Craft-ish Podcast With Vickie Howell

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 of her own company, the importance of embracing the things that make you different, and how we as creative types can give ourselves permission to take the next step -- whatever that means for us personally. For Show Notes, go here: http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/episode-18-twinkie-chan/

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 to move out of country (again), and how vintage decor and Amsterdam architecture inspire her illustration style . See Show Notes at: http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/episode-16-deborah-green/

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 wardrobe stylist, to shop owner, to Emmy nominated TV host, to being a face of the #1 craft product in its category. She also generously shares a bit of her experience about becoming a mother to two gorgeous little girls, through the Fost/adopt program. Get SHOW NOTES and info on contest here: http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/episode-16-craft-show-host-cathie-filian/

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 with the film's co-directors, Thor Jonnson and Heather Millard. For more info, go to the Show Notes Page: http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/extra-yarn-the-movie-co-directors/

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 of the Handknitter, Carol Sulcoski. This Episode is Sponsored by: MakersMercantile.com For Show Notes, go to: www.vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 trumps any nay-sayers of your work, and how they were technically O.G. mommy bloggers before that was even a thing. This episode is Sponsored by: Makers' Mercantile For links, photos and info check out this episode's Show Notes page: www.vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 singing a duet with Willie Nelson for a Grammy Nominated album, how motherhood might have changed her career focus, but not her creative prowess, and how projecting Prince videos on her dress during a live performance fulfilled a longtime dream. For Show Notes, go to: www.vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 importance of spreading the desire to hand make things. For photos, links and info go to the Show Notes Page here: http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/episode-12-erika-knight/

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 he applies his degree in Anthropology to his work, and his views on infusing creativity into his young sons' lives. For links and info, go to the Show Notes page: www.vickiehowell.com/vickiehowell

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

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 crochet blogger. This episode is sponsored by Kitterly.com! For Show Notes page, go to: www.vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 importance of opening up ourselves to the vulnerability of allowing beauty into our lives. For info see the Show Notes page at: www.vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 if purely personal. For Show Notes, go to: www.vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 inspiration he finds from Brooklyn living. For more information, go to the Show Notes page for this episode: vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 sponsored by Chicken Boots For links & Show Notes, please visit vickiehowell.com/craftish #CRAFTish

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 Johnson. They talk music, the craft of film, and time travel.

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 achievers, daily inspiration, and why creativity matters! This episode is sponsored by Kitterly.com. Listen for a special 20% off code exclusively for CRAFT-ish listeners.

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: vickiehowell.com/craftish

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.vickiehowell.com/craftish

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 Pack Up the Moon (Penguin), the five-book Cypress Hollow series, and the memoir, A Life in Stitches. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland. She’s a New Zealand citizen as well as an American, and she is a proud member of the NaNoWriMo Writers Board. She currently teaches writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. This Episode is Sponsored by Kitterly.com For links & Show Notes, please visit vickiehowell.com/craftish #CRAFTish