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We're digging into the stage of the creative process most designers skip — the part where your actual style gets formed.Whether you're licensing, selling on Spoonflower, or pitching agents — rushing into repeat patterns and mockups without honoring your artist phase can leave your work feeling disconnected, no matter how good it looks.In this episode, we'll cover:Why your signature style doesn't come from finishing prints — but from what happens beforeThe real difference between the artist and the designer (and why you need both — separately)How to create the space your creative voice needs to fully emergeWhat to do if your portfolio looks finished but doesn't feel alignedHow to spot which season you're in — and where to focus nextWhether you're still discovering your style or revisiting it for the tenth time, this is your reminder: you don't need to start over. You just need to dig in a little deeper. https://printlife.io/styleStay Connected: Join the Print Life Membership: https://printlife.io Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/printlifeofficial/

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 290 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Find full show ntoes with photos on my website: www.downcellarstudio.com    This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins From the Armchair In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu Next month you can find Stitched by JessaLu bags in her online shop, and in person at NETA Spa in Freeport, Maine from February 28-March 2. NETA Spa is a great midwinter weekend gathering for fiber enthusiasts - check out the event page on Facebook at https://facebook.com/events/s/netaspa2025/   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Freckled Whimsy 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Inclinations Cowl Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website. Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- Ravelry link. Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- Ravelry link. My Ravelry Project Page Living in my FearLESS Living Fund bag from Stitched by Jessalu. She's filling pre-orders from last year first and then will put new listings up for sale so stay tuned.   Aurealis Pattern: Aurealis by Jennifer Steingass Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in the Gray Heather colorway (MC) & Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK in the Vermont Vice colorway (CC) Size: C My washed swatch was closer to 17/18 sts over 4 inches instead of the 20 it calls for so I'm knitting a different size to accommodate.   Stranger Things 2 Socks Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Stranger Things 2 Self Striping Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Cast on the morning of Thursday 9/5 for the Pigskin Party using Snack Shack Sponsor yarn. About the colorway- stripes of: orange, hot pink, purple, navy blue, medium blue and red. Progress- first sock is done. Second sock is a few stripes from the heel.   Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: Cold Goats Farm; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Ravelry Project Page Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Progress: Nearly finished with my second bobbin of fiber   Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on Ravelry for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose Hook:  G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used Canva to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on YouTube. I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a helpful video I found that helped refresh my memory.   From the Armchair   One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   In My Travels   My 12 year old niece, Millie, joined me to do a little recap of our visit to Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- Farm Fiber Days at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA.   The sample we saw in the Plied booth is called Super Serene- available on Ravelry.   KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Event Dates: Thursday September 5, 2024- Monday February 10, 2025 Find everything you need in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Official Rules Registration Form  (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Official Sponsor for Q4: Fibernymph Dye Works- Small Gains Challenge (January 2025). Check out this Ravelry Thread for details. Commentator Mary Klute's report-   It had been very cold lately in North America, even in places that are typically pretty warm in the winter (like Florida getting snow!). This has been no problem for pigskin partiers! The cold weather creates the perfect conditions for cozying up and finishing projects!  In the huddle, there has been lots of discussion about what folks can reasonably finish before the end of the party. There was also an interesting discussion about how many WIPs folks can manage at one time. Unsurprisingly, there are a lot of different opinions on that.  Earlier this month, 43 players submitted for points as part of the Wild Card WIP challenge! Head on over to that thread to see pictures of projects that players had let languish or even forgot about--butnow they are finished!   ladida2u finished some beautiful colorwork mittens just in time for some snow:  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4344427/1-25#16 plumunou finished a pair of socks.  She'd abandoned the project because the first sock came out too short in the foot--let's face it, we've all been in this sort of situation--this challenge motivated her to finish the second sock and rip out the toe of the first one to lengthen the foot. Now she has a super cute pair of socks:  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4344427/26-50#34 histoknitter finished a pair of socks that were started in 2007!  Way to go!  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4344427/26-50#37 hikesandbikes finished a fantastic sweater that is made up of mitered squares.  It's amazing!   https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4344427/51-75#58 and speaking of mitred squares, knitternicole finished a blanket!  She planned out how much of the icord border she needed to do each day to finish and got it done during wild card week:  https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/down-cellar-studio-podcast/4344427/51-75#67   Events New England Farm & Fiber Festival: February 2 from 11a-5p at the Cyclorama in Boston Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- Farm Fiber Days: March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA Knit North Yarn Crawl: March 13-16. Boston Public Market Fiber Fest- Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission Knit for Food a thon April 5th  http://www.nelkindesigns.com/index.cfm/page/knitathon/knitathon25.htm  sign up the first weekend in February. Fiber Witch Festival: April 11-13 in Salem, MA. Gore Place Sheep Sheering Festival- Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. Connecticut Sheep & Wool: Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT Yarncentrick: May 2 in Fredrick, MD Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm: May 17 in Bristol, RI Massachusetts Sheep & Wool Festival- May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA   Contest, News & Notes   Stitched by Jessalu FearLESS Living Fund bags are going out this week and next! 30% going to FearLESS Living Fund. More bags will be listed soon on her website so stay tuned. You can buy the FearLESS Living Fund fabric that Jess designed on Spoonflower. I don't think I shared but Mom opened hers right before Christmas and cried. It was really beautiful. You can find on my Day 24 Vlogmas video- click here to go right to that part of the video. Check out the Millie Makes section on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. Video 1 is up! I've joined Bluesky. I'm Bostonjen1 over there. Come follow-me. Not leaving Instagram, at least not yet, but I'm checking it out.   Thank you to KnittyELF40, Erika, who kindly gifted me her new bundle of patterns- Seasonal Blooms on Ravelry.   Life in Focus   My Word of the Year for 2025: Welcome Verb: to greet hospitably and with courtesy or cordiality Verb: to accept with pleasure the occurrence or presence of Adjective: giving pleasure: received with gladness or delight especially in response to a need (A welcome addition)   Why I need this word: This year will be a year filled with first after Mom's passing on January 1st. I need to welcome in the new year even when it feels hard, and welcome in whatever emotions come up as I make my way through 2025. I've spent much time in the last few years focused on my mom (and I'm so glad I could do that), but now I'll have free time to welcome in new things. I want to be thoughtful about my time, but also open to welcoming in new things that will bring me joy. My mother made everyone feel welcome and at home whether physically in her home or just with her as a person. I strive to make people feel welcome in my presence too and to use that to continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship and connection. I hope that this will help me keep alive the many relationships that Mom was able to maintain. I am an introvert by nature and love the prospect of staying hour with hours of myself to plot out- but I know that I am happier and more fulfilled when I stay connected with those I love, so this year when I'm tempted to say "no thanks" I will try, when possible, to instead say "we'll come" a variation on welcome.   On a Happy Note About 20 people showed up for one of Garret's hockey games that was nearby! Beautiful show of support and a fun night out. I found the jewelry Mom gave me for Christmas! Surprise surprise, it was in a bag of knitting stuff that was brought home and put down cellar. While I missed auditions as we prepped for the funeral, I got a dancing role in Kiss Me Kate with Meg. The show is the last week of April/first weekend in May. Millie came for a 2 night sleepover during MLK weekend. She made us pancakes! Organizing my mom's things. Eme came over and we look through craft supplies for a new project they want to do. I found a few things for me (mostly scissors and crochet hooks) and I purged some. I put away the Christmas tree and put my new plant stand in place! I love it. Dan was going to order me a plant subscription, but instead we'll go together to a local place a few times a year and try to learn a little more about houseplants. Dinner with my cousins at local Mexican restaurant. I received a beautiful package of watercolor supplies in the mail from Rachel! Thank you so much. I can't wait to dive in. I received many cards and notes from several of you. Thank you!!! Millie, Ryan and I ran into listener, Donna, at Russell's. So lovely to see you! Last weekend Riley came for a sleepover Saturday night. On Sunday, we picked up Aila and checked out one of her favorite antique stores and had a lot of fun browsing. Dan invited my Dad, Tom and Oisin for dinner at The Snug. Megg, Hattie and I went to see Peter Pan in Boston.   Quote of the Week “Departure of a year welcomes so many new memories” ― Munia Khan   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.      

Send us a textThere seems to be an awful of change happening recently, often unasked and with far-reaching consequences. Knowing how to deal with it can be difficult and lead us to feeling unbalanced and overwhelmed. Tonight, we try to find some still-points within the chaos.  Journal entry:23rd January, Thursday“A robin, one winter, Riding out a sleety squall On the flailing branch Of pyracantha fire.He often springs to mind When squalls hit And my world lurches Fearfully beneath me.I wish for his poise And his ability to find And surf upon the Still-point of chaos.”Episode Information:In this episode, I talk about Orange Cookie's beautiful ‘Still Waters and Nighttime Bats' tea towel that is inspired by this podcast. You can view this and her other designs at Spoonflower. I also read a very short extract from The Monk and the Butterfly by Kai T. Murano (published independently, 2024). With special thanks to our lock-wheelers for supporting this podcast.Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Sami Walbury Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds David Dirom Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsTheme music: ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed bSupport the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.Contact Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still Waters You can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com.

October 9th - Show 1036 The Chat Tamara has been dismantling her laser cutter and Beth has been updating the designs on her Spoonflower shop (which prints wallpapers and fabric from your designs).  And Im still obsessed with data collection for NotebookLM Would You Rather:Only be able to tell lies [...]

Hi All! Today my guest is Rasika Ashwin an art teacher, surface designer, and kid lit creator. We met from the Storyteller Academy community. Here is where you can see more of Rasika's work: IG: https://www.instagram.com/cocorosha_artroom/ Spoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/cocorosha Other sites: https://linktr.ee/CocoRosha Thanks for listening!

Why is cheating in some places treated differently than cheating in other places? This week, Joey, Aaron, and Jess talk about fairness, tribalism, insider trading, meritocracy, winning, and wallpaper. They don't talk about Pete Shelley. references Veridis Quo USA Today: Who is Shohei Ohtani and what is his connection to the gambling scandal that's rocked baseball? ESPN: NBA eyes Raptors' Jontay Porter for betting issues The Meritocracy Myth by Stephen J. McNamee Jayson Tatum Aaron's Interior Decorating Corner: Anthropologie, Spoonflower, Hovia, Janovic, and Lamps Plus 

Have you ever wondered what it takes to navigate the labyrinth of venture capital and emerge as a true industry luminary? Join host Trevor as he takes us into the dynamic world of venture capital with industry titan Jason Caplain, Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture Partners. With a career spanning over twenty years, Jason's investments have catalyzed the success of renowned companies like Channel Advisor, Wedding Wire, Spiffy, and Spoonflower. Find out as Trevor and Jason embark on a journey through the heart of entrepreneurship and investment, offering insights that promise to reshape your perspective on the power of purpose in business.Hosted by Trevor Schmidt, Founder Shares is brought to you by Hutchison PLLC and is edited and produced by Earfluence.

Join hosts Ashley and Bethany for another fabulous episode of The Sewcial Hour, where the threads of creativity weave together in a tapestry of sewing stories and inspiration. This week, they are joined by the multi-talented Amanda Todaro, an Education Specialist at SVP Worldwide, freelance Costume Designer/Fabricator, Sewing Pattern Designer, Fabric Designer, and Illustrator.Special Guest Spotlight: Amanda TodaroAmanda's journey in the world of sewing and design is nothing short of spectacular. With over a decade of experience as a Costume Shop Manager, she's orchestrated the costuming of over 100 theatrical productions. From managing quick changes to integrating lights and special effects, Amanda's love for unique sewing challenges knows no bounds.Pivoting Creativity During the PandemicWhen the curtains temporarily closed on the theatre industry during the pandemic, Amanda seamlessly transitioned to fabric design. Her 2021 collection with Ink and Arrow fabrics, featuring her favorite furry companions—cats, showcased her playful, colorful, and fun design style. Learn how she navigated the shift and embraced a new creative outlet.Educator ExtraordinaireAmanda's passion for teaching extends beyond the stage. As a professor at Temple University in Philadelphia, she imparts her garment sewing skills for Ditto, while also teaching Pattern Drafting, Tailoring, and Corsetry. Discover how Amanda is shaping the future of sewing enthusiasts and aspiring designers.2024 Goals and BeyondAs we step into the new year, Amanda shares her aspirations for 2024. From spreading more of her expertise to releasing new patterns for sewing and fabric enthusiasts, Amanda is on a mission to share her love for the craft far and wide.Tune in for a lively conversation filled with insights, laughter, and a touch of sewing magic. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or a beginner with a passion for fabrics, this episode with Amanda Todaro is bound to inspire your next creative venture. Don't miss out on the stitches and stories—it's The Sewcial Hour you won't want to unravel! Follow Amanda:  -Fabric designs and Sewing patterns Instagram Cotton Stitches Co: https://www.instagram.com/cottonstitchesco-Personal/Sewing/Costumes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandatodarosews-Cotton Stitches Co Website: https://www.cottonstitchesco.com-Costume Design Website: https://www.amandatodaro.com-Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/cottonstitchesco/-Spoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/cottonstitchesco-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cA/mandaTodaroFind our digital sewing resources in The Sewcial Shop. https://thesewcialhourpodcast.com/shop/Check out our NEW website and signup for our newsletter to be the first to know who we are interviewing next, submit questions for the podcast, and so much more!https://thesewcialhourpodcast.com/Follow The Hosts:Ashley: https://linktr.ee/charmedbyashleyBethany: https://linktr.ee/CraftwithbethanySupport the show -  https://www.patreon.com/thesewcialhourpodcast Support the show

In this episode, surface pattern designer, Erin Kendal, shares her story of leaving her mundane corporate job to becoming a top seller on Spoonflower. Erin discusses overcoming mindset hurdles, believing in oneself, and pushing past the lie that the market is too saturated. Through valuable insights on perseverance and redefining success, Erin encourages listeners to pursue their creative dreams. Sign up today for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get 10% off your ⁠Canvas Lamp⁠ today with code: Tillage10 ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support an episode! ⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and more. ⭐Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM

Lisa Carlin has an artistic spirit as evidenced by her time spent studying graphic arts and interior design, and you can feel so much of that background woven into her business, Poppies with Purpose. As a breast cancer survivor whose bright pink shoes provided a beacon of hope and a bright spot through her rigorous treatment, she's bringing those same sentiments and the feeling of a community at large through her company. So much more to share! Where you can find Poppies with Purpose:- Website: https://www.poppieswithpurpose.com/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppieswithpurpose/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poppieswithpurpose/Mentions from the show:- Knoll furniture: https://www.knoll.com/- Massachusetts General Hospital: https://www.massgeneral.org/- Ali on the Run: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1/?hl=en- ResearcHERS: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=researchers_home- Hult's feature of Poppies: https://www.hult.edu/blog/meet-poppies-with-purpose-a-shoe-brand-with-a-greater-cause/- Spoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/- Erin Flett: https://erinflett.com/- Angela Adams: https://angelaadams.com/- Liz Roache: https://www.lizroache.com/- "Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE" https://amzn.to/41jvGVa Stay in touch with People, Place, & Purpose on Instagram and stay tuned for a new episode every Monday!Links may be affiliate links, which means we would get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you.

Show Notes:00:44 - Andover Fabrics00:45 - Mexico City00:52 - New York City04:34 - QuiltCon04:37 - Los Angeles 04:38 - QuiltCon04:40 - Pasadena04:54 - QuilteArte05:18 - Mexico City06:16 and 6:25 - Wandering quilt pattern by Stephanie06:39 - QuiltCon06:47 - Austin08:14 - Spoonflower 11:12 and 11:32 - Mexico12:48 - Two fabric collections by Stephanie: Enchanted Bloom and Wandering 12:50 - Andover Fabrics16:05 - Procreate16:15 - Adobe Illustrator 16:25 and 16:27 - Procreate16:37 - Vectorize 16:59 - Spoonflower 17:33 - Paper Pieces (listen to Episode 036: Jess of @stitches_be_crazy and @paperpiecesepp to learn more about Paper Pieces)17:35 and 18:09 - Wander Blooms quilt by Stephanie18:11 - Paper Pieces (listen to Episode 036: Jess of @stitches_be_crazy and @paperpiecesepp to learn more about Paper Pieces)18:16 - EPP (English paper piecing)19:19 - Enchanted Bloom fabric collection by Stephanie19:32 - New York19:33 - Andover Fabrics20:49 - Mexico21:14 - Mexico City21:23 - Mexico Modern Quilt Guild21:35, 21:43 and 22:04 - Mexico22:08 and 22:16 - Mexico Modern Quilt Guild22:36 - Enchanted Bloom fabric collection by Stephanie22:59 - Wandering fabric collection by Stephanie24:23 - EPP (English paper piecing)24:36 - Ohio Star quilt block24:42 - Mexico City24:47 - QuilteArte24:52 - Needle threader by Clover25:27 - Mexico City25:42 - Kaffe Fassett25:50 - Wandering quilt pattern by Stephanie26:24 and 26:28 - Quilter's Candy, Elizabeth Chappell - @quilters_candy (listen to episode 24 to learn more about Elizabeth)26:30 - Wild Boho, Nichole Vogelsinger - @WildBoho26:39 - David Owen Hastings - @davidowenhastingsFollow Stephanie:Instagram - @prettyplease.mxhttps://www.stephanieorganes.com/Follow Us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

ART STYLE ACADEMY:  https://www.laurenlesley.com/asa-sales-page-35-spots DM me on Instagram:  @LaurenLesleyStudio   Do These 6 Things BEFORE Going Full-Time as an Artist Hey!  How are you?  If we haven't met before, I'm Lauren.. I'm your host of the Design Tribe podcast, and I'm an artist and textile designer.  In the last episode, I went into pretty great detail about what it was like working as a full-time artist and licensing surface pattern designs.  So if you missed that episode, be sure to check it out.   I know a lot of you are either trying to make it as a surface pattern designer OR you dream of one day being able to leave your day job to license your artwork to companies.   I spent 2 years as an independent artist, and although there were many things I loved about working independently, I ultimately went back to an in-house job as a Senior Textile Designer.     A lot of these tips I'm about to share with you are things I WISH I did before making the leap to being a full-time artist.  We'll talk about all the money stuff in the very last tip so be sure to stick around for that juicy topic.   Okay, so my first tip is to…   Publish a class to Skillshare. This might not be the advice you were expecting, haha! And to be honest, I'm a little annoyed with Skillshare, because last year they cut their teacher's income by almost half - with no warning. From a business perspective, I understand if they needed to do this, but they really should have been up front about it and approached the cut in a much more gradual way.  So, it felt really crappy.. Especially when a lot of teachers relied on this as a dependable stream of income. BUT! The reason my first tip is to upload a class to Skillshare is because when you go full-time as an artist, you will need some recurring revenue coming in on a regular basis.   When it comes to teaching, Skillshare is one of the easiest places to start, because they already have such a great built-in audience with lots of students who are creative.   Domestika is another popular teaching platform you could choose if Skillshare has lost your trust.  I haven't personally uploaded classes to Domestika so I can't comment on whether I like the platform or not, but other artists seem to really like it. Another reason to upload a class is to just get your feet wet and see if you enjoy teaching. A lot of full-time artists teach on a platform like Skillshare or sell a course as a way to supplement their licensing income, which if you've ever done any licensing, you know very well it can fluctuate a lot! Your first class doesn't even have to be related to what you WANT to do moving forward.  It's easy to think:  “Well, I can't teach about that, because I don't have enough experience yet.”  And you would be right! Instead, think about where you were 5-10 years ago.  What have you learned since then? Your course could be about learning how to use Photoshop or how to draw a Still Life.  What are some things you learned in school that you could teach?  What did you major in?  It doesn't even have to be art-related! It does help to keep your class topics related in the long term, but for your very first class - it could really be anything. The idea is for you to discover A.) if you enjoy teaching - e.i. Filming yourself, doing a little video editing, etc.  and B.) to start generating some recurring revenue. Develop your Art Style When you're working as an in-house designer, it can be really hard to find your own Art Style.   Often when we work an in-house job, you get really good at doing ANY style… depending on what the project needs. Companies often try to fill out the white space in their line by covering a range of styles from traditional to modern to boho, you name it.  That means, as the designer, you develop the skill of designing ANY style. The problem with that is… you start to lose a sense of your own style and who you are from the inside out. You might get excited by new trends or a new project that changes things up.  When you like soo many different things, it can be really hard to narrow down to just ONE look.  Especially, when you don't know what's going to sell or which style might be the most reasonable to pursue.When you can do any style, HOW do you pick?! This gets very tricky, because in LICENSING… companies are really only interested in licensing when your art brings something new to the table… something that they don't already have from their own in-house designers. Companies want to know what YOUR perspective is. Think of the Jungalow brand. Justina Blakeney brought a brand new perspective to home décor by covering her house in an explosion of plants and colorful textiles.  In a time where Minimalism and white sofas were extremely popular, she did the opposite thing… and by staying true to her own vision, this Boho Maximalism style exploded. Think of Rifle Paper Co. and the unique style of Anna Bond's florals.She brought a brand new look to florals that really highlights her own unique style that's painterly, colorful, and friendly. Oftentimes, companies want to license work that's the same, but different.  This means the subject matter is often the same… like the florals that are so famous from Rifle Paper Co.  But the WAY Anna Bond painted them was so different. Style is all about technique. If this is something you're struggling with, I do offer a self-paced online program called Art Style Academy.  When you go through my program and do the work, you will develop your own style by the end of the course.  If this sounds interesting to you, you can check out the link in the show notes or check out my website at LaurenLesley.com - and Lesley is spelled with an E-Y. Create a Portfolio with a Large Body of Work Once you've developed your Art Style, the next area of focus is to build out your portfolio.  It will be sooo much easier to get the ball rolling if you already have a full portfolio to sell. From there, you can decide if you want to work with an agent, upload to an on-demand site, or exhibit at a tradeshow. So, you might be wondering… “Okay, but how many pieces do I need to have in my portfolio?” Honestly, you probably need close to 100 pieces in your portfolio.  I know this sounds like a lot, but it's important to work in collections and some of these could be coordinates.  For each collection, you also need to work in a limited color palette and make sure your pieces are looking related to each other. If you are cold-emailing Art Directors, you don't necessarily need 100 pieces to start.  You can pitch collection-by-collection. But if you're investing a lot of time, money, and energy to exhibit at a tradeshow, I recommend going in prepared with A LOT of work.  You're more likely to gain contracts if you have a collection that really resonates with a client. Okay, so what else? Start uploading to ONE On-Demand Site Etsy Society 6 Spoonflower Creative Market Patternbank MintedUploading to On-Demand sites can be a bit tricky for a lot of reasons.  I feel like that might be another whole podcast episode. But I think a lot of artists try uploading to one site, find that they're not having success so then they switch and try a different site. A lot of time gets wasted posting and re-posting your designs on so many different sites. I think it's important to figure out WHICH site you like the best up front - before you quit your day job.  Figure out which site is converting to sales. For example, my Character Builders sold really well on Creative Market.  Customers on Creative Market are usually other designers and they understand how to use programs like Illustrator.  They buy these products to save themselves a little time. However, when I tried to sell the same designs as Clip Art on Etsy it didn't do very well.  I had too many customers sending me private messages wanting me to customize the clip art for them and I was trying to get away from hourly work. I ended up preferring Creative Market to sell digital products, because I made the most money and customers weren't asking me to customize the artwork for them. I also like Patternbank the best for uploading pattern designs to the internet.  But I'll admit I have a love-hate relationship with this platform.  When a design sells, the money is a lot better than other sites I've experienced.  However, I'm constantly agonizing over which patterns I want to remain in my Licensing Portfolio and which ones I want to sell on Patternbank.   If there's something I no longer love, or don't feel as strongly about, in my Licensing Portfolio, I sort of think about it like putting those patterns on clearance by posting them to Patternbank.  It doesn't make them bad, but it's something I am just kind of “over” and I want to get rid of it.   Because I spent time on it, I want the ability to earn some kind of ROI, but I don't love it enough to continue spending future-time on pitching it to clients. I think artists have a lot of different opinions on these ON-DEMAND sites.  Some feel that it devalues the industry and isn't worth the low pay.  But other artists sometimes “get found” on these sites and it can really boost their career. Other sites like Minted and Spoonflower offer design challenges that I think can really help you understand what types of designs sell and how to level up your artwork.  So, if your artwork skills need developing this is a great place to get an education! The main point I want to make here is to play around with this option and figure out if you like it BEFORE quitting your day job.  I'd recommend only choosing one or two On-Demand sites you like and stick with it.  If you try to post to all of them, you'll spread yourself too thin and you won't make any progress. Start Outsourcing Hire an Assistant DesignerBelieve it or not, when you become a Full-Time Artist you have also decided to become a Business Owner.  You'll need to set up an LLC (if you're in the U.S.) and save at least 30% of your income for paying taxes. When you go independent, you're no longer just an artist. You're also the CEO, head of Marketing, Sales, and Accounting.  You are the only person in the business which means you have to do everyyyything.  What's so frustrating about this is that it can leave very little time for making art. When you're still working a day job, it's kind of a similar boat - where the majority of your time is spent working on your day job… so you don't exactly have enough time to build up your side hustle. Unfortunately, this doesn't change when you go independent, because you suddenly have so many more responsibilities. That's why I suggest outsourcing as much as you can BEFORE leaving your day job. You need to get your systems in place so that the business can run smoothly when you are ready to take the leap.  You don't want to be scrambling. Your website should be in a finished state. I really recommend hiring an Assistant Designer who is a jack-of-all-trades.  My assistant designer is amazing, because he can work on all kinds of things that require proficiency in everything from Illustrator or Photoshop to video editing in Premiere Pro. You can find really great design help on places like Fiverr or Upwork.  They keep track of the contract and the hours which is a huge help. From there, I like to use Asana to organize my projects and give a due date.  My Assistant Designer can keep up with the projects in Asana and knows what he can work on next.  It's all in there. That frees me up to work on my artwork. Figure Out Your Money You really need to get a good handle on both your personal and business expenses BEFORE leaving your day job. I found that business expenses ended up being a lot more expensive than I ever would have guessed.  Everything from paying for a website, to an email list, to attending a trade show, to outsourcing a mountain of tasks… really adds up! Some of you may be able to move into your parents' house or you may have a partner who supports you in the beginning.  This is all helpful, but you'll still need a way to fund your business - especially to get it up and running.Using your day job's salary to fund your business in the early stages is a strategy I quite like. The more you focus on building up Passive Income Streams like classes or selling digital products BEFORE quitting your day job… the more you'll be able to focus on your licensing portfolio.  The only issue is it does take more time.  Try to be patient. It's good to layer on an Active Income stream as well - especially if your Passive Income streams are slow or sporadic.  What I don't like about Active Income streams is that it's trading hours for dollars.  But!  You can generally earn more money more quickly.   Put on your Accountant hat and make a spreadsheet.Get real familiar with what your expenses will be! Ignoring them does not make them go away. Try to reduce your living expenses as much as possible.For example, my husband and I share a car that's already paid for.  We don't have a car payment, and because the car is old, our insurance isn't too high either. Pay off your student loans!  If you still have student loans, you are not ready to quit your day job. Get rid of any credit card debt. Build up your resources.Think of any equipment you might need to start your business. BEFORE quitting your day job, go ahead and buy all of the fancy things.A new computer An iPad A good camera (can be used) A microphone A Pantone Book All of the art supplies you might want Any art books   Okay, so to recap the 6 things you should do BEFORE going full-time as an artist… we talked about:   Publishing a class to Skillshare or another platform like Domestika. Develop Your Art Style  Create a Portfolio with a Large Body of Work (100 pieces) Find ONE On-Demand site that you're liking  Start Outsourcing Business Tasks Figure Out Your Money   There's honestly so much more I could say on this topic, but that's a really good place to start!  Feel free to DM me over on Instagram @LaurenLesleyStudio  if you want to chat more.  I always love hearing from you all!   Have a wonderful day and good luck on all of your amazing art businesses!  Talk soon.

Introduction to this episode. 0:09Welcome to the official podcast of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group, where Black Lives matter.Thanks to underwriters Spoonflower, Moda, and BerninaThis is a “very special episode” because this episode is Sew Black at Quiltcon.Watch word of the day. 3:21Sarah has been collaborating with dead women from her family for the last 30 years, and now she gets to collaborate with an actual live bond thanks to her collaboration with her cousin, e bondBringing the two different ways of thinking about conversation visually and not always in terms of sound to the Word of Mouth quilt.Working with Lavinia. 7:25Lavinia was her great-great-grandmother Three quilts from Lavinia are on display.Lavinia was born enslaved in 1858 and lived a difficult life. She was making this to express something that she needed to express.The audacity of a woman born to slavery.Black Aliveness. 10:39In an antiBlack world, Blackness is demanded of Black people. In a Black world, being is all that is required.Lavinia Unbound quilt.What do you see in this piece? 12:33Sarah is now part of the collections. She will always pick a quilt that is from either Anna or Lavinia that they then remake in the fabric as part of inspiration. She gets to name it.In e bond's first collection, Glyphs, the fabric designed to represent the genius scifi author Octavia Butler, reflects the balance between data and barbed wire.Jane was born in 1828. 15:19This quilt was made by Jane, who was born in 1828, and is a white glove situation to prevent oils from hands from touching the quilt.Jane had two sons by Preston.The moment when it suddenly occurred to me. 17:26She was there for 18 years before he took advantage of her. She had other children that she was not able to keep.She made quilts together with her sister.How did the quilt get its name? 21:30The quilt is a basket quilt in red, blue and white, in red and blue, and white. It is in the 1870s and was popular at that time.It was a popular quilt pattern that was popular in that time, and some of the reds and blues faded out.Thank you to our sponsors and audience. 24:52The podcast is a live show at Quiltcon. They are grateful to their sponsors, their audience, and to e bond and Sarah Bond for bringing an inexplicably powerful reminder of who and what Black women are capable of.If you'd like to support the Stitch Please podcast financially, you can do that by supporting them on Patreon.

Episode 119 July 6, 2023 On the Needles 1:19 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Tin can knits app   Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley, Porter Wool Co fingering in Huntress, Serendipidye Coastside in Blossom Gemini by Jane Richmond, zombie yarns Thriller in Bumbleberry (dk, 75% cotton 25%linen, stitches 2022 $5 GOOB sale)  Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, White Birch Fiber Arts in LIttle Birdie (2016)-- remake a project Contrast Blast Socks by Stephen West, mominoki yarn sock fine 4 ply in aqua flash and teal blast On the Easel 13:11 First, some sewing–Poppy Blouse from Pattern Scout dress hack, sort of fail because of fabric choice. Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt in black double-knit ponte.   Also of note, Spoonflower site with search trends.   In art news: a big commission on birch panel. Lots of florals. Sketching motion thanks to Emma Carlisle patreon. On the Table 15:30 Colorado: bison meatballs, trout, elk tenderloin, heritage salad   Indecision chicken from Small Victories by Julia Turshen   Omelet asparagus & goat cheese from Food Lab   Strawberry shrub pickling liquid cocktail/mocktail   Chicken Burgers from Pioneer Woman Paella Party with excellent olives and smoked red pepper salt from The Spanish Table. Cocktails: paper airplane and bijoux On the Nightstand 27:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni  The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton  Hard Truth by Nevada Barr (audio) The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Louise Heal Kawai Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn The Maid by Nita Prose  Arch Conspirator by Veronica Roth Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? By Crystal Smith Paul  The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty (audio) Community Board by Tara Conklin Cold Earth by Ann Cleeves The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd Wild Fire by Ann Cleeves Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Bingo 58:58 Starts friday may 26, ends Mon Sept 4 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2023 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. Complete all three bird themed squares for bird themed prize.  You don't have to post your finished items but we love to see them!   New cocktail: strawberry shrub Cook bird themed: omelette Vacation crafting 1st of series: Amina al-Sirafi   Librarian rec with World of Wonders Bird read: The Crane Husband Cocktail: paper airplane Re-make: poppy blouse/dress Summery make?: linden sweatshirt since SF is deliciously cold.  

Ready to unleash your inner artist and explore the mesmerizing world of card making? Look no further than our fascinating conversation with the incredibly gifted Laurel Beard, a YouTube artist, card maker, and surface pattern designer. Laurel shares her journey into the world of card making, from her humble beginnings at her dining room table to teaching herself watercolor painting through online resources, and finally evolving into an artist who creates intricate and sophisticated pieces that showcase her passion and skill.We dive into Laurel's unique card making techniques, such as using shaving cream and ink to achieve a stunning marbling effect, and how to salvage a design using die cuts when it feels overwhelming. Plus, Laurel opens up about her website and YouTube channel, where she shares her card making projects and inspires her followers with her creativity. But that's not all; her artistic talents extend beyond card making, as she reveals her process of utilizing gelatos and watercolors  to create surface pattern designs for a variety of products, including mugs, rugs, and fabrics.Laurel generously shares her experiences with uploading her designs to platforms like Society Six, Red Bubble, and Spoonflower, offering invaluable tips for those looking to venture into the realm of surface pattern designing. Throughout our chat, it's evident that Laurel's creative process, passion, and dedication are the driving forces behind her success. So tune in and get ready to be inspired by the amazing world of card making and surface pattern designing with the one and only Laurel Beard!Support the show

In this story share episode, we are listening to tales about weddings. Writer Amy Vail shares the behind-the-scenes action of working as a soprano soloist in “Haste to the Wedding”. I even have a sample of her singing at a concert.  She has lived in many places, but Rochester, NY is where Amy Vail calls home. Many of her publications have been academic, but she has penned three articles in A Fan's Companion to Terry Pratchett.  She also wrote a chapter of C.S. Lewis and Narnia for Dummies. Amy Vail can be found at her Facebook page:   Quattuordecameron:the Quarantine Project | Facebook Check out her stunning fabric and wallpaper designs: amyvail's shop on Spoonflower: fabric, wallpaper and home decor Story number 2 comes from Sharon Walker, a British expat who lives in La Spezia in Northern Italy. In her day job she is a British Linguistics Consultant and translator. Her secret identity is that of author S.M. Walker, who has published two collections of short stories ‘The Wife in the Wardrobe' and ‘The Perfect Fig', both are available on Amazon. SM Walker takes us on a complicated journey as she reflects on her wedding day in Italy, now as a divorcee, in “Joan of Arc Came to My Wedding.” She has published two books, which can be found on Amazon: Amazon.com: The Perfect Fig eBook : Walker, S. M.: Kindle StoreAmazon.com: The Wife in the Wardrobe eBook : Walker, S. M.: Kindle StoreConnect with SM Walker on her FB page:  Sharon Walker | Facebook I share a story from my wedding regarding a football rivalry between Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. I am married to one swell fella. Connect with Jacqui Lents atIG @JacquiLentsFB: Jacqui Lents - Author | FacebookE-mail: Jacquilentsauthor@gmail.com #jacquilents #jacquijustchatters #amyvail #smwalker #weddings #wedding #bride #music #organ #sing #singing #italy #locationwedding #expats #storytelling #stories #podcast #podcaster #podcastersupportingpodcaster #podcastersofig #writer #writers #writerfriends #newwriter #debutwriter #writingopportunity #writerlife #women #writerfriendschallenge #writerssupportingwriters #writersofinstagram #author #authors #authorlife #authorssupportingauthors #bookish #humor #uplifting

Today I talk about the McCalls M7861 dress I made with Sloth fabric from Spoonflower

This week's episode is sponsored by: Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.       Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire Devices         Are you feeling dis-GRUNT-eled about your stash? Are you browsing Insta-HAM looking for knitting inspiration? Is color "kind of a PIG deal" in your life? Oink Pigments offers over one hundred forty PIG-ture perfect colorways to make you SQUEAL with delight. For a limited time only, bring home the bacon with code KNITMORE and get fifteen percent off in-stock yarns and fibers at oinkpigments dot com. Shop soon, because these pigs will FLY!   The first time I saw a chain row counter, I thought "Hmm, that's nice, but I'll  just mark my pattern".  But I inevitably forgot and spent more time re-counting my knitting than actually knitting!   Friend, do yourself a favor and put a chain row counter on that project (you can thank me later). You'll always know exactly where you are and get to knit more - and stress less! No clicking, tallying, or waking your phone up every row.  Just knit!   Find your perfect counter at TWICESHEAREDSHEEP.COM   On the needles: (0:36) Gigi at Jasmin's house knitting: striped socks for Andrew   Finished heel flap, turned heel, working on foot  Jasmin perseveres on her For Fox Sake pullover by Maxim Cyr in Lisa Souza SW “Squashblossom” and Neighborhood Fiber Co for the contrast colors. Round 21 of 58(?) through the yoke.  Dr Gemma, Cogknitive Gigi: started Meadowlands 3.0 Jasmin is nearly finished with her Fractal Danger scarf out of Abstract Fiber Supersock in “Danger” (Bar Maids Knitmore Girls box #1) Gigi; finished a preemie hat. Jasmin finished the Vertizontal Slouch hat in some aged self-striping yarn Jasmin started another the Vertizontal Slouch hat in another well-aged self-striping yarn Jasmin started a Big Hair Much Care hat by Fatimah Hinds in Valkyrie Yarns self-striping yarn. (30% more stitches than as written)   Events:(15:38) Me made May is coming up    Mother Knows Best:(18:55) Make reservations, even 5 minutes before Revival   When knitting attacks: (23:15) Gigi: dug out jeans from couture embellishment class.  Sweetheart jeans by old Navy   Knit more, know more :(30:11) A segment about Persian culture, history, or just generally cool stuff about Persian people. Protests are ongoing, 290 days. English by Sanaz Toosi at the Berkeley Rep   And Sew on: (48:46) Gigi: Fabric Analysis 2    Final project: print design. No stripes, or polka dots.  My inspiration piece is the design from the Couture embellishment class, Taking a Line Development class in the future, and thinking of doing a pomegranate line.   Spoonflower printing  Jasmin: Genevieve's suit progress, Wedding 2023 project.  

Jules, Rachel, and Stephanie chat with star Spoonflower seller, Carrie Cantwell who share with us her experiences on how to succeed on spoonflower. If you have a question you'd like us to discuss feel free to  email us at hello@artistssoar.com Key Talking Points Carrie is another lovely artist who took a leap of faith to leave a stable job to create something of her own.  She discovered Spoonflower as a result of wanting material to cover her chairs!  She loved the quality! She was buyer and became a contributor. Spoonflower is a great place to get your patterns seen and get found through the challenges.  To help get found, research your tags to see what is doing well and why - all this is available on spoonflower.  Evaluate what tag is selling. Spoonflower is how Peppermint Magazine found Carrie. The key is to create the work you want to create and use the same work to create different colorways.   Learned how to master Photoshop and keyboard shortcuts to speed up the process.   Carrie's class available on skillshare is fantastic to learn how to create a half-draw pattern in 15 minutes.  It didn't start off that quickly, experience and looking for shortcuts is key to speed.  Ordering proofs from spoonflower is a must to ensure your patterns are working seamlessly. This ensures integrity for the customer. To help keep down the cost for the proofs, Carrie will wait until she has 42 designs and then will create a cheater quilt/patchwork print.    She'll use the patchwork quilt as gift wrap! What a great idea! Raspberry Creek is another fabric print-on-demand site. Benjamin Moore and Pantone have colors of the year to help you find the colorways for trends.  WHEW!  That was a lot of fabulous information!!! We'd love to hear from you, what questions do you have for us three girls with the gift for gab? Email us at hello@artistssoar.com    Rise with us! On Artists Soar! For More Information and Fabulous Resources: For more information from Carrie, be sure to go to:  https://www.carriecantwell.com https://www.instagram.com/carriecantwellart https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoa3wtyAse-qCwcxDni9eUg https://skillshare.eqcm.net/3P47Qn Our Websites and Shops Are you an avid reader?  Then sign up for Rachel's newsletter here: https://bubblybibbly.com/ Love illustrations and bright colors?  Then sign up for Jule's newsletter here: https://www.juliemstudios.com/ Want to learn how to paint, or be part of a growing and active community? Or just love painting? Then sign up for Stephanie's newsletter here: https://www.stephanieweaverartist.com/artist-newsletter Got a Listener Question?  Email us at: hello@artistssoar.com

Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonBlack Women Stitch 2023 Wall CalendarAmazon StoreIndigo: In Search of the Color that Seduced the WorldSew Black InfoThanks to our Sew Black underwriters: Spoonflower (enter SEWBLACKQC for 20%off) and Moda. Additional support: BerninaMaterial support provided by Accuquilt, , Aurifil, Crimson Tate (enter SEWBLACKQC for 10% off),  My Notions,  Ruby Star Society,  SpoonflowerRoad to QuiltCon: Trains, Planes, and Automobiles is sponsored by  Bernina in partnership with Amtrak and material support by SewEzi,Sandra Lee ChandlerSandra Lee Chandler specializes in making denim quilts and teaching the Sashiko and Boro methods of stitching. She travels domestically and internationally to provide virtual or live lectures and workshops for your guild. She believes every crafter can be creative. She finds joy in empowering her students to bring out their creative side. She loves teaching and speaking to groups about her creative process. She believes there is creativity in every one of us, and it's her job to help you find it. Lisa WoolforkLisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English, specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Insights from this episode:Sandra's sewing journeySandra falling in love with fabricStudying sewing as an undergrad at Arizona State UniversityLessons she learned at Arizona State UniversityDetails about the lectures she offersWorking as an influencerUnderstanding the value of our (Black women) craftThe importance of showing upCelebrating Black History month through sewing Quotes from the show:“I was the person that walked in the room, and if she (her teacher) said, jump, I said how high?”  —Sandra Lee Chandler in “Stitch Please”“For me, quilting and sewing are synonymous. Like sewing garments and quilt sewings go hand in hand, so I learned both at the same time in 7th grade home economics”  —Sandra Lee Chandler in “Stitch Please”“Understanding the why before the rules are what I feel sets me apart from, or sets me in a whole lane of my own” —Sandra Lee Chandler in “Stitch Please”“The past is precedent, and the past is evidence, and that we are walking in footsteps that have been traveled by our ancestors” —Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”“We, as Black women. have to understand our value. I work at my craft.  You work at your craft” —Sandra Lee Chandler in “Stitch Please”“When I go to conferences, if there's a Black person that's vending, I always buy something, even if I don't need it” —Sandra Lee Chandler in “Stitch Please”“Good enough is good enough. If you are able to get through whatever you are doing, just get it done." --Sandra Lee Chandler in "Stitch Please""Don't major in the minors, live in the moment, get it done!” —Sandra Lee Chandler in “Stitch Please” Stay Connected:Lisa WoolforkInstagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork Sandra Lee ChandlerWebsite: https://sandrajohnsondesigns.comInstagram: Sandra Lee ChandlerFacebook: Sandra Lee Chandler This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

News: The Spooky Tolkien MKAL kicks off on 11/14, with the pattern becoming available 11/7.  We will eventually be having an IG Live, stay tuned for more information!  It's a mosaic knit shawl inspired by the architecture of Barad-Dur and Orthanc, using two skeins of fingering weight yarn that have a high degree of contrast. Upcoming markets that Emily will be at are the Crafty Supermarket in Cincinnati on 11/26,  the Logan Street Market on Friday 12/2 from 4-8pm, and again at Logan Street Market on 12/10 and 12/11, the Flea Off Holiday Bazaar on 12/17 and 12/18, and the Goblin Market in Marietta, GA on 4/22 Emily will be vending virtually through Darksome Art & Craft Market for their Black Sheep Holidays Event 12/2 - 12/4 https://www.darksomecraftmarket.com/ Lauren is getting together Team Temperature 2023, if you've ever wanted to do a temperature project like a scarf or blanket, start planning to join in on the fun!   FO: Emily - Vanilla socks in Crazy Zauberball     WIPS: Emily - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways  - Blaster Cardigan by Andi Satterlund https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blaster in Hedge Hog Fibers Tweedy DK     Lauren - Shockwaves Shawl using Valkyrie Fibers Avatar colorways (Free pattern!) https://shop.hedgehogfibres.com/products/shockwaves - Vanilla shortie socks in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Sock base, Bill the Pony and Thranduil self striping colorways - Secret MKAL goodness, being knit up in a Valkyrie Fibers set on Matte Sock, Saruman and Orthanc colorways   Acquisitions:   Emily - Vintage Mickey sweatshirt and Disney Munchling plushies - Lantern Light Lord of the Rings Advent calendar https://www.lanternlightyarn.com/   Lauren - two opossum print cotton fabrics from Spoonflower     Occult Corner: We learned about Belladonna aka Deadly Night Shade, this plant is highly toxic and people have known that since ancient times, so it has featured heavily in history, mythology, and modern pop culture.   Self Promotion:    Emily's new Zodiac Merit Badge Kickstarter is live!  There is even an amazing option to make your personalized “Big 3” chart in adorable enamel pins!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/zodiac-merit-badges-an-astrologically-cute-pin-collection MKAL kits and Rainbow Temperature Gradients are available in Lauren's Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe/ The Fiber Coven will be hosting Lauren's There And Back Again KAL for all of 2022, see the public blog post on our Patreon for all the details!

Today on the podcast I'm speaking with Elizabeth Rees, the founder of Eliza Eliza.  Eliza Eliza is a bag and accessories brand based in Cardiff, Wales, aiming to empower you to start conversations about the causes you care about. The hashtag Elizabeth uses for her business is Carry Your Cause.  We spoke about the causes that Elizabeth supports through her business, how she does that, how she's formed partnerships, as well as all the details about how she designs and creates her products. We also talked about the merits of selling on Etsy Vs on your own website, and how Elizabeth is driving people to her website for sales. There is lots to inspire you, and some great thoughtful advice to take away and use in your own business. Listen in to hear Elizabeth share: An introduction to herself and her business (01:15) How she started making bags (01:43) Why she decided to turn making bags into a business (03:39) Why she uses hemp to make her bags, and its sustainable properties (07:44) How she started selling on Etsy (16:36) Her first collaboration with a charity (17:09) The V Collection and working with more charities (19:46) How she found fabric designers (23:00) How Gillian Anderson & Emily Clarkson came to share the bags (27:23) Moving from Etsy to her own website (28:49) How she attracts people to her website (31:35) What has worked and hasn't worked on social media (34:46) Using an accountability partner (38:00) Her number one piece of advice for other product creators (40:30) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.elizaelizauk.com/ (Eliza Eliza Website) https://twitter.com/elizaelizauk (Eliza Eliza Twitter) https://www.instagram.com/elizaelizauk/ (Eliza Eliza Instagram) https://facebook.com/elizaelizauk (Eliza Eliza Facebook)  https://www.spoonflower.com/ (Spoonflower) https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast/ (Podcast: Happier with Gretchen Rubin) https://femaleentrepreneurassociation.com/ (Female Entrepreneur Association) Charities Mentioned https://www.unseenuk.org/ (Unseen) https://eveappeal.org.uk/ (The Eve Appeal) LET'S CONNECT https://www.facebook.com/groups/productcreatorsclub (Join my free Facebook group for product makers and creators) https://www.instagram.com/vickiweinberguk/ (Find me on Instagram) http://www.vickiweinberg.com (Work with me) Mentioned in this episode: Get your FREE product creation checklist https://bring-your-product-idea.captivate.fm/checklist (Get your free product creation checklist)

In der heutigen Episode spreche ich mit Katja, Inhaberin des Online-Shops Stoff´n, über das individuelle Bedrucken von Stoff. Es super spannend, wie das alles funktioniert und welche Möglichkeiten sich eröffnen. Katja und ich hatten ein Hang zum Abschweifen, daher ist es wirklich ein langes Gespräch zwischen zwei Näh- und Stoffnerds geworden. Wir hoffen, euch gefällts. Viel Spaß beim Hören! Steckbrief Name: Katja Locke Alter: Laut aktuellen Berechnungen 43. Ich halte das für Fake News. Ich komme aus: Ick bin waschechte Berlinerin, Ost-Berlinerin. Ich nähe/stricke seit: Erst durch Stoffn hab ich zum Nähen gefunden. Davor nicht. Es ist eher als wäre ich wie die Jungfrau zum Kinde gekommen mit den Stoffen. Der Anfang war allerdings auch sehr zurückhaltend. Ich wollte. Nicht das Junkie-Drogen-Dealer-Problem haben. Umgeben von Stoff nur noch meinen Gelüsten nachgehen und meine Kunden aus dem Blick verlieren. Inzwischen denke ich, Nähen hat meinen Kundenblick eher geöffnet. So richtig mit Leidenschaft nähe ich schätzungsweise seit 5 Jahren. Meine Nähmaschinen/Stricknadeln: Ich hab eine ganz simple Toyota-Nähmaschine. Nothing fancy. Ein Einsteigermodell. Sie arbeitet zuverlässig und murrt bisher nicht. Hier findet Ihr mich: Mich persönlich findet man eher nicht. Stoffn ist natürlich auf www.stoffn.de unterwegs sowie auf Twitter (@stoffn) und Instagram (@stoffn.de). Allerdings kann ich mir nicht verkneifen dort auch als Person von Zeit zu Zeit in Erscheinung zu treten sei es als Meinung oder, falls ich mal wieder ein #WeekendSewing-Projekt teile. Fun-Fakt über mich: Als ich im Kindergarten war, wollte ich Modedesignerin werden. Karl Lagerfeld hatte schließlich die selben Initialen wie ich. Das war damit quasi besiegeltes Schicksal. Ich mag Klamottenkarl noch immer sehr und schätze seinen flinken Geist. Für mich entwarf ich gerne, aber fürs Modebusiness, ständig neu, ständig anders wäre ich nicht geschaffen. Ich liebe die Beständigkeit. Shownotes *Werbung: Die heutige Episode dreht sich rund um den Online-Shop von Katja und damit ist das Eigenwerbung für Sie. Katja nimmt ganz ohne Gegenleistung an meinem Podcast teil und auch ich habe keine Gegenleistung erhalten, damit ich Sie einlade....ich habe etwas wichtiges von Ihr geschenkt bekommen, ihre Zeit. Aktuelle Projekte Katja: ein endloser Stapel von WIP Tunika für meine Mutter mit selbstkonstruiertem Schnitt und selbstdesignten Muster → (Bildlink Designskizze) #JungleJacket - Dschungelstoff mit geändertem Burda-Schnitt 118A aus der 10/2017 → (Bildlink) Wintermantel in Sonnengelb, liegt seit letzten Sommer hier als genähtes Probestück Sonnenhut, eigene Konstruktion (WIP)Visible Mending also schön Reparieren 1 Pullover, 1 Strickjacke, weil ich das auf Twitter entdeckt habe jüngst fertig genäht: #Wickelkleid1939 von Wearing History , Stoff von Poppy RayShopper-Bag MIA von Pattydoo → FotoKosmetiktasche LOTTA von Pattydoo → (Fotolinks: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FWwS5jEXkAISNqF?format=jpg&name=small und https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FWweOtmWYAEhEVi?format=jpg&name=small#Rotweinblazer Burda 2015 #6822A. Hier ein Foto Claudia: Sommerkleid: 40-1 Backless crepe dress von SisterMagTuch No2 von rosa p. In Planung Katja: Bluse VoguePatterns V1704Vintage-Bluse aus Burda 10/2018 → Bildlink (Yayoi Kusama heißt die jap. Künstlerin)Eine Patchwork-Tasche, die ich in einer alten Ausgabe des CUTmagazins gefunden habe. Vielleicht nicht exakt die, aber das Prinzip. Die Tasche ist nicht flach, sondern die Patches erzeugen eine 3-Dimensionalität/ Krümmung wie die 5- und 6-Ecke bei einem Fußball Claudia: Bralette und Slip nach dem Maßschnitt von We are dessousmakersBikini nach dem Maßschnitt von We are dessousmakers Der Regisseur und Perfektionist mit der Seidenunterwäsche ist Dtanley Kubrick. Neuzugänge Katja: durch Sewing Bee habe ich gesehen, dass man eigene Chucks machen kann #HabenWill → https://www.sneakerkit.eu Claudia: Sportlycra in grün und in einem blumigen Retrodesign von spoonflowerSchwarze Spitze und Tütelkram von Wien2002Zwei Schnittmuster habe ich zum ersten mal Plotten lassen und zwar hier Thema des Monats: Stoffn Wie kamst du zu der Idee? Ich bin Diplom Produktdesignerin und arbeitete nach der Uni in einem Berliner Designbüro. Einer Erkenntnis war, dass Kunden Design nicht delegieren wollen. Sie selbst designen, doch oft fehlt ihnen Zugang zu Technik. Weil ich nicht happy war in dem Job, suchte ich eine Geschäftsidee. Was würden “Nicht-Designer*innen” gerne selber gestalten, wozu es die notwendige Technik längst gibt, die aber nur Profis zugänglich ist? Mit kurz vor 30 - also akute Nestbauphase - stand ich in meiner Wohnung und überlegte. Das meiste war aus Textil. Die Antwort war also Stoffdruck :) Gedacht. Getan. Was unterscheidet dich von spoonflower? Auf Banaler Ebene - die Größe. Das ist David und Goliath hoch 10. Technisch unterscheiden wir uns im Druckverfahren. Spoonflower nutzt Pigmentdruck. Das ist wie das Kind aus Digitaldruck und Siebdruck. Dicke Tinte wird oberflächlich auf Stoff aufgetragen und mit Druck und Wärme (quasi Bügeln) fixiert. Geht schön schnell, auf fast allen Stoffen ohne extra Vorbehandlung, hat aber den Nachteil der geringeren Haltbarkeit. Der Vorteil hat Nachteile. Einmal die Haptik. Frisch gedruckt spürt und riecht man die Farben. Gerade für leichte Tücher wie Seide stört das. Ähnlich wie beim Siebdruck kann Reibung den Druck abreiben und Farben bluten beim Waschen aus. Stoffn nutzt Digitaldruck mit Tinten, die ihren Ursprung in der Seidenmalerei haben. Die nennen sich reaktive Tinten. Die sind super flüssig, ziehen in die Fasern ein und werden dort fixiert. Dadurch spürt man den Druck nicht, er reibt sich nicht ab und blutet nicht aus in der Wäsche. Man kann die Stoffe ganz normal waschen - nix mit Handwäsche ultra Feinwaschmittel. Auch hier kommen Vorteile mit Nachteilen. Die reaktiven Tinten funktionieren nur mit Naturfasern - Baumwolle, Leinen, Seide und Viskose. Ok, das ist nicht wirklich ein Nachteil. Der Prozess ist aufwändiger. Es braucht Vorbehandlung, Dampffixierung (Sauna für Textilien :) ), mehrere Waschgänge, Finish. Das schlägt sich in Zeit und Kosten nieder. Braucht lange, halt lange. Wie wählst du deine Stoffe? Die Technik setzt Grenzen. Nur Naturfasern, wobei mir das auch persönlich mehr als recht ist. Ich bevorzuge natürliche Stoffe und wenn Bio vs. konventionell zu Wahl stehen, gibts die Bio-Variante. Die Stoffe müssen glatt sein. Sobald Fluff, Flausch, irgendeine Form von auf und ab im Textil sind, kann der Druck nicht mehr gleichmäßig und scharf aufgetragen werden. Der Druck ist im Prinzip ein riesiger Tintenstrahldrucker und wie bei jeder Spühdose wird der Strahl breiter je weiter er sich von der Düse entfernt. Das sind nicht mal Millimeter, aber man siehts eben doch. Schade für all die Flauschträume aus Samt, Fleece, Plüsch. Dritter Punkt ist die Nachfrage nicht nur auf Stoffn sondern generell. Wir drucken mit Partnern, die sonst halt für große Modeunternehmen drucken. Werden Stoffe ins Sortiment genommen, haben sie eine begrenzte Haltbarkeit wegen der Vorbehandlung. Wenn die kippt, hat man bei zu geringem Absatz teuren Müll. Das wäre nicht nachhaltig. Beispiel: Vor drei Jahren hatte ich einen ganz tollen Stoff ins Sortiment genommen. Der war großartig. Wunderschöner Struktur, toller Griff, hautfreundlich, nicht zu knitteranfällig, im gegenteil der fiel fantastisch. Schockverliebt ins Sortiment genommen und dann Grillen zirpen. Die Nachfrage war nicht da. Heute lese ich ständig begeisterte Blog- oder Instaposts von genähten Sommerblusen und -kleidern aus genau dem Material. *Trommelwirbel* Leinen-Viskose Stoffn war einfach zu früh dran. Damals war die Nähcommunity mit dem Material noch nicht vertraut. Vielleicht lässt sich ein Revival organisieren. Wie funktioniert Stoffe bedrucken? Die Technik, also digitaler Textildruck, ist im grunde eine größere Version der Tintenstrahldrucker, die man von zu Hause oder aus dem Büro kennt. Theoretisch - machs nicht! - könnteste du einen Streifen Stoff in deinem Drucker bedrucken. Vorsicht, nicht machen, sonst geht dein Drucker kaputt wegen Fusseln, Falten, Papierstau etc. Fürs Gedankenexperiment ist der Teil fast identisch. Eine Motiv wird in einem Zug aus mehrere Farben zusammen gedruckt. Bei Papier CMYK. Bei Stoff noch zwei, drei mehr. Würdest du den DIY-Druck dann waschen, wärs allerdings vorbei mit der Freude. Farbe wieder weg. Die Herausforderung ist nicht nur der Farbauftrag, sondern man muss mit dem schnellen Flirt eben eine feste Beziehung aufbauen, also die Farbfixierung. Dafür wird der Stoff vorbehandelt. Analog zum Flirtvergleich gibt erstmal Beinerasieren. Der Stoff muss möglichst glatt sein, für scharfe Drucke. Dafür wird rasiert oder geflämmt, also mit Feuer entfusselt. Dann bekommt er die Vorbehandlung. Die enthält unter anderem eine Dickmittel. Wenn die flüssige Tinte darauf trifft, vermeidet das ein unkontrolliertes Auslaufen. Wir wollen ja scharfe Motive und nicht eine Sammlung von wilden Rotweinflecken. Die Vorbehandlung enthält auch Stoffe für die Farbreaktion. Wir erinnern uns - die Tinten heißen reaktive Tinten. Vorbehandlung + Tinte = gewünschte Farbe. Nach dem Druck, in der Stoffsauna, die Dampffixierung, bewirkt der Mix aus Hitze und Wasserdampf, dass die Reaktionsfähigkeit der Tinte quasi ausgeschaltet wird. Ohne Dampffixierung würden sich die Farben wie im Gedankenexperiment DIY-Druck auswaschen. Nach der Sauna gehts ins Wasser auch für Stoffe. Die Waschgänge haben auch noch mal einen Einfluss aufs Ergebnis und vor allem, soll die Vorbehandlung, der Dickmacher raus aus dem Stoff. Dann trocknen, alles schön glätten. Jerseys bekommen dann noch die Kanten geschnitten. Das hast du vielleicht schon mal bemerkt, dass die Ränder bei Jerseys keine Webkanten haben. Genau wie wir Menschen an der Nähmaschine leiden unter sich einrollendem Jersey, ist das auch in der Produktion ein Problem. Damit die Ränder glatt bleiben und die Maschinen sie greifen können, wird eine Flüssigkeit aufgetropft. Die trocknet und versteift die Ränder und am Ende der Produktion werden diese Ränder dann abgeschnitten. Also doch etwas komplexer als mit Papier Strg + Print :) Welche Möglichkeiten und Grenzen gibt es? Die Technik bietet unglaublich viele Freiheiten. Früher bzw. noch heute im Rotationsdruck musste man sich an bestimmt Rapportformate halten oder musste sich in den Farben einschränken, weil jede Farbe extra Kosten bedeutet. Mit Digitaldruck werden die Farben im Druck gemischt und ob dein Musterrapport nun quadratisch 10 cm x 10 cm ist oder fancy Querformat hat wie 3 cm x 75 cm ist egal. Wies passt passts. Es gibt eine Grenze - das sind Sonderfarben wie Metallic, Neon, im Dunkeln leuchtend oder ähnliches. Das lässt sich nicht aus CMYK und Blau, Rot, Orange, Grau mischen. Das sind Spezialfarben. Dafür ist Siebdruck klasse. Auf industrieller Ebene bzw. Großproduktion wäre Neon schon machbar. Man würde eine Tinte austauschen z. B. Orange gegen Neonorange. Dann würde man ein Farbprofil nur für diese Produktion erstellen. “Normale” Drucke können dann erstmal nicht bearbeitet werden. Da hat der private Kleinbedarf das Nachsehen. Die Kosten sind wegen des Aufwandes immens. Da bewegen wir uns jenseits von Gut und Böse. Sonst Fotos, Handzeichnungen, Grafiken, Text - was auch immer wir heute mit unseren PCs und Tablets gestalten können, lässt sich auch drucken. Erzähl mal, ich geh auf deine Website und dann? Du gehst mit deinem Design auf die Website und lädst es in den Muster-Gestalter hoch. Es gibt auch ein Videotutorial, was dir dabei hilft. Dann musst das Design in einen sog. Raport gebracht werden, auch hier hilft dir das Programm. Wenn du alles hochgeladen hast, schaut Katja auch nochmal drüber und fertig ist alles. Da dein Design auch zu dir als Designer*in zugeordnet werden soll, ist es nötig ein Kundenkonto anzulegen. So erfährt deine Idee einen Schutz. Hier findest du Stoff´n :) Website: www.stoffn.de Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoffn.de/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stoffn Empfehlungen: Katja: Für Fashionnerds der Podcast “dressed” (englisch) Es gibt zum Beispiel eine zur der klassischen Cat-Eye-Brille, die ursprünglich Harlequin-Brillen hießen. Das Leben der bzw. die Schöpferin selbst klingen faszinierend. Ein Frau geht ihren Weg! Offenbar war sie ein Multitalent. x Mal verheiratet, zuletzt einen deutlich jüngeren Latin Lover - ich sag ja: inspirierend :) für Netflix-Abend gibt es Filme über ModeschöpferHalston mit Ewan McGregor als der gleichnamige, amerikanische DesignerWonder Boy über den Chefdesigner von Balmainzwar nicht Mode aber trotzdem gut the ANDY WARHOL Diaries Claudia: YouTube-Kanal von SWR Handwerkskunst und NDR auf´m Land

#129 Hear how Kelly Irvine went from being an in-house graphic designer to a freelance textile designer, creating exclusive prints for the fashion industry, and how she makes passive income with her designs in online stores at Spoonflower and Society6.

Let's continue our comparison series! We're on a mission to help you choose the print on demand (POD) platform that's right for you as an online business. Today, we (Jen and Elke) are diving into a comparison between two popular print on demand platforms: Zazzle and Spoonflower.  Both Zazzle and Spoonflower have benefits and drawbacks associated with them, but which wins out in the end for someone looking to make a passive income in the online space? Well, we're giving you all the details so that you can make an informed decision! Here are the different criteria we touch upon: Ease of Use Overall Cost Number of Potential Customers Earnings Potential Product Availability Customization Type of Market Design Versatility We hope that this analysis helps you understand where you can make a living best within the print on demand space. We know it's a tough decision and you're looking to support yourself in the best and most efficient way possible, which is why we did the research for you on this one! To hear the full episode and to learn about what typically holds people back from starting their own online business, tune in to episode 92 of The Creative and Ambitious Entrepreneur Podcast: Which Print on Demand Platform Suits Your Needs? A Look at Zazzle vs. Spoonflower  If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us! @msjenclarke and @elkeclarke Love it? Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. We would love to hear your key takeaways. Share them with us!   CONNECT WITH JEN & ELKE: Official Website: https://jenandelkeclarke.com/  Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msjenclarke/  Elke's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeclarke/   EPISODE RESOURCES: The Profit by Design Academy® - Learn how to get started and scale your ideas: https://elkeclarke.com/startandscale/   Webstats for Spoonflower: https://www.similarweb.com/website/spoonflower.com/#overview  Webstats for Zazzle: https://www.similarweb.com/website/zazzle.com/#overview

Banbury has a significant place in the history of canals, most notably for being the location of Tooley's boatyard and its association with canal restoration campaigner LTC (Tom) Rolt. However, the relationship between town and canal has not always been easy. Join me today, as we explore the town through the eyes of Temple-Thurston, Rolt, and Pearson, from the comfort of a coffeeshop window seat on a rainy Saturday afternoon.   Journal entry:7th May, Saturday"Another early start. At least it is now beginning to get light when Donna leaves for work, Chalky whites and greys leaching the darkness and stars from the night. A busy day lies ahead. One from which I shrink.  And so I make another cup of tea and sit on the stern in the chill of first dawn.The swans are still asleep. The cob tucked beside his mate on the nest. A breeze ruffles the deep umber water. A mallard swims over.  Chuckling to me, he eyes me with curiosity and caution. A swallow swims the air above the water and then alights on a boat's aerial. I stare at nothing. Hear nothing. Lost on the still waters of the mind. I want to hold this fragile moment forever, drink deeply from it, But I don't know how." Episode Information:You can find out more about the history and current workings of Tooley's Boat Yard at: Tooley's Boatyard Trust. In this episode I cite or read short extracts from:Michael Pearson (2003) Pearson's Canal Companion: Oxford and Grand Union, published by Central Waterways Supplies.L.T.C. Rolt (1944) Narrow Boat, first published by Eyre and SpottiswoodeE. Temple Thurston (1911) The Flower of Gloster, published by William Norgate.Linda Aubry's narrowboat themed fabric designsLinda's fabric designs, many of which have been inspired by traditional narrowboat canal art, including her toile designs, can be seen on her Spoonflower site: Designs by orangecookie. General DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message using the voicemail facility by clicking on the microphone icon. 

Follow Nefertiti Griggs on  socials!@thecornyrainbow and @nefertitihaidera (photography page) on IG Meaningful sewing events:  Find out more about these on her website!Pretty Girls Sew Rippin Aint Easy challengeRare Oscar De La Renta vintage Vogue pattern (met President Obama and Michelle)Beyonce 2016 Grammy bridal gownHer 2019 vow renewal gownBlack Magic Collab with Spoonflower and J.ClappArticles:Featured on the cover of  Sewn magazine's 2021 October issue 10 Black Sewists you should follow- SpoonflowerCreating Black Magic - Spoonflower 

Today's guest calls one of Laura's favorite countries on the planet home, New Zealand. Mel Armstrong has had an amazing life journey. She's gone from being a professional ballet dancer to a web designer, award winning illustrator and surface pattern designer. She's illustrated 15 children's books so far, she's a top Skillshare teacher, works with an agent to license her work globally and she's a mom of two amazing kids. In this interview, we discuss her varied career, her new course, her Spoonflower shop and a lot more, but we are especially excited to share with you all about her experience with illustrating children's books! STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/melarmstrong/ Sign up for Mel's new Joy of Surface Pattern Design Course and get 25% off with coupon code "STARTIST2022"! The Art & Joy of Surface Pattern Design Course JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

Show Notes:6:13, 6:31 and 7:12 - EQ (Electric Quilt) Software13:42 - Free motion quilting 13:50 - Thread weight18:27 - Spoonflower 21:03 - Handi Quilter Moxie longarm25:14 - Clara's upcoming collaborative show, All Things Being25:19 and 25:56 - Bridgeport, Connecticut 26:11 - Drawn with Threads by Clara Nartey27:46 - Clare Nartey's creative coaching services32:14 - Audible 32:21 - The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy on Audible32:39 - Tazo, wild sweet orange tea33:49 - Connecticut 33:54 - Cate's Sew Modern 33:55 - Guilford, Connecticut 34:27 - Amazon.com 34:29 - Rexchi gloves35:19 - Facing a quilt 25:40 - Handi Quilter Moxie longarm36:36 - Mama's Hopes and Dreams quilt by Clara Nartey37:44 - Bridgeport, Connecticut Follow Clara:Instagram - @ClaraNarteyhttps://claranartey.com/Follow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

Now that we've explored print on demand marketplaces like Society6 and Spoonflower in more detail, we want to dive into how you can add Print on Demand products to your own website through providers like Printful, Printify, Gooten, and more. In episode number 50, introducing you to print on demand, we talked about all of the pros and cons of the different options and having print on demand products through your own website gives you the most control over your pricing, your profitability, and your overall customer experience. Nikki has a ton of experience in this area and Laura has just gotten a few products launched on her own website. So we're really excited to share our experience and advice with you. STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/podsetup/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

Last week, we introduced you to Ashley Beasley of Presutti Design. Ashley is a surface pattern designer who's kicking ass on Spoonflower and Minted, among other things. So if you haven't had a chance to listen to that episode yet, be sure to go back and check it out. Ashley offers a beautiful and meaty guide on her website to everything Spoonflower, but today she's going to share a little taste of her best tips for getting started and making sales on Spoonflower, which we're also providing to you as a downloadable PDF. Read the show notes & download your FREE SPOONFLOWER TIPS PDF: startistsociety.com/spoonflowertips/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

 The Whole You: Exploring Action, Voice & Inspiration with Robin RicePlaywright Robin Rice joins me today to talk about current projects, shares early influences on her writing, and the importance of action, structure, and "doing" in the creative process. Connect with Story and Horsewww.storyandhorse.comFacebook: @storyandhorseInstagram: @storyandhorseHost Hilary Adams is an award-winning theatre director and coach. She is all about supporting people's creative expression and sharing stories with the world.  You can reach her at hello@storyandhorse.com.Guest Bio: ROBIN RICE is the author of almost 100 plays (22 full-length) with productions from New York to Mongolia, South Africa to London, South Korea to Australia. Recent productions include: ALICE IN BLACK AND WHITE and PLAY NICE! on Off-Broadway. Publishers include Samuel French, Original Works, Smith & Kraus, Blue Moon and Next Stage Press. Residencies, honors, producers include Finborough (London), Phoenix, Theatricum Botanicum, O'Neill (finalist), StageWrite, Shiner, Karamu, Perishable, Kernodle, Goshen, Drury, Smith, Reverie, Chambers, Mazumdar. Member: Dramatists Guild, League of Professional Theatre Women, International Centre for Women Playwrights, The Playwrights Circle, Women in the Arts and Media Coalition, Manhattan Oracles, 29th Street Collective, Honor Roll!. www.RobinRicePlaywright.com  Robin's designs are available on fabric and wallpaper from Spoonflower.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode:The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThe Thurber Carnival by James ThurberThe Earth for Sam by W. Maxwell ReedThe Playwrights Guidebook by Stuart SpencerConnect with RobinWebsite: https://robinriceplaywright.com/Email: robinricenyc@gmail.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RobinRiceLichtig/ and  https://www.facebook.com/RobinRicePlaywrightNew Play Exchange (NPX): https://newplayexchange.org/users/707/robin-riceSpoonflower: https://www.spoonflower.com/en/shop?on=&availability=ForSale&sort=bestSelling&q=Robin+Rice&commit=SearchSome of Robin's Published PlaysWhen Silence is Not Golden: three activist one-acts - Next Stage Press Alice in Black and White:  Original Works PublishingHoney's Smile:  YouthPLAYSHumans Remain:  Blue Moon Plays Play Nice!: Original Works Publishing Adapt or Die: In "Weirdest Plays of 2020." At Amazon Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storyandhorse)

A few episodes ago, we introduced you to print on demand marketplaces, specifically Society6 and Spoonflower. Today, we're excited to introduce you to Ashley Beasley of Presutti Design. Ashley is a surface design artist based in Houston, Texas with a focus on repeat patterns, stationery and print on demand. She believes in keeping things fun and authentic and sharing how she juggles working full time, being a new mom and keeping up with her passion for design. Since she started participating in weekly Spoonflower design challenges in 2020, Ashley has already had 19 designs land in the top 50 and made over 600 sales. She's also participated in Minted challenges and has won seven of their challenges. It's proof that you can succeed in a market that we really tend to think is already oversaturated. STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/presuttidesign/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

On today's episode, meet Sara Ward, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing at Spoonflower. Sarah is leading the team at Spoonflower to make amazing design accessible for everyone's home, supporting artists, designers, and customers along the way. Today she talks about how to use your brand to create phenomenal growth by always remembering your mission. 00:18 - Sarah Intro01:36 - Kickball Champions!03:03 - Sarah's journey04:32 - What is Spoonflower?06:52 - Growth and Covid12:31 - Standing out in a Direct to Consumer world14:44 - Spoonflower artists and marketing15:32 - Articulation of the brand16:12 - Purpose brand18:13 - Spoonflower values22:35 - If Spoonflower was a Pinterest board23:27 - Tone of voice25:00 - Shutterfly Acquisition28:09 - The next five years29:32 - Possibility of brick and mortar30:45 - Where can you find Spoonflower https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-ward-79206679/https://www.spoonflower.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Spoonflower/https://twitter.com/spoonflowerhttps://www.instagram.com/spoonflower/https://www.pinterest.com/spoonflower/https://www.flickr.com/groups/spoonflower/https://www.youtube.com/user/spoonflowerfabric

Last week, we shared all about getting started with print on demand marketplaces and how you can create either a Society6 or Spoonflower Shop. This week we share 10 of our best tips for increasing your POD marketplace sales. Read the transcript in the STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/podsalestips/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

Jessica is one of my very best friends and one of the sharpest career driven women I've had the pleasure of knowing. She is currently the Chief Revenue officer of Spoonflower who was recently acquired by Shutterfly. She's held positions with Barnes and Noble and Ebay as well as other companies. We talk work life balance and how the support of your spouse isn't only helpful but necessary when working at the level she does. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For the first episode of our second year, we're taking you back to where we left off with print on demand. In Episode 50, we introduced you to the different types of print on demand services and talked about the pros and cons of each. This week, we're going to go into more detail about print on demand marketplaces... specifically Society6 and Spoonflower. Marketplaces are great when you don't know where to start and you just want to get your art out in the world without having to manage the tech side on your own website. These platforms handle the customer service, the order fulfillment and the shipping. All you have to do is upload your art and add tags and descriptions. Oh, yeah, and tell everyone that you actually have a shop! Read the transcript in the STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/podmarketplaces/ JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

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It's been another long, tiring year for me with lots of changes and challenges. In order to really pump myself up, I decided to take some time to really think about what I'm looking forward to in the next year. DISCLAIMER Colorful words may be used. don't be alarmed. NEWSLETTER https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61525a85337f1c2aacf52f6d Etsy Shop is open! https://www.etsy.com/shop/CGBPrints FIND ME ON ALL THE THINGS Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cindyguentertbaldo YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/CindyGuentertBaldo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/llamaletters/ Discord - https://discord.gg/Rwpp7Ww Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/llamaletters/ Website - www.cindyguentertbaldo.com STUFF I MENTIONED Previous Episode - https://uncuratedlife.libsyn.com/131-shit-im-excited-about-fall-21 Vlogmas Giveaway Schedule - https://cindyguentertbaldo.com/?p=7177 Inquiries - cindy@cindyguentertbaldo.com   TRANSCRIPTION Well, hello friends, welcome back to the uncurated life podcast. I thought that as we are cruising into December of 2022, that it would be a good time to really think about some things I'm looking forward to in the new year. I already did an episode like this a few months ago, and there may be some repeat things, partly because some of them haven't happened yet.   Well, mostly because some of them haven't happened yet, but I will link it in the comments. If you haven't heard. Yet. So this is going to be fairly lighthearted, but I do want to just kind of think about some of the things I'm looking forward to in the next year. Some where I have some high expectations and somewhere I have some low expectations, mostly because I think that it helps keep me feeling.   At least somewhat hopeful, even when I am in the middle of some pretty intense stuff, family and personal wise right now. So it's, this is an exercise for me to kind of keep my head, right. I'm not into the whole manifesting shit. I'm not into all of that. But what I do really like to think about is. Just reminding myself that there is stuff that I can be hopeful about, even when a lot of other shit in my life feels pretty rough at the moment.   Before I jump into these things, though, my name is Cindy Guentert Baldo. If this is your first time here, I'm glad you're here. And if this is not your first time here, thanks for coming back. And I did. To remind you that if you are not following me on Instagram at Lama letters or over on my YouTube channel and all these things are linked below, I have started my Vlogmas giveaways, where I am trying to get a shit ton of planners.   I've been reviewing out of my house and I will be rotating between Instagram and the YouTube community tab, running these on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays for a 24 hours. Each it's open internationally. All of those good things. The schedule will also be linked. So if that's something that you're into, if you want a free planner go and check them out, let's get into the things that I am looking forward to in 2022.   And first of all, because this is me, we're talking about, we have to talk about media and I guess one of the things I want to say before I jumped into it, cause I'm pretty sure I've mentioned at least one of these things in the previous episode, but one of the things, or two of the things I think. Maybe three of the things I mentioned in the last things I'm looking forward to, I have seen already, and I was extremely happy with all of them.   If you're interested in like actual reviews of things, let me know, tell me on Instagram, tag me in your stories, because I don't know if that's something you want from me, but at the very least I'll give you a high level. Look at those three. And that was Halloween kills, which I know some people. Like it was polarizing.   I enjoyed it. I felt like it was a solid entry. I I'm a big fan of the Halloween series. I enjoyed the Easter eggs and I enjoyed the brutality of it because apparently that's what I like in horror movies. I liked it. I can see the complaints people have with. Dune was outstanding. And I am so glad that they were able to Greenlight the second one, because that would have sucked so many balls socks, if they did not Greenlight that.   And currently we are in the middle of the wheel of time series. And again, for some book fans, it's a little polarizing because they've had to make changes, but I am of the opinion that it's an adaptation. They have to change things to make it translate for the show. And every episode for me is consecutively getting better and better.   And the casting is outstanding and the show is beautiful and I am loving it and I am just excited to keep watching it. And the thing I love the most is that my kids are super into it with me. It's something I have loved since I was their age. And so being able to watch it with them is amazing. And even Jesse is on board for it.   Good times, but those were the things that I was looking forward to media wise, the things I am looking forward to next year. And I think I've said, I've already mentioned some of them TV shows, uh, discovery of witches, which is coming out in January. It's the final season. They've done three seasons to adapt the three books.   And I have really enjoyed it. Several of you were the ones who got me into the books this last year to begin with. And then I went and I bought the shows on Amazon because I don't have the cable where I could stream it. I'm ready to watch the new season. I'm still here for it. You guys, so here for it, Matthew Good is a hot hot man.   And I just really enjoy the way they've been adapting it. And I'm excited to see how they bring it to a close. The other thing I'm looking forward to is how some of the dragon. Now I know some people are like you, but the last season of game of Thrones, well, Aside from the fact that, um, unlike game of Thrones, how so the dragon story is done, you can pick it up yourself.   It's the first volume of fire and blood. And I honestly would rather he finish the second volume of fire and blood that finished the series at this point, if he was only going to finish one thing, cause I loved it as somebody who likes reading history, like I'm nerd like that house of the dragon, which is basically a history book of the reign of the target.   Good times. And I am looking forward to the show. I think the casting so far has been outstanding. They're going to be having like 17 different dragons in the show. They all have different personalities. I'm looking forward to it and I've heard rumor, nothing confirmed that it will probably come out sometime in like April to June of 2022.   And I'm here for it. Not going to lie. Movie wise, uh, some of these, it should be no surprise to you. For example, Halloween ends the final of this trilogy that they're doing with Jamie Lee, Curtis and Daniel Gordon green, and all them looking forward to that, uh, screamed five is supposed to be coming out in January.   Okay. I remember hearing that like the original three from the first group of movies, you know, Courtney Cox and, uh, David Arquette and nev Campbell, weren't going to come back because west Craven has gone without there being a really good reason. And apparently the people who are making it are like huge fans of the original movies.   They really want to honor west Craven by making it there's a great cast, including what's his face from the boys. Uh, the one who plays huge. He's supposed to be in it. There's it just, I have enjoyed all of the screen movies to varying degrees. I was again, 16 when the first one came out. So it's very much in my wheelhouse of like self reverence, referential, horror film.   So I'm down to see it in the theater. Probably not, not with the new variant, but I will stream it wherever streaming is available. Assuming I have it. Uh, then there is on the horror movie list also. Which is Jordan peals. New movie has Daniel Kalua in it. And Steven Yuen from the walking dead. And, oh, I don't remember who else, but it has a great cast already.   There isn't a lot out there about it yet, but I thought that both us and, um, get out were outstanding, outstanding horror films. And I am I'm, I'm perfectly willing and ready and able, and my body is ready to watch any horror movie. Jordan Peele decides to be. And then on a non horror note, the SQL to enchanted is supposed to be coming out this next year disenchanted and it has the cast back and I loved and chanted.   It was the first movie cat saw in the theater. And I, I loved that. They were able to send up the princess movie tropes. While still being a good PR like, like scream, scream was excellent at both lampooning horror films while also being a really good horror film in chanted did a great job at lampooning Disney princess movies will also be in a really good Disney princess movie.   So. I would love to see that. And then, uh, the new Batman movie with team Edward, Robert Pattinson in it, I am very interested in it. I love Batman movies. I really enjoy them on all sorts of levels. Even George Clooney, nipple suit, even Ben Affleck actually thought Ben Affleck was not terrible. I thought he was very good, like older dark Knight returns, kind of comic book.   If you've read the dark Knight returns comic series. Frank Miller. I think he embodied that older world, weary Batman, and I'm excited to see Robert Pattinson's Batman, which is supposed to be sort of in between the origins of Batman, like Batman begins. And then the later Batman of like the dark Knight rises, it's supposed to be like Batman in his first year of Batman and where he still hasn't quite figured it out yet.   I think it's interesting. I would love to see it and yeah. Um, I'm team Edward for Batman. That's all I'm going to say about that. And I'm not actually a big fan of the Twilight series. I just like saying that I probably shouldn't have even had to tell you that anyway, now that we've talked sort of about some of the media, I'm looking forward to.   I said in my last thing, I'm looking forward to that. I'm looking forward for snow. I'm still looking forward to it. It hasn't really snowed here yet. It's actually 70 degrees today. It did have the, we did have a couple of flurries right around Thanksgiving at night, and that was exciting, but not enough to stick.   So I am still really looking forward to snowy season. I know you all are going to be saying like, yeah, you won't look forward to when you have to drive. Uh, it hasn't happened yet. So give me my illusions, delusions, whatever you want to call it for at least a little while longer. Another thing I'm looking forward to in 2022 is exploring more of the Denver slash Colorado area.   We haven't really had the opportunity to do much of that in large part, because since we've gotten here both Jesse and I have been really swamped with work. And then on top of that, there have been health issues for various members of our family, including myself that have needed to be addressed. So the most exploring I've done is shopping and.   Doctor's offices. So being able to explore more of it, we really want to go to red rocks amphitheater, whether it's, I don't know if we want to go see music yet, because again, the variants that are coming out, that that's not, it's not something I want to bring into my life, but I've heard the sunrise.   There is gorgeous. There's a lot of things we'd like to do. We just haven't had the chance yet. And I would really like to prioritize that in the next year, which will be something that will likely happen when I start setting goals for the new. On top of that, I would really like to see how Lucy and Layla's relationship is developing.   I've mentioned it, I think a couple of times in the podcast, but maybe I have, maybe I have it. I don't remember. We adopted a puppy, Layla. She is a black lab mix. We think she's mixed with a little bit of pit bull. We got her from the Colorado retriever rescue. So she's a rescue puppy and we have let her and our cat Lucy really.   Take their time getting to know each other with an emphasis on Lucy, driving how much they are actually experiencing each other, because Layla is totally good with cats because the foster home, she was in. Had a ton of dogs and one cat and the cat was the alpha. And she quickly learned that the cat is the boss.   She really wants to be Lucy's friend when he's not in the mood to play with her, she will whine, but she won't bother him. And just last night, I got to watch them playing with each. They were chasing each other up and down the stairs. It was really cute. So I'm excited to see how their relationship develops both because it, it it's good for both of them.   I think Lou has been a little lonely since Loki died, so it's, it's just something I'm excited to watch because it's been really cute so far. Another thing I'm looking forward to art-wise is trying larger scale art projects. This is actually something that has been on my mind for a while. And I am now at the point where I would really like to start exploring that that may be something that I hope to either get some for some Christmas money or I don't know what, but maybe an easel, maybe try doing some acrylics.   I don't know if I want to watercolor on a larger scale, but I'm really interested in doing a quick acrylics on a larger scale. That's just something I'm super interested in and it's not something I would necessarily be doing for like my art prints or anything like that. At the moment, it would be for me in my own enrichment and, and practicing of new skills, which is very important.   If you are any sort of creative, it is always important to be forever learning because there is always something more to learn and you, that anything you learn in different arenas can often be applied to different areas of your creative practice. It's important to me to try some new things. The idea now that especially that I have room where I could leave an easel set up on the regular, I really would like to get started on trying some larger format pieces of art.   That's that's high on my list. Now I will say that while this is not meant to be like what I'm looking forward to work-wise for the next year. I, there is at least a little bit of work coming into this and that. Trying out different things, lines of products. So for my product based side of my business of my work, like I do all sorts of different work.   I make content, I freelance, I have a community on Patrion and I also have an Etsy shop that I sell. Prince of my original artwork. And one thing I did this holiday season was introduced some new products. I sold some vinyl sticker decals. I sold some bookmarks and I sold some calendars and that was really fun.   And so not only am I interested in experimenting with different kinds of art for my own enrichment, I'm also interested in releasing just some different things, whether it is a full. Well fuller, I don't know how you would say it, but like a line of bookmarks with more of my fuckery flowers on them, as I've gotten requests that people can collect them to maybe putting some of my pattern work and other things that I've been doing as well, kind of to, again, continue to hone my skills maybe on fabric or a wallpaper, or on like going through like a print on demand site, like Spoonflower or.   Society six or whatever to sell, like mugs or pillows or whatever. I don't know. I'm just, I'm curious about like testing things because it's, it's fun to see my stuff. And I've always had a lot of fun when Kristin has sent me from Christiana designs, like a mug or whatever, like things outside of stickers that she's put my art on.   The art I do for her is one style of art and the art I'm working on for my. Different. And so it just, it's something that I'm interested in maybe experimenting with. I think I've come to the conclusion. I won't release new fuckery flowers except for the holidays. So like once a year, because they do take quite a bit of time to actually paint.   It's a series of 12 and each painting is hours of work, but I don't know. It's just something I'm looking forward to next year is maybe trying some experimentation with that. That's on my list. Again, of things I'm looking for. Now house wise, a lot of, you know, we moved to Denver this past year and I actually will be doing a podcast kind of thinking about the last year and everything else, as well as the videos that'll be coming out on my YouTube channel.   Rob, talk a little bit more about the move and everything else, but one of the things I'm looking forward to this next year is really settling. Like we already have settled in. And one of the things our family commented on when they were here this last month was how it already feels lived in here. But there's a lot of things below the surface that really could use some love.   Like I thought I would get more organizing done in the closets and I just have not had the time and I have so many. That just, I could do an entire YouTube series just on organizing all of the closets in this house and have a good amount of content. I would like to really get shit organized in the closets.   I would really like to get some art on the walls, which is something I'm already working on right now for the main level of the house. But like, Getting some of the smaller details taken care of in this next year, while we're both exploring and really trying to live into this house because we love this house.   That's something that I really am looking forward to. It's like a nesting kind of instinct that I am feeling pretty hard right now. Hard. Also speaking of the house, taking on some home projects. Now I am not talking about large home projects. One of the things I did appreciate when we bought this house is that it's not a project house.   The previous owners put a lot of work into it, which we really appreciate. And one of my requirements, when it came to buying the new house here was. Not getting a project house because our house in Napa was a project house. It was a hoarder house. We had to put a new kitchen into it, new bathroom into it.   And we did most of that work ourselves. It was a lot of work and a pain in the ass, but there are little things that have been on my list since we bought the place. And there are things I'd like to like put some time into, especially as another big focus for me this next year is going to be setting boundaries around my work and personal time so that I have space and time to do some of these personal projects instead of always.   Into work. One that comes to mind specifically is the cabinets in my laundry room. They are still the original cabinets from the house and the cabinets are in great shape, but the doors I would like to update them either put new doors or maybe paint them. I'm not sure, but I would like to update the laundry room cabinets and there's several of them.   And I know that would be probably a project in and of itself. That's something I'm actually looking forward to doing. Cause I think I could, it's a small enough scale where I don't need to get like a contractor to do it and I could probably figure most of it out on my own, but it's large enough where the impact for me, especially since I spent so much time in there, it would, it would be.   Another thing I'm really looking forward to is, um, like I said, the closet organization, uh, RJ really would like his room painted. And while we might do that professionally, I like to get that done for him. Cat has actually discovered they love the murals in their rooms, so they're going to stick with those.   But RJ would like to have his room painted and I am, I want to get that done for him. And on that same note, another thing I'm looking forward to is discovering and rediscovering hobbies. This again, goes back to really making sure I have time for myself, but there are things I'd really like to do for one, I have really started enjoying the small plants that I've been taking care of and for the most part I've kept them alive.   So I would kind of like to try some larger ones in the next year. I'd also like to do some gardening. I don't know how much gardening, because bending over is really hard for me. But gardening is one of those things that I've always wanted to do. I've aspired to be a gardener and I have never, ever put the time into it.   So who knows, but that is something I'd like to maybe try. Something that I have already been doing. And I'm looking forward to doing a lot more of is a stir frying and using a walk for cooking. I have actually made some new recipes that my family adores and we tested them on our various family members when they were here over the last month.   And they loved them. So getting better with walk cooking is a hobby. Like I love to cook cooking in general as a hobby for me, getting back into baking would be great, especially with the altitude change, but walk, cooking specifically, like. Be real honest. The thing I would love to figure out is that thing where you take, you can't see what I'm doing, but like, imagine I'm like doing like a winking off kind of hand gesture, but like where you shake the walk and like flip the stuff in the walk, I've always been too scared to try that with eggs or with pancakes or at the walk.   That's something that maybe by the end of 20, 22, I will have tried and been successful. That's a hope, but hobbies, hobbies in general, this also can go back to the larger scale art painting as well. You can tell a lot of these things are really they're, they're mixed in with each other, and you're probably going to hear a lot more of these when I actually set my goals for next year, because I think a lot of them are going to sort of surface there.   I would really like to. Rediscover a church community. So that was something that I had on my list for this year and with COVID and everything else that really was not feasible. I miss my Napa people a lot and I would love to reconnect with a new church community. They have started doing hybrid in person and at home services.   And I'd like to go in and just meet some people and introduce myself. The biggest thing that's kind of keeping me back is the, uh, the new variants. It's just it's stressful, but that is something that hopefully depending on how the world looks in the next year is something I would like to do in the next year.   And if all goes well by the fall, I would love to be at a point with a new church community where I am considering rejoining a choir with the church. The one that we are looking at has a lot of a very robust music program. Hi on my list and singing in choir at my church was one of my favorite things to do singing in my quartet.   My quintet, one of my favorite things to do the choir signups happened a few weeks ago and I very much considered doing it. Cause that's how I got into my previous church was by joining the choir very early on. I just don't have the time at the moment. I, my time is very splintered and I have not gotten to a place where I feel confident that I can make that time for myself.   So I don't want it to be something that feels like a burden to me, but it is high on my list of things to prioritize in the next year. Assuming I'm able to start meeting people at the church and assuming that's the church we want to stick with and that joining the choir is something that I still want to do once those sign-ups start.   So I talked about a bunch of things I really am looking forward to in this next year and at the heart of all of them and probably at the heart of my goal setting for this next year, which I haven't done yet, but I've been thinking a lot about it is really developing a good mix of work and personal life setting boundaries.   Trying to find some sort of harmony, all of those things. It's, it's high on my list. You're going to hear this over and over again from me, both in podcasts and on my YouTube videos and probably on my Instagram, because it is something that I am struggling so much with right now. And I really want to get some of my personal life back.   When your life is work and I love my work, please don't mistake me. I do. I'm doing stuff I love, but it's still work. Which means that a, there are times I don't love it. And B sometimes the things that used to bring me relaxation are not part of my work. So by their nature, they don't relax me anymore. On top of that, I also am so like, feeling so awful by being in kidney failure.   And having kids who are dealing with health problems themselves, that my life feels like just an endless hamster wheel of work and feeling like shit. And I want to find some room in my life for things that make me happy that fulfill me, that relax me, or just keep me in touch with the rest of my life outside of those aspects.   Even if it's not relaxing to redo cabinets or even if grocery shopping or whatever doesn't necessarily relax me. I'm starting to feel out of touch with parts of my life. And so one thing I am looking forward to in this next year is re redistributing the way my life looks reconnecting with parts of it and making sure that other parts that are getting that are kind of commanding more of my attention are, are given a much more reasonable level of attention.   So that I can take some of that and read distributed elsewhere. If that makes any sense, that's more than anything. What I'm looking forward to in this next year is making that a priority and seeing the ripple effects that it has and the other aspects of my life. And now that I've said all that, I really want to pick up my goal planner for next year and start setting my goals.   But I haven't decided which planner that is yet. So anyway, I'd love to find out from you something you are looking forward to. In the next year. So if you are on Instagram post, like a picture of this, whatever in your stories mentioned something you're looking forward to next year and tag me so I can see it.   It would make me really happy. Share this if you want to. I don't know. Just, I love talking to you. I don't care if this podcast gets big, I'm just happy to make it. That's all the only goal I really have for it is, is connecting. So let's connect as always. This podcast is sponsored by my patrons. They make everything I do possible, and I appreciate the ever-loving shit out of them.   If you are curious to know what it is like to be a patron, check out my Patrion at www.patreon.com/cindyguentertbaldo to find out more. Thank you so much for listening. I hope you have a fantastic rest of your week and until next time my dudes peace out.  

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In our final episode, we talk with three key players at Spoonflower to find out how they do their jobs. First up is Sarah Ward, Senior Vice President of Marketing. Then, we chat with Alyssa McNamara, a research and development engineer at Spoonflower. And finally, we talk to Anitha Kothandaraman, the Sewing Operations Manager. These three interviews together shine a light on different aspects of Spoonflower as a business. + To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

In this conversation, we're taking a deep dive into clothing design with our guest, Andrea Greer. Andrea is a Rochester, New York-based fashion and clothing designer. She creates original artwork through painting, photography, and digital drawing then has those designs printed on a large scale. She and her team take those fabrics and create a line of women's clothing that is carried by boutiques all over the country. + To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

In this conversation, we're taking a deep dive into creative embroidery with our guest, Robert Mahar. Robert Mahar is an artist and designer who teaches imaginative do-it-yourself projects through high-quality video tutorials. Robert is also a proud season one alumni of NBC's crafting competition show Making It! Co-hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. + To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about creativity and drawing and making art with my guest Alisa Burke. If she's not making art in her Oregon Coast studio, you can find freelance painter and mixed media artist Alisa Burke blogging, teaching art workshops or crafting her handmade accessories. Whether it's running her creative business, being a mom or adventuring outdoors, she is always looking for inspiration. From drawing, painting, cooking and even the way she raises her daughter, Alisa seeks to infuse creativity into every part of her life. We talk about Alisa's creative upbringing, the start of her career and how she built a long term plan to quit her day job which she successfully did in 2009. Alisa talks about her open-minded approach to an art career and about how motherhood enriches her daily practice. We talk about rejection, licensing, writing books and creating online classes. Alisa also explains her approach to blogging and using Instagram to build a devoted audience of fans and customers. Visit Alisa Burke online at http://alisaburke.blogspot.com/. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Spoonflower. Do you want to learn to design, print and sell your own fabric, wallpaper and gift wrap? Try the Spoonflower Intro to Custom Fabric Design ebook. It's a free download you can read in about 10 minutes and it takes you through every step from uploading your design and creating a repeat pattern to searching the Spoonflower marketplace. Visit try.spoonflower.com/abby and save 15% off your first order by using the code abby15 at checkout. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about Etsy Wholesale with Dana Mauriello, the Director of Seller Growth at Etsy, and Rachel Greenwald, the Seller Growth Lead at Etsy. Dana is responsible for managing Etsy's wholesale business and Rachel manages programs that provide seller education to help creative entrepreneurs start and grow their wholesale businesses. Learn what wholesale really means and figure out if it might be right for your business. Find out what exactly Etsy Wholesale has to offer and how the program works. And, of course, I ask Dana and Rachel to recommend great stuff they're enjoying right now. +++++ Today's episode is sponsored by Spoonflower. Get your designs printed on fabric, gift wrap and wallpaper. Not sure how? Download the free Intro to Custom Fabric Design ebook to get started. Visit try.spoonflower.com/abby to check it out and use the coupon code abby15 for 15% off your first order. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about illustration with my guest, Phoebe Wahl. Phoebe Wahl is an illustrator whose vibrant work focuses on themes of comfort, nostalgia and connection to nature and one another. A kindergarten dropout, Phoebe complained that there "wasn't enough time to draw" in school. She spent the majority of her childhood running wild in Pacific Northwest backyards, before attending Rhode Island School of Design and graduating with a BFA in Illustration in 2913. Phoebe works in a variety of mediums, from watercolor and collage to fabric sculpture. An obsession with detail, pattern and texture is present throughout. Check out Phoebe's work on her website: http://www.phoebewahl.com +++++ Today's episode is sponsored by Spoonflower, the print-on-demand fabric company.Upload your own designs or peruse the Spoonflower Marketplace (including Phoebe's Spoonflower shop!). Get 15% off every item in your next order when you use the code abby15 at checkout. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about starting an indie sewing pattern company from scratch with my guest, Jenny Rushmore. Jenny is a body positive sewing blogger and she recently also became a sewing pattern designer when she launched her company Cashmerette Patterns which creates curve-friendly patterns in sizes 12-28 and cup sizes C-H. Originally from the UK but now living in Boston, Jenny learned to sew at 30 and it transformed her life, leading not only to a new found body confidence but a change in career. Jenny is passionate about helping curvy and plus size women feel fantastic by learning to sew clothes that fit well and look great. We recorded this episode at Grey's Fabrics in Boston's South End. Thank you to Sarah Grey for hosting us! +++++ This episode is sponsored by Spoonflower. Design, print and sell your own designs on fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap at Spoonflower or shop the Spoonflower Marketplace for millions of designs by indie designers. While She Naps listeners can get 15% off your next Spoonflower purchase with the cody abby15 through December 28, 2015. Visit try.spoonflower.com/abby for more details! Thank you so much for supporting the show. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast I'm visiting Durham, North Carolina and I stopped in at the headquarters of Spoonflower, the world's largest marketplace of independent surface designs, to talk with co-founder Stephen Fraser. Stephen traces the history of Spoonflower from it's early days with just two employees in an old sock factory building to today with over 100 employees, industrial printers working 24 hours a day 7 days a week to print custom fabrics, wrapping papers, and wall paper for customers all over the world. Visit Spoonflower online to shop for fabric or upload your own design. Thank you to Cody from Lu and Ed who talks about her email newsletter at the start of the show. Grab my new ebook, How to Create a Powerful Email Newsletter: A Comprehensive Guide for Creatives, and get started with your own newsletter today. Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.