Jen Hewett {Episode #105}

03/27/17 • 52 min

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 her 52 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)

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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.

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Ashley Nell Tipton {Episode # 106}

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 and hope 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.