art teachers. As in she gets things done, but with a spoonful of rainbow sugar. This my friends, is not your average grade school art teacher. When Cassie is not sewing her own custom wardrobe with portraits of Andy Warhol’s iconic soup to wear during pop art week at school, you can watch her on You Tube, list…

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#55 Satsuma Street's Jody Rice 48:16

5y ago48:16

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This week on the show is needle arts designer, Jody Rice. Jody’s company Satsuma Street was founded after unsuccessful searches for modern cross-stitch patterns inspired her to design them herself. Her background in both textiles and graphic arts made this a relatively natural transition, so she created a collection. She began to make those pattern…

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Swell Designer 1:00:24

5y ago1:00:24

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Today I am chatting with content whisperer Alexa Westerfield AKA The Swell Designer and the boss lady at Swell Creative Media. Alexa and I chat about her amazing new free PDF, "One Piece of Content 25 Different Ways". There is not a creative content designer on the planet that does not need that kind of information in their back pocket. The never e…

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# 54 Amy Small, Knit Collage 37:06

5y ago37:06

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This week on the show an audio clip interview with Knit Collage's Amy Small about her work to build sustainable employment for the co-op of women in India who spin her company's beautiful yarns.Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftishNOTE: This audio was recorded for a feature in Vickie's upcoming book "The Knit Vibe" (pre-order on Amazon), so the for…

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Ana Victoria Calderon 1:27:27

5y ago1:27:27

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I am so excited to be chatting with watercolor artist and entrepreneur Ana Victoria Calderon today on the Creative Queso podcast. Ana’s new book Creative Watercolor - A Step by Step Guide for Beginners is what brought her to my attention but now I am obsessed with hanging out with her talking about business at The Magic Jungle in Tulum. Ana teaches…

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CRAFT*ish Extra: Live from SXSW with Bluprint's Danielle Wilke 13:27

5y ago13:27

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Vickie's live from the Comcast NBC Universal experience at SXSW, for a totally impromptu interview with the head of marketing at Bluprint (formerly Craftsy). We chat about how makers are now, finally, a force alongside the musicians and filmmakers who are traditionally the focal point of media conferences and beyond!…

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Vickie Howell 1:00:40

5y ago1:00:40

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Today on the Creative Queso podcast Jen is talking with her dear friend Vickie Howell. Vickie is knitwear designer, author of countless yarntastic books, host of the Craft.ish podcast, boss babe in charge of the Yarn Yay subscription box service, host of The Knit Show on You tube and the longest running craft themed Facebook Live show Ask Me Monday…

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Craft Industry Alliance - While She Naps 1:14:02

5y ago1:14:02

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Don’t let the innocuous business name - While She Naps fool you. Abby Glassenberg is an author, pattern designer for companies like Simplicity, small business specialist, Harvard graduate, podcaster and one half of the Craft Industry Alliance. Part Barbara Walters doing investigative glitter covered journalism, part Martha Stewart with her line of …

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#53 Susan Beal, Modern Quilt Author 52:54

5y ago52:54

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This week on the show is modern quilt designer and author of “Sew + Quilt: Techniques for Hand Stitching + Patchwork”, Susan Beal.Host Vickie Howell and Susan have known each other since Vickie first started in the craft industry, a decade and a half ago. Back then, if you were a maker on the internet, then you were automatically a part of what was…

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Darn Good Yarn 49:41

5y ago49:41

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Nicole Snow is not your typical crafty business owner. Where some people are happy to make a little extra spending money with their side hustle her company Darn Good Yarn brought in over 7million dollars last year. Besides being named one of Inc Magazine’s top 5,000 fastest growing companies for the 2nd year in a row Nicole and her Darn Good Yarn a…

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Crafty Lumberjacks 1:11:39

5y ago1:11:39

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The Crafty Lumberjacks AKA Dennis and Andrew had no idea when they met on a traveling production of Fiddler on the Roof that they would fall in love or find themselves teaching crafts on shows like Rachel Ray and The Chew. Good thing they like wearing plaid because this adorable pair of DIY experts keep on gaining in popularity with their HGTV Hand…

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#51 Gretchen Hirsch, Gertie Sews 54:43

5y ago54:43

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This week on the show is vintage dress pattern and fabric designer and author of several books including Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses: A Modern Guide to Stitch and Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day.Host Vickie Howell has followed Gretchen since she first started her original Gertie’s Blog for Better sewing, but have since become an even larg…

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Crafty Chica 1:00:30

5y ago1:00:30

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Kathy Cano-Murillo of The Crafty Chica is one of the OG’s of the handmade movement we now know. Always evolving and growing as a businesswoman but staying true to her distinct Latino style and brand. Not just a star of the DIY world she is also a fiction author, creative motivational speaker, mom, wife and physical store owner. Listen in as Kathy a…

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#50 Sarah Hays Coomer, Physical Disobedience 45:26

5y ago45:26

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This week on the show, is a personal trainer, diet abolitionist and author of Physical Disobedience, Sarah Hays Coomer.As a mother to a daughter, and as a woman herself, Vickie, like most women likely, spends a significant amount of time thinking about body image. In a society that promotes an often unrealistic female physical ideal, there’s a real…

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#49 Katrina Rodabaugh, Sustainable Craft Expert 46:37

5y ago46:37

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This week on the show Vickie chats with sustainable craft expert Katrina Rodabaugh whose book Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More sold out of its first printing.They talk about humans' obligation to mindfulness about consumption of clothing, the rise in popularity of the Slow Fashion philosophy, and what she’s learn…

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Kid Made Modern 40:20

5y ago40:20

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In this episode host Jennifer Perkins chats with Danielle Kurtz the director or marketing and creative at Kid Made Modern. Listen in as the two talk about brand collaborations with: Target, J Crew and The MOMA. They also discuss how smaller craft bloggers might garner the attention of Kid Made Modern. Find out how KMM is helping put the steAm in ST…

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Sew Taco 47:51

5+ y ago47:51

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It seemed only natural for husband and wife side hustlers Elena Flores of Sew Bonita and Gerald Flores of Taco Gear to combine forces and start a podcast called Sew Taco. Each episode is a perfect combination of craft chat, inspiration and businesses advice. Listen in to hear us talk about the reason local is so important to them, why they built th…

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Pivot 33:13

5+ y ago33:13

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Freelancers and Creative Content Designers are well versed in the world of learning to pivot in their career. Knowing when and how to make those slight careers turns and adjustments can be what stands between you and a day job. In this episode host Jennifer Perkins shares a recent crafty career change that forced her to pivot. Jen also discusses 5 …

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#48 Anne Weil, Founder of Flax & Twine 52:30

5+ y ago52:30

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This week on the show, is designer and founder of Flax & Twine, Anne Weil.Anne is a former investment banker turned professional maker who has created a brand driven by a love for creating, and known for it’s clean, beautiful aesthetic.For more info go to: www.vickiehowell.com/craftishBy Vickie Howell

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