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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Join Felicia Lo, founder of SweetGeorgia Yarns, as she explores the sweet spot between craft, creativity, and colour together with some of the most inspiring knitters, spinners, designers, shop owners, and makers in this handmade community.

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#Fine Arts #Lifestyle #Arts #Hobbies #Creative Director of SweetGeorgia Yarns #Crochet #Spinning #Weaving #Knitting #Felicia Lo Founder #Creativity #Fibre Art #Textile Art #Craft #SweetGeorgia Yarns

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S5 E5: Community, Culture & Inclusivity with Knitwear Designer Aimee Sher 46:37

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Send us a text Designer Aimee Sher joins Felicia Lo for an inspiring conversation about creativity, inclusivity, and the evolution of modern knitting. Aimee shares her journey from knitter to designer, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her thoughtful design process, her commitment to size-inclusive patterns, and how yarn choices shape her work. They dive into the influence of fashion trends, the role of accessibility in pattern writing, and the impact of community through test knitting and teaching. Aimee also reflects on how her Taiwanese heritage and climate awareness influence her craft and how she balances her love for knitting, weaving, and spinning with the demands of a growing business. Tune in for an honest and uplifting conversation full of insight, inspiration, and a glimpse into what’s next from Aimee Sher. Takeaways Aimee's journey into fibre arts began after having a baby. Knitting provides a sense of purpose and identity for parents. Inclusivity in patterns is a priority for Aimee. Accessibility in pattern design is evolving. Aimee's designs focus on practical and wearable garments. The importance of considering different body shapes in sizing. Yarn choice significantly influences design decisions. Aimee avoids following other designers to maintain originality. The trend in knitting is shifting towards more fitted garments. Aimee's creative process is heavily influenced by the yarn itself. Aimee designs primarily for her customers and test knitters. The knitting process can be time-consuming, often taking 40-60 hours for a sweater. Trust from test knitters is crucial for successful designs. Cultural background influences Aimee's design choices and fabric selections. Aimee's grandmother was a professional crochet designer, linking her to her heritage. Designing with climate in mind is important for Aimee's work. Aimee enjoys exploring various textile arts beyond knitting, including weaving and spinning. Balancing craft and business is a challenge for Aimee, requiring careful time management. Aimee finds joy in the creative process and the learning that comes with it. Future projects include new patterns and expanding her shop offerings.…

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S5 E4: Ergonomics for Comfortable Crafting with Physical Therapist Andrea Lui 42:31

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Send us a text In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo welcomes Andrea Lui for a thoughtful conversation about crafting and health. Together, they explore the importance of ergonomics while we craft and share preventive measures to help ensure many years of comfortable, joyful making. Andrea also speaks to the powerful role crafting can play in supporting our mental health. Andrea shares her journey from casual crafter to physical therapist, now specializing in craft-related injuries, and emphasizes the importance of staying aware of how we move while we create. They touch on common concerns like carpal tunnel syndrome and offer practical tips to support a sustainable, daily crafting practice. Whether you knit, spin, or weave, this episode is a gentle reminder that caring for your body is just as essential as the work you bring into the world. Takeaways Crafting can transform your relationship with your craft. Knitting became a retreat from the busy world. It's important to connect with the crafting community. Many crafters experience pain but don't seek help. Preventative measures are key to avoiding crafting injuries. Posture and ergonomics significantly impact crafting comfort. Choosing the right tools can enhance crafting experience. Carpal tunnel syndrome is common among crafters. Mental health benefits are significant in crafting. Awareness of body mechanics is crucial for long-term crafting.…

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S5 E3: Weaving a Stronger Community with Radical Weavers (Mairi Breslin & Peter Dickie) 51:34

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Send us a text In this episode of the Sweet Georgia Show, Felicia explores the work of Radical Weavers, a community weaving studio in Stirling, Scotland. Founded by Mairi Breslin, the studio supports young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds through weaving workshops and inclusive teaching methods. Peter Dickie, Mairi’s son, runs the studio’s commercial offerings and community work, showcasing the transformative power of weaving. The Radical Weavers organization, which started as a small hobby, has grown into a community hub that offers therapeutic weaving workshops and support for individuals facing challenges. Through inclusive and inspiring programs, the organization empowers people to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. The Radical Weavers’ commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned them recognition and support from the community. Takeaways: Radical Weavers focuses on building community through weaving. The studio supports young adults who are neurodivergent or LGBT. Weaving is used as a therapeutic tool for trauma recovery. Accessibility adaptations are made for individuals with disabilities. Tartan weaving is evolving with innovative designs and materials. The V&A Museum residency showcased the creativity of the studio. Personal stories highlight the transformative power of weaving. Future plans include opening a Tartan Centre in Scotland. The organization aims to be self-sufficient and community-driven. Inclusivity and support are at the core of Radical Weavers' mission.…

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S5 E2: Ease Grief, Create Community, Inspire Generosity with Loose Ends (Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic) 45:40

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Send us a text Loose Ends is an everyone-is-welcome movement that aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with textile projects people have left undone due to death or disability. In this conversation, Felicia Lo speaks with Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic, co-founders of the Loose Ends project, which connects crafters to finish projects left behind by loved ones who have passed away. They discuss their backgrounds, the inception of Loose Ends, and how the project has grown to include thousands of volunteers across the globe. The conversation highlights the emotional impact of crafting, the importance of community support, and the future aspirations of the organization as they navigate challenges and seek to expand their reach. Takeaways Loose Ends was born from a desire to help those grieving. The project connects crafters to unfinished projects left behind. Community support is vital for the growth of Loose Ends. The organization has grown to over 33,000 finishers in 74 countries. Crafting serves as a universal language of comfort and connection. The founders emphasize the importance of planning for unfinished projects. Loose Ends aims to expand beyond textiles into other crafts. Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the project. The organization is adapting to challenges in the crafting community. Crafting fosters genuine human connections and kindness.…

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Season 5, Episode 1: Welcome Back to the SweetGeorgia Show 8:16

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Send us a text The SweetGeorgia Show is set to return with a fresh perspective, aiming to explore the deeper intentions behind crafting. This isn't just a podcast about textiles and handcrafts; it's a conversation about the innovation and identity that these crafts represent. We want to understand how the act of making things shapes our identities and how these identities transcend geographical boundaries. In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo reflects on her journey as a maker and the evolution of her brand, SweetGeorgia. She discusses the importance of community in crafting, the challenges and joys of creating, and the renewed focus of the podcast on meaningful conversations about the act of making. With a commitment to fostering connection and creativity, Felicia invites listeners to join her on this new adventure in exploring the stories behind crafting. Takeaways The SweetGeorgia Show is celebrating its 100th episode. Felicia started the podcast to reconnect with her craft after a break. The podcast has evolved alongside SweetGeorgia's offerings. Creating videos for YouTube was pivotal for Felicia's teaching. SweetGeorgia now offers over 115 video-based courses. The podcast aims to explore the deeper meaning of crafting. Felicia emphasizes the importance of community in crafting. Listeners are encouraged to engage through comments and Discord. The podcast will be available in both video and audio formats. SweetGeorgia's mission is to spread joy through color and craft.…

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Episode 097: The Encouraging, Passionate Spinning Teacher with Debbie Held 49:27

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Send us a text This week Felicia is talking with writer and spinner: Debbie Held from Atlanta, Georgia. If you've been following our news at SweetGeorgia this year we created a brand new Ambassador Program this past August and introduced nine people in the knitting and fibre arts world to help SweetGeorgia share the love of colour and craft and Debbie is one of those ambassadors. Debbie was chosen as an ambassador due to her passion for handspinning and her ability to share it with the community in such an encouraging and inviting way. She has written for Interweave, Schacht Spindle Company , Spin Off , Ply magazine , and more. And her writing has led to teaching opportunities all over the world. We hope you'll join us for the chat today! "...finding spinning has brought me an entirely new, incredibly rewarding life... I just feel lucky." - Debbie Held on how her life drastically changed when she was introduced to the art of spinning In this episode, we talk about: 1:24 Debbie chats about what got her into spinning in the first place 5:41 Felicia asks Debbie how she combined her creative life and her professional life 9:08 Debbie chats about how spinning helped her in her darkest times in life 13:15 How Debbie encourages people who want to spin for fun or for a career 17:30 Felicia chats about her new e-spinner with Debbie and how spinning can look different for everyone depending on their circumstances in life 20:57 What other kinds of fibre arts are in Debbie's life? 22:03 What kind of spinning trends Debbie is seeing lately 24:53 Debbie and Felicia chat about being multi-craftual makers 25:49 Debbie chats about the fear of creating and how it can hold you back 29:48 Debbie chats about her column "Her Handspun Habit" 34:24 Debbie chats about her exciting trip to Scotland to research some very rare spinning wheels 44:18 Where you can find Debbie online 47:34 Felicia's Final Thoughts Here's Where You Can Find Debbie: Website: www.debbieheld.com Instagram: @doodler01 Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/people/doodler01 Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every email and bit of feedback, whether it’s on Instagram , Twitter , or Facebook , so we welcome your comments. Thank you all so much for your continued support of our show! Until next time, enjoy colour! Music Credits: Playbook of Happiness – by RimskyMusic Click to subscribe on iTunes…

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Episode 096: Finding Playful Joy and Purpose Through Knitting with Claudia Gossens 40:34

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Send us a text This week on the show, Felicia is chatting with Claudia Gossens: the owner of the yarn shop Lanaphilia in Germany. Claudia has a joyful passion and excitement for yarn, fibre, knitting, and colour in everything she does and recently began sharing her experiences on her podcast: Wollinspirationen (available in German only). It’s always wonderful to be able to chat with yarn shop owners from all over the world so we hope you’ll join Felicia and Claudia for their conversation! "...the feedback is enormous and I love it, it's just like having a huge amount of good knitting friends." - Claudia Glossens on how her podcast, Wollinspirationen enhances her fibre arts world In this episode, we talk about: 1:20 Claudia's nickname 2:31 How Claudia started knitting and how it became such a large part of her life 5:05 Knitting over language barriers 8:47 Claudia's favourite things to knit 9:45 Where Claudia finds inspiration for her knitting projects and her goals to finish before 2019 ends 12:45 Does Claudia have any other fibre interests other than knitting? 13:35 Claudia discusses her interest in spinning 15:21 What Claudia does with all her handspun and the difficulties and fun of blending certain colours with carding and knitting 19:00 Learning more about colour and the ones that suit you and bring you joy 21:32 How Claudia started running her yarn store: Lanaphilia and her biggest challenges in running a yarn store 27:01 Claudia chats about her Lanaphilia works as an online-only yarn store 27:45 Felicia asks Claudia about what knitting trends she's finding in Germany and online 29:45 Felicia asks Claudia if starting her podcast Wollinspirationen has affected what inspires her. 36:42 Where you can find Claudia online 37:56 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway Here's Where You Can Find Claudia: Website: www.lanaphilia.de Podcast: https://wollinspirationen.de Instagram: @lanaphilia Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/lanaphilia Enter to win a Copy of the Taurus Shawl Pattern: Claudia is giving our listeners a chance to win a copy of her pattern: Taurus a triangular shawl that plays with slipped stitches. Thank you Claudia! Click here to enter the giveaway » Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every email and bit of feedback, whether it’s on Instagram ,…

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Episode 095: Organizing your Knitting and Life with the Knitter's Planner 39:58

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Send us a text This week, Felicia is joined by Kara Gott Warner and Stephanie Palmer of The Knitter's Planner . Kara has been on our show not once, but twice before, as she is the former editor of Creative Knitting Magazine and is now the host of the Power Purls Podcast . She is also a coach for creative women and entrepreneurs and is now the editor of The Knitter's Planner. If you want to listen to Kara's previous episodes with us they are Episode 24 and Episode 50 . We are also joined by Stephanie who is the creator and publisher of The Knitter's Planner. Please join us this week and get ready to nerd out about planning and time management! "...we live in a hybrid time... we are in between two worlds in a sense... I do love my digital planners... but I think that there is just no replacement for putting a pen to paper... there's something meditative about it that you don't get with digital planning and there's a peaceful calming portion and there's a different level of commitment when you're thinking of your own goals and how you're structuring your time with pen to paper... that I just don't think digital can replace." - Stephanie Palmer on analog planners in a digital age In this episode, we talk about: 1:20 Stephanie and Kara introduce themselves to the listeners 4:12 Felicia asks Stephanie why she decided to first make The Quilter's Planner 5:40 How is The Knitter's Planner different from other planners? 9:03 Sunday-Starter vs Monday-Starter: the customization options in The Knitter's Planner 13:24 Discussing how to merge a digital and analog planning systems 17:05 How using a planner can make a difference for fibre artists who want to create more 22:34 Chatting about the fear of "ruining" a beautiful planner 24:28 Discussing everyones personal workflow around their planner 29:50 How to plan around the holiday season 33:06 Tips for people who are not planners, but want to become one 35:43 Where people can find The Knitter's Planner 37:22 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway! Here's Where You Can Find The Knitter's Planner: Website: www.knittersplanner.com Instagram: @theknittersplanner Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnittersPlanner Enter the Giveaway to win a Free Knitter's Planner: Stephanie and Kara are giving one of our lucky listeners the chance to win a free custom Knitter's Planner ! This is a giveaway you certainly don't want to miss! Click here to enter the giveaway » Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episo…

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Episode 094: Building the Craft Industry Alliance with Abby Glassenberg 48:14

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Send us a text This week on the show, Felicia is chatting with Abby Glassenberg: a sewing pattern designer, craft book author, writer, and teacher. Since 2005 she's been writing a blog called While She Naps : which is about the home sewing industry and creative entrepreneurship with a focus on craft publishing, fabric manufacturing, feminism, and social justice. Ten years after she started the blog in 2015 she co-founded Craft Industry Alliance and now serves as its president. Join Felicia and Abby as they chat about the crafting industry and the challenges makers have as they pursue the dream of turning their passion into a sustainable business. "...I want to be where people are... and see what it's all about and not... live in fear... when I posted that there were a lot of people who were... really scared of Tik Tok... this is going to steal my privacy... and I understand the fear... about it but I just also feel like... get in there and play... see it with [your] own eyes... I would rather take a look myself than... believe the hype and... not make my own decision" - Abby Glassenberg on crafters being on the new social media app, Tik Tok In this episode, we talk about: 1:29 Abby chats about when she began creating and how she stared her business 8:39 How Abby transitioned crafting from her hobby to a business and how it affected her audience base, and how business itself can be creative 13:58 Abby and Felicia discuss a common question in the industry: If you help other crafters succeed in their business, aren't you creating competition for yourself? 19:23 Abby chats more about Craft Industry Alliance and what it has to offer members 23:14 Felicia asks Abby what are the biggest challenges the craft industry and business owners are currently facing 26:53 The opportunities Abby is seeing in the creative industry space 29:44 Crafting and Tik Tok? Abby discusses the new social media app and how crafters could be a part of it 34:45 How Abby's business has changed now that her children are older 38:39 Abby discusses the team behind Craft Industry Alliance 41:03 What's coming up in the Craft Industry Alliance 45:33 Felicia's Final Notes and Special Discount Code for Craft Industry Alliance Membership Here's Where You Can Find Abby: Abby's Blog: www.whileshenaps.com Craft Industry Alliance Website: www.craftindustryalliance.org Abby's Instagram: @abbyglassenberg Abby Glassenberg Design Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/AbbyGlassenbergDesign Get a Special Discount for Craft Industry Alliance Membership: If you are a small business owner and are interested in joining the Craft Industry Alliance, Abby has created a special discount code for our listeners to receive 20% off the membership fee! Use the code: SWEETGEORGIA at checkout to receive your discount. Thank you so much Abby! Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every emai…

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093: Teaching the World to Weave with Kelly Casanova 37:05

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Send us a text This week Felicia is joined by weaver, teacher, and designer: Kelly Casanova, from Melbourne Australia. Kelly runs an online weaving school called: Kelly Casanova Weaving Lessons and has been working tirelessly to create ongoing weaving instruction, initially with a rigid heddle loom and now with multi-shaft looms. Kelly has been a huge inspiration for Felicia because Kelly was creating online weaving tutorials when there weren't any available. Join Felicia and Kelly as they chat about the involvement and control that weaving offers a fibre artist and how to encourage others to start weaving. "...I felt like I was always looking for something really authentic, like I could do it from start to finish and have as much involvement in the process as I possibly could. And weaving was it for that because I could get the fibre, I could spin it, I could dye it, and then I could weave it, and then I could sew it..." - Kelly Casanova on her love of weaving In this episode, we talk about: 2:09 Kelly chats about how she first got into the fibre arts 3:43 What was it about weaving that captured Kelly's interest so much? 5:19 What is Kelly's favourite fibre or yarn to work with? 6:20 Kelly discusses her upcoming course on studying Japanese techniques of dyeing and weaving 8:37 Felicia asks Kelly how she comes up with her course ideas for her online school 12:38 Kelly explains what students can learn at her online school 14:05 Kelly gives advice to first-time weavers and how to get started 16:49 Felicia and Kelly chat about how to encourage more weavers to create content for the Internet 18:31 What are the differences Kelly sees between weaving on a rigid heddle looms weaving on a floor loom? 21:30 Felicia chats with Kelly about her Etsy shop and her experience selling on that platform 23:06 Kelly's tips for production weavers 25:19 Kelly describes why she loves the online weaving community 27:19 How Kelly finds the time for self-care in a busy life 31:29 What Kelly has planned for her online school 33:36 Where can you find Kelly online 34:12 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway! Here's Where You Can Find Kelly: Website: www.kellycasanovaweavinglessons.com Online School: www.kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/kellycasanova Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/kellycasanovaart Facebook: www.facebook.com/kellycasanovatextileandfibreartist Instagram: @casanova_kelly_weaver Enter the Giveaway for 5 Free Weaving Patterns from Kelly's Etsy Shop: If this week's conversation has inspired you to give weaving a try, then enter down below to win 5 free weaving patterns from Kelly's Etsy Shop !…

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Episode 092: Cameron Taylor-Brown and the Art of Teaching 47:33

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Send us a text This week on the show, Felicia is talking with Cameron Taylor-Brown: an artist, weaver, and educator. Cameron studied fibre arts at the University of California, Berkeley with Ed Rossbach and then textile design at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. Since 1985 she's lived in Los Angeles where she's still active in arts and education. Her work is widely exhibited and has been featured in many publications including Fibre Art Now , American Craft , Shuttle Spindle & Dyepot . She teaches design and colour workshops at schools, guilds, museums, and conferences throughout the United States and at ARTSgarage : a teaching studio in Los Angeles. Cameron recently curated the exhibit Material Meaning: A Living Legacy of Anni Albers , which was on view at the Craft in America Center in Los Angeles. Join Felicia and Cameron as they discuss Cameron's past and present in the arts. "... I always felt confident that I knew... the material well, but initially I was afraid of public speaking... that was my most nervous thing was standing up in front of a group of people... but what I realized was... when you're teaching... a visual medium the people that you're talking to are focusing on the medium that you're talking about, they're not focusing on you and so I began to realize I was the narrator, but they were looking at something else. The minute I figured that out... it was a lot less scary for me to talk to people... and then it's just about sharing something that you love and figuring out to explain it to people so that they own it, not you... one of the really important things when you're teaching is I don't want to create clones of myself. I want people to discover who they are and what their journey is and help them in their particular journey, and I think that's the art of teaching. " - Cameron Taylor-Brown on her transition from maker to educator In this episode, we talk about: 1:36 Felicia and Cameron chat about how Cameron used to be a sales rep for SweetGeorgia Yarns 2:35 Cameron talks about her "retirement" 3:56 How Cameron got into the fibre arts, specifically weaving 9:00 How Cameron made the jump from maker to educator 12:43 Cameron chats about her teaching studio: ARTSgarage 19:45 Felicia and Cameron chat about the difficulty of knowing where to start when you want to pursue a new fibre arts skill 23:00 Felicia asks Cameron if she has any suggestions for anyone wanting to turn their textile art into a business 35:50 Felicia and Cameron chat about the exhibit she recently curated called: Material Meaning: A Living Legacy of Anni Albers 46:18 Felicia's Final Notes Here's Where You Can Find Cameron: Website: www.camerontaylor-brown.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CameronTaylorBrownStudio Instagr…

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091: Weaving up New Dreams with Angela Smith 36:04

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Send us a text This week on the show Felicia is joined by Angela Smith, the founder and creative director of Purl & Loop . Felicia has mentioned Purl & Loop many times before on the SweetGeorgia YouTube channel because, as an avid weaver, she is a huge fan of their looms. Please join Felicia and Angela as they discuss all things weaving and the big challenges faced when starting out a small business "...it's an industry I was drawn to because, unlike real estate... well in real estate everyone thinks everything's an emergency... there are no emergencies in fibre. No one was ever going to call me up at 9 o'clock on a Friday night and tell me they had to look at 10 different looms by 9 am on Saturday morning... " - Angela Smith on what inspired her to transition from the world of real estate to the world of fibre arts In this episode, we talk about: 0:51 Felicia and Angela chat about how they first met 1:27 Angela describes her company, Purl & Loop 2:57 Angela chats about some of Purl & Loops newest projects , including a "delicious" sounding Cord Taco 4:29 How Angela got into the world of fibre arts and started Purl & Loop 7:18 Felicia asks Angela how she transitioned from the world of real estate to owning a fibre arts supply store 11:57 Angela chats about the studio space Purl & Loop occupies 15:45 Angela discusses how the partnership with Liz Gibson helped advance Purl & Loop into a larger studio space 22:15 Chatting about the laser cutter and process that goes into creating the looms 25:15 Discussing the amazing team behind Purl & Loop 26:46 Is Purl & Loop going to venture out beyond weaving supplies? 29:07 Angela chats about Purl & Loop's new circle looms 30:58 What does the future hold for Purl & Loop? 32:47 Where you can find Purl & Loop online 33:38 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway! Here's Where You Can Find Purl & Loop: Website: www.purlandloop.com Instagram: @purlandloop Enter the Giveaway for a Free Circular Loom from Purl & Loop: If this week's conversation has inspired you to give weaving a try, then enter down below to win a free circular loom from Purl & Loop ! Thanks to Angela and her team for giving our listeners a chance to win one of these gorgeous looms! Click here to enter the giveaway » Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every email and bit of feedback, whether it’s on Instagram , Twitter , or Facebook , so we welcome your comments. Thank you all…

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Episode 090: Photographing Knitwear with Abbye Dahl 38:34

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Send us a text This week on the show, Felicia chats with Abbye Dahl : a Vancouver-based knitwear designer and professional photographer. Abbye is no stranger to SweetGeorgia Yarns as she created a collection of hat patterns using our yarns called: Cloche Knits . Abbye has also designed a follow-up collection called Cloche Knits 2 . If you haven't seen the photos in Cloche Knits, they are stunning and elegantly shot. Now Abbye is about to share her deep photography knowledge and experience with knitters and she is created a course specifically teaching knitwear designers how to photograph their garments . "...one of the things I love about knitting... is the colours and the textures are so rich and... as I was doing it I was like 'Ah these things are... calling out to be photographed' So then I would spend time with my knitting just taking pictures of it... just being really inspired by all the different textures and then I was sitting at home and I'm like 'Well I have all of these awesome pictures of my knitting... just sitting on my hard drive, what can I do with this? How can I start sharing this with other people?' So I would honestly say it was the photography that got me to start designing just because I felt like I really wanted people to see these pictures of knitting, so I might as well write a patter to go with the pictures. " - Abbye Dahl on what inspired her to start designing knitwear patterns In this episode, we talk about: 1:30 How did Abbye get into the fibre arts? 4:46 Abbye chats about the cloche-style hats she designs and what she loves about them 8:11 Felicia and Abbye talk about the Louise Poncho that Abbye designed for her Rockies collection 10:38 Felicia asks Abbye about her experiences in photography school 13:21 It's a small world after all: Abbye chats about her connections to two of our former podcast guests: Mariana Frochtengarten and Katrina Stewart 15:14 Discussing Abbye's upcoming Photography for Knitwear course 20:10 How designers can work effectively with knitwear models 27:02 The challenges of self-portraits 30:50 Abbye's chats about editing and re-touching knitwear photography 32:41 How Abbye's new photography course can be for non-designers as well 34:38 Where you can find Abbye online 36:09 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway! Here's Where You Can Find Abbye Knits: Website: www.abbyeknits.com Knitwear Photography Course: www.abbyeknits.com/photography-for-knitwear Instagram: @abbyeknits…

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089: Spinning up a Storm with Spincycle Yarns 45:50

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Send us a text This week, Felicia is chatting with Rachel Price and Kate Burge of Spincycle Yarns. Spincycle Yarns is a very unique yarn company as they create small batch mill-spun yarn, spun from fibre that they hand dye so the yarns look and feel like handspun! You have probably seen Spincycle Yarns featured in such designs like Andrea Mowry's The Shift cowl and Nightshift shawl among many others. Join Felicia, Rachel, and Kate as they chat about all things colour and spinning! "...the first time we ever hung out it was Easter Sunday and we went to my... house... and we had... a pound of fibre and we're like 'Alright, let's go crazy and dye it' and we did and it was like so much fun and we just... I don't know like as opposed to crafting by yourself, when you find your crafting soulmate to work with it's so much more fun." - Kate Burge on meeting her best friend (and future business partner) Rachel Price In this episode, we talk about: 1:21 Rachel and Kate introduce themselves 3:05 Rachel and Kate chat about how they started spinning yarn 4:32 What made Rachel and Kate make the decision to go into business together? 7:03 How do you go from selling handspun yarn to production dyeing and spinning? 9:33 Sport Weight vs Fingering Weight: What's the difference and does it really matter? 11:43 Where Spincycle Yarns sources its fibre from and how they choose what fibre goes into their millspun yarns 15:30 Can yarn construction techniques be experimented with when you have your own mill? 17:34 How many colourways is Spincycle Yarns producing right now? 20:32 How do Rachel and Kate draw the boundaries between work and play when running a yarn business? 26:36 Felicia asks Rachel about how she learned how to weave in Harrisville 30:07 Do Rachel and Kate teach textile arts to the public? 32:35 What changes have Rachel and Kate seen in the knitting world over the years? And the fun of collaborating with Andrea Mowry 40:10 Where to find Rachel and Kate online! Also you can find Spincycle Yarns at Knit City in Vancouver this year at the Starlight Knitting Society booth! 43:32 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway! Here's Where You Can Find Spincycle Yarns: Website: www.spincycleyarns.com Instagram: @spincycle_yarns Enter the Giveaway for 2 Free Skeins of Spincycle Yarns: If you want to get your hands on Rachel and Kate's beautiful yarn, enter our contest to win 2 free skeins of their brand new colourway: Castaway! Thank you so much to Rachel, Kate, and the hardworking Spincycle gang for making this giveaway possible! Click here to enter the giveaway » Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave…

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