This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Emile Ennis Jr., a TV host, content creator, and crocheter who is bringing joy, visibility, and personality into the fiber arts space. Emile first learned to crochet from his grandmother, but after her passing, he stepped away from it for a time. In 2020, he picked up his crochet hook again as a way to reconnect with his grief, his creativity, and the memory of his grandma. What started as something deeply personal has grown into something much bigger. In the summer of 2025, Emile casually included crochet in a social media post, and the response was immediate. People were drawn not just to the craft, but to the energy, confidence, and presence he brings to it. Now, he shares crochet content regularly, blending fiber arts with humor, psychology, and his signature clack fan. In this episode, we talk about: Learning to crochet and reconnecting with creativity through grief Representation and visibility in crochet and fiber arts Building a social media presence as a creative The unexpected power of sharing your craft online Finding joy, confidence, and community through making And yes, we talk about the clack fans. Emile has designed a line of bold, fun fans that are as expressive as his content, perfect for making a statement or just staying cool. If you are looking for inspiration, creativity, and a reminder that there is space for you in the fiber arts world exactly as you are, this episode is for you. Follow Emile and join his community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emileennisjr/ Subscribe for more conversations about quilting, crochet, sewing, and the people shaping the modern fiber arts community. Want to see more? You can find it here: Shop Podcast Merch: nygqs.printify.me Join Patreon for Ad-Free video episodes: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany Subscribe to YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message! Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.Logo art by Myranda Mondry. Want to see more? You can find it here: Find Podcast Merch here! nygqs.printify.meFollow along on Instagram: Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Long-arming - https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompanySubscribe to YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshowSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshowWant to be on the show? Send us a message
