Crafty Planner Podcast

Today's podcast guest is Karen McTavish. During our conversation, we talk about her first and only art class, why she bought her long arm machine, the reason her designs are copyright free, the reception she has received in the quilting community and why she feels long arm quilters should charge what they are worth.This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com). Music by Mekanism Sound. You can find the show notes at craftyplanner.com/podcast.

Today's podcast guest is Anna Maria Horner. During our conversation, we talk about how her childhood supported her career as an artist, the progress of her career starting out as a boutique fabric store owner to her new space at Craft South, the inner workings of the fabric industry, her advice about living your brand, why she loves recording Creative Bug classes and how she stays true to her brand and artistic vision. This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com) and Sew Modern (sewmodern.com). Music by Mekanism Sound. You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com/podcast).

Today's podcast guest is Sarai Mitnick of Colette Patterns. During our fun conversation, we talk about how her background in user interface helps with her work now, the power of story tellings across multiple mediums, and why taking time to enjoy all aspects of the sewing experience is important to her. This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia (gosewtopia.com) and imagine gnats (imaginegnats.com). Music by Mekanism Sound. You can find the show notes here (craftyplanner.com/podcast). 

Today's podcast guest is Zak Foster. As a teacher, quilter and long arm quilter, we talk about how the Gee's Bend quilters influenced his decision to create quilts, the beauty of imperfect quilts, the effect of living in New York on his creative process and the process he went through for his Kickstarter campaign.This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia. Introduction music by Mekanism Sound. You can find show notes for this episode here. 

Today's podcast guest is Mandy Leins. As a teacher, award-winning long arm quilter, pattern designer and author, we talk about craft versus art, her theory about the "quilt police" and how quilts can help you move through difficult times and tell your own story. This episode is sponsored by Sewtopia. Introduction music by Mekanism Sound. You can find show notes for this episode here. 

For today's podcast, I chat with Tula Pink. She is a fabric and quilt designer, illustrator, author and overall fun person. We talk about growing up in Los Angeles, how her work embodies all of her skills, a message she has for her "Tula Troops" and her thoughts on out of print fabrics. I hope you enjoy the conversation! For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys. 

Today's podcast guest is Susanne Woods of Lucky Spool Media.  During our chat, we talk about how Lucky Spool produces each of their books, her perspective about the future of illustrated books, how she balances life and work and her latest project, Mighty Lucky. For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you! 

Today's podcast guest is Karlee Porter. During our conversation, we talk about how her run-ins with the "Quilt Police", how lucky she feels to find her passion early in life and the importance of putting the time into your craft. Her energy excites me and pushes me to just keep sewing! I hope you will love the conversation. For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you! 

For today's podcast, I talk with Abby Glassenberg (while she naps) and Kristin Link (Sew Mama Sew) about their new collaboration, Craft Industry Alliance. We talk about how they came up with the idea for the organization, what they want to provide their members and why this is important to them both personally and professionally. This is not a sponsored post. I was curious about their trade organization and wanted to learn more. Even if you are not interested in joining, the discussion about their values and industry perspective is interesting and refreshing.  For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you! 

Today's podcast guest is Lizzy House. We talk about the perceived differences between artists and makers, societal expectations of women, the inspiration between her mystery and meadow quilts and so much more. This thought provoking conversation is one of the reasons I started the podcast. I hope you enjoy the conversation.  For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you! 

Today's podcast guest is Amy Sinibaldi from nanacompany. We talk about her creative journey starting out as an etsy store owner to today, why she still loves blogging and how she balances her work and life with four children. For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here.  I hope you enjoy the episode!

Today's podcast guest is Jen Kingwell. We talk about her transition from being a midwife to a quilt store owner, how she designs her quilt patterns along with her approach to teach hand sewing classes. It is a very fun conversation and I hope you enjoy it.  For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you! 

Today's podcast guest is Denyse Schmidt. We talk about how vintage fabrics influence her design process, her approach to teaching improv sewing and the connection between the past, being present one moment at a time and her work.  For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you! 

Today's podcast guest is Sienne Josselin. We talk about how nature influences her work, her experiences vending at both Renegade Craft Fair and Patchwork Show along with the many ways she builds community around her.  For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you! 

Today's podcast guest is Victoria Findlay Wolfe. We talk about how her double wedding ring quilts serve as a vehicle to share her experiences, the inspiration she finds with her 15 minutes of play and the lessons she wants everyone to know about improv sewing. For show notes, please check out this post.  My introduction music is by the Beastie Boys.  If you want to donate to the podcast, you can find the details here. Thank you!