Today's podcast guest is Ben Venom. We talk about how a Gee's Bend exhibit at the de Young museum influenced his current work in textiles, how he chooses his quilt designs and upcycled materials along with his perspective being an artist exploring different mediums.

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Today's podcast guest is Christina Cameli of A Few Scraps. We talk about how her grandmother introduced her to quilting and continues to influence her work, her quilt design process and why her dual professions as a midwife and quilter are a reflection of her values. 

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For today's episode, I chat with Lisa Solomon. She is a Bay Area artist and teacher. We chat about how she uses color in her work, the benefits of collaboration and social practice along with our experiences being "hapa". As a warning, there is one cuss word in the discussion but I am not going to tag this episode as explicit. 

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In episode #15, I chat with Becca Bryan of Bryan House Quilts. We talked about how a dream inspired her to write Modern Rainbow, how she designs quilts and her favorite sewing treats.  

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In episode #14, I chat with Giuseppe of Giucy Giuce, we talk about his creative journey as both a knitter and quilter, how he designs his projects and his experiences as a gay, male maker.

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In Episode 13, I chat with Mary Fons. We talk about the "soul" of quilts, "activism through consumerism", why she left Quilty and what she is working on now. 

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In Episode 12, I chat with Vanessa Wilson of Crafty Gemini, This is a "no holds barred" episode.  We cuss (hence the explicit rating) and talk about her childhood in New York and brief stay in the Dominican Republic. She describes about how she and her husband have been treated in quilting stores and her worse youtube comment received to date.  You might want to listen all the way until the end to hear about her newest adventure.

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In Episode 11, I chat with Nicole Stevenson and Delilah Snell from Dear Handmade Life.  We talk about what happens behind the scenes of putting together maker events, how Nicole and Delilah work together as partners and family members and most importantly, we laugh and enjoy our conversation.  I hope you enjoy it too.

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In Episode 10, I chat with Latifah Saafir about the founding of the Modern Quilt Guild, how quilts are judged at Quilt Con, and her experiences as an African American woman in this industry and society overall.  For more information and show notes, please check out this post.  Music by Beastie Boys. 

In Episode 9, I talk with Paul Hallinger from Evil Demon Devil Dog about his creative journey, his "real life" job, and sewing for others.  For more information and show notes, please check out this post.  Music by Beastie Boys.