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In this podcast episode, we're heading back to the Sacred Sheep Fiber Festival in Portland, Oregon! Get to know some of the vendors, artists, and vloggers who all share the love of the act of making. The full meet and greet videos are coming soon, so make sure you are subscribed. :) https://thesacredsheep.comWho you'll meet:THE SHEEP.  Casanova AKA Larry & DaphneFiona of FionaKayKnitsVanessa of Ōshen KnitsJoanna of Stitching the High NotesChinua MatthewsEmily of Kitty with a CupcakeNicole - @professorpurl Hannah ThiessenStef of Three Fates YarnsShelli of ShellicanKemper of JunkyarnMusic by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

Ashley and Jen come together to share stories of their beginnings in the tech industry and how they discovered their passion for building authentic community with Making. Music by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

Chef Andreya is back to share so much amazing information about how to host a holiday party without the stress. She walks us through the planning stages that she has perfected as a chef, along with many valuable tips she has picked up over her amazing career. But what Chef Andreya really wants to remind you is that a holiday gathering (or any gathering with friends and family) should be about sharing space, love, and community, and a delicious meal is a great reason to come together.  Wait, what does this have to do with the act of making? As a multicraftual app and podcast, we love to celebrate making of all types, which includes cooking and baking!  So grab your notebook, WIP, and a snack (because you might get hungry with all this food talk), and hit play.  mortarpestlecooking.comMore about AndreyaFind Andreya on the Making app: @andreya. Her Making Marketplace shop offers menu templates for dinner parties year-round.  Potato Dumpling SocietyGather, cook, and have fun with your best pals for a monthly dinn

Jen and Val took Making on the road to Barcelona Knits this past weekend. It was a journey that further solidified our belief in the power of local unity, connection, and creativity. The vibrant sense of togetherness at Barcelona Knits is only magnified by our interview with Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée. Jen and Val took Making on the road to Barcelona Knits this past weekend. It was a journey that further solidified our belief in the power of local unity, connection, and creativity. The vibrant sense of togetherness at Barcelona Knits is only magnified by our interview with Aimée Gille of La Bien Aimée. Aimée's passion for knitting transcends the craft itself to encompass the essence of community, reflecting the same values that have driven Making since the beginning. @aimeesknitlab labienaimee.combarcelonaknits.comStay tuned for more content from this amazing festival, so make sure you're subscribed to our channel to catch all of it. :)Music by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out,

We got a sneak peek of Sacred Sheep's setup the night before the inaugural festival and were honored to chat with these amazing vendors and artists! Hannah ThiessenJunebug and Darlin'Spincycle YarnsThree Fates YarnHandmade ReneeThe Wandering FlockPortFiberRitual DyesThe first year of the Sacred Sheep fiber festival took place on Saturday, November 4, 2023, and we were invited to show off a little of what set-up day looks like at a festival and share more about the amazing artists that made Sacred Sheep a success. From yarn dyers to sewists and cross-stitchers, get the details on what it's like to vend at a festival!Sacred Sheep: https://thesacredsheep.com/Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube!Music by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

Y'all are in for a treat. Terrance of Terrance Williams Designs joins Jen for an episode full of big laughs. :) Terrance shares his maker journey that was sparked by a love of fashion, which grew into learning how garments are made and the art of sewing, which led to launching his business! He then dives into tips for sustainability, talking to the media, and the absolute joy of building a supportive community by being authentic with every interaction. Terrance and Jen also explore cultural appropriation vs appreciation, especially in craft, art, and making through the real-life example of Terrance's product created with Ankara fabric. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube!Find us on the Making app:Terrance: @TerranceWilliams_Jen: @KnitPurlterrancewilliamsdesigns.comZesty Couture Black Sewing NetworkMusic by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at h

Autumn is out here doin' the important work! She joins Jen to chat all about size inclusivity in the maker space.  We kick it off with the (not-surprisingly frustrating) history of sizing because if we want to change the world, we must know where we came from. Autumn tells us all about her passion project of sharing designers and patterns that are size-inclusive and yarn dyers that also support, and then she shares how designers can ensure they are inclusive. And in the year of our Beyonce 2023, if you are not size inclusive, we hope you might listen and consider! :)Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube! Find us on the Making app: Autumn: @AutumnEden-GoodmanJen: @KnitPurlSize Inclusive CollectiveSupport Autumn's Work: ko-fi, PatreonByAutumn.comDesigners Autumn recommends following to learn how to be more size-inclusive:YsoldaIndigodragonflyVictoria MarchantMedium Article: A Brief System of Sizing SystemsMusic by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you&a

Ashley joins Jen to share all about what's happening with Making. We go pretty deep, get very real, and share honestly. A lot has happened this year...but also not (tbh), and we'll talk allllll about it. BUT MOST EXCITING: we will dive into what's next!

The oh-so-lovely Hannah Austin of Needle OR Thread joins Jen to discuss the good ol' topic of “fine art vs craft” and how the community is shifting the dialogue and understanding while touching on how art forms/crafts typically labeled as "female" have usually been considered inferior to those traditionally done by men and the intersectionality of it all.  Hannah also shares how she started her business and how her art has been healing through tough times.Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube!Find us on the Making app:Hannah: @needle_or_threadJen: @KnitPurlneedleorthread.comLearn more about the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Music by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

Tina Tse joins Jen for episode 141! Tina tells us what it's like to go from industrial knitting machine operator by day to knitwear designer by night. Jen covers the history of the knitting machine, which...is comical? Yeah...that. They also dive into some reasons why they are both so very thankful for therapy. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube!Find us on the Making app:Tina: @Tina.Say.KnitsJen: @KnitPurlTinaTseKnits.comMusic by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

The fabulous Whitney Marie Anderson joins Jen for Ep. 140! They cover how Whit learned to crochet and knit (a new one for this podcast!), going with the flow while also knowing your worth, the importance of representation, and then they dive into a brief history of Amigurumi, which is how Whit started her business. Oh, and how could we forget to mention that co-star Renee (Whitney's ADORABLE daughter) pops in to say hi! ;)Get Whit's crochet hooks, stitch markers, patterns, and more: whitneymarieanderson.comPrefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube!Find us on the Making app:Whit: @WhitneyMarieAndersonJen: @KnitPurlREAD: Making as Necessity: A Personal History of Black Representation in Craft by Marina ScottHow to get the free Lentil patterns:1- Download the Making app and sign up in the app!2- Open the app and tap on Profile (bottom right hand corner)3- Tap on Studio, scroll to "From Making" and tap on the >4- Tap on "Patterns" under "From Making"5- Enjoy! Make

SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE, Y'ALL and Kelley (owner and dyer at Dye Mad Yarns) joined Jen for episode 139. All things Dye Mad Yarns is inspired by all things weird Ohio, which includes cryptids! So let's kick off this blessed season of spooky together. Grab your project and buckle in! Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube!Find us on the Making app:Kelley: @DyeMadJen: @KnitPurlDye Mad Yarns Cryptid CollectionCryptid WikiFlock Fiber Festival 2023 Meet and GreetsMusic by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

Join us as we dive into the most twisted tales of espionage ever spun – literally! In this episode, Marina and Jen discuss the history and stories of spies who used stitches, notions, and needles to relay top-secret messages during wartime with their knitting. They also shout out a few awesome makers from the Making app and chat about their WIPs, and how to float on a lake AND knit. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube!Find us on the Making app:Marina: @HeartBunKnitsandMoreJen: @KnitPurlMusic by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

Mariah Stanford (licensed physical therapist, maker, and all-around lovely human) joins Jen to chat about the importance of keeping our bodies happy so we can craft FOREVER!!! She goes over things to look out for, movements and exercises to help keep aches and pains away, etc! No matter your creative outlet, this episode will be super helpful. AND FUN...I promise. We have lots of fun. ;)Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kJF7rTbCGxQ?list=PLZURwTwrvooNT-JFA3jIRhkk17uEWlMYW&si=vBqDA7z7ecfEb_P_A few things we talked about:Finding a physical therapist (hosted by the APTA)The Makers of Color CollectiveAndrea - The Knitting PTFind us on the Making app:Mariah: @MariahKnitsJen: @KnitPurlMore about Mariah: Mariah is an experienced knitter of 16 years, certified knit instructor, and a licensed physical therapist.  She finds joy in helping others with their craft and uses her experience in physical therapy to keep her students knitting comfortably. You can find her teaching virtually through The Making App, in perso

Pt 3 of our series that features Flock Fiber Festival meet & greet sneak peeks and the best wifi that Seattle's Parks department has to offer (lol) is here! This was our 1st festival partnership in this capacity. Meeting everyone and collecting their inspiring stories was so special, but we learned a lot! I cover some of those learnings and of course, you'll hear how these vendors we chatted with began their journeys as a maker! We also have a special peek into how 4 small businesses in WA work together to create beautiful fiber magic! Andrea of Apple Yarns-  With my husband, Andrew Evans, we started Apple Yarns in Bellingham, WA, in 2007 in a 700 sqft retail store.  Today Apple Yarns is made up of 4 unique divisions; in-person, online, subscriptions, and wholesale and we now occupy 4,000sq. ft. in Bellingham. In addition to loving colorful fiber, knitting, and crochet, one of the things that makes us unique is my love of small business.  Jeananne of Cerulean Orchid- An online yarnie boutique an

We're back with more super fun vendor meet & greet sneak peeks from Flock Fiber Festival, featuring the best wifi that Seattle's Parks department has to offer.

As you might have heard, Flock Fiber Festival's inaugural weekend went off without a dropped stitch. ;) What an energy in that place. Just a lovely fiber festival in an old airplane hanger filled with an incredible community of makers and the best wifi that Seattle's Parks department can provide.  ;)We sat down with some of the vendors and recorded meet and greets, in hopes of bringing a little Flock to those who could not make it or wanted to know more about the vendors that brought all their artistic beauty to year one.  Stay tuned for part 2 and the full meet & greet videos coming to the Making app soon.  Watch this episode on YouTube!Rachelle of Moondrake Co. - An indie dyed yarn company, comprises a tantalizing array of colors and fibers. A Canadian now living a creative life in Oklahoma. A proud Asian maker, who loves knitting/crocheting/sewing. She is always interested in finding new materials and trendy colors for her dye work.Bethany and Rhys of Woolberry Fiber Co. - We are a family-own

Jen sits down with the absolutely wonderful human, owner of La Mercerie, and organizer of the Flock Fiber Festival, Jessica Povenmire. They chat about opening a yarn shop, where La Mercerie started, and where it's going next. They then dive into all things Flock Fiber Festival: why Jessica decided to bring us this beautiful weekend, some things she's learned about creating a fibers arts festival, and how Making is partnering to bring a little Flock Fiber Festival to you!Flock Fiber FestivalAugust 4-6, 2023at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park in Seattle, WASame-day tickets are available. More info here. We'll be hosting Flock Fiber Festival vendor meet and greets in the Making app! So no matter if you can make it to the festival this year or not, you can still get to know the amazing Flock vendors. How to get in on the fun:Download the Making app and sign up for an account. If you already have the Making app, make sure you have the latest version downloaded!Open the app and tap DiscoverTo access the V

In this episode, we touch on why thrifting, upcycling, and mending are so important. Charlotte and Pooja then give lots of great tips and tricks for those who want to do more in this space to show care to Mother Earth. (But also some great info for those who have been in this space for years!)Music by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at hq@makingco.com.ps- We talk about our values a lot. Just in case you're curious, take a peek.

We're back from a mini summer break with an important message! This episode is a celebration of what creativity means to tiny humans. A way to remind us as adults that when we create, it's not about the likes or the pressure to create x amount of new things per year, and it’s not about the perfection we often crave. It's about honoring the act of making, how it makes us happy and helps us feel whole.Thank you to the Making community that shared your little's voices with us.Finn and Callie aka @the_morningcrafterImogen & Sigrid and Carrie aka @maddermadeOrion and Amanda aka @craftyoddmommaAbby and Marina aka @heartbunknitsandmoreColtrane and David and Ashley aka @ashleyFind Jen & Carson in the Making app:@knitpurl@carsonAnd most of all! A special thank you to Jen's nephews, Carson and Ethan for sharing their love of creativity and inspiring this sweet episode. Music by Despatches. If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the p