Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina talks to Darrin Stern about H + H Americas and the craft industry. Learn more about how tradeshows are changing in the craft and quilting industry in today’s episode.

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Ready to start your design business? Carina talks about the seven unhinged things she did to get started and helped her win.

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Carina talks to fellow Riley Blake designer Liza Taylor about her membership, books, and foundational paper piecing blocks. Her sweet style and quilt block design will delight you!

Learn more about Liza at https://lizataylorhandmade.com/

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The Etsy states from 2025 and 2026 will tell you a lot of about the state of the crafting industry and it’s not what you think. Carina shares the data and what it means for maker’s businesses.

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Carina talks to Melodie Harding about her innovative stencils. Learn more about a business owner who is making her own designs, how she markets them, and what it takes to start a new business. Learn more about how she has mixed laser machines with quilting.

Learn more about Melodie at https://sewharmony.com/

Use code: Carina20 for a discount off Melodie's products!

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Carina talks to Andover designer Amy Latta about her doodles, books, and more recent fabric collections.

This is a cut from an hour-long interview Carina did with Amy for the University of Arts & Design’s DES 610 course.

Learn more about Amy at https://www.amylattacreations.com/

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Today it’s about dishing the tea on Figma and the 18% Lie. Everyone assumes that AI is eating design jobs, but the data says otherwise. Learn more in today’s episode.

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Carina talks about the power of creating your own fresh start. Jumping into something new requires several “new” things including environment, objects, and people. Learn more about how to create your own fresh start in today’s episode.

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Carina talks to Art Gallery Fabric designer Brooke Shankland about her collaborative design group, quilt design, and so much more.

This is a cut from an hour-long interview Carina did with Brooke for the University of Arts & Design’s DES 610 course.

Learn more about Brooke at https://eudaimoniastudio.com/

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What is your ‘blue bowl’? The thing that makes your design or art business unique and memorable? Carina talks about how you should be creating your ‘blue bowl’ business so that people know exactly what you offer and where to find you.

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