CRAFT-ish Podcast with Vickie Howell

Vickie Howell
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What is your craft? Join award-winning broadcast personality, best-selling author, designer, crafter & encourager, Vickie Howell for great conversations with knitters, makers, artists, musicians, writers, designers, photographers, and other creative types about their craft. Well, sort of. What she’s really interested in is their stories -- how they got to where they are, and how they continue to walk the creative path. So join Vickie talking about craft ...ish. New episodes on Thursdays. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  1. Best of: Marly Bird

    04/25/2019

    Best of: Marly Bird

    This week, we’re revisiting one of this podcast's most popular episodes, Vickie's conversation with designer, instructor, and Red Heart Yarn National Spokesperson, Marly Bird. Vickie and Marly go way back, and so there were no holds barred on their chat about Marly's journey from the finance world to fiber phenom, how she balances her many jobs, and what her personal philosophy is for living the professional dream. Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftish

    52 min
  2. Best of: Rachel Herron, Best-Selling Author

    04/11/2019

    Best of: Rachel Herron, Best-Selling Author

    This week host Vickie Howell re-visits her conversation about creative rituals, inspiration, and the ebb & flow of ideas with guest, best-selling author Rachael Herron. Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftish

    51 min
  3. Best of: Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass

    04/04/2019

    Best of: Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass

    Best of CRAFT*ish This week, host Vickie Howell revisits her conversation with international best-selling author and success coach, Jen Sincero. Plus, from the What I'm Crafting(ish) To segment, new recommendations for TV shows, music, and audiobooks to keep you entertained while you make, work and live! SHOW NOTES: vickiehowell.com/craftish

    47 min
  4. #55 Satsuma Street's Jody Rice

    03/28/2019

    #55 Satsuma Street's Jody Rice

    This week on the show is needle arts designer, Jody Rice. Jody’s company Satsuma Street was founded after unsuccessful searches for modern cross-stitch patterns inspired her to design them herself. Her background in both textiles and graphic arts made this a relatively natural transition, so she created a collection. She began to make those patterns available for digital download on Etsy in 2013 and was blown away by the response. She had found craft community need, and filled it! Host Vickie Howell discovered Jody’s work when one of her besties was working on a Satsuma Street piece while their families were on vacation together last Summer. During their conversation, they talked about Jody's transition from working on blockbuster films to running a handmade business, her design approach, and what she does to block out all of the social media noise when it comes to her art. Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftish

    48 min
  5. # 54 Amy Small, Knit Collage

    03/21/2019

    # 54 Amy Small, Knit Collage

    This week on the show an audio clip interview with Knit Collage's Amy Small about her work to build sustainable employment for the co-op of women in India who spin her company's beautiful yarns. Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftish NOTE: This audio was recorded for a feature in Vickie's upcoming book "The Knit Vibe" (pre-order on Amazon), so the format's a little different

    37 min
  6. CRAFT*ish Extra: Live from SXSW with Bluprint's Danielle Wilke

    03/14/2019

    CRAFT*ish Extra: Live from SXSW with Bluprint's Danielle Wilke

    Vickie's live from the Comcast NBC Universal experience at SXSW, for a totally impromptu interview with the head of marketing at Bluprint (formerly Craftsy). We chat about how makers are now, finally, a force alongside the musicians and filmmakers who are traditionally the focal point of media conferences and beyond!

    13 min
  7. #53 Susan Beal, Modern Quilt Author

    03/01/2019

    #53 Susan Beal, Modern Quilt Author

    This week on the show is modern quilt designer and author of “Sew + Quilt: Techniques for Hand Stitching + Patchwork”, Susan Beal. Host Vickie Howell and Susan have known each other since Vickie first started in the craft industry, a decade and a half ago. Back then, if you were a maker on the internet, then you were automatically a part of what was then a small community of people. During their conversation they talk about the parallels in our professional and creative journies, the influence community has in their work, how craft can act as a conduit for our stories and acts of activism, and why it was important to Susan to write her latest book Sew + Quilt. Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftish

    53 min
  8. #51 Gretchen Hirsch, Gertie Sews

    02/14/2019

    #51 Gretchen Hirsch, Gertie Sews

    This week on the show is vintage dress pattern and fabric designer and author of several books including Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses: A Modern Guide to Stitch and Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make in a Day. Host Vickie Howell has followed Gretchen since she first started her original Gertie’s Blog for Better sewing, but have since become an even larger fan since delving into making one of her vintage party dresses for herself. During their conversation, they talked about the evolution of her personal style and how that affected the look of her brand, how important historical accuracy is to her when designing vintage-style pieces, and how she continues to build her business. Enjoy! Show Notes: vickiehowell.com/craftish

    55 min
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What is your craft? Join award-winning broadcast personality, best-selling author, designer, crafter & encourager, Vickie Howell for great conversations with knitters, makers, artists, musicians, writers, designers, photographers, and other creative types about their craft. Well, sort of. What she’s really interested in is their stories -- how they got to where they are, and how they continue to walk the creative path. So join Vickie talking about craft ...ish. New episodes on Thursdays. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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