Collage Creative with Amy Small

Today on the show I have Margaux Hugnagel of 1010 Studio. Margaux is not afraid to try new things and has mastered so many different creative art forms – from knitting to calligraphy and more! We get into a lot of different topics here - her huge appetite to learn new things, the role sports played in her life, living through the rare disease diagnosis of her son and of course how she embraces failure. Show notes here.

Today on the show I have Cal Patch – a self described crafty farmer! She is a maker of all the things from sewing to crochet but she’s also a teacher and an author, the list literally goes on and on! 

Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/67

Today on the show I have Beth Anne Schwamberger, the founder behind Brilliant Business Moms. She has helped so many moms start and grow their own business – that it’s no surprise, she lets us in on some of her favorite business tips today. I think my most favorite part of the interview is when she tells us about her favorite way to start her morning – it’s so good! Show notes here.

Today on the show I have Meghan Shimek.She is a fiber artist who creates large scale woven pieces using primarily roving. They are a little hard to describe -full of movement and texture. I think most of us that are familiar with her work remember the first time we saw one of her pieces because undoubtedly it stops you right in your tracks! There’s a lot that I hope will resonate with you here. She talks about how weaving throughout a dark time in her life, full of sadness, got her back to herself and discovering her voice. Powerful Stuff! Show notes here.

Today on the show I have Anne Weil, the creator and blogger behind the Flax and Twine blog. She’s also the author of the book, knitting without needles and her latest book that just came out a few days ago, Weaving within Reach. Her patterns and craft projects have been featured everywhere from the Martha Stewart Blog to Apartment Therapy. We dive into how her self described beauty bone works and how she’s learned, over the years, to put her own self care first.

Show notes here: https://knitcollage.com/64

Hi everyone, today on the show, I have Jan Pethick, my high school art teacher. He taught sculpture and so much more at the Baldwin School, an all girls school, in Bryn Mawr, PA for 38 years. In a vigorous academic setting, he let us pursue our creative interests, whatever those might be, for me it was sewing. There were always lots of laughs mixed in with the hard work to took to complete our projects. Chatting with him now, so much later, it’s the laughs and the fun I remember, the way he believed in us to trust our own interests and his huge love of learning that stick with me.  What a legacy to leave to so many young women. I can’t wait for you to hear this far ranging and very funny chat with Jan Pethick.

Show notes here: www.knitcollage.com/63

Today on the show Karen Templer, the creator the Fringe Association Blog and of the infamous Field Bag. Her business arose from her almost instant interest in knitting and a wish to create practile and beautiful products she didn’t see in the world. Wether your a business owner looking for fantastic advice or you're just curious to hear more of Karen’s story, this is the podcast for you!

Show notes here. 

Today on the show I have Elizabeth Duvivier. She has many hats that she wears- from writer to teacher, teenage wisperer and of course she is founder of Squam, the beloved art retreat that happens twice a year on Squam Lake in NH. She’s recently relinquished her role there and we get into this decision and many more of the fascinating jumps she’s taken in her life. From sacred mornings to owning her own happiness, we cover so much to inspire you. Show notes here. 

Hi friends, I’m back today with a wildcard episode. I usally do this on the 10thepisode of the show and the 60thwill be no different, despite having a little bit of a wild card one mixed in there for episode #53 with my sister Jessie where we spoke about transitions. That was a very cathartic episode for me and I just want to thank everyone that reached out afterwards!

I want to talk about 2 things in this episode and it won’t be a super long one - a little bit about the business thinking and planning that has been on my mind. I hope this will inspire you in some way and then secondly a little check in on the move and how coping with that transition has been going. Show notes here. 

Today on the show I have Annie Lupton, the creator of Boho Chic Fiber Co. She is primarily a knit wear designer but also spins and sells her own yarn too. Her story is a relatable one – she went through 4 different major changes in college and struggled to figure out what her “thing” would be after school too.  How she came to knitting and the comfort it had for her in her life is just so good and I can’t wait for you to hear about it. Click here for show notes.