Hello crafters! Let's get into Craftivism - activism displayed through craft arts. We have historical references and modern examples, all of them being kickass! There are hats of resistance, knit code, feminism and so MUCH more.

LINKS:

Liza Lou - Kitchen, https://whitney.org/collection/works/34855

Judy Chicago - Dinner Party, https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party

Pussy Hat - https://www.pussyhatproject.com/

Melt the ICE hat - https://melttheicehatpattern.com/history

Kendall Ross - https://idknitthatco.com/

Kawira Mwirichia - https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/artists/kawira-mwirichia

Extra/Ordinary, edited by Maria Elena Buszek https://www.dukeupress.edu/extra-ordinary

https://www.textileschool.com/28013/textile-art-as-activism-how-fabrics-are-telling-social-justice-stories/

https://blog.fabrics-store.com/2015/06/12/historical-craftivism-from-suffragettes-to-gandhi-to-argentina/

https://www.threadandmaple.com/pages/history-of-arts?srsltid=AfmBOoruxhVn6ve0ZDOzxg4wa-dopLAC4uEbfzQjQ9DasE0jSUaIJeOc

https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/the-secret-subversive-revolutionary-language-of-the-east-african-kanga/

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

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This our first interview episode! We have been brewing this interview for MONTHS and she is finally ready. Welcome the fabulous Dyanna Csaposs: fiber artist, somatic healer, beautiful soul, and our favorite Dyanna ever. We get into Dyanna's art making process, her brand Severn, the time with the flies, and leave with some incredible seeds of wisdom. Don't miss out on this Triple Di(y)an(n)a extravaganza!

Find Dyanna on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyannacsaposs/

Her brand can be found in both the following links: https://serpen.co/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn4YbjE9wL0968LtyA3swFQQ17RvSy7p3wvujbFOtCbRR_AFEyKXZ6kFpqMLM_aem_pJvKzxTH8b4ELehNK92w7w

https://www.instagram.com/serpen_collective/

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

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Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

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Welcome to our super next season of the Double Dianas Podcast! We are thrilled to be here for a second season of craft goals and giggles. Today we catch up with studio moves, brand new craft goals for the year, a really excellent handmade gift, vacations, oh em gee y'all strap in. We love craft!

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Welcome back Crafters!!

The Dianas are BACK, and ready for a new season of crafting, laughing and learning. Season 2 will feature artist interviews, craft literary discussion, brand new craft goals and so much more. Next week we will be dropping our first episode!

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Season 1 Finale! Can you believe we made it here? We are so proud of this project we started last year and are spending our final Season 1 episode going over our Craft Goals. We have charts and spreadsheets y'all! Join us as we review what we got done, what projects we didn't, and hopes for the future. Thanks for being here!

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

WOWEE - Episode 10!

We have made a real milestone with this episode. This our tenth episode of this podcast and we could not be prouder. Thank you for those who listen and support us in our goofy adventure into this project. Enjoy our Craft Conversation; we are recording in Lil' D's parents' home while sipping on bevs this week. Hear some really good life updates plus updates on the Big D's buddy sweater, plus what she has learned about knitting. We now know what gauge is and we Talk About It. We commiserate over marketing challenges, and Lil' D has a really exciting announcement!!

Have fun <3 - The Dianas

p.s. Has anyone started the show Game of Wool????

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

WELCOME!

To Episode 9. We dedicated this episode to reviewing Vanishing Fleece by Clara Parkes as she explored the American Wool Industry. 10/10 recommend! Link to Clara's website and her books are below.

Before we jump in, listen to us as we stumble through teaching ourselves about knitting through our Buddy Sweater project :) We swear we figure out wtf gauge is.

Vanishing Fleece by Clara Parkes: https://www.claraparkes.com/books

Hobbii Yarn, Copenhagen Fibers: https://hobbii.com/products/hp-1008431-merino-1008431?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=7a0cf2215&pr_rec_pid=15141628707191&pr_ref_pid=15141628739959&pr_seq=uniform

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Welcome back Crafters,

After a quick hiatus, we are back! This week on episode 8, Lil D talks to us about her recent artist residency with Tuft the World. After that, Big D asks some knitting questions, particularly in regards to the upcoming buddy sweater project :)

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Episode 7 dropping in!

This week, Diana takes us on a wild journey (with a very happy ending), updates are made on Craft Goals, Diana tells us about boro from Japan, and we dig into Diana's plans for her upcoming residency. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

About the Tuft the World Artist Residency:

https://tufttheworld.com/pages/artist-in-residence-program

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/

Welcome to Episode 6!

In this episode, The Dianas chat about Labubus, new mics, and recent bestie weekends.

Then we consider the big question: What the hell happened to JOANN?!

Never fear crafters, there is hope on the horizon...

ARTICLES:

https://www.michaelspressroom.com/news/detail/4972/the-michaels-companies-inc-acquires-joann-intellectual

https://cactusladycreation.com/blogs/news/the-boom-and-bust-of-joann-here-s-how-it-all-fell-apart?srsltid=AfmBOoryyM-XymdN8PEC0wVdNO6epHA81VVEwiFHt2qh51G-r-oLhIAc

Podcast hosting and production: Diana Harper and Diana Kennedy

Find us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/doubledianaspod/

Lil D: https://www.instagram.com/princess_diiii/

Big D: https://www.instagram.com/thedianaruth/

Branding and Graphic Design by Addie: https://www.instagram.com/addiethenomad/

Music Intro and Outro by myboyschoochy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/17qmCqubG2V7shsm8u1yQJ?si=e2NxoWj4Q86N-RhGlYnvoQ

https://www.instagram.com/myboy.scoochy/