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Make Joy Podcast

Allison Thistlewood
Knitting
Textiles
Yarn Crafting
Community Building
Creativity
YARN
Art and Illustration
Cultural Heritage
Crafting
Travel
Craft Tours
Knitting Techniques
Estonian Knitting
Knitting Magazine
JOMO Knits
Soak
Making
Aleks Byrd
Allison Thistlewood
Stitchtopia

A yarn-alogue of knitting, travel and making adventures champagneqiviut.substack.com

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes7Founded2 months ago
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Places & TravelLeisureCraftsSociety & Culture

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Latest Episodes

Hello yarn friends -

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled podcast…

It was an unintended break in the podcast these last couple of weeks and I won’t lie that I was wondering if I was cursed to not get a podcast past a fifth episode! Things have b... more

Hello yarn friends -

I’m away in Shetland at the moment on one of my Stitchtopia tours. While I was re-listening to this episode of the Make Joy Podcast, I was struck by how the themes of community and shared connections in our knitting are the same... more

Hello yarn friends -

It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous sunny day today and I’m enjoying watching the light over the rooftops as I write this to you this morning. It feels like an extra gift to have this sunny weather for the bank holiday wee... more

Hello yarn friends -

A theme of friendship and fabulous makers is emerging on The Make Joy Podcast with this next episode and my special guest Jacqueline Sava, the founder, creator and Director of Possibilities at Soak.

Jacqueline and I have known ... more

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Recent Guests

Salina Jane
A British artist of Indo-Caribbean descent who explores themes of identity, culture, and heritage in her work.
Episode: S1 E5: Smiles and Sunshine with Salina Jane
Christine Boggis
Editor of a prominent knitting magazine and author of JOMO Knits
Knitting Magazine
Episode: S1 E4: Fun in the Sun with Knitting Magazine Editor Christine Boggis
Jacqueline Sava
Creator, owner, and founder of Soak
Soak
Episode: S1 E3: SOAK-ing it up with Jacqueline Sava
Rachel Brown
An American and British knitwear designer, former spinning fiber dyer, and knitting tech editor
Episode: S1 E2: A Great London Crawl with Rachel Brown
Aleks Byrd
An American, Canadian, and Estonian illustrator and knitwear designer known for her modern take on traditional Estonian knitting techniques.
Laine Publishing
Episode: S1 E1: A Little Aleks Byrd-ie Taught Me All About Estonia

Host

Allison Thistlewood
Host of discussions centering around creativity, knitting, and community building. Engages with guests to share their unique journeys in the craft world, emphasizing personal stories and community connections.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • A great knit along pod!

    Loved the first episode, such fun and so energetic and engaging!! Perfect to knit too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salinaknits
    United Kingdoma month ago

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They enjoy the personal stories shared by guests, which resonate well with the crafting community and enhance the overall listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and energetic discussions, finding them both fun and motivating for their crafting activities.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#75
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#1
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Apple Podcasts
#16
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Apple Podcasts
#122
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Apple Podcasts
#59
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Apple Podcasts
#79
France/Leisure/Crafts

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S1 E3: SOAK-ing it up with Jacqueline Sava
Q: What do you want your legacy as a maker to be?
Jacqueline wishes for her legacy to be that people feel their best because they are wearing and using their favorite things without fear of ruining them, emphasizing the importance of taking care of special items.
S1 E3: SOAK-ing it up with Jacqueline Sava
Q: How did you make the transition to the business side of things, or was Soak always in your sites?
Jacqueline explains that Soak was not initially in her sights; her passion for making knits and the realization of the need for proper care led her to create Soak.
S1 E3: SOAK-ing it up with Jacqueline Sava
Q: Can you tell us about your own origins as a maker?
Jacqueline shares her childhood experiences with sewing, knitting, and the influence of her mother, illustrating how these shaped her journey into entrepreneurship.
S1 E5: Smiles and Sunshine with Salina Jane
Q: What's next for you?
Luke and I are going to do another book, and I just want to tell the stories.
S1 E1: A Little Aleks Byrd-ie Taught Me All About Estonia
Q: What can you share about your upcoming book project?
Aleks mentions that her new book is inspired by three women in her family and focuses on modern interpretations of traditional Estonian techniques.

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This engaging podcast focuses on the joyful experiences of crafting, particularly knitting, while weaving in stories of travel and community connections among makers. Listeners can expect lively discussions where guests share their personal journeys in the crafting world, exploring the rich culture surrounding textiles, yarn, and artistic expression. The conversations often highlight how crafting fosters a sense of belonging and creativity, encouraging individuals to embrace their own crafting adventures and the friendships that grow through shared interests.

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1. VeryPink Knits - Knitting Q and A
2. The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
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4. Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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Make Joy Podcast launched 2 months ago and published 7 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Make Joy Podcast include:

1. Salina Jane
2. Christine Boggis
3. Jacqueline Sava
4. Rachel Brown
5. Aleks Byrd

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