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  • Craft Talkin' with Paula Milner [CT005]

    Craft Talkin' with Paula Milner [CT005]

    · Craft Talkin'

    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.

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    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!


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  • Craft Talkin' with Lauren Willis [CT004]

    Craft Talkin' with Lauren Willis [CT004]

    · Craft Talkin'

    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
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    You can find Lauren on her website, Manatee Squares and on instagram here.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 From Pokémon to Filet Crochet

    03:02 Embracing Inclusive Sizing

    08:03 The Art of Fillet Crochet

    24:47 Making Patterns Your Own

    25:34 The Struggles of Taking Photos and Posing

    26:31 Colour Preferences and Design Choices

    28:19 Selling Patterns on Multiple Platforms

    38:01 Insights from Dog Grooming

    50:33 The Bond Between Dog Groomers and Dogs

    51:07 Trends in the Dog Grooming Industry

    54:09 The Origin of 'Manatee Squares'

    58:42 Future Plans and Secret Projects

    01:06:33 Favourite Ice Cream Flavours and Films


    ï»żDon’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]


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  • Craft Talkin' with Jane Crowfoot [CT003]

    Craft Talkin' with Jane Crowfoot [CT003]

    · Craft Talkin'

    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!


    Timestamps

    00:00 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 Return

    48:49 Justin Bieber Wearing Jane's Design

    54:28 Crochet in High Street Fashion 5

    6:40 Changing Landscape of Content Consumption

    01:06:32 The Importance of Self-Care

    01:19:25 Expanding the Market with Translations


    You can find Janie’s brilliant new book here:

    https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/jane-crowfoot/complete-crochet-handbook/9781800922419


    Don’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]


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

    Craft Talkin' with Sarah P. Corbett [CT002]

    · Craft Talkin'

    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!


    Timestamps

    00:00:00 Introduction and Changing the World

    00:00:16 Activism and Ethical Choices

    00:02:55 The Beauty of the Book

    00:04:09 Introducing Sarah Corbett

    00:08:53 The Manifesto and 10 Steps

    00:11:16 Craftivism and Gentle Protest

    00:28:27 Craftivism as a Catalyst for Change

    00:32:42 Using Craft for Critical Thinking

    00:49:02 Craftivism and Mindfulness

    00:52:18 Craftivism and Well-being

    01:16:48 Exploring Future Projects


    Links

    Find Sarah Corbett on InstagramFollow the Craftivist Collective on FacebookBuy The Craftivist Collective Handbook here

    And at all good bookshops.


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  • Craft Talkin' with Merion & MrXStitch [CT001]

    Craft Talkin' with Merion & MrXStitch [CT001]

    · Craft Talkin'

    Welcome to the first episode of Craft Talkin' in which your hosts Merion and MrXStitch explain how they ended up Craft Talkin'.

    It's a tale of socks and dogs and sausage rolls!


    Timestamps:

    00:00:20 - Intro

    00:04:00 - Merion's craft backstory

    00:06:30 - MrXStitch's craft backstory

    00:12:00 - Our favourite episodes of the LoveCrafts Show

    00:19:00 - Our favourite books

    00:26:00 - The last good film they watched

    00:32:00 - Their favourite foods

    00:36:00 - Their favourite ice cream flavours

    00:38:00 - Their favourite bands/music

    00:42:00 - MerionMakes

    00:45:00 - NeedleXChange and XStitch Magazine

    00:48:00 - What Craft Talkin' is going to be, er, talkin about!


    Craft Talkin' is your new favourite craft podcast in which Merion "MerionMakes" Willis and Jamie "MrXStitch" Chalmers talk around the world of craft and interview their craft heroes.

    Find us on Instagram here.


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  • Welcome to Craft Talkin'

    Welcome to Craft Talkin'

    · Craft Talkin'

    Merion & Mr X Stitch are bringing the craft podcast thunder to your ears.

    Craft Talkin' will feature interviews with your favourite craft superstars as well as that special kind of banter that only Merion and Mr X can deliver.


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