The LoveCrafts show (LoveCrafts)
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Frances Quinn | Biscuits, Baking and Brilliance [S03E01] | 00:46:53 | |
Jamie and Merion meet baking hero Frances Quinn, winner of the Great British Bake Off, queen of biscuits, textiles and music, and discuss everything from record breaking Jaffa Cakes to why crushed Bourbon biscuits remind Frances of mud. If you love music, baking and biscuits, you're going to love this episode! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Season 3 Teaser - We're back! | 00:01:02 | |
Yes it's true, The LoveCraft Show is BACK - Premiering Wednesday 14th September with a super delicious first episode! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Bella Coco | Crochet, Careers and Children [S03E02] | 00:42:38 | |
Sarah Jayne Fragola is crochet royalty, and we love her! Catch up with all her news (spoiler, there's a new book!) and chew the crochet chat with Merion and Jamie as they find out what's new with this social media megastar! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | Caren Garfen | Dolls Houses, Stitching Truths and Finding Your Path [S03E03] | 00:58:43 | |
Meet Caren Garfen, acclaimed textile artist, miniature stitcher, mother, and dolls house lover. The power of stitch meets difficult truths in Caren's incredible work, and you just won't believe the detail! You can have a look here on Caren's website or on her instagram. From stitching miniatures for dolls houses to international art exhibitions, Caren's down to earth journey is an inspiration for everyone! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Norah Gaughan | Great Design, Editorial Success and Singing! [S03E04] | 00:50:39 | |
Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Norah Gaughan and learn all about her designs, her love of biology and geometric shapes - and of course her editorship of one of our favourite magazines in the craft industry, Vogue Knitting! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | Dr. Karen Nyberg | Space, Sewing and Saving the Earth [S03E05] | 00:51:31 | |
Jamie and Merion meet supersonic astronaut and fabric artist Dr Karen Nyberg, the 50th woman in space, whose creative childhood and experiences on the International Space Station have informed her wonderful quilting and sewing passions and patterns. If you listen to just one episode of this fun show, make it this one, and be inspired by an incredible woman! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 22 Nov 2022 | Jake Henzler | Intarsia, Inspiration and Impeccable Taste [S03E06] | 00:49:42 | |
If you haven't discovered Boy Knits World Jake Henzler, be prepared to be AMAZED at his incredible work! Knitter of buildings, toys and incredible intarsia, he's also a mighty talented artist and creative inspiration to everyone in the yarn industry. Join Merion and Jamie as they chat with this super crafter to find out how his knitting took him from the shores of Copenhagen to Sydney via The Grand Budapest Hotel! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 | Merion & Jamie's Christmas Stocking | What do you buy a crafter for Christmas? [S03E07] | 00:32:29 | |
What do you buy a crafter for Christmas? Jamie and Merion , our dynamic duo, share their faves from LoveCrafts.com and share their fun, festive ideas for holiday gifts! (with a side order of Jamie's best Dad Jokes, of course!) The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch Appletons Ice Cream Bargello Kit Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 21 Dec 2022 | Janie Crowfoot | Crochet, CALs and the Arts & Crafts Movement [S03E08] | 00:53:51 | |
Merion and Jamie meet Janie Crowfoot, crochet legend! If you haven't discovered Janie's work, you can find all her wonderful blankets and projects on her website, www.janiecrow.com, and follow her on instagram for her latest makes. Janie's latest CAL, Spirit of Flora, can often be found in Inside Crochet magazine, in print or available as a digital subscription. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 23 Dec 2022 | A Christmas Cracker with Debbie Bliss & Friends [S03E09] | 00:52:49 | |
Grab a glass of mulled wine and enjoy our last episode of Season 3! Jamie and Merion curl up with the wonderful Debbie Bliss to discuss Christmas chocolate, favourite movies, traditions and of course, craft projects to relax with over the holiday season. See if you can beat Debbie's score on Jamie's quiz, Spectre or Rejector! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Season 4 of the LoveCrafts Show is coming! | 00:02:15 | |
You know when you get that terrible aching pang for something you haven't heard for a very long time, and your heart begins to contract with pain and longing? Well you don't have to cry yourselves to sleep any more! It's here! Season 4 of the LoveCrafts Show starts soon, with eight new episodes featuring a veritable smorgasbord of craft talk, chat and laughter! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 26 Jul 2023 | Anna Nikipirowicz | Books, Blogs and Snakes [S04E01] | 01:16:43 | |
Welcome to Season 4!!! Jamie and Merion kick things off with all things bookish in this episode where we meet Anna Nikipirowicz, indie designer, author and multi crafter extraordinaire! You can find Anna online at www.moochka.co.uk and on instagram and Facebook. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | Ian Berry | Art, Denim and Documentaries [S04E02] | 01:12:54 | |
Merion and Jamie meet Ian Berry, artist and incredibly talented chap, talking about his medium, denim; his artistic process and how he became an internationally renowned artist from humble beginnings in the north of England. You won't want to miss the story about Ayrton Senna's portrait... Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Kerry Lord | Flowers, Veggies, Alpacas and the history of Toft! [S04E03] | 01:24:05 | |
Titan of the amigurumi world, Kerry Lord, joins Merion and Jamie for this episode, and tells us all about the wonderful world of Toft, alpacas, crocheted fruit and veg, and how she built the business from a herd of six little alpacas to the conglomeration of creativity it is today! You can find endless amigurumi kits, fabulous books, beautiful yarn and inspiration by the bucket load at Toft, and we talk all about Kerry's newest book, Alexandra's Garden Flowers! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Lauren Smith | Body positivity, podcasting and a passion for history [S04E04] | 01:07:38 | |
Super fabulous podcaster Lauren Smith joins Jamie and Merion to talk about body positivity, dressmaking and her love of history! The Go Love Yourself podcast is an oasis in the desert for anyone needing to boost their self esteem and feel more positive, particularly when it comes to living in a larger body. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 27 Jul 2023 | Brenda K B Anderson | Crochet stitches, charts and costumes! [S04E05] | 01:24:17 | |
Meet Brenda K B Anderson, crochet expert extraordinaire! From designing costumes for children's shows to writing books that show how to work motifs without the stitches slanting, Brenda is a marvel! Her new book, The Hooktionary, has a whopping 150 motif charts, from bowls of Pho to Eiffel Towers and cheeseburgers - it's a must for all crocheters! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 11 Oct 2023 | Sally Coulthard | Endangered Crafts & The Entire World [S04E06] | 01:18:07 | |
Merion and Jamie are tickled pink to have Sally Coulthard back on the show, this time to discuss "endangered" crafts and muse about the definition of craft itself. This eclectic chat is nothing short of fabulous - so buckle up, grab a cuppa and snuggle in for an epic show that spans the history of the world right up to present day! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 | Jane Greenoff - The Grande Dame of Cross Stitch [S04E07] | 01:19:48 | |
Jamie and Merion chat to the cross stitch legend that is Jane Greenoff, and listen to her stories of Liberty's workshops, treasures found and restored, and travels around the world. https://www.facebook.com/groups/474765081095458/?paipv=0&eav=AfbS-fdOkWZn-Wqfnh9tMDjtMhPheiTRO4To9mil-proR6jU0Bw_rBKKEdhcNQPnhPo&_rdr https://www.instagram.com/janegreenoff/ Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 08 Nov 2023 | S04E08 - Mathew Boudreaux: the LEGEND that is MxDomestic - Crochet, Quilting and Colour | 01:21:35 | |
If you haven't met Mathew Boudreaux, my goodness you are in for a treat. Merion and Jamie fall instantly in love with this crafting hero who has blown TikTok sky high with his incredible videos, crochet projects and quilting books - but this is not all. Mathew has much more to tell the world, advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community, and sharing their breathtakingly difficult journey to autism, ADHD and to their non-binary, beautiful self. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 13 Feb 2020 | The LoveCrafts Show - Trailer | 00:00:25 | |
What do you get when you cross two craft nuts, a lineup of incredible designers and *ahem* a silly craft jingle (sorry Jamie!)? Enter, The LoveCrafts Show! The video and audio podcast everyone will be talking about, the LoveCrafts Show is your monthly craft juice - where we chat everything crafts related, share news from the making community, and discuss the joy of making. Hosted by Merion, LoveCrafts’ super star maker (who can forget the Merion outtakes video!?) and Jamie, cross-stitch extraordinaire making waves in the crafts community, aka Mr X Stitch! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 13 Feb 2020 | Merion & Mr X | Craft As Self-care [S01E01] | 00:34:39 | |
After the frantic festive months, we think it’s time for a little self care! In our inaugural episode of The LoveCrafts Show, Merion and Mr X Stitch chat about wellbeing, getting organised and creating positive energy to take forward into 2020. In this episode we introduce you to our lovely hosts, Merion and Mr X Stitch! We chat about craft as a form of therapy and how to find meditation in making. We discuss how we’re planning to challenge ourselves in the new year to keep creative burnout at bay, and what we’re doing to organise our stash (warning: we’ve got a yarn hoarder in the room!). And after spending so much time making for other people (Christmas sock marathon, anyone?) we think it's about time to make something for yourself! Oh, and maybe a bit of rebellious cross stitch too. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 13 Feb 2020 | Debbie Bliss | Inspirational Woman [S01E02] | 00:41:05 | |
The LoveCrafts Show is back, bigger and better than before! This time with a super special guest who we’re just dying for you to meet. Sit back, relax, grab your WIP and settle in for a good old catch up with Uncle X and Merino! This month we introduce you to the delightful Debbie Bliss, in all her fabulous glory! Merion and Jamie look back on Debbie’s 40+ years in the industry and everything she’s learnt about being a maker! The LoveCrafts Show also chatted about sharing the love not just one day a year, but every day of the year (Oh Jamie you old romantic!) and with those you love romantically and platonically, hello Galentine’s day! Find out how we’re celebrating, and what’s coming up next in the beautiful world of Debbie Bliss. With plenty of #BlissBantz thrown in! Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show! We want to hear about your Valentine's stories (happy or sad!), your inspiring women, and what you want to see on The LoveCrafts Show next! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 02 Mar 2020 | Bella Coco | Crochet Sensation [S01E03] | 00:42:49 | |
This month we’ve got superstar maker, Sarah Jayne of Bella Coco fame in the studio with us! Uncle X, Merino and Sarah Jayne have been chatting all things crafty (is anyone surprised?!), and delving into how becoming a YouTube sensation has impacted Sarah Jayne’s life, mental health and making. We’ve also got an extra special treat for our lovely listeners! If you’ve been eyeing up the Crochet Society subscription boxes by Bella Coco, use LOVECRAFTS10 at checkout to get 10% off* orders on blacklist boxes! Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com or you can send us a voice message! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 01 Apr 2020 | Merion & Mr X | Stress Relief, Spring Cleaning & Silliness [S01E04] | 00:48:46 | |
On this episode of The LoveCrafts Show spring has sprung! Your good friends Uncle X and Merino are chatting stash hordes and stash busting, finding peace and creativity during uncertain times and answering your Would you rather questions! Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com or you can send us a voice message! You can find the show notes with lots of links to all the lovely things we've been talking about here. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 08 Apr 2020 | Merion & Mr X | Get Crafty With Your Kids [S01E05] | 00:50:34 | |
On this weeks episode Jamie and Merion are chatting about how to foster creativity, and use craft as a way to keep your kids busy when they're stuck indoors! From finger painting, to knitting themselves a whole new wardrobe, Uncle X and Merino have got loads of ideas on how to encourage your children's creative side. Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com or you can send us a voice message! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | TLYarnCrafts | How To Be A Successful Pattern Designer [S01E06] | 01:00:42 | |
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Toni Lipsey AKA TL Yarn Crafts! This week Jamie and Merion have been chatting to the woman behind TL Yarn Crafts - Toni Lipsey! Toni reveals how she went from crochet newbie, to creating a craft empire! Merion and Toni chat all things Tunisian crochet, and Uncle X is amazed to discover cross stitch on crochet - woah! This episode is bursting with crafty goodness. Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com or you can send us a voice message!
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| 22 Apr 2020 | Christine Leech | How To Write A Craft Book [S01E07] | 00:34:53 | |
This week Jamie and Merion have had a catch up with Christine Leech! We'll be talking about pom poms - how could we talk about anything else with the Queen of poms poms herself? Embracing the magic of being a multi-crafter, writing books about craft and so much more! Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com or you can send us a voice message! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 29 Apr 2020 | #8 Gaye "GG" Glasspie | Call Her By Her Name [S01E08] | 00:43:05 | |
This week on The LoveCrafts Show we've got the one and only Gaye Glasspie chatting to Uncle X and Merino! That's right, the iconic orange goddess of GG Made It Instagram fame joined us for a chat about the therapeutic qualities of crafting, the colour orange (how could we not?!) and the important conversations around diversity in our community. Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com or you can send us a voice message! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 06 May 2020 | Shira Blumenthal | Standing Up To Bullying [S01E09] | 00:55:43 | |
On this episode of The LoveCrafts Show we invited Shira Blumenthal from Lion Brand to chat with us! From the secret recipe to creating a stunning colour of the year, to standing up to bullying with the Hat not Hate campaign founded by Shira, Merion and Jamie dig deep into the behind the scenes of this iconic yarn brand.
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| 20 May 2020 | Tom Daley | New To Knitting & Olympic Crafting [S01E10] | 00:45:28 | |
This is an extra special episode of The LoveCrafts Show - we've officially brought you 10 episodes of crafty goodness and we wanted to celebrate in style. You might know him as an Olympic athlete, but Tom is a knitting newbie (swiftly becoming a pro!) and we invited him to come and chat with us about his new found love for yarn crafts!
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| 10 Jun 2020 | Poppy Chancellor | Carving Your Creativity [S01E11] | 01:02:41 | |
Jamie and Merion introduce us to the utterly wonderful Poppy Chancellor in this episode of The LoveCrafts Show. We delve deep into the world of paper cutting, discover how Poppy found her creativity and channels it today, and there may be a song or two in there as well. Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show!
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| 17 Jun 2020 | Stuart Hillard | Quilting Connoisseur & Sewing Bee OG [S01E12] | 00:43:24 | |
Jamie and Merion are joined by the fabulous Stuart Hillard in this episode of The LoveCrafts Show. Stuart is a Sewing Bee original, having appeared on the very first season, so it's no surprise that this weeks episode chats about the exciting behind the scenes of the show! Jamie and Merion also discover Stuart's journey from baby knitter to quilting connoisseur!
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| 01 Jul 2020 | Truly Myrtle | Body Positivity & The Journey To Acceptance [S01E13] | 00:57:16 | |
On this week's episode of The LoveCrafts Show Jamie and Merion were joined by Libby Jonson AKA Truly Myrtle where we chatted about Libby's knitwear designing journey, learning to accept your body and love it, and some inspiring Maori proverbs too!
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| 15 Jul 2020 | Two of Wands | Function & Fashion [S01E14] | 01:01:21 | |
On this week's episode of The LoveCrafts Show Jamie and Merion were joined by Alexi Tavel, but you might know her better as Two of Wands! We delve into Alexi's world of designing beautiful garments, exploring the many hats an indie designer has to wear, from being a social media guru to an admin queen! There might even be a bit of tarot card reading too.
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| 29 Jul 2020 | Leah Emery | Saucy Cross Stitch & Craftivism [S01E15] | 00:54:18 | |
On this week's episode of The LoveCrafts Show Jamie and Merion were joined by incredible cross stitch artist, Leah Emery! Fair warning: Leah's work is a little... saucy. We're talking NSFW (not safe for work) crafty content here, and Jamie and Merion dive head first into chatting to Leah about explicit stitching, her crafty heritage and what's coming next for this maker. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | Katie Jones | Living A Colorful Life! [S01E16] | 00:58:15 | |
This episode of The LoveCrafts Show is packed full of fun! Jamie and Merion are joined by Katie Jones, the queen of colour herself, to chat about living a colourful life, poodle wine bottle covers, how Katie made designing work with her dyslexia, the iconic boy band BUSTED, and just a little bit of crochet chat too! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Ciara LeRoy | Art Is About Telling The Truth [S01E17] | 00:52:39 | |
On this episode of The LoveCrafts Show, Jamie and Merion are joined by Ciara LeRoy. This talented typographer and embroider knows her way around a good cookie recipe, but it's her incredible stitching talent we're head over heels for. Find out more about the incredible work Ciara is doing to support her fellow Black makers, what she has in store for the future - and strangely a detailed discussion about crisps! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 09 Sep 2020 | Vincent Green-Hite | The King of Amigurumi [S01E18] | 00:59:59 | |
Vince AKA the original yarn punk joins Jamie and Merion on the show this week to discuss all thinks amigurumi! This amazing ami artist has a small Pokemon obsession and big dreams for the future of yarn punks. Jamie, Merion and Vince chat crochet, mindful making and The Crafties! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | Merion & Jamie | Season 1 Lookback [S01E19] | 00:37:44 | |
Well folks it's the penultimate episode of season one of The LoveCrafts Show, can you believe it?! In this episode we go back to basics with Uncle X and Merino settling in for a comfy crafty chat, reflecting on everyone we've met and everything we've learned over the last 19 episodes of the show, and teasing our 20th (and final!) episode with Marly Bird, and what to expect from season two! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | Marly Bird | Trusting Your Creativity [S01E20] | 00:59:33 | |
That's right people, we're chatting to Marly Bird in the season one finale of The LoveCrafts Show! With Merion in full fan girl mode and Jamie scratching his head at some interesting knitting terms, this episode is full of fun, helpful tips and advice from a superstar designer and loads of interesting stories and insights into the wonderful world of Marly Bird. Send us your messages and questions via voice message on www.speakpipe.com/thelovecraftshow Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 15 Feb 2021 | Season 2 Trailer | We. Are. Back! | 00:01:00 | |
Your favourite podcast is back and better than ever. Have you missed us? We’ve definitely missed you! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | Lydia Morrow | Celebrate Your Body [S02E01] | 00:57:53 | |
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Lydia Morrow! Lydia is one amazing maker who is always trying new crafts! Here she chats with Merion and Jamie about her making journey, how she developed her aesthetic, ethical fashion and the ways in which craft has allowed her to celebrate her body! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes of The LoveCrafts Show by visiting the home page!
Books from The Snug:
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| 22 Mar 2021 | Jeanette Sloan | BIPOC in Fiber [S02E02] | 01:03:03 | |
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Jeanette Sloan! Jeanette's journey as a maker is one filled with challenges and triumphs, and here we delve into Jeanette's history as a designer and find out how Jeanette fell in love with knitting, and how she used her incredible creativity to launch the amazing BIPOC in Fiber initiative. Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes of The LoveCrafts Show by visiting the home page.
Books from The Snug:
Discover even more bookish recommendations from Holly at @hollyeloisereads Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | Sally Coulthard | Sheds, Sheep & The Creative Process [S02E03] | 00:52:21 | |
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Sally Coulthard! Sally is the author of over 20 books, including a favourite of Jamie and Merion's A Short History of the World According to Sheep! In this episode we chat about Sally's writing process, sheep, sheds, the long history of forgotten crafts, and we even play a game of 'Sham or Ram?' to test Sally's sheep knowledge! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes of The LoveCrafts Show by visiting the home page.
Books from The Snug:
Discover even more bookish recommendations from Holly at @hollyeloisereads Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 24 May 2021 | VickyKnits | Designing Your Dreams [S02E04] | 00:52:20 | |
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Vicky Mineikyte AKA VickyKnits! If you haven't heard the name 'Vicky Knits' you haven't been listening! Vicky has skyrocketed to stardom in the knitting industry thanks to her viral sweater vest pattern, dreamy pastel palettes and undeniable talent. Here she chats to Jamie and Merion about how she began her design journey, where her inspiration comes from and what's coming next for this amazing maker. Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes of The LoveCrafts Show by visiting the home page.
Books from The Snug:
Discover even more bookish recommendations from Holly at @hollyeloisereads Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 14 Jun 2021 | Indie Biz Roundtable |Turn Your Hobby Into A Hustle [S02E05] | 01:35:06 | |
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guests, (yep you heard that right, guests plural) Toni Lipsey, Samantha Brunson, Anuradha Bhaumick and Paula Milner! In this episode of The LoveCrafts Show, Jamie and Merion are joined by a roundtable of incredible makers, designers and businesswomen for a special edition episode for Indie June! Indie June is a month long celebration of independent designers at LoveCrafts, and this year our focus is on turning your hobby into a hustle! Toni, Samantha, Anuradha and Paula share their stories and wisdom on what it takes to build a business and the lessons they've learned along the way. Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes of The LoveCrafts Show by visiting the home page.
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| 26 Jul 2021 | Steve & Kathy Elkins | How To Build A Yarn Empire [S02E06] | 00:51:24 | |
Steve & Kathy Elkins have created the second generation supersonic yarn empire, Webs, based in Northampton, Massachusetts. This fabulous store, which is now part of the LoveCrafts family, began with Steve's mother Barbara's love of weaving, and grew and grew to be the mighty yarn business it is today! Jamie and Merion chat to Steve and Kathy to find out how the business unfolded, how they manage to work together side by side as husband and wife, and why Steve just doesn't like yellow. Jamie puts them through their paces with a weaving quiz, and we find out all about yarn trends for the future! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes of The LoveCrafts Show by visiting the home page. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 23 Aug 2021 | Lissy & Rudi | Living Your Soul's Purpose [S02E07] | 01:00:19 | |
Meet Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, champions of Māori culture with crochet hooks and neon yarn! These fabulous New Zealand based Māori 3D sculptural crochet artists are on a journey to build a wharanui, a Māori meeting house, made of crochet and they're here to tell Merion and Jamie all about it. This is one of the most joyous podcasts in The LoveCrafts Show's history - don't miss it! (Hint - there's even some singing!) Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 27 Sep 2021 | Sarah Corbett | Craftivism & The Power Of Gentle Protest [S02E08] | 00:57:59 | |
Meet Sarah Corbett, Craftivist, Activist, Champion of Causes and all round Superwoman, changing the world one stitch at a time. She's a truly inspirational speaker and changemaker. Join Jamie and Merion as they learn all about the world of gentle protest and ponder how they could make a difference with their needles and hooks. You can find out more about Sarah Corbett and the Craftivist Collective here: Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Yarningham | How To Build A Yarn Festival [S02E09] | 00:45:40 | |
Meet Sara Fowles and Helen Winnicott, founders of the fabulous Yarningham Festival in Birmingham, UK, and creators of the very exciting (and much longed for) Yarn + Stitch magazine! From knitting in public to cake and tote bags, we cover the whole story of how Yarningham was born. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||
| 25 Nov 2021 | Tom Daley | “Honestly, I’d Just Love To Be A Knitwear Designer” [S02E10] | 00:41:25 | |
He's back! Everybody's favourite knitting, crocheting Olympian Tom Daley joins Jamie and Merion on the LoveCrafts Show to talk knitting at the Olympics, mindfulness, stress busting and how the crafting world has embraced him with open arms! We talk about his latest crafting project, his plans for the future, and how he chatted knitting to Anna Wintour and met Rhianna outside the toilets at the Met Gala. All this and more, on this fabulous episode of the LoveCrafts Show! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! | |||