S7 E118: Guest Carina Gardner

University of Arts & Design

On this episode, my guest is Carina Gardner, a successful designer and entrepreneur, shares her journey and insights on how to make money as a designer. She emphasizes the importance of being a multifaceted designer and knowing when to pivot into different industries. Karina discusses her Design Suite program, which teaches designers how to make their design businesses profitable by offering a range of courses in various design areas. Carina highlights the misconceptions around building a brand and the importance of understanding distribution channels. Carina just launched her online University of Arts & Design. Online Courses for budding designers and artists that are flexible, fulfilling, and transformative.

Links:

Carinagarnder.com

Carina Gardiner Shop

Design Bootcamp : Intro to Design Suite

Design Suite

Stephanie's Guest appearance on Carina's Make and Design Podcast

Chit Chat:

Finishing an improv quilt project with my niece
I bought the Addi FlexiFiips DPN w/cables from Amazon (note link is my affiliate Amazon link)
I also bought the Addi Rocket2 Squared Circular Knitting Needles - 16 inch, US 7 (4.5mm) (note link is my affiliate Amazon link)
My Patreon group patreon.com/makeanddecorate - I will unlock a paid level bonus episode for a limited time. Check it out!

Special Halloween Outro Music: Trick or Treat Written by Dean Palya, performed and produced by PALA

INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design

WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

University of Arts & Design

Links:

Carinagarnder.com

Carina Gardiner Shop

Design Bootcamp : Intro to Design Suite

Design Suite

Stephanie's Guest appearance on Carina's Make and Design Podcast

Chit Chat:

Finishing an improv quilt project with my niece
I bought the Addi FlexiFiips DPN w/cables from Amazon (note link is my affiliate Amazon link)
I also bought the Addi Rocket2 Squared Circular Knitting Needles - 16 inch, US 7 (4.5mm) (note link is my affiliate Amazon link)
My Patreon group patreon.com/makeanddecorate - I will unlock a paid level bonus episode for a limited time. Check it out!

Special Halloween Outro Music: Trick or Treat Written by Dean Palya, performed and produced by PALA

INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design

WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

Previous Episode

S7 E117: Guest - Chris English Quilts

Guest Segment: Chris English QuiltsMy guest is Chris English, a quilter and fabric/textile designer in the UK. Chris is known for utilizing recycled fabrics in his one of a kind quilts. The past several years his quilts have been shown at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK.
We chat about Chris's creative background in textile design leading up to his love for finding previously loved and repurposed fabrics to make gorgeous and unique quilts. Chris often mixes florals, plaids, textures with touches of bold color in his quilts. Find out what he finds and how he sources these unique fabrics and puts them together in a harmonious quilt.
Chris also shares the story of his #teambearpaw24 initiative group quilt.
If you are interested in the subscription box project that Chris is working on, visit his website Chris English Quilts to be added to the waiting list.
Below are more links to what we talked about:IG: @afullenglish
Chris visits Kate at The Last Homely House - YouTube video
Festival of Quilts 2023 - The Last Homely House, Kate chats with Chris
Chit Chat Segment:

Arne & Carlos: Mystery knit along - more info on 10/13 their yt channel. Plus 2024 Christmas Balls patterns are avail. in their website shop.
Alice Caroline - the UK based Liberty fabric shop is hosting another online Sewing festival called the Alice Caroline Christmas Sew-Along.
Learn Sashiko online or in-person course with Atsushi Futatsuya at Upcycle Stiches and Domestica Introduction to Sashiko Stitching
My review of the true cut quilting ruler and rotary cutter. by Grace Company.
My review of a wool polyamide blend embroidery/mending thread Laine Saint-Pierre . Ordered from Brooklyn Haberdashery.

INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design

WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

Next Episode

Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn

Elizabeth Hartman - Fancy Forest Pattern

Katrina Walker, an industry sewing educator, author, and designer, shares her journey into the home sewing industry. Katrina has worked with various brands, including Pfaff and Sulky, and has been featured in magazines and TV shows. She is known for her expertise in silk and wool sewing, as well as her innovative techniques. She also raises sheep that produce wool for her yarn brand, Spoiled Sheep.
Guest Segment Chapters: Note time stamps start at guest segment
00:00 Introduction and Meeting at the Sewing Booth
01:48 Growing Up on a Wheat Farm and Discovering Sewing
06:24 Transitioning from Investment Banking to Sewing
13:42 Winning the National Make It With Wool Contest
20:11 Becoming an Educator for Faf and Other Brands
39:53 Fostering Relationships and Being Genuine in Business
43:05 Finding the Right Sewing Machine for Individual Preferences
44:56 Don't Be Afraid to Use Sergers
01:10:35 Embracing Mistakes and the Learning Process in Sewing
01:14:25 The Joy and Satisfaction of Sewing for Oneself
01:19:53 The Meaningful Connection Between the Maker and the Materials
01:25:46 The Value of Quality Fabrics in Sewing
CHIT CHAT:
Stephanie chats about the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild retreat she went to recently. Creative weekend retreats are a perfect way to schedule sewing (or knitting) time for yourself and to enjoy the experience with like minded makers.

Chit Chat LInks:

Minky Kim - Pumpkins patern

Chicago Modern Quilt Guild

KraeO Yarn: Big Brother in Autumnal

Provisional Cast on

Picot edge hat pattern at Purl Soho

INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design

WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate