The LoveCrafts show

After the frantic festive months, we think it’s time for a little self care! In our inaugural episode of The LoveCrafts Show, Merion and Mr X Stitch chat about wellbeing, getting organised and creating positive energy to take forward into 2020.

In this episode we introduce you to our lovely hosts, Merion and Mr X Stitch! We chat about craft as a form of therapy and how to find meditation in making. We discuss how we’re planning to challenge ourselves in the new year to keep creative burnout at bay, and what we’re doing to organise our stash (warning: we’ve got a yarn hoarder in the room!). And after spending so much time making for other people (Christmas sock marathon, anyone?) we think it's about time to make something for yourself! Oh, and maybe a bit of rebellious cross stitch too.
Tips, tricks, advice and a fair amount of silliness, this is The LoveCrafts Show!
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What do you buy a crafter for Christmas? Jamie and Merion , our dynamic duo, share their faves from LoveCrafts.com and share their fun, festive ideas for holiday gifts! (with a side order of Jamie's best Dad Jokes, of course!)
Yarn packs
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/all-crafts-promotions/promotions/yarn-value-packs-up-to-30-off

The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/the-mr-x-stitch-guide-to-cross-stitch

Appletons Ice Cream Bargello Kit
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/appletons-ice-cream-bargello-long-stitch-cushion-kit-40cm-x-40cmBargello by Nerissa Prathttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/bargello-by-nerrisa-pratCross Stitch for the Earth by Emma Congdonhttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/cross-stitch-for-the-earth-by-emma-congdon
Mint & Make kits for cross stitch and embroideryhttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/search?q=mint%20%26%20makeResting Grinch Facehttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/mint-make-resting-grinch-face-7-cross-stitch-kitThe World's Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knitshttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/the-worlds-simplest-mittens-knitting-pattern-by-tin-can-knits
BBC Good Food's Raspberry Gin recipehttps://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/raspberry-ginDMC Mindful Making the Exhale Plant Hanger macrame kithttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/dmc-mindful-making-the-exhale-plant-hanger-macrame-kitMerion's macrame spaghetti videohttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/c/article/macrame-spaghetti
Gorgeous Made with Love Tom Daley kitshttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/brands/made-with-love-by-tom-daleyMy First Racoon kit & other Orchidea kitshttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/cross-stitch-and-embroidery/cross-stitch-and-embroidery-kits/orchidea-cross-stitch-and-embroidery-kits

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Join Jamie and Merion on The LoveCrafts Show along with an extra special guests, (yep you heard that right, guests plural) Toni Lipsey, Samantha Brunson, Anuradha Bhaumick and Paula Milner!

In this episode of The LoveCrafts Show, Jamie and Merion are joined by a roundtable of incredible makers, designers and businesswomen for a special edition episode for Indie June! Indie June is a month long celebration of independent designers at LoveCrafts, and this year our focus is on turning your hobby into a hustle! Toni, Samantha, Anuradha and Paula share their stories and wisdom on what it takes to build a business and the lessons they've learned along the way.

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Find Toni at @tlyarncrafts or at tlycblog.com
Find Samantha at @bobbleclubhouse or at bobbleclubhouse.com
Find Anuradha at @hooplaback.girl or at anuradhabhaumick.com
Find Paula at @thecraftylass or at thecraftylass.com
Things we mentioned and extra nuggets:

• Learn more about Indie June and find out how you could win £/$1000 to support your small business!
• Download the "Creating My Craft Brand" worksheet
• Discover what making means to Samantha
• Listen to Toni's in depth chat on what it takes to be a pattern designer

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Merion and Jamie meet Janie Crowfoot, crochet legend! If you haven't discovered Janie's work, you can find all her wonderful blankets and projects on her website, www.janiecrow.com, and follow her on instagram for her latest makes. Janie's latest CAL, Spirit of Flora, can often be found in Inside Crochet magazine, in print or available as a digital subscription.
Jane's latest CAL is inspired by artist William de Morgan, and you can read about him here.
You can buy Stylecraft yarns at LoveCrafts.com

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Happy crafting!

Your favourite podcast is back and better than ever. Have you missed us? We’ve definitely missed you!
That’s right, The LoveCrafts Show has returned for a second season, filled with more silliness, awesome guests and exciting new content! Join us for more stories from across the craftiverse and settle in for a good old chat about the joy of making.
Got a question or a story to share with us? Email [email protected]!

Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!
You can email us at [email protected] to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!
(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)
Happy crafting!