If you haven't met Mathew Boudreaux, my goodness you are in for a treat. Merion and Jamie fall instantly in love with this crafting hero who has blown TikTok sky high with his incredible videos, crochet projects and quilting books - but this is not all. Mathew has much more to tell the world, advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community, and sharing their breathtakingly difficult journey to autism, ADHD and to their non-binary, beautiful self. https://mxdomestic.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mxdomestic ...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Jamie and Merion chat to the cross stitch legend that is Jane Greenoff, and listen to her stories of Liberty's workshops, treasures found and restored, and travels around the world. Links that we mentioned: https://janegreenoff.com/ The Great British Sampler Weekend https://www.facebook.com/groups/474765081095458/?paipv=0&eav=AfbS-fdOkWZn-Wqfnh9tMDjtMhPheiTRO4To9mil-proR6jU0Bw_rBKKEdhcNQPnhPo&_rdr https://www.instagram.com/janegreenoff/ Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podc...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Merion and Jamie are tickled pink to have Sally Coulthard back on the show, this time to discuss "endangered" crafts and muse about the definition of craft itself. This eclectic chat is nothing short of fabulous - so buckle up, grab a cuppa and snuggle in for an epic show that spans the history of the world right up to present day! We mention the brilliant Julie Gurr , willow weaver, who led a course of basket weaving that Merion attended, and an episode of the Go Love Yourself podcast , where t...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Super fabulous podcaster Lauren Smith joins Jamie and Merion to talk about body positivity, dressmaking and her love of history! The Go Love Yourself podcast is an oasis in the desert for anyone needing to boost their self esteem and feel more positive, particularly when it comes to living in a larger body. Links from the episode; Don't miss the Go Love Yourself episode about the history of clothes sizes We talked about our LoveCrafts show episode with Lydia Morrow And these lovely Cashmerette s...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Titan of the amigurumi world, Kerry Lord, joins Merion and Jamie for this episode, and tells us all about the wonderful world of Toft, alpacas, crocheted fruit and veg, and how she built the business from a herd of six little alpacas to the conglomeration of creativity it is today! You can find endless amigurumi kits, fabulous books, beautiful yarn and inspiration by the bucket load at Toft , and we talk all about Kerry's newest book, Alexandra's Garden Flowers ! Merion's flapjack recommendation...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Merion and Jamie meet Ian Berry, artist and incredibly talented chap, talking about his medium, denim; his artistic process and how he became an internationally renowned artist from humble beginnings in the north of England. You won't want to miss the story about Ayrton Senna's portrait... You can find Ian Berry on instagram , and on his website, Ianberry.org . Read about his Fast Fashion Graveyard documentary and his journey to the Atacama Desert in Chile, to explore the textile mountains. Foll...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Meet Brenda K B Anderson, crochet expert extraordinaire! From designing costumes for children's shows to writing books that show how to work motifs without the stitches slanting, Brenda is a marvel! Her new book, The Hooktionary , has a whopping 150 motif charts, from bowls of Pho to Eiffel Towers and cheeseburgers - it's a must for all crocheters! You can find brilliant Brenda at Creative Crochet Corner , and follow her instagram hashtags too! David & Charles Publishers are a fabulous sourc...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Welcome to Season 4!!! Jamie and Merion kick things off with all things bookish in this episode where we meet Anna Nikipirowicz, indie designer, author and multi crafter extraordinaire! You can find Anna online at www.moochka.co.uk and on instagram and Facebook. Anna's brilliant books Embroidered Crochet and Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary are both available from Search Press and all good bookshops. In their chummy preamble, Jamie was talking about Erasure by Percival Everett and Merion was t...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 1
You know when you get that terrible aching pang for something you haven't heard for a very long time, and your heart begins to contract with pain and longing? Well you don't have to cry yourselves to sleep any more! It's here! Season 4 of the LoveCrafts Show starts soon, with eight new episodes featuring a veritable smorgasbord of craft talk, chat and laughter! Love from, Jamie, Merion and the LoveCrafts Team London and Crewe, England The World The Universe The Galaxy Follow us on Apple Podcasts...
Apr 25, 2023•2 min0
Grab a glass of mulled wine and enjoy our last episode of Season 3! Jamie and Merion curl up with the wonderful Debbie Bliss to discuss Christmas chocolate, favourite movies, traditions and of course, craft projects to relax with over the holiday season. See if you can beat Debbie's score on Jamie's quiz, Spectre or Rejector! Debbie's new yarns can be found here , including Cashmerino DK, British Wool Aran, Dulcie, Super Chunky Merino and Eco Baby Wool. Explore Debbie's patterns here ! Thanks so...
Dec 23, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Merion and Jamie meet Janie Crowfoot, crochet legend! If you haven't discovered Janie's work, you can find all her wonderful blankets and projects on her website, www.janiecrow.com , and follow her on instagram for her latest makes. Janie's latest CAL, Spirit of Flora, can often be found in Inside Crochet magazine, in print or available as a digital subscription. Jane's latest CAL is inspired by artist William de Morgan, and you can read about him here . You can buy Stylecraft yarns at LoveCraft...
Dec 21, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 8
What do you buy a crafter for Christmas? Jamie and Merion , our dynamic duo, share their faves from LoveCrafts.com and share their fun, festive ideas for holiday gifts! (with a side order of Jamie's best Dad Jokes, of course!) Yarn packs https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/all-crafts-promotions/promotions/yarn-value-packs-up-to-30-off The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/the-mr-x-stitch-guide-to-cross-stitch Appletons Ice Cream Bargello Kit https://www.lovecraf...
Dec 06, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 7
If you haven't discovered Boy Knits World Jake Henzler, be prepared to be AMAZED at his incredible work! Knitter of buildings, toys and incredible intarsia, he's also a mighty talented artist and creative inspiration to everyone in the yarn industry. Join Merion and Jamie as they chat with this super crafter to find out how his knitting took him from the shores of Copenhagen to Sydney via The Grand Budapest Hotel! You can find Jakes' instagram here, and his fabulous patterns on Ravelry, here . I...
Nov 22, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Jamie and Merion meet supersonic astronaut and fabric artist Dr Karen Nyberg , the 50th woman in space, whose creative childhood and experiences on the International Space Station have informed her wonderful quilting and sewing passions and patterns. If you listen to just one episode of this fun show, make it this one, and be inspired by an incredible woman! Follow Karen on instagram here , and buy her AMAZING patterns and prints on her website ! As part of our series of book reviews, this episo...
Nov 08, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Norah Gaughan and learn all about her designs, her love of biology and geometric shapes - and of course her editorship of one of our favourite magazines in the craft industry, Vogue Knitting! You can explore Norah's patterns here on Ravelry, and on her website . Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommen...
Oct 25, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Meet Caren Garfen, acclaimed textile artist, miniature stitcher, mother, and dolls house lover. The power of stitch meets difficult truths in Caren's incredible work, and you just won't believe the detail! You can have a look here on Caren's website or on her instagram . From stitching miniatures for dolls houses to international art exhibitions, Caren's down to earth journey is an inspiration for everyone! BOOK REVIEW: Jamie and Merion review Emma Congdon's new book, Cross Stitch for the Heart ...
Oct 12, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Sarah Jayne Fragola is crochet royalty, and we love her! Catch up with all her news (spoiler, there's a new book!) and chew the crochet chat with Merion and Jamie as they find out what's new with this social media megastar! Bella Coco YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BellaCoco Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or...
Sep 27, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Jamie and Merion meet baking hero Frances Quinn, winner of the Great British Bake Off, queen of biscuits, textiles and music, and discuss everything from record breaking Jaffa Cakes to why crushed Bourbon biscuits remind Frances of mud. If you love music, baking and biscuits, you're going to love this episode! Frances has her fabulous podcast Baking Playlist on YouTube, and it's a must-watch! You can buy Frances' gorgeous book here . Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for mo...
Sep 13, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Yes it's true, The LoveCraft Show is BACK - Premiering Wednesday 14th September with a super delicious first episode! Please join us alongside Hollywood Jamie, Ralph and more fabulous guests. Join the fun on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and make sure you rate us if you enjoy the show! Cant wait :) Merion & Jamie x Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share ...
Sep 08, 2022•1 min
He's back! Everybody's favourite knitting, crocheting Olympian Tom Daley joins Jamie and Merion on the LoveCrafts Show to talk knitting at the Olympics, mindfulness, stress busting and how the crafting world has embraced him with open arms! We talk about his latest crafting project, his plans for the future, and how he chatted knitting to Anna Wintour and met Rhianna outside the toilets at the Met Gala. All this and more, on this fabulous episode of the LoveCrafts Show! Tom's new kits are coming...
Nov 25, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Meet Sara Fowles and Helen Winnicott, founders of the fabulous Yarningham Festival in Birmingham, UK, and creators of the very exciting (and much longed for) Yarn + Stitch magazine! From knitting in public to cake and tote bags, we cover the whole story of how Yarningham was born. Learn more: https://www.yarningham.co.uk/ https://deborette.com/hockley-made-brown/ Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between! You can email us a...
Oct 25, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Meet Sarah Corbett, Craftivist, Activist, Champion of Causes and all round Superwoman, changing the world one stitch at a time. She's a truly inspirational speaker and changemaker. Join Jamie and Merion as they learn all about the world of gentle protest and ponder how they could make a difference with their needles and hooks. Links and useful info we referred to in this episode www.craftivist-collective.com for projects, books, kits, tools, events and free resources #CanaryCraftivists campaign ...
Sep 27, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Meet Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, champions of Māori culture with crochet hooks and neon yarn! These fabulous New Zealand based Māori 3D sculptural crochet artists are on a journey to build a wharanui, a Māori meeting house, made of crochet and they're here to tell Merion and Jamie all about it. This is one of the most joyous podcasts in The LoveCrafts Show's history - don't miss it! (Hint - there's even some singing!) Find Lissy and Rudi on Instagram here Lissy's website is www.lissycole.com D...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 7
Steve & Kathy Elkins have created the second generation supersonic yarn empire, Webs, based in Northampton, Massachusetts. This fabulous store, which is now part of the LoveCrafts family, began with Steve's mother Barbara's love of weaving, and grew and grew to be the mighty yarn business it is today! Jamie and Merion chat to Steve and Kathy to find out how the business unfolded, how they manage to work together side by side as husband and wife, and why Steve just doesn't like yellow. Jamie ...
Jul 26, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guests, (yep you heard that right, guests plural ) Toni Lipsey, Samantha Brunson, Anuradha Bhaumick and Paula Milner! In this episode of The LoveCrafts Show, Jamie and Merion are joined by a roundtable of incredible makers, designers and businesswomen for a special edition episode for Indie June! Indie June is a month long celebration of independent designers at LoveCrafts, and this year our focus is on turning your hobby i...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Vicky Mineikyte AKA VickyKnits! If you haven't heard the name 'Vicky Knits' you haven't been listening! Vicky has skyrocketed to stardom in the knitting industry thanks to her viral sweater vest pattern, dreamy pastel palettes and undeniable talent. Here she chats to Jamie and Merion about how she began her design journey, where her inspiration comes from and what's coming next for this amazing maker. Don’t forget to...
May 24, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Sally Coulthard! Sally is the author of over 20 books, including a favourite of Jamie and Merion's A Short History of the World According to Sheep! In this episode we chat about Sally's writing process, sheep, sheds, the long history of forgotten crafts, and we even play a game of 'Sham or Ram?' to test Sally's sheep knowledge! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecraft...
Apr 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Jeanette Sloan! Jeanette's journey as a maker is one filled with challenges and triumphs, and here we delve into Jeanette's history as a designer and find out how Jeanette fell in love with knitting, and how she used her incredible creativity to launch the amazing BIPOC in Fiber initiative. Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes ...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guest, Lydia Morrow! Lydia is one amazing maker who is always trying new crafts! Here she chats with Merion and Jamie about her making journey, how she developed her aesthetic, ethical fashion and the ways in which craft has allowed her to celebrate her body! Don’t forget to send us lots of lovely messages, responses and questions to show@lovecrafts.com and check out previous episodes of The LoveCrafts Show by visiting the ...
Feb 22, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Your favourite podcast is back and better than ever. Have you missed us? We’ve definitely missed you! That’s right, The LoveCrafts Show has returned for a second season, filled with more silliness, awesome guests and exciting new content! Join us for more stories from across the craftiverse and settle in for a good old chat about the joy of making. Got a question or a story to share with us? Email show@lovecrafts.com! Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about lo...
Feb 15, 2021•1 min
