Crafty Planner Podcast

Today's guest is Peter Lappin of Male Pattern Boldness. Living in New York, Peter is a garment maker, partner to Michael and dog dad.During our conversation, we talk about Peter's love for vintage sewing machines and patterns, the story behind his cousin Cathy Lane and why he considers himself a "craftsperson".

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com . Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to imagine gnatsfor sponsoring this episode.

In honor of Me Made May, I'm hosting a series of garment designers/industry leaders on the podcast. My first guest is Kelli Ward of True Bias. Living in Denver, Colorado, Kelli is a pattern designer, garment maker, wife and mother. During our discussion, we talk about finding identity as a mother, following passion in your career, how she sources fabric and background on her Hudson pant, Southport dress and LoDo dress patterns. I hope you enjoy the episode.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Special thanks to imagine gnatsfor sponsoring this episode.

Today's guest is Dan Rouse . Living in Oakland, California, Dan is a textile artist, landscape designer, quilter, teacher and father. During our discussion, we talk about his exploration into raw edge applique quilts, advice about creating denim quilts, his design process for quilts and gardens along with the importance of making on your own terms. I hope you enjoy the episode. For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com. Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Today's guest is Jennifer Moore of Monaluna. Living in Walnut Creek, California, Jennifer is a designer, textile artist, wife and mother. During our discussion, we talk about her design process, the importance of developing an organic fabric line, what she included in her Quilty Box and more. I hope you love our fun conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com.

Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Special thanks to Quilty Box for sponsoring this episode.

Today's podcast guest is Ashley Nell Tipton . Living in San Diego, Ashley is a fashion designer and winner of Season 14 of Project Runway. During our discussion, we talk about her design process for plus sized clothes, her experience on Project Runway and the importance of self acceptance. There are a few cuss words but I have not labeled this episode as explicit so I'm warning you now. I love Ashley's energy and perspective andhope you enjoy our conversation. SPONSORED BY: Simplicity Patterns is proud to sponsor this podcast episode with Ashley Nell Tipton. Ashley brings her bold fashion sense to our creative group and designs wearable plus sized clothes. She has a fantastic knit bodysuit pattern (Simplicity number 8344) and a dress, top and skirt combination pattern (Simplicity number 8345). We can't wait to see what she comes up with next! You can see her latest collection at simplicity.com . For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com . Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

Today's podcast guest is Jen Hewett. Living in San Francisco, Jen is a printmaker, surface designer, textile artist, teacher and mother to Gus, her adorable dog. During our discussion, we talk about her personal challenges such as Print, Pattern, Sew along with her52 Weeks of Printmaking. We delve into the importance of self confidence while making, the sensitivity to nuance created when in between "worlds", how anxiety can shape creative work, and more. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website . Podcast music by Mekanism Sound. Special thanks to Hunter's Design Studio for sponsoring this episode (and check out her latest quilt pattern : a tribute to Carrie Fisher and General Organa with proceeds going to ChickTech)

Today's podcast guest is Timna Tarr. Living in Massachusetts, Timna has a bachelor's degree in Art History and is a quilter, teacher, designer, and long arm quilter. Her quilts have won awards at Road to California, Quilt Con, the Vermont Quilt Festival and more. During our conversation, we talk about her color selection process, how she made her first map quilt and what has changed since then, the perspective of art and craft and so much more.I hope you enjoy this conversation.

Today's podcast will be different than past episodes in that there are two guests! As Alison Glass is the curator of the March Quilty Box and I interviewed her last year, we decided to interview Alison along with Chen O'Malley/Wu, known as mushyhed on Instagram. Chen works with Alison and is behind the hashtag chenisthebest and now a new one called sidekickchen. This is a fun conversation about stalkers who become friends, the reality of artistic inspiration, what Alison choose for this month's Quilty Box and more. I hope you enjoy this giggly conversation.

Today's podcast guest is Melody Miller. Living in Atlanta, GA, Melody is the Creative Director and Founding Designer of Cotton and Steel, author of Ruby Star Wrapping, wife and mother. Since the debut of Cotton and Steel at the Spring 2014 Quilt Market, Melody has been at the forefront of a powerful commitment to the modern aesthetic. I wanted to hear how she created Cotton and Steel, her thoughts on fabric design and her personal and professional vision. While we talk about those questions and more are discussed in the podcast, I also came away with confirmation of the power of collaboration, the importance of pursuing your dreams and how friends can push you to be your vest best. I am grateful to the Modern Quilt Guild for providing a place to podcast at Quilt Con. It gave Melody and I an opportunity to record in person and Quilt con participants a behind the scenes glimpse at the recording process. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com . Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.

For episode #101 of the Crafty Planner podcast, my guest is Sarah Bond. Living in Philadelphia, Sarah is a quilter, teacher and mother. During our podcast, we talk about the interaction between her quilts and her family's history, fostering a community through teaching, how her practice has changed since the election, and more.

For more information about this episode (including show notes), please check out my website craftyplanner.com . Podcast music by Mekanism Sound.