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Our friend Terry of Peregrine Woodshop joins us this week! Jen and Terry chat all about why he connected with woodworking, the importance of being loud and proud (personally and professionally) about your values, and the best practices of how to choose those organizations to support.  Finally, a plea for Terry: Is there such a thing as delicious vegan cheese? :( Organizations to support!Trans LifelineKaleidoscope Youth CenterAlzheimer's Association Find Jen & Terry in the Making app:@knitpurl@peregrinewoodshopMusic 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 queen of the curse pillows, Callie is here so let's talk marketing! From newsletters to off-social marketing ideas, we do our best to drop as much knowledge as possible in this one episode. Combined we have over 25 years of marketing experience and Callie also owns her own crafting business -- The Morning Crafter! So, listen now or listen later but even if you don't have to worry about marketing for a small business, you will enjoy this one because Callie is just so lovely. :)Find Jen & Callie in the Making app:@knitpurl@the_morningcrafterMusic 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.

Tamanna joins Jen on the podcast this week to talk about the beautiful moments that can occur when the act of making is a part of our mental health toolbox. They get vulnerable and share their own journeys, cover how making can be beneficial for your mental health, and then Tamanna leads us in a lovely mini exercise where you'll create art that's connected to one of your meaningful memories.Tamanna owns her own psychiatry practice and has been working in the mental health field for over a decade.  She also runs workshops that connect crafting and mental health with Slow Work Sewing.Her current workshop is called Speak, Memory: Stitch a Botanical Sampler Rooted in Personal History.  Click to find out moreJen talks about her toolkit, which includes her ADHD Coach: Heather Pierucki!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 abou

Y'all...this episode is delish!Jen was joined by the wonderful Chef Andreya Nightingale and they make a great spread that you can make along with us to practice for your next gathering with family, friends, or your next making circle. (...Or just eat it as you listen, because it can also be the perfect snack!) While they make yummy food and accidental asmr, they also talk about a bunch of food-related things from accessibility to gardening.So grab the ingredients listed below, join your Making besties, and get ready to make something yummy!Sign up for Andreya's newsletter and get more info on all of the amazing things she's doing, including the Potato Dumpling Society! https://cookiejar.substack.com (OFFICIAL LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT at 1:27!)Assembly for PB&J Board: 34:40 - 1:07, snag your ingredients now or come back and make it with us!Ingredients for the PB&J board 1 pt strawberriesPickled ginger - aka sushi ginger (we’ll only use a bit of it, but they’re sold by the jar)1 lime1 lemon (f

We've got a special episode today! These oh-so-very wonderful interviews you are about to hear specifically connect to this month's BRIGHT Collective member thank you e-zine. BRIGHT Collective is like our version of Patreon. Members support what we do every month-building the Making app, creating this podcast, etc. In return, we deliver a fresh multicraftual e-zine each month that can include anything from patterns to recipes, tutorials to interviews but also sometimes essays and crosswords. We also create member classes and events, offer members-only discounts, and more.  If you'd like to learn more and become a member, head to makingzine.com. If you are a BRIGHT Collective member (thank you, you amazing human, you!), enjoy this episode as a compliment to the following content that can be found in the Vol. 10 e-zine: Crochet Garden Hat PatternIsaiah MosesMaking app & TikTok: @isaiahmosesart isaiahmosesart.comIn the StudioSharon Chandler Correntymarigoldroots.comMusic by Despatches. If you&

Jen's partner Lars joins her in this episode where they have a discussion about AI and art. Coming from the perspective of two creatives, they discuss the Victorian Industrial Revolution, the Beastie Boy's album Paul's Boutique, and technology's typical path in a capitalistic society. This all has a through line, we promise. ;)How can these times in the history of art and music creation inform where the future of AI and art will land?  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯Find Jen & Lars in the Making app: @knitpurl@Mental4LentilAlso, they forgot to add in their moment of gratitude at the end so as to continue to spread goodness in the world, here they are: LarsI am grateful for my friends. I had a moment recently watching as the pandemic is starting to slip from our collective (short-term) memory and from our day-to-day lives — mask mandates are all but gone, popular restaurants and bars are full again, many of the once-pervasive visual cues of a global pandemic are disappearing — where I felt really lucky to ha

Marina is back! This episode is all about tattoo art and talented tattoo artists. They also cover what has inspired them in the Making app, and what Marina and Jen are working on, including a little gardening chat!

Quayln Stark joins Jen this week! Quayln discusses fiber arts and magic and how it has been connected throughout time and Jen tells the tales from haunted art museums, and also ghost stories from our very own Making community.  But wait..is that another guest on the podcast that decided to insert themselves without us knowing?! You'll have to listen to find out. ;) Quayln is a knitwear and crochet designer. He has established himself as a strong presence in the fiber arts scene, designing for companies such as Red Heart Yarns, Clover Needlecraft, Interweave, Annie's, Knit Picks, and Making as well as celebrities like Tierra Whack.www.quoe.usFind them in the Making app!Jen: @knitpurlQuayln: @QuoeMusic 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.

Buckle up, y'all! ;) Jen is joined by the fantastic Lo Shabino! Lo started her creative journey by going to university for sculpture and is now a master stylist, salon owner, educator, and coach.They dive into that part of her life along with career learnings from Lo's perspective as well as insights Jen has collected in her time working in tech and startups. They also go on many...let's call them side quests. Two besties chatting, if you will. Grab your WIP and join 'em, makers! Lo Shabino is a master stylist, salon owner, educator, and coach who loves creating sculptures and pottery. loshabino.comstrangebirdsalon.comFind them in the Making app!Jen: @knitpurlLo: @loshabinoMusic 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.

Hey, buds! This week on Making Conversation, Jen is joined by Carrie. The theme that poppies up in this episode also blooms throughout this month's BRIGHT Collective e-zine. They cover the ins and outs of city foraging, go on a journey that begins at the intersection of florals in art and feminism, and then round out the episode with some facts about the California Superbloom. Flowers are art and art is making. We hope you dig this 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 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.

Jen hits the road for a trip and decides there is no better time than now to record an episode all about makers and traveling, including TSA rules + silliness and travel stories and tips from the Making app community. 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.

This week on the podcast, we step into an interview with the founder of Novoloom, Sabreen Mohammed. Sabreen moves through everything, from how she became interested in art and fashion to how she started Novoloom and why she created such important technology.  Jen also talks about some inspiration she saw in the app, a call to action to give back to a VERY important member of our community, and answers some questions that came from the app survey we sent y'all last week. pssssst! Novoloom has extended a super fun offer for y'all! Visit novoloom.com and get 25% off on your first fashion kit by entering the code MAKING23 on checkout. Give back to Adella + Lola Bean Yarn Co.:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/cause-of-the-quarterMusic 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

I'm so lucky to have the wonderful Marina Scott as co-host on the podcast this week. We, of course, talk about some amazing things we spotted in the Making app, yarn bombing in the news, some free crochet patterns from an unlikely place, oh...and my 21 y/o cat says hi!Music by Despatches.

We're kicking off new Making Conversation podcast content w/ Ep. 117! You'll hear shoutouts to a few fab people doing fab things in the Making app, how making is deeply woven into the culture of the people of Lake Titicaca, how to enter a wonderful giveaway, and other crafty things!Music by Despatches.

We’ve had the pleasure of having Youngmin in our Making community for a while now…first as a contributor, then as a teacher in the Making app, and now she is also one of the instructors at our Ritual retreat. We just love her to pieces and know you will too.  You can find Yougmin at youngminlee.com or @youngminleebojagi in the Making app.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.

Grab your WIP and hang out with Jen & Ashley as they talk about some updates to the podcast, why we've built the Making app, what makes it different than other social platforms and marketplaces, why they absolutely love what they do, and a few things they've been up to outside of that. ;) Follow Ashley on the Making app: @ashleyFollow Jen on the Making app: @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.

Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafty membership for all things art & craft and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists.I’m your host Ashley Yousling and today’s episode is like a big hug for your soul. I’m talking with Raven Rose, an amazing person I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know over the past couple of years as both a maker and practitioner. Raven is a product designer, accomplished herbalist specializing in womb care, painter, and so much more. She is also one of the instructors at our upcoming Ritual retreat and I can’t wait for you to hear more of her story. So pour yourself a cup of tea and have a listen. You can find Raven at moonmedicine.co/You can watch this episode on our YouTu

Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafty membership for all things art & craft and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists.I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Have you ever stopped to think about what is art? What is craft? Are they the same thing? I dive into this discussion with our guest today, Emily Nicolaides.   Emily is a fascinating artist and author of a brand new book, Amazing Circular Weaving. Emily studied art history and anticipated a life in the traditional art world, but found herself paving her own path, creating a beautiful world of weaving, now living on the island of Cyprus. Find your latest project and have a listen…I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. You can find Emily at emilynico

Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafting membership for all things craft, and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists.Today Ashley Yousling and Carrie Hoge sit down to reflect on the past year and share about new and exciting things happening this coming year.You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel Making app - the best app for makers and crafters themakingapp.com/Ritual Retreat - a new virtual craft and care retreat for makersmakingzine.com/pages/ritualBRIGHT Collective - a monthly crafting membershipmakingzine.com/products/bright-collective-subscriptionWe believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists. It all starts wit

I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m sitting down to talk with the most joyful and loving Paula Pereira. Paula is full of life and her delight is infectious as she tells us stories about her creative journey and the discoveries she’s made along the way. If you’ve followed Paula’s work, you’re likely familiar with her designs in various publications, including Making magazine, and the beautiful techniques, unique stitch patterns, and blended yarns she uses to create timeless knitwear pieces. Paula has spent her life exploring ways to grow and expand, stepping out in courage, and considering the impact we have as humans on each other in everything we do. This coming March Paula is one of instructors at Ritual, our first ever virtual retreat for makers. She will be hosting a knitting ritual workshop during this incredible 2+ day event. We’re going to have the most amazing time, so go learn more at makingzine.com and register to join us. Find your latest project and have a listen…I hope you enjoy it as much a