Today I'm chatting with Laura Zander about her amazing connection to the new movie, Eddie the Eagle, starting Hugh Jackman and Tarron Edgerton. In this episode, Laura tells the story about how a Hollywood producer (who happens to be a knitter herself!) reached out to Laura in order to spread the word about the movie, and how a very special red and white sweater is the common thread that symbolizes love, community, following your dreams and knitting for those you love. To get listen to more episodes visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

A true multi-crafter she is proficient at embroidery, macramé and crochet but finally settled on handknitting at the age of 22. It was in New York where she developed her talent during the early 80s and started her business. There she designed for the knitting magazines and a private clientele as well as sold her designs to better boutiques in Manhattan. The high point of her time in NY was a handknit collection under her own label that was sold to select boutiques in 20 states from Florida to Alaska. The move over the Atlantic to Mariefred, Sweden in 1986 would give her the peace and harmony to raise a family and develop her business and artistic creativity even further. Cornelia divides her time between Mariefred, Sweden and Atlanta, designing and attending to her yarn line, Heaven’s Hand. To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

A true multi-crafter she is proficient at embroidery, macramé and crochet but finally settled on handknitting at the age of 22. It was in New York where she developed her talent during the early 80s and started her business. There she designed for the knitting magazines and a private clientele as well as sold her designs to better boutiques in Manhattan. The high point of her time in NY was a handknit collection under her own label that was sold to select boutiques in 20 states from Florida to Alaska. The move over the Atlantic to Mariefred, Sweden in 1986 would give her the peace and harmony to raise a family and develop her business and artistic creativity even further. Cornelia divides her time between Mariefred, Sweden and Atlanta, designing and attending to her yarn line, Heaven’s Hand. To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

In this impromptu episode, recorded this past Friday morning after an amazing workout, I decided to publicly announce my plan to get to work on a new eBook about the business of design. If you're on my mailing list, then you're familiar with the free guide I shared with you called: The 8 Essential Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal. In the guide I reveal the 8 actions you need to take that will land your design proposal on the top of the heap and get an editor's attention. If you haven't signed up to get the free guide, visit www.powerpurlspodcast.com In this episode I talk about how I'll be digging into to the same concepts I touch upon the free guide, and how I'll dive even deeper and discuss topics such as how to set up your business for success by learning how to become a "scrappy" designer, innovative marketing techniques and PR, and I'll also draw from my own background in the health and wellness field that spans more than a decade and elaborate on and why taking a holistic approach to your lifestyle is crucial to your creative designing life. I want to make sure I'm on track with touching upon the topics that appeal to you most, and your feedback would be so appreciated. If you are a knitwear designer, or aspire to become one, please take this quick survey. This is your chance to get on the ground-floor and take an active role in the creation of this book! For more episodes, visit: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

In this impromptu episode, recorded this past Friday morning after an amazing workout, I decided to publicly announce my plan to get to work on a new eBook about the business of design. If you're on my mailing list, then you're familiar with the free guide I shared with you called: The 8 Essential Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal. In the guide I reveal the 8 actions you need to take that will land your design proposal on the top of the heap and get an editor's attention. If you haven't signed up to get the free guide, visit www.powerpurlspodcast.com In this episode I talk about how I'll be digging into to the same concepts I touch upon the free guide, and how I'll dive even deeper and discuss topics such as how to set up your business for success by learning how to become a "scrappy" designer, innovative marketing techniques and PR, and I'll also draw from my own background in the health and wellness field that spans more than a decade and elaborate on and why taking a holistic approach to your lifestyle is crucial to your creative designing life. I want to make sure I'm on track with touching upon the topics that appeal to you most, and your feedback would be so appreciated. If you are a knitwear designer, or aspire to become one, please take this quick survey. This is your chance to get on the ground-floor and take an active role in the creation of this book! For more episodes, visit: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

In this impromptu episode, recorded this past Friday morning after an amazing workout,  I decided to publicly announce my plan to get to work on a new eBook about the business of design. If you’re on my mailing list, then you’re familiar with the free guide I shared with you called: The 8 Essential Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal. In the guide I reveal the 8 actions you need to take that will land your design proposal on the top of the heap and get an editor’s attention.  If you haven’t signed up to get the free guide, then click the purple button at the end of this post.  

In this new eBook, I’ll be digging into to the same concepts I touch upon in the free guide, but I’ll dive even deeper and discuss how to become a “scrappy” designer, and implement innovative marketing and techniques. I’ll also draw from my own background in the health and wellness field that spans more than a decade and elaborate on why taking a holistic approach to your lifestyle is crucial to your creative designing life. 

I want to make sure I’m on track with touching upon the topics that appeal to you most, and your feedback would be so appreciated. If you are a knitwear designer, or aspire to become one, please take this quick survey. This is your chance to get in on the ground-floor and take an active role in the creation of this book!

 

eBook/episode highlights:

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How you can benefit even more as an indie designer by working with editors and publishers.

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Why you don’t want to give an editor a second-rate design. Being featured in a magazine is your calling card!

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Learn how to cultivate and develop relationships and be that go-to person an editor relies upon.

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Develop skills of interest  – illustration, photography and develop your PR prowess.

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Cultivate a holistic biz mindset so you don’t resent your design business when the going gets tough.

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Remember YOU the whole person, not just your biz.

* Take care of the engine – make movement part of your business plan and use it as a “conduit for creativity.”

* How to reach your goals through the power of daily affirmations, journal writing and other forms of creative expression.

* Have patience with the process and don’t expect your creativity to pay the bills. Keep your day job!

New design eBook in the works! @karaknits on #PowerPurls #KnittingPodcast
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In this episode, I'm chatting with knitwear designer, and Bayareaknitter Podcast host, Christine Marie Chen. Christine was born in Oklahoma, but has lived and traveled worldwide. She loves working with her hands. and considers knitting the ultimate therapy. Finding inspiration everywhere, Christine's hand knitting patterns have been published in Creative Knitting magazine and other popular knitting magazines, yarn companies and through Ravelry. Christine lives, raises her children, and knits from her home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com for the full lineup of episodes. To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

In this episode, I'm chatting with knitwear designer, and Bayareaknitter Podcast host, Christine Marie Chen. Christine was born in Oklahoma, but has lived and traveled worldwide. She loves working with her hands. and considers knitting the ultimate therapy. Finding inspiration everywhere, Christine's hand knitting patterns have been published in Creative Knitting magazine and other popular knitting magazines, yarn companies and through Ravelry. Christine lives, raises her children, and knits from her home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com for the full lineup of episodes. To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

Sarah E. White runs the knitting websites for Knitting.About.com and Craft Gossip.com and has been writing about knitting and designing knitting projects for almost nine years. She's the author of three knitting books, the most recent of which, Colorwork Knitting: 25 Spectacular Sweaters, Hats, and Accessories. Sarah also writes about crafting with kids and for kids, creativity for moms and other busy people and creating the life you've always wanted at her blog, Our Daily Craft. To get the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/16-Sarah-White To subscribe on itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

Sarah E. White runs the knitting websites for Knitting.About.com and Craft Gossip.com and has been writing about knitting and designing knitting projects for almost nine years. She's the author of three knitting books, the most recent of which, Colorwork Knitting: 25 Spectacular Sweaters, Hats, and Accessories. Sarah also writes about crafting with kids and for kids, creativity for moms and other busy people and creating the life you've always wanted at her blog, Our Daily Craft. To get the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/16-Sarah-White To subscribe on itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186