Join us as we dive into the most twisted tales of espionage ever spun – literally! In this episode, Marina and Jen discuss the history and stories of spies who used stitches, notions, and needles to relay top-secret messages during wartime with their knitting. They also shout out a few awesome makers from the Making app and chat about their WIPs, and how to float on a lake AND knit. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch on YouTube ! Find us on the Making app: Marina: @HeartBunKnitsandMore Jen: @K...
Aug 31, 2023•49 min•Ep. 138
Mariah Stanford (licensed physical therapist, maker, and all-around lovely human) joins Jen to chat about the importance of keeping our bodies happy so we can craft FOREVER!!! She goes over things to look out for, movements and exercises to help keep aches and pains away, etc! No matter your creative outlet, this episode will be super helpful. AND FUN...I promise. We have lots of fun. ;) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kJF7rTbCGxQ?list=PLZURwTwrvooNT-JFA3jIRhkk17uEWlMYW&si=vBqDA7z7ecfEb_P...
Aug 23, 2023•52 min•Ep. 137
Pt 3 of our series that features Flock Fiber Festival meet & greet sneak peeks and the best wifi that Seattle's Parks department has to offer (lol) is here! This was our 1st festival partnership in this capacity. Meeting everyone and collecting their inspiring stories was so special, but we learned a lot! I cover some of those learnings and of course, you'll hear how these vendors we chatted with began their journeys as a maker! We also have a special peek into how 4 small business...
Aug 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 136
We're back with more super fun vendor meet & greet sneak peeks from Flock Fiber Festival , featuring the best wifi that Seattle's Parks department has to offer. 🤣 ICYMI-We sat down with some of the vendors and recorded interviews. The goal was to bring a little Flock to those who could not make it or wanted to know more about the vendors that brought all their artistic beauty to year one. Stay tuned for part 3! Full meet & greet videos coming to the Making app soon! Watch this...
Aug 16, 2023•20 min•Ep. 135
As you might have heard, Flock Fiber Festival's inaugural weekend went off without a dropped stitch. ;) What an energy in that place. Just a lovely fiber festival in an old airplane hanger filled with an incredible community of makers and the best wifi that Seattle's Parks department can provide. ;) We sat down with some of the vendors and recorded meet and greets, in hopes of bringing a little Flock to those who could not make it or wanted to know more about the vendors that brought a...
Aug 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 134
Jen sits down with the absolutely wonderful human, owner of La Mercerie , and organizer of the Flock Fiber Festival , Jessica Povenmire. They chat about opening a yarn shop, where La Mercerie started, and where it's going next. They then dive into all things Flock Fiber Festival: why Jessica decided to bring us this beautiful weekend, some things she's learned about creating a fibers arts festival, and how Making is partnering to bring a little Flock Fiber Festival to you! Flock Fiber ...
Aug 02, 2023•40 min•Ep. 133
In this episode, we touch on why thrifting, upcycling, and mending are so important. Charlotte and Pooja then give lots of great tips and tricks for those who want to do more in this space to show care to Mother Earth. (But also some great info for those who have been in this space for years!) 🌟 Support the Podcast: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co ☕ Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi – ko-fi.com/makingconversation 📢 Tell your maker friends – Spread the love! If you'd like to give a...
Jul 26, 2023•48 min•Ep. 132
We're back from a mini summer break with an important message! This episode is a celebration of what creativity means to tiny humans. A way to remind us as adults that when we create, it's not about the likes or the pressure to create x amount of new things per year, and it’s not about the perfection we often crave. It's about honoring the act of making, how it makes us happy and helps us feel whole. Thank you to the Making community that shared your little's voices with us. ...
Jul 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 131
Our friend Terry of Peregrine Woodshop joins us this week! Jen and Terry chat all about why he connected with woodworking, the importance of being loud and proud (personally and professionally) about your values, and the best practices of how to choose those organizations to support. Finally, a plea for Terry: Is there such a thing as delicious vegan cheese? :( Organizations to support! Trans Lifeline Kaleidoscope Youth Center Alzheimer's Association Find Jen & Terry in the Making app: ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 21 min
The queen of the curse pillows, Callie is here so let's talk marketing! From newsletters to off-social marketing ideas, we do our best to drop as much knowledge as possible in this one episode. Combined we have over 25 years of marketing experience and Callie also owns her own crafting business -- The Morning Crafter ! So, listen now or listen later but even if you don't have to worry about marketing for a small business, you will enjoy this one because Callie is just so lovely. :) Fin...
Jun 14, 2023•2 hr 35 min
Tamanna joins Jen on the podcast this week to talk about the beautiful moments that can occur when the act of making is a part of our mental health toolbox. They get vulnerable and share their own journeys, cover how making can be beneficial for your mental health, and then Tamanna leads us in a lovely mini exercise where you'll create art that's connected to one of your meaningful memories. Tamanna owns her own psychiatry practice and has been working in the mental health field for ov...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Y'all...this episode is delish! Jen was joined by the wonderful Chef Andreya Nightingale and they make a great spread that you can make along with us to practice for your next gathering with family, friends, or your next making circle. (...Or just eat it as you listen, because it can also be the perfect snack!) While they make yummy food and accidental asmr, they also talk about a bunch of food-related things from accessibility to gardening. So grab the ingredients listed below, join your M...
Jun 01, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 127
We've got a special episode today! These oh-so-very wonderful interviews you are about to hear specifically connect to this month's BRIGHT Collective member thank you e-zine. BRIGHT Collective is like our version of Patreon. Members support what we do every month-building the Making app, creating this podcast, etc. In return, we deliver a fresh multicraftual e-zine each month that can include anything from patterns to recipes, tutorials to interviews but also sometimes essays and cross...
May 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 126
Jen's partner Lars joins her in this episode where they have a discussion about AI and art. Coming from the perspective of two creatives, they discuss the Victorian Industrial Revolution, the Beastie Boy's album Paul's Boutique, and technology's typical path in a capitalistic society. This all has a through line, we promise. ;) How can these times in the history of art and music creation inform where the future of AI and art will land? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Find Jen & Lars in the Mak...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 125
Marina is back! This episode is all about tattoo art and talented tattoo artists. They also cover what has inspired them in the Making app, and what Marina and Jen are working on, including a little gardening chat! 🌱 Featured tattoo artists: -Apo Whang-od, @ apowhangod -Amanda, @bestoflvck -Annie, @a_alonzi -Heidi, @nopathinthesky Find Jen & Marina in the Making app: @knitpurl @heartbunknitsandmore 🌟 Support the Podcast: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co ☕ Buy me a coffee on...
May 17, 2023•47 min•Ep. 124
Quayln Stark joins Jen this week! Quayln discusses fiber arts and magic and how it has been connected throughout time and Jen tells the tales from haunted art museums, and also ghost stories from our very own Making community. But wait..is that another guest on the podcast that decided to insert themselves without us knowing?! You'll have to listen to find out. ;) Quayln is a knitwear and crochet designer. He has established himself as a strong presence in the fiber arts scene, designing fo...
May 10, 2023•2 hr 43 min
Buckle up, y'all! ;) Jen is joined by the fantastic Lo Shabino ! Lo started her creative journey by going to university for sculpture and is now a master stylist, salon owner, educator, and coach. They dive into that part of her life along with career learnings from Lo's perspective as well as insights Jen has collected in her time working in tech and startups. They also go on many...let's call them side quests. Two besties chatting, if you will. Grab your WIP and join 'em, m...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 122
Hey, buds! This week on Making Conversation, Jen is joined by Carrie. The theme that poppies up in this episode also blooms throughout this month's BRIGHT Collective e-zine. They cover the ins and outs of city foraging, go on a journey that begins at the intersection of florals in art and feminism, and then round out the episode with some facts about the California Superbloom. Flowers are art and art is making. We hope you dig this episode! ;) 🌟 Support the Podcast: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube...
Apr 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 121
Jen hits the road for a trip and decides there is no better time than now to record an episode all about makers and traveling, including TSA rules + silliness and travel stories and tips from the Making app community. 🌟 Support the Podcast: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co ☕ Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi – ko-fi.com/makingconversation 📢 Tell your maker friends – Spread the love! If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast,...
Apr 19, 2023•26 min
This week on the podcast, we step into an interview with the founder of Novoloom , Sabreen Mohammed. Sabreen moves through everything, from how she became interested in art and fashion to how she started Novoloom and why she created such important technology. Jen also talks about some inspiration she saw in the app, a call to action to give back to a VERY important member of our community , and answers some questions that came from the app survey we sent y'all last week. pssssst! Novoloom h...
Apr 12, 2023•48 min•Ep. 119
I'm so lucky to have the wonderful Marina Scott as co-host on the podcast this week. We, of course, talk about some amazing things we spotted in the Making app, yarn bombing in the news, some free crochet patterns from an unlikely place, oh...and my 21 y/o cat says hi! Music by Despatches . 💖 Click! to learn more and become a member of our monthly crafty content membership, BRIGHT Collective. 🌟 Support the Podcast: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co ☕ Buy me a coffee on Ko-f...
Apr 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 118
We're kicking off new Making Conversation podcast content w/ Ep. 117! You'll hear shoutouts to a few fab people doing fab things in the Making app, how making is deeply woven into the culture of the people of Lake Titicaca, how to enter a wonderful giveaway, and other crafty things! Music by Despatches . 💖 Click! to learn more and become a member of our monthly crafty content membership, BRIGHT Collective. Trans rights are human rights. Period. Trans Justice Project Marsha P. Johnson ...
Mar 22, 2023•23 min•Ep. 117
We’ve had the pleasure of having Youngmin in our Making community for a while now…first as a contributor, then as a teacher in the Making app, and now she is also one of the instructors at our Ritual retreat. We just love her to pieces and know you will too. You can find Yougmin at youngminlee.com or @youngminleebojagi in the Making app. 🌟 Support the Podcast: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co ☕ Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi – ko-fi.com/makingconversation 📢 Tell your maker friends – ...
Mar 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 116
Grab your WIP and hang out with Jen & Ashley as they talk about some updates to the podcast, why we've built the Making app, what makes it different than other social platforms and marketplaces, why they absolutely love what they do, and a few things they've been up to outside of that. ;) Follow Ashley on the Making app: @ashley Follow Jen on the Making app: @knitpurl 🌟 Support the Podcast: 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co ☕ Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi – ko-fi.com/mak...
Mar 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 115
Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafty membership for all things art & craft and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists. I’m your host Ashley Yousling and today’s episode is like a ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective , our monthly crafty membership for all things art & craft and the Making app , the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists. I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Have you ever stopped to th...
Dec 30, 2022•55 min
Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast where we celebrate making in all its forms; from amazing stories of inspiring makers and people, to behind the scene peeks of building BRIGHT Collective, our monthly crafting membership for all things craft, and the Making app, the first social marketplace for makers. We believe that the simple act of making can transform your life and in turn change our world. This is why Making exists. Today Ashley Yousling and Carrie Hoge sit down to reflect on the pa...
Dec 23, 2022•37 min
I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m sitting down to talk with the most joyful and loving Paula Pereira. Paula is full of life and her delight is infectious as she tells us stories about her creative journey and the discoveries she’s made along the way. If you’ve followed Paula’s work, you’re likely familiar with her designs in various publications, including Making magazine, and the beautiful techniques, unique stitch patterns, and blended yarns she uses to create timeless knitwear pieces. ...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
I’m your host Ashley Yousling and this week I’m talking with the most amazing maker with the most soothing voice ever, Yarrow Magdalena. Yarrow is an incredible artist with a deep devotion to helping others find creative and personal wellbeing through art, reflection, community, and love of our own bodies and souls. We traverse many stories and topics, from personal creative practice, grief, the impact social media and technology has on our lives, and feeding our imaginations. This month Yarrow ...
Dec 07, 2022•57 min
I’m your host Ashley Yousling and today I’m talking with someone whom I’ve known for many years, all the way back to when I first began this podcast and she purchased some yarn from my little online shop. Françoise Danoy whom you may also know as Frenchie, is the creator behind Aroha Knits, Swatch Studio Circle, and other fun ventures like the Yarn Alchemist. But we don’t spend much time talking about knitting or making, and just like with every episode, we go where the conversation leads and so...
Dec 02, 2022•44 min
