Welcome to Creativity Chats with Alan Swan, the podcast series by Carlow County Council, proudly funded by Creative Ireland in collaboration with Craftwork 4.0 All, where imagination meets enterprise. This is your backstage pass to the world where creativity fuels commerce - where makers, artists, designers, and cultural entrepreneurs share how they turn passion into profit. Each episode explores key themes such as monetising creative skills, building resilient business models, leveraging

Originally published September 2024. A combination of two episodes from Season 1 of the podcast to show both our progression as a podcast and two sides of the story of the invention of the sewing machine.Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Used2Sew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Used2Sew/61565705042098/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/used2sew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Used2Sew Stagecoach Road Vintage Sewing Machine:

What a wild ride! From rock climbing a 37-foot wall to managing family medical appointments, the girls have been BUSY! This episode is a delightful mix of life's big and small moments. They talk of friendship, navigating busy schedules and clarifying rumors with humor. Leslie had a lovely birthday visit with her dad, where she has helped him find new pain relief options, and the unexpected family history revelations that made their breakfast together so special. This episode is a great remind...

Robin Clevett is joined by guests from the world of timber engineering and timber frame construction to discuss why only 10% of England's new build stock has been constructed using timber frame and whether we could and should do more. Guests include: Andrew Waugh from Waugh Thistleton Architects & Ian Garbutt from Cartledge Timber Frame Ltd.

This week I talk with Lisa, an apprentice plumber and gas engineer, about her incredible journey from the fitness industry to the plumbing trade as an apprentice. Lisa shares the challenges and rewards of a plumbing apprenticeship, from mastering the physical demands of plumbing and gas engineering to building confidence through hands-on experience. She opens up about gender dynamics in the skilled trades, competing in plumbing competitions, and what it’s really like to be a woman in a male-d...

This episode of Resin Mastery opens with Rachel and Ian welcoming listeners and introducing the topic of getting started with epoxy resin using a beginner’s kit. They highlight the biggest hurdle for most people: overcoming the confusion and hesitation that comes with trying something new. Rachel stresses that starting small makes the process approachable, while Ian points out how resin work offers a refreshing, hands-on break from our increasingly digital lives. Both agree that working with resin

In this episode of Anne’s Norwegian Knitting Conversations, Anne hosts a lively panel chat with three knitters – Brenda, Yvonne, and Kristal – who share their experiences moving through Level 1 and Level 2 of the Fjord Journey.Together they talk about learning new techniques, discovering the joy of continental knitting, mastering gauge, and the courage to choose colors that reflect both personality and inspiration from nature. You’ll hear stories of sweaters that finally fit, the shift

In this episode we welcome back Franky Shanahan, a professional copywriter who previously joined us to chat about learning how to scrapbook. This time around Franky shares how scrapbooking led her to embrace new hobbies, like gardening, and how these pursuits have shaped her life. Our conversation includes insights on the joys of creative play, the importance of finishing projects, and the ways she stays inspired to document life's evolving seasons. Links Mentioned Franky on Instagram: @lovea...

This episode Dan, Rasmus, and Heidi talk about how lucky other people are, how you can forge your own luck, and how to be inspired instead of envious of other people, as well as digressions into the territory of imposter syndrom.If you want access to the very special extra after show, you can subscribe on Patreon from the lowest tier. If you want to support the podcast, doing it through Patreon is an excellent way, and there’s more goodies coming in the future.Feel free to message any of us if you

This week, James and Esther talk about the word "POSH", wooden workout equipment, Woodshop etiquette, and the all-important woodshop med-kit. Send us a text Support the show

Hello yarn friends -It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous sunny day today and I’m enjoying watching the light over the rooftops as I write this to you this morning. It feels like an extra gift to have this sunny weather for the bank holiday weekend, and as I was editing this episode it had me thinking that there might still be time to nip down to the coast for a wee swim on Monday. Fingers crossed I can make that happen.My guest on this week’s episode of the Make Joy Podcast is Christine Boggis,

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is psychologist, knitter, and author Nicole Nehrig. Nicole’s new book, With Her Own Hands, explores the deep personal meaning of textile work for women around the world throughout history. Drawing from her professional research and her own knitting journey, Nicole dives into how fiber arts have shaped—and been shaped by—women’s lives.Nicole shares how the societal upheaval of 2020 prompted her career shift, giving her the space to focus on knitting

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the frustration of piles of tangled threads, and how we like to keep organized with our storage and our kitted needlepoint canvases. Click here to see what canvases are currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: Twisted Stitches NeedlepointOur Amazon Needlepoint Supplies StorefrontThe Curious Cowgirl Texas Highway Sign CollectionInitial K Studio Nativity Round CanvasMopsy Designs Tex...

Chris Frediani gets a bit of a roundup on what plasterers are using currently material wise and some of the new aspects and applications they're trying out. Guests are: Scott Morgan, Chris Powell & Brian Rutherford

Send us a text In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, we're joined by Karrie, co-founder of Priestleys Leather Goods, who takes us on a rich and inspiring journey into the art of leather crafting. With roots in art and fashion, Karrie shares how she and her husband, James, turned their creative vision into a sustainable, small-batch leather business that values craftsmanship, community, and conscious design. We dive into what makes handcrafted leather goods so special — from the slow, ...

In this episode of Anne's Norwegian Knitting Conversations, Anne takesus on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Norwegian wool production and knitting traditions.As part of Norwegian Woman Month 2025, Anne is joined by Marte, representing a small family-run mill in Selbu, Norway, for an in-depth presentation originally recorded during Wool Month.Marte shares her personal stories, from childhood experiences with sheep and wool to the establishment and operations of the SELBU

Todd Von Joel and Joel Bardall talk about inner strength and weakness and how both play a part in the nature of working in and running a business in the Decorating industry. Todd Von Joel, as a big boxing fan, invites Commonwealth Gold Medalist Lewis Williams to join the discussion and explain how he manages moments of weakness and builds up his mental and physical strength for each bout - not a million miles from how you might have to when running your own projects!

All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/cuE94Vhcpao This episode starts off with a visit with the sheep. Then we head to the mill to wash one of the Shetland's fleeces, pick and card wool. This episode ends with some handspinning talk and tips. To ask me a question https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFskm-opVlE1h_L6j...

All the wool is a vlog all about handspinning yarn, processing wool, knitting, owning a wool mill, farm life and everything in between. To watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/p89tsxIyMZ0 This episode is a dream for yarn handspinners. Washing, picking, carding and we wrap it up with handspinning the fiber we have been working on. Plus how many small farms are being impacted by tariffs. To ask me a question https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwAlUqFs...

Hey Forkies!Welcome back to another episode of your favorite podcast that nobody asked for!Grab a drink, grab a WIP, and let’s get to it! If you’d like to become one of our little darlings in the haters club, you can join our “Darling little haters club” tier on Patreon for more information.Love the podcast, and want more content or early episodes?You can find our Kofi & Patreon for the podcast, and you can show your support for us by checking them out at the links below.Want to connect with us