Podcasts by CRAFT-ish Podcast with Vickie Howell
What is your craft?
Join award-winning broadcast personality, best-selling author, designer, crafter & encourager, Vickie Howell for great conversations with knitters, makers, artists, musicians, writers, designers, photographers, and other creative types about their craft. Well, sort of. What she’s really interested in is their stories -- how they got to where they are, and how they continue to walk the creative path.
So join Vickie talking about craft ...ish. New episodes on Thursdays. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Further podcasts by Vickie Howell
Podcast on the topic Freizeit
All episodes
Best of: Marly Bird from 2019-04-25T20:28:31
This week, we’re revisiting one of this podcast's most popular episodes, Vickie's conversation with designer, instructor, and Red Heart Yarn National Spokesperson, Marly Bird.
Vickie and M...
Best of: Rachel Herron, Best-Selling Author from 2019-04-11T21:29:36
This week host Vickie Howell re-visits her conversation about creative rituals, inspiration, and the ebb & flow of ideas with guest, best-selling author Rachael Herron.
Show Notes: vickie...
Best of: Jen Sincero, You Are a Badass from 2019-04-04T12:31:02
Best of CRAFT*ish
This week, host Vickie Howell revisits her conversation with international best-selling author and success coach, Jen Sincero.
Plus, from the What I'm Crafting(ish) ...
#55 Satsuma Street's Jody Rice from 2019-03-28T00:00
This week on the show is needle arts designer, Jody Rice. Jody’s company Satsuma Street was founded after unsuccessful searches for modern cross-stitch patterns inspired her to design them herself....
Listen
# 54 Amy Small, Knit Collage from 2019-03-21T00:00
This week on the show an audio clip interview with Knit Collage's Amy Small about her work to build sustainable employment for the co-op of women in India who spin her company's beautiful yarns.
CRAFT*ish Extra: Live from SXSW with Bluprint's Danielle Wilke from 2019-03-14T00:00
Vickie's live from the Comcast NBC Universal experience at SXSW, for a totally impromptu interview with the head of marketing at Bluprint (formerly Craftsy). We chat about how makers are now, final...
Listen
#53 Susan Beal, Modern Quilt Author from 2019-03-01T00:00
This week on the show is modern quilt designer and author of “Sew + Quilt: Techniques for Hand Stitching + Patchwork”, Susan Beal.
Host Vickie Howell and Susan have known each other since ...
#51 Gretchen Hirsch, Gertie Sews from 2019-02-14T00:00
This week on the show is vintage dress pattern and fabric designer and author of several books including Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses: A Modern Guide to Stitch and Wear Vintage Patterns You Can Make i...
Listen
#50 Sarah Hays Coomer, Physical Disobedience from 2019-02-07T00:00
This week on the show, is a personal trainer, diet abolitionist and author of Physical Disobedience, Sarah Hays Coomer.
As a mother to a daughter, and as a woman herself, Vickie, like most...
#49 Katrina Rodabaugh, Sustainable Craft Expert from 2019-01-31T22:06:59
This week on the show Vickie chats with sustainable craft expert Katrina Rodabaugh whose book Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch and Repair Your Favorite Denim & More sold out of its first printing.
#48 Anne Weil, Founder of Flax & Twine from 2018-12-22T00:00
This week on the show, is designer and founder of Flax & Twine, Anne Weil.
Anne is a former investment banker turned professional maker who has created a brand driven by a love for creating, a...
#47 Yvette Garfield, Founder Handstand Kitchen from 2018-12-13T21:31:28
This week on the show is the founder of Handstand Kitchen, Yvette Garfield. Handstand Kitchen is a kid-focused cooking company that encourages delving into the different cultures of food as a child...
Listen
#46: Knitting Author, Wendy Bernard from 2018-12-08T21:00:45
This week on the show Vickie Howell's guest is knitting author, Wendy Bernard. Her book, Japanese Stitches Unraveled is out on stands now.
For show notes and to find more episodes go to: h...
#45 Robert Mahar, NBC's Making It from 2018-11-29T00:00
This week on the show Vickie Howell chats with Robert Mahar, an artist, designer, and host of the Crafted Channel on YouTube. Recently he was also a contestant on the NBC show Making It, hosted by ...
Listen
#44: Avery Trufelman, Host of Articles of Interest from 2018-11-14T00:00
This week Vickie's guest is Avery Truffleman, the producer and host of Articles of Interest, a 6-part series within the podcast, 99% Invisible. Vickie came across this series through an ad within o...
Listen
#43 Anda Corrie, Author The Spoonflower Quick-Sew Book from 2018-11-08T00:00
This week host Vickie Howell chats with Anda Corrie, an illustrator who worked for Etsy for 10 years, including launching their Europe division, and now has teamed up with the fabric company phenom...
Listen
Lisa Unger, N.Y. Times Bestselling Author from 2018-11-01T15:22:21
After a long hiatus, CRAFT*ish is back for Season 3! This week we're debuting with a special extended-cut episode. Vickie chats with one of her favorite authors in her favorite genre of fiction, ps...
Listen
Episode 41: Embroidery Artist Danielle Clough from 2017-11-02T15:59:08
CRAFT-ish has been on hiatus for a few months, so it felt really good to dust off the mic and reach out to another member of our global, creative community. On this episode I chat with South Africa...
Listen
Episode 40: Yarn Thing Host, Marly Bird from 2017-05-07T00:00
This week Vickie sat down her friend, designer & yarn world personality, Marly Bird. Marly is the host of the Yarn Thing podcast a knit and crochetwear designer, instructor for CreativeBug and Craf...
Listen
Episode 39: Craftivisim's Betsy Greer from 2017-04-28T13:07:28
This week host, Vickie Howell chats with craft activist, Betsy Greer about the Craftivism movement and her dedication to spreading joy, one stitch at a time.
Show notes here: www.vickiehow...
Episode 38: You Are a Badass at Making Money author, Jen Sincero from 2017-04-20T00:00
Recently Vickie spoke with the New York Times Best-Selling author of "You Are Bad-Ass", Jen Sincerco who's currently on a whirlwind book tour for her latest book, "You Are a Badass at Making Money....
Listen
Episode 37: Textile Designer, Anna Maria Horner from 2017-03-23T00:00
This week Vickie spoke with textile designer, artist, and creative entrepreneur, Anna Maria Horner. She’d been admiring her and her work from afar for years, so it was an absolute pleasure for Vick...
Listen
Episode 36: Brit+Co Chief Creative Officer, Anjelika Temple from 2017-03-16T13:34:28
Recently Vickie sat down with this week’s guest, Brit + Co’s Chief Creative Officer, Anjelika Temple. During their conversation we talked about her journey from art school student to running the cr...
Listen
Episode 35: Designer & TV Personality, Mark Montano from 2017-03-02T00:00
This week Vickie sat down and chatted with her friend and colleague, TV Host, Designer, Creative Director, and best-selling craft book author, Mark Montano. They talked about how his childhood expe...
Listen
Episode 34: Pussyhat Designer, Kat Coyle from 2017-02-17T05:07:30
This week Vickie talked with Kat Coyle, the designer of what's become the symbol of the Women's March: the pink, cat-eared hat. They talked about her journey from artist to yarn store owner, and ho...
Listen
Episode 33: Poet, Shihan Van Clief from 2017-02-09T00:00
Vickie sat down with co-founder of L.A.'s Da Poetry Lounger co-founder, Shihan Van Clief. They went to high school together, but hadn't spoken in over 20 years. During their catch-up, the talked ab...
Listen
Episode 32: Digital Quilt Artist, Libs Elliott from 2017-02-02T23:02:59
This week Vickie sat down with artist and digital quilt designer, Libs Elliott. Libs uses digital code to concept geometric patterns, which she then translates into the extraordinarily modern and g...
Listen
Episode 31: DIY Woven Art's Rachel Denbow from 2017-01-27T02:01:16
In today’s episode Vickie kicks things off with lifestyle blogger and Author of DIY Woven Art, Rachel Denbow. Rachel’s a creative skills teacher, weaver, and home decor expert. She’s been featured ...
Listen
Episode 30: Graphic Artist & Illustrator, Andrea Pippins from 2016-12-15T23:45:54
This week Vickie spoke with Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Educator, Andrea Pippins. At the time of this recording we are a little over 4 weeks away from the inauguration of an almost infamous, ...
Listen
Episode 29: Abby Glassenberg of Craft Industry Alliance from 2016-12-09T03:08:56
This week Vickie spoke with Abby Glassenberg from her Massachusetts studio. Abby is a writer, activist, and the force behind the home sewing blog and plushie pattern company, While She Naps. She’s ...
Listen
Episode 28: DIY Network Contributing Designer, Jennifer Perkins from 2016-11-18T04:13:26
This week Vickie talked with her close, crafty compadre, Jennifer Perkins. Jennifer is a Content Contributor for DIYNetwork.com, Brand Ambassador for Treetopia, Blogger Team Member for Tuesday Morn...
Listen
Episode 27: Journalist and Novelist, Nora Zelevansky from 2016-11-11T03:02:06
This week Vickie talked to Brooklyn-based journalist and novelist, Nora Zelevansky. Her latest book, Will You, Wont You, Want Me is out on shelves now.
During their conversation, Nora gav...
Episode 26: Artist & Founder of Studio MME, Megan Eckman from 2016-11-03T12:10:29
This week Vickie spoke with artist and Studio MME founder, Megan Eckman about the culture shock of moving from North Dakota to Silicon valley, art school elitism, how she was able to create a full-...
Listen
Episode 25: Knit & Crochet Now's Lena Skvagerson from 2016-10-28T02:32:12
This week Vickie talked with Lena Skvagerson, the Lead Designer for Annie’s Signature Designs and one of the experts on public television’s Knit and Crochet Now, hosted by Deborah Norville. During ...
Listen
Episode 24: Knitty Magazine Founder, Amy Singer from 2016-09-23T00:25:33
This week Vickie talked with Amy Singer , the editor and publisher of Knitty Magazine. They talked about Amy's guest spot on a TV show Vickie used to host, her allergy to a material some would cons...
Listen
Episode 23: Alabama Chanin Founder, Natalie Chanin from 2016-09-15T22:32:26
This week Vickie sat down with Natalie Chanin, a pioneer in the slow design movement and the creative force behind the sustainably-made goods lifestyle company, Alabama Chanin. They chatted about t...
Listen
Episode 22: Duct Tape Artist, Richela Fabian Morgan from 2016-09-01T23:15:08
This week Vickie spoke with artist and author of "Duct Tape Bags, Richela Fabian Morgan. They talked about using a hardware store medium to create fine art, why she loves designing bags, and about ...
Listen
CRAFT*ish Episode 21: Rae Hoekstra Founder, Made by Rae from 2016-08-26T02:56:02
This week Vickie interviewed Rae Hookstra, the founder of the wildly successful sewing website, Made by Rae. She and Rae talked about how leaving her former career as a Physics teacher to focus on ...
Listen
CRAFT-ish Episode 20: Illustrator, Travis Nichols from 2016-08-19T13:10:44
This week on CRAFT-ish host, Vickie Howell chats with comic book artist and author, Travis Nichols.
For Show Notes, go to:
http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/episode-20-travis-nichols/
Episode 19: Grammy Award Winning Songwriter (and Knitter), Siedah Garrett from 2016-08-11T23:07:20
This week Vickie reconnected with an amazing woman she met at a Vogue Knitting Live conference where she was the keynote speaker. Siedah Garrett is most publicly well known as the co-writer of the ...
Listen
Episode 18: Crochet Designer, Twinkie Chan from 2016-08-04T12:25:10
This week Vickie talks with crochet designer, foodie fashion maven, YouTuber, and creative entrepreneur, Twinkie Chan. They gab about going from a career as a literary agent to a well-branded face ...
Listen
Episode 17: Your Sharpie Style Author, Deborah Green from 2016-07-26T21:29:56
This week Vickie sat down with Netherlands-based illustrator, blogger, and author of Your Sharpie Style, Deborah Green. They talk about the choice to reinvent one's self creatively, taking the leap...
Listen
Episode 16: Designer, Host & Mod Podge Spokesperson, Cathie Filian from 2016-07-19T20:22:03
This week Vickie sat down with her longtime friend and craft industry colleague, designer, host and inventor, Cathie Filian.
During their conversation we delve into her journey from film ...
Extra: YARN: the Movie Co-Directors! from 2016-07-05T16:44:59
This week we have a special, CRAFT*ish Extra for you! In honor of YARN: the Movie making it's New York Debut this month, we thought we'd share the audio portion of a short-form interview Vickie did...
Listen
Episode 15: Author of Knitting Ephemera, Carol Sulcoski from 2016-06-29T02:05:15
This week on the show is designer, instructor, yarn dyer and author of several books including, Knitting Ephemera: A Compendium of Articles, Useful and Otherwise, for the Edification and Amusement ...
Listen
Episode 14: Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo from 2016-06-22T01:29:48
This week on the show is Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo. Vickie sits down with her to chat about her journey from local reporter to internationally renown artist, how following your passion trump...
Listen
Episode 13: Singer/Musician, Elizabeth McQueen from 2016-06-15T01:22:35
For this week’s show I sat down with singer, musician and KUTX DJ, Elizabeth McQueen. Elizabeth talked to me about what it was like touring with an iconic Texas Swing band, about her experience sin...
Listen
Episode 12: British Knitwear Designer, Erika Knight from 2016-06-07T00:00
This week on CRAFT-ish, Vickie talks with iconic British Knitwear Designer, Erika Knight about the influence of the 80's punk & dance scenes, the simple style that defines her work, and the importa...
Listen
Episode 11: Food & Lifestyle Photographer, Jody Horton from 2016-05-31T00:00
This week on CRAFT-ish, Vickie talks with Jody Horton about his journey from struggling documentarian to James Beard Award winning and internationally recognized Food & Lifestyle photographer, how ...
Listen
Episode 10: Jewelry Designer, Candie Cooper from 2016-05-24T22:05:35
This week on CRAFT-ish, Vickie's conversation is with jewelry designer, instructor, author and TV host, Candie Cooper.
For this episode's Show Notes, go here: www.vickiehowell.com/craftish
Episode 9: Moogly's Tamara Kelly from 2016-05-17T15:34:01
On this episode of CRAFT-ish, Vickie talks with crochet designer & writer Tamara Kelly of Moogly about raising creative kids, running a craft-based business, and why she chose to go from mommy to c...
Listen
Episode 8: Textile Artist & Author, Anna Joyce from 2016-05-09T00:00
On this episode of CRAFT-ish, Vickie talks with textile artist and author, Anna Joyce about growing up as the daughter of artists, how she teachers her own girls to live creatively, and about the i...
Listen
Episode 7: Fine Artist, Lisa Anderson Shaffer from 2016-05-03T00:00
In this episode of CRAFT-ish Vickie talks with artist Lisa Anderson Shaffer about creativity, motherhood, how we as women need to stop competing with each other, and how the definition of success i...
Listen
Episode 6: Stencil1's Ed Roth from 2016-04-24T00:00
This week on CRAFT-ish is street artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Stencil1, Ed Roth. Vickie talks with him about navigating the space between mainstream and indie, art vs. craft, and the inspir...
Listen
Episode 5: Fabric Designer, Tula Pink from 2016-04-19T01:10:11
On this episode of CRAFT-ish, Vickie chats with amazingly talented, Tula Pink about illustration, quilting, fabric design and the ghosts that are always watching her.
This episode is spons...
Extra: Star Wars director, Rian Johnson from 2016-04-17T16:29:43
A CRAFT-ish extra to get you through to the next full episode. In this extra, Vickie shares a 2013 interview with director (Looper and the upcoming Episode 8 in the Star Wars franchise), Rian Johns...
Listen
Episode 4: Creative Knitting's Kara Gott Warner from 2016-04-12T17:22:37
In this episode, Vickie talks with Kara Gott Warner, the host of Power Purls Podcast and Executive Editor of Creative Knitting Magazine. They discuss the zig-zagging career paths of creative achiev...
Listen
Episode 3: NYT Best-selling Author, Clara Parkes from 2016-04-05T13:03:23
Vickie talks with New York Times Best-selling author and Knitter's Review founder, Clara Parkes about leaving the tech world to walk the creative path.
For Show Notes & Links, please go to...
Episode 2: Spoonflower Co-Founder, Stephen Fraser from 2016-04-05T12:55:11
Vickie chats with Steven Fraser about the craft & tech worlds meeting, and the founding of his wildly popular fabric printing company, Spoonflower.
For show notes, please visit: http://www...
Episode 1: Novelist, Rachael Herron from 2016-04-04T00:00
This week Vickie chats creative rituals, inspiration, and the ebb & flow of ideas with guest, Rachael Herron the bestselling author of the novels The Ones Who Matter Most, Splinters of Light and Pa...
Listen
CRAFT-ish Launch Update from 2016-03-07T13:19:24
A quick update on the impending (coming April 4th!) launch of the new podcast, CRAFT-ish with Vickie Howell, including guest shout-outs and a request for who you'd like to hear interviews with.
Listen
Craft - Ish Trailer from 2016-02-14T22:01:59
It's been almost 8 years since producing my limited series podcast, CRL (aka Craft.Rock.Listen). So much has happened since then technology-wise, so now people don't bat an eye when you reference "...
Listen