Welcome back! In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle catch up on everything from recent reads, climbing training for Devil's Tower, and making Peking duck to dealing with a car accident involving Rochelle's daughter, Lena. They also chat about walking out of "Grease 2" at Circle Cinema, organizing quilt kits, working with a ScanNCut 325 machine, and completing embroidery projects like labeling quilts and making small pumpkin-shaped bags. This is a great week to settle in, do some stitching, and...

Hot Cakes Episode 23: Vanity Metrics Aren’t All ThatThis week, Sara and Jules are discussing vanity metrics (follower count, likes, etc) and how they don’t necessarily translate to success in business. And how they affect things like testing knitting/crocheting, influencer marketing, and business collaborations! thanks for tuning in!Follow Hot Cakes on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/hotcakescraftpod/Do you have a hot take? Email us at hotcakescraftpod@gmail.com!Support the show on Ko-Fi:

The Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat is about so much more than knitting.In this episode, Anne and Steph take you behind the scenes of creating an immersive weekend filled with Norwegian knitting, history, culture, traditional crafts, wool and community. They share how the retreat began, how it has grown – and how much thought, care and, sometimes, self-doubt go into bringing it all together. They also give you a glimpse of what is coming for the third Virtual Norwegian Knitting Retreat,

Heather Cerulo is a fourth grade teacher who has been scrapbooking since the late '90s, when she was photocopying her mom's pictures at Staples just to have something to put on the page. As our September 2026 featured artist, she joins us for this My Way episode to share how becoming a mom to her two-year-old daughter, Abigail, transformed her approach to memory keeping and brought a new sense of purpose to her layouts. 🔗 Find all the mentioned links at simplescrapper.com/syw347 ✨ Get free

Episode 198September 10, 2026 On the Needles 2:24 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film– DONE!! 135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia welcomes back internationally renowned knitting instructor and designer Patty Lyons. Since Patty’s first appearance on the show in 2017, so much has changed. She has gone on to write multiple books, including her upcoming title, Knitting ER, publishing in October 2026. Together, Felicia and Patty dive into their shared love of knitting, the importance of building and supporting community, and the joy of truly understanding how...

🤖🧶 AI has entered the craft room! We’re untangling the messy relationship between AI and crafting—from AI-generated patterns and designs to “handmade” products, creative inspiration, and the ethics of using AI in a hobby built around making things by hand.Is AI a helpful crafting assistant, or is it coming for our yarn stash? Let’s argue about it. Grab your needles, hooks, and strongest opinions—it’s time to barf about AI!

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a passion for sewing grows into a platform designed to help sewists make more sustainable choices? In this episode of The Sewing Social, Caroline Bacle joins us to talk about her journey from Montreal to London, her love of sewing and dressmaking, and the story behind Destasher - a platform created to help sewists give unwanted fabrics, sewing patterns, haberdashery and other sewing supplies a second life. Caroline shares how her own experiences as a sewist ...

Joel Bardall and Todd Von Joel look at the impact of unplanned time off - and how losing days on the tools can quickly mean losing money too.They’re joined by decorators who have experienced unexpected time away from work for different reasons, while Joel shares his own recent experience of unplanned time off and the impact it had on his business.

Veronica and Gosia are getting audited for the New Year's resolutions they made back at the beginning of the year. Each made 4 goals, but how did they do? Send bail money because things are looking a bit sketch!Follow us on insta! TypeBknittingpod

Send us feedback about this episode! Do you know exactly how much fabric you own? Would you tell anyone if you did? Between the guest-room closet, the bins under the bed, and "the good stuff" you're saving for someday, most of us carry more fabric guilt than we admit. Let's unpack where that guilt actually comes from, practical ways to organize a stash that's gotten out of hand, and how to let fabric go without feeling like a failure. Your stash should be a resource, not a regret. Show notes ...

Jeannine Starr shares her remarkable transition from a 23-year leadership career in higher-education fundraising in New York City to becoming a successful flower preservation and resin artist. What began during the pandemic as a hobby making small resin jewelry pieces eventually grew into JSTAR NYC, a storefront business in Manhattan’s Floral District. Working alongside her daughter Annie, Jeannine has created a business where their strengths complement each other—Jeannine focuses on the artistry

By request, we intend to talk about thread today, by way of sidequests through fandom and convention sewing, needle types, and the importance of knowing what fabric the thread is going into.Why TR is not a "boomer" - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_JonesA catalog! A learning experience! http://wawak.comAll about thread: https://sewingtrip.com/thread-guide-for-different-threads/Handy Needle

Robin Clevett looks at the growing demand for fitted interiors and asks whether carpenters could use their existing skills to move into a new and potentially lucrative area of the industry.Robin is joined by Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Fitted Interior Specialists, to discuss the skills shortage facing the sector, attracting new talent and why carpenters and joiners could be well placed to make the move into furniture fitting.Beth Harrison from Site Works explains the challenges

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans chats with expert Finisher and Cartonnage maker, Maryse Robbins. Her fans know her by her whimsical Instagram handle, "unchiffonfonfon". Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection Mentioned in the Episode Be sure and follow Maryse on her Instagram account @unchiffonfonfon

join the conversation as we deliver our chickens into quarentine. Hear their amazing back stories. our knits for the week are: Year of knits kid jumper with zip using scrap yarn. @witredesign #zips Jennifer Steingass seachange @knit.love.wool #bottomup #colourwork #invisibleincrease Discussions on 50g balls of yarn and @Westknits new MKAL prices and possibilities. what it's like when 2 well known pattern designers from the same country put out virtually the same pattern. H...

From an Orange Door to Oktoberfest: The Sketchbook Brewing StorySketchbook Brewing began with a group of Evanston homebrewers and an orange door tucked away in an alley. This week, Dave visits Sketchbook’s Skokie taproom to talk with co-founder Cesar Marron about how that small, community-supported brewery grew into two locations. Cesar shares the story of winning the Samuel Adams LongShot competition with a smoked beer, opening a brewery in a city with a long temperance history, and moving ahead

To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yR5zIm2_ohY This is a channel all about wool! I own a small fiber mill and fiber farm in Oregon, USA. I'm an all around maker and creative person who loves to share my knowledge about processing wool, handspinning yarns and knitting. To sign up for my newsletter or shop products from my wool mill head to https://www.ewethfulfiberfarm.com/ I also have online course for learning to handspin yarn on a wheel. You can find out more info about m...

In this action-packed episode, the girls have their friend,Jenelle as a guest and she drops the ultimate news: Foxy's Stitching Studio is officially opening its doors in Owasso! From navigating abandoned middle schools to finding the absolute perfect sweet spot for a community space, the girls dive into the wild journey of bringing this new quilting hub to life. Jenelle spills all the details on upcoming open sew days, retreat plans, community service projects, and her exciting new role as sa...

Join me as I talk connection and community with Fiona and Amanda from Knit Social, the masterminds behind Knit City Festivals in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal. We talk about the beginning of their friendship and Knit City and how it's grown through the years. And we definitely discuss upcoming Knit City Calgary! Grab a cup of tea/coffee, your craft and settle in for a visit.