In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sal, a skilled bench joiner from Nottingham, whose passion for woodworking runs deep through generations of family tradition. Sal opens up about her journey into the craft, painting a vivid picture of the artistry behind handmade joinery and the everyday challenges of sourcing quality materials. She shares what it’s like working side by side with her father, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the dynamics of a family-run trade. Sal also champions the...

This episode Dan, Rasmus, and Heidi the things we have in our workshops that bring motivation, inspire us, og simply makes this journey we’re on more enjoyable.This is also the first episode with the special extra after show available on Patreon from the lowest tier. If you want to support the podcast, doing it through Patreon is an excellent way, and we’ll have a few other goodies coming in the future.Feel free to message any of us if you have any questions, constructive feedback or helpful

This week, James and Esther talk about book binding, the process, and the tools involved. The term "Crocodile Tears" and its origin. Most of the tools are wooden and can be made in your shop. We also talk about cutting clean circles out of things and how to make wooden threads. Send us a text Support the show

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m chatting with Lindsey of Pen + Paper Patterns. Lindsey is a talented quilt pattern designer known for her fun, whimsical style and her love of glue basting. Nearly ten years ago, she released her very first pattern, Rainy Day—and now she’s come full circle with her latest design, Chance of Rain, a delightful mix of umbrellas and daisies that’s perfect for spring stitching.After dabbling in several other handmade businesses, Lindsey found her true

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Hosts, Mary Meier-Evans and Elizabeth Ann Meier (EA) discuss the pressure we place on ourselves to stitch a certain number of canvases each year. And, our advice on getting yourself out of a needlepoint slump. Shop our Needlepoint Canvas Designs, Vintage Textiles and Ribbons, and SO much more! Click here to see what's currently available! Mentioned in This Episode: The Throne of Glass SeriesThe Royal School of Needlework Stitch...

Chris Frediani looks into ways of marketing your business and getting a good consistent stream of leads. Chris looks into Linkedin and why it might be the most valuable marketing tool available to tradespeople in 2025. He also chats to a general builder about how to work well with one another and a fellow plasterer about his success he's had working with builders. Guests include: Construction Marketing Expert Lee Fuller from Level Up Media as well as General Builder, Noel Bardall & Plasterer Bob

Send us a text In this episode of The Sewing Social Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of Victoria Nutt, the creative force behind Little Rosy Cheeks. Discover how Victoria transformed her passion for sewing into a thriving business, creating woven labels and children's sewing patterns. From her early influences of a crafty family to the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, Victoria shares her story of resilience and creativity. Tune in to learn how Little R...

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel talk about how far they would go to get even with a customer that messed them about when it comes to payment. They ask fellow decorators, Sean Kelly & Ashley Woodcock to join them and talk about their experiences. Sean shares a shocking story about a customer that knew they didn't have the money to pay him... but still had the work done... Ashley shares an occasion where he actually got revenge on a non-paying customer!

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/X4lygwt4tsM It's cleaning day at the mill. During the summer the heat and dry conditions make it hard to process wool effectively so I do my best to get other small things done while we wait for better weather (humidity!). To ask me a question https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkoshX7grvAiOcNxwA...

In this episode I'm chatting with Emiley Steinbruegge, the June featured artist at Simple Scrapper. Our insightful conversation includes Emiley's personal journey in scrapbooking, from starting with Creative Memories to balancing a busy family life and her creative passions. We discuss Emiley's favorite projects, such as her daughter's senior photobook, her love for bright colors and traditional scrapbooking techniques, and how social media has expanded the scrapbooking community. She also op...

Send us feedback about this episode! This episode features a chat with Kira Hartley Klinger, author of Fabric Wars and Fabric Wars & More, about her unique journey from vintage fabric reseller to self-published writer. Kira shares how estate sales, auctions, and a lifelong love of textiles inspired her to tell the sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartfelt stories behind the fabric. Kira first joined us in episode 22, and now she's back to talk about her new book, Fabric Wars and More, as w...

Kerry, the founder of Rememberable Resin in Green Bay, Wisconsin, shares her moving journey on Resin Mastery. Her business began after the loss of her mother, inspiring her to preserve the flowers from her mother’s celebration of life using epoxy resin. What started as a deeply personal project soon evolved. Kerry learned about flower preservation by researching artists and experimenting with quality materials like iCoat epoxy resin. As she created keepsakes for friends and family, word spread,

Episode 19: Sewing on a Budget – Create More, Spend Less Sewing doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby! In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are diving into their favorite money-saving strategies, thrifty sewing hacks, and honest talk about resisting the pressure to “buy it all.” Whether you’re just getting started or trying to rein in your fabric budget, we’ve got tips to help you stitch smarter—not spendier. From DIY ironing tables and porcupine quills (yes, really)...

EP 68 sewing & disabilities. we both have disabilities. What are they? how do they impact our sewing practices? what other disabilities have you worked with sewing? and some resources. Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community over on Patreon - it's free to join! - as well! Don't forget to give us a 5 sta...

Join Hattie Hasan MBE and Steph Leese as they are joined by two inspiring tradeswomen, plumber Alice Illidge and carpenter Emily Kitchin, to delve into the realities of working in male-dominated industries. This episode tackles the unique challenges faced by women in trades, from navigating maternity leave and the lack of opportunities to the complexities of women-only projects. Hattie, Steph, and their guests openly share the most difficult aspects of their careers and highlight the distinct

A short week full of loads of fun! We found a man who left his wife at a petrol station, guess how long it took him to realise… Producer Trav is tasked with reviewing Eddie Murphy's Norbit and Pilots are causing a stink in the sky! Plus loads of your messages and voice notes.Also if you love the podcast, vote for us in the Listener's Choice award at this years British Podcast Awards, go to https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting to cast your vote for the Baldies!You can WhatsApp The Bald

Today we get into some sewing machine history and personal lore, with the first half of TR’s infamous Sewing Machine Song! We will dissect and explain every line through the lens of the lessons learned so far on this podcast. Originally published January 18th 2025Get ad-free episodes through our Patreon:

What a fantastic chat Leslie and Rochelle had, full of fun updates and exciting plans! They dove into everything from home projects and pet adventures to recent dining out experiences, including a hilarious discussion about a dill pickle-flavored drink from Sonic. They also got into the nitty-gritty of their quilting and sewing endeavors, covering upcoming travel, potential teaching gigs, and all sorts of amazing quilt projects currently in the works. It sounds like everyone is super busy wit...

Robin Clevett gets an in depth insight into what happens at a car boot sale bust with regards to the re-sale of stolen tools, he asks who the people selling stolen tools are, how they operate, what next in the crusade against this and who should be doing more about it. Robin also explores a viral story where builders confronted thieves as they were stealing tools and what happened next. Guests: Shoaib Awan & Paul Underwood

In this episode we talk about: Having a plan to purchse yarn over random purchasing. Overwhelm with too much choice. #shoplocal #loyaltyiseverything getting sucked in to luxury items. If anyone knows where I got my fabulous coral ceramic ring please let usknow in the comments.non yarn purchasing to save stash space. #goodthinkingHiding stash from your husband. #cashforstashGoing to the Yarn show Fringe event #fringeshow The Bendigo sheep and wool show@sheepshow...