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Make Joy Podcast

Allison Thistlewood
Knitting
Yarn
Textiles
Yarn Crafting
Community Building
Creativity
Art and Illustration
Cultural Heritage
Crafting
Knitting Techniques
Travel
Estonian Knitting
Craft Tours
Knitting Magazine
Community Knitting
Craft Community
JOMO Knits
Fiber Arts
Color
Vancouver

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes10Founded3 months ago
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Places & TravelCraftsSociety & CultureLeisure

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Latest Episodes

Hello yarn friends -

We’re getting close to the end of this first series of the Make Joy podcast and I can hardly believe it. It’s been a wild ride, and a crazy year, and while it hasn’t always gone to plan, I hope you’ve enjoyed listing to the conv... more

Hello yarn lovers, and a very Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to you all!

Tonight I’m feeling very full - both of Sunday Roast and gratitude for this past year! It seems like life is moving at breakneck speed lately, and I’m working so hard to keep up! more

Hello yarn friends -

I’m so excited to share this latest episode of the podcast with you, as it’s Knit City Vancouver this weekend and I loved having the opportunity to speak with Amanda and Fiona of Knit Social, the organisers behind this legendary... more

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

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Recent Guests

Felicia Lo
Owner, founder, and creative director at Sweet Georgia Yarns
Sweet Georgia Yarns
Episode: S1 E6: Bold and Unapologetic with Felicia Lo
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 5 ratings
  • Love the podcast

    but the sound levels need some attention. Volume turned up to max when listening in my car earlier, couldn’t vaguely hear the host while a guest was far too loud.

    Really hope this gets sorted out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AT111969
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • 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 Kingdom3 months 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.

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Apple Podcasts
#168
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#28
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#65
Germany/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#85
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#102
France/Leisure/Crafts

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S1 E9: Knitters’ Question Time presented by Wild & Woolly and Knit 15
Q: How does the swatch relate to the decisions you make about ease?
The swatch helps determine what size to knit based on your personal gauge; if it differs from the designer's gauge, adjustments have to be made in the chosen size.
S1 E9: Knitters’ Question Time presented by Wild & Woolly and Knit 15
Q: What exactly is positive ease, and how do you incorporate it into choosing your size?
Positive ease is the extra space added to a garment's measurement for comfort, and it should be chosen based on personal fit preference rather than strictly following designer recommendations.
S1 E6: Bold and Unapologetic with Felicia Lo
Q: How do you balance everything with your making and business lives intertwined?
Felicia admitted that these days, she makes things that are less linked to the business, exploring various crafts including machine knitting and weaving.
S1 E6: Bold and Unapologetic with Felicia Lo
Q: What is your background and how did you begin your own sort of knitting and making journey?
Felicia shared that she started knitting in elementary school, switched to sewing in high school for ballroom dance costumes, and eventually found her way to dyeing and creating her own yarn.
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.

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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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Recent guests on Make Joy Podcast include:

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

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