Jane Greenoff - The Grande Dame of Cross Stitch [S04E07]

Jamie and Merion chat to the cross stitch legend that is Jane Greenoff, and listen to her stories of Liberty's workshops, treasures found and restored, and travels around the world.<br /><br />Links that we mentioned:<br /><br />https://janegreenoff.com/<br /><br />The Great British Sampler Weekend</p>https://www.facebook.com/groups/474765081095458/?paipv=0&eav=AfbS-fdOkWZn-Wqfnh9tMDjtMhPheiTRO4To9mil-proR6jU0Bw_rBKKEdhcNQPnhPo&_rdr</p>https://www.instagram.com/janegreenoff/</p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

01:19:48

Sally Coulthard | Endangered Crafts & The Entire World [S04E06]

Merion and Jamie are tickled pink to have Sally Coulthard back on the show, this time to discuss "endangered" crafts and muse about the definition of craft itself. This eclectic chat is nothing short of fabulous - so buckle up, grab a cuppa and snuggle in for an epic show that spans the history of the world right up to present day!<br /><br />We mention the brilliant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliegurrwillowweaver/">Julie Gurr</a>, willow weaver, who led a course of basket weaving that Merion attended, and an episode of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/444olOf7uF6c5vgFx5JGJw">Go Love Yourself podcast</a>, where the history of clothes sizing reveals all about what happened to larger sized clothes. <br /><br />You can find all of Sally Coulthard's books on her <a href="https://www.sallycoulthard.co.uk/">website</a> and follow her on instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/salcoulthard/">here</a>.<br /><br />Keep an eye out for Sally's new podcast with Jamie and Merion, Craft Talkin' !!</p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

01:18:07

Lauren Smith | Body positivity, podcasting and a passion for history [S04E04]

Super fabulous podcaster Lauren Smith joins Jamie and Merion to talk about body positivity, dressmaking and her love of history!  The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/go-love-yourself/id1603872017">Go Love Yourself podcast</a> is an oasis in the desert for anyone needing to boost their self esteem and feel more positive, particularly when it comes to living in a larger body.  <br /><br />Links from the episode;<br />Don't miss the Go Love Yourself episode about <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-history-of-clothes-sizing-and-how-we-were-set-up-to-fail/id1603872017?i=1000602856334">the history of clothes sizes</a><br />We talked about our LoveCrafts show episode with <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rQhiLXt8Xsd7od7BdugKA">Lydia Morrow</a><br />And these lovely <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/sewing-and-quilting/sewing-and-quilting-patterns/sewing-patterns/sewing-patterns-by-brand/cashmerette-sewing-patterns">Cashmerette size-inclusive sewing patterns</a><br />And for all your sourdough class needs - the  <a href="https://garturstitchfarm.com/">Gartur Stitch Farm</a> website is a MUST visit!<br /><br /><br /></p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

01:07:38

Kerry Lord | Flowers, Veggies, Alpacas and the history of Toft! [S04E03]

Titan of the amigurumi world, Kerry Lord, joins Merion and Jamie for this episode, and tells us all about the wonderful world of Toft, alpacas, crocheted fruit and veg, and how she built the business from a herd of six little alpacas to the conglomeration of creativity it is today!  You can find endless amigurumi kits, fabulous books, beautiful yarn and inspiration by the bucket load at <a href="https://www.toftuk.com/">Toft</a>, and we talk all about Kerry's newest book, <a href="https://www.toftuk.com/PL.aspx?CatName=books/Books_by_Kerry_Lord">Alexandra's Garden Flowers</a>!<br /><br />Merion's flapjack recommendation comes from Martha Collinson <a href="https://www.bakingmartha.co.uk/blog/2020/3/24/cornflake-flapjacks-store-cupboard-bakes">here</a>, and Jamie's favourite book, The Roasting Tin by Ruminki Iyer, can be found <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roasting-Tin-Simple-Dish-Dinners/dp/1910931519/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VCA28QWT837L&keywords=the+roasting+tin&qid=1692114557&s=books&sprefix=the+roasting+tin%2Cstripbooks%2C186&sr=1-1">here</a>.<br /><br /></p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

01:24:05

Ian Berry | Art, Denim and Documentaries [S04E02]

Merion and Jamie meet Ian Berry, artist and incredibly talented chap, talking about his medium, denim; his artistic process and how he became an internationally renowned artist from humble beginnings in the north of England.  You won't want to miss the story about Ayrton Senna's portrait...  <br /><br />You can find Ian Berry on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ianberry.art/">instagram</a>, and on his website, <a href="https://www.ianberry.org/">Ianberry.org</a>.<br /><br />Read about his <a href="https://www.ianberry.org/blog/2022/5/3/fast-fashions-graveyard-ian-berry-in-the-atacama-desert-chile">Fast Fashion Graveyard documentary</a> and his journey to the Atacama Desert in Chile, to explore the textile mountains.</p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

01:11:45

Brenda K B Anderson | Crochet stitches, charts and costumes! [S04E05]

Meet Brenda K  B Anderson, crochet expert extraordinaire! From designing costumes for children's shows to writing books that show how to work motifs without the stitches slanting, Brenda is a marvel! Her new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brenda-K-B-Anderson/e/B00CAFR33K/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1">The Hooktionary</a>, has a whopping 150 motif charts, from bowls of Pho to Eiffel Towers and cheeseburgers - it's a must for all crocheters! <br /><br />You can find brilliant Brenda at <a href="https://www.creativecrochetcorner.com/">Creative Crochet Corner</a>, and follow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/brendakbanderson/">instagram hashtags </a>too!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dandcbooks/">David & Charles Publishers</a> are a fabulous source of great craft books, with new issues coming out all the time!</p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

01:24:17

Anna Nikipirowicz | Books, Blogs and Snakes [S04E01]

Welcome to Season 4!!! Jamie and Merion kick things off with all things bookish in this episode where we meet Anna Nikipirowicz, indie designer, author and multi crafter extraordinaire! You can find Anna online at <a href="https://moochka.co.uk/">www.moochka.co.uk</a> and on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annanikipirowicz/">instagram</a> and Facebook.  <br /><br />Anna's brilliant books <a href="https://www.searchpress.com/book/9781782219712/embroidered-crochet">Embroidered Crochet</a> and <a href="https://www.searchpress.com/book/9781800921269/tunisian-crochet-stitch-dictionary">Tunisian Crochet Stitch Dictionary</a> are both available from Search Press and all good bookshops. <br /><br />In their chummy preamble, Jamie was talking about <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/erasure-from-the-author-of-the-booker-shortlisted-the-trees-percival-everett/5840734?ean=9780571370894">Erasure by Percival Everett</a> and Merion was talking about <a href="https://persephonebooks.co.uk/">Persephone Books</a>, in particular The Enchanted April and Expiation by Elizabeth Von Arnim. </p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

01:16:43

Season 4 of the LoveCrafts Show is coming!

You know when you get that terrible aching pang for something you haven't heard for a very long time, and your heart begins to contract with pain and longing?  Well you don't have to cry yourselves to sleep any more! It's here! Season 4 of the LoveCrafts Show starts soon, with eight new episodes featuring a veritable smorgasbord of craft talk, chat and laughter!<br /><br />Love from,<br />Jamie, Merion and the LoveCrafts Team<br />London and Crewe,<br />England<br />The World<br />The Universe<br />The Galaxy<br /><br /><br /></p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

00:01:05

A Christmas Cracker with Debbie Bliss & Friends [S03E09]

Grab a glass of mulled wine and enjoy our last episode of Season 3! Jamie and Merion curl up with the wonderful Debbie Bliss to discuss Christmas chocolate, favourite movies, traditions and of course, craft projects to relax with over the holiday season.  See if you can beat Debbie's score on Jamie's quiz, Spectre or Rejector! <br /><br />Debbie's new yarns can be found <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/yarns/yarns-by-brand/debbie-bliss-yarn">here</a>, including Cashmerino DK, British Wool Aran, Dulcie, Super Chunky Merino and Eco Baby Wool.<br /><br />Explore Debbie's patterns <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/knitting/knitting-patterns?filter-brand=Debbie%20Bliss&sort=newest">here</a>!<br /><br />Thanks so much for listening through Season 3! Please get in touch at show@lovecrafts.com and tell us who you'd like to hear on Season 4 of The LoveCrafts Show!  Sending you all very merry festive greetings, with love from Merion, Jamie and Theo xx<br /><br /><br /></p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

00:51:40

Janie Crowfoot | Crochet, CALs and the Arts & Crafts Movement [S03E08]

Merion and Jamie meet Janie Crowfoot, crochet legend! If you haven't discovered Janie's work, you can find all her wonderful blankets and projects on her website, <a href="https://www.janiecrow.com/">www.janiecrow.com</a>,  and follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janiecrow/">instagram</a> for her latest makes. Janie's latest CAL, Spirit of Flora, can often be found in <a href="http://www.insidecrochet.co.uk/">Inside Crochet </a>magazine, in print or available as a digital subscription.<br /><br />Jane's latest CAL is inspired by artist William de Morgan, and you can read about him <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/william-de-morgan-an-introduction?gclid=Cj0KCQiA14WdBhD8ARIsANao07jHilFQD4g47oebTXtkfZ6KMLmY4co_PHEih5qzGyhTcjgKUi7T2wQaAiVJEALw_wcB">here</a>.<br /><br />You can buy Stylecraft yarns at <a href="https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/yarns/yarns-by-brand/stylecraft-yarn">LoveCrafts.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!<br /><br />You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!<br /><br />(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)<br /><br />Happy crafting!</p>

00:52:41