The YEG Makers The YEG Makers

In this episode, I visit with Kyle from Clos General Leather and watch him make a veg-tanned belt. Kyle is one of two full time makers I interviewed, and he brings a different perspective to making as a small business owner. To see images of the belt or Kyle’s process, please visit his page on theyegmakers.com or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, was in the forge with Shawn from Front Step Forge. Shawn has a unique perspective to making and the maker community that he articulates like no one I’ve met. On top of that, he made me an incredible hammer. To see images of the hammer or Shawn’s process, please visit his page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

n this episode, I chat with our newest maker, Kassandra from Kays Gem Creations. Although new to the maker world, she shows a ton of passion and skill in wire art. During our conversation, Kassandra made a tree of life pendant using simple tools, copper wire and a labradorite stone. To see images of the pendant or Kassandras process, please visit her page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, I visited Holly from False Holly where I learned about each phase of knitting. We started with dying the wool, carding, spinning and finally knitting a beautiful hat for her daughter. To see images of the hat or Holly’s process, please visit her page or follow the project on social media - @theyegmakers

In this episode, I head into the welding shop with Maggie from Industrial Growth. Maggie is a true artist that creates functional art from recycled materials. Listen along as she takes an old winch and turns it into a beautiful lamp.

In this episode, I moved into a world I know little about – quilting. I’ve always loved quilts but had no clue as to what when into making one. Cerri from It’s a Quilty Life took me through the process and it was enlightening. Wait until you hear about the time and skill it takes to create these beautiful masterpieces.