Meet Tabetha Hedrick, who I like to fondly call my Creative Knitting magazine “sidekick in crime.” She is also the new Design Director at Sweet Georgia Yarns and has been published in numerous books, magazines, and yarn company collections and designs distinctively-classic hand-knitting patterns. 

You can also find Tabetha spinning yarn, creating some of her magnificent zen tangling, and teaching knitting, all while being a busy wife and mother to two gorgeous girls. Tabetha lives by the belief that joy comes when fully participating in the present moment and “adding a dose of design in the fiber realm that takes that joy to pure bliss,” says Tabetha.

Professionalism is critical and it’s those seemingly little things that matter most in a good design presentation. This is what helps you stand out to those who need reliable, informed and conscientious partners.

–Tabetha Hedrick

Episode highlights:

* The ah-ha moment when she first learned that she could get paid for her knitwear designs.

* How she uses knitting as a form of meditation and healing.

* Tabetha’s biggest struggle which is her drive to do it all at the risk of losing the joy that knitting holds for her.

* How she has reassessed her objectives and business goals over this past year and why.

* With her experience working with many publishers, she stresses the importance of presentation and why this is crucial. 

* Why she wakes up early and how this grounds her before the hustle and bustle of the day begins.

* How she uses the first few hours to focus on nurturing activities that deepen and enrich her day. 

Meet Design Director of Sweet Georgia Yarns, Tabetha Hedrick on #PowerPurlsPodcast
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Mentioned in this episode:

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to Join The Ride by Darren Hardy

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

The Morning Cooldown Podcast

How to find Tabetha:

TabethaHedrick.com

Facebook: facebook.com/thknitweardesigns

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Laura Nelkin lives in upstate New York, where the sunny season is short, leaving plenty of time to be indoors creating. She is possibly best known for designs that incorporate beads into her knitted jewelry and shawl patterns. Laura believes that knitting crosses boundaries and brings people together. She tries really hard to say no to what does not excite her, and yes as often as she can to things that set her on fire!

She travels often to teach her favorite techniques at workshops around the country. Laura produces a collection of knitting kits, self-publishes patterns, and runs mystery Knit-A-Longs multiple times a year.  Her first book, KnockOut Knits, was released in September 2014.

Besides knitting, Laura sews many of her own garments, hikes, does hot yoga, gardens, and whips up yummy feasts with her family!

Knitting is one of those things in our lives that crosses boundaries and creating is what brings people together. 

–Laura Nelkin

Episode highlights:

* She tries hard to say no to those things that don’t excite her so she can dive in with both feet, and focus on what she loves most.

* Laura keeps her “pet projects” going and why these are important to stay motivated.

* The importance of creative time that is not about knitting such as, cooking, sewing and yoga to keep things fresh from the design perspective.

* How knitting helps to quiet everything else around her so she can be fully present.

* Laura shares her biggest struggle when it comes to taking on every opportunity that comes her way, and why it’s OK to say no. 

* She reflects on her leap from working as a full time employee to becoming an independent designer and why using your name and face is so important for building your brand.

The better a #knitter you become, the more you know how good something can be. @lnelkin on…
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Mentioned in this episode:

Craft Yarn Council – Knitting for Your Health

Find something that excites you. Say no to the things that don’t. Then jump in with both feet….
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How to find Laura:

www.nelkindesigns.com

nelkindesigns.blogspot.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/LauraNelkin

Twitter: www.twitter.com/LNelkin

Ravelry: www.nelkindesigns.com/ravelry

Facebook: www.nelkindesigns.com/facebook

Workshops: www.nelkindesigns.com/workshops

Tutorials: www.nelkindesigns.com/tutorials

Laura Nelkin is possibly best known for designs that incorporate beads into her knitted jewelry and shawl patterns. She believes that knitting crosses boundaries and brings people together. Laura tries really hard to say no to what does not excite her, and yes as often as she can to things that set her on fire! To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/011-laura-nelkin/ To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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Laura Nelkin is possibly best known for designs that incorporate beads into her knitted jewelry and shawl patterns. She believes that knitting crosses boundaries and brings people together. Laura tries really hard to say no to what does not excite her, and yes as often as she can to things that set her on fire! To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/011-laura-nelkin/ To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

Today I’m chatting with Laura Scott, Co-Chair of Annie’s Craft Festival, debuting in Ft. Wayne Indiana, October 30 through November 1. This is a really exciting world-class crafting event, and I’m thrilled that Laura was able to take the time out of her busy schedule to share the details about this really unique Festival.

Annie’s is one of the largest and most diverse sources of craft designs, instruction and supplies in the U.S. Annie’s produces a catalog, several craft publications, such as: Creative Knitting, Crochet! Crochet World, Quilter’s World, Cardmaker and Just Cross Stitch.

Annie’s also has a kit club, a fiction book series, video classes and the popular PBS TV show series, Knit and Crochet Now! 

 

You get this really special opportunity to sit with world-class instructors, to take their classes, ask questions and share experiences together. It’s in this small space of time that you can build a relationship and they become someone you had the pleasure of learning from.

–Laura Scott, Co-Chair, Annie’s Craft Festival

 

Episode highlights:

* What makes this event so special and why you need to attend if you’re a “cross-crafter” and knitter.

* Take classes with top knitting instructors such as: Lily Chin, Patty Lyons, Cornelia Hamilton, Trisha Malcolm, Brooke Nico and more.

* Learn how the Stitch Doctor station can help you with your knitting woes.

* Visit the Measuring Station for personalized measurements so you can knit your next sweater successfully!

* Learn to knit, crochet and cross stitch at Annie’s Craft Academy all weekend long.

* Laura shares details about the Gala Dinner, Friday night, October 30th with New York Times #1 best-selling author Debbie Macomber.

* You don’t want to miss Product Runway, Saturday, October 31 at 6pm-  models will walk the runway with products across all craft categories.

* Halloween Crafts & Cocktails event on Saturday, October 31 at 6:30pm- enjoy a cocktail, make a craft, win prizes!

Calling all cross-crafters! Learn from top #knitting instructors…
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Get 25% off anything at the event! Visit Annie’s Craft Festival to register and enter POWERPURLS (one word) at check out. Offer good through November 1st.

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Find your #crafty #knitting peeps at @annies_craft_festival #PowerPurls #Podcast
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Today I’m chatting with Laura Scott, Co-Chair of Annie’s Craft Festival, debuting in Ft. Wayne Indiana, October 30th through November 1st. This is a really exciting world-class crafting event, and Laura was able to take the time out of her busy schedule to share the details about this really unique Festival. Annie's is one of the largest and most diverse sources of craft designs, instruction and supplies in the U.S. Annie’s produces a catalog, several craft publications, such as Creative Knitting, Crochet! Crochet World, Quilter’s World, Cardmaker and Just Cross Stitch. Annie’s also has a kit club, a fiction book series, video classes and the popular PBS TV show series, Knit and Crochet Now! with Deborah Norville, who will be the new host starting this coming January. To listen to the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/011-annies-craft-festival/ 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]

Today I’m chatting with Laura Scott, Co-Chair of Annie’s Craft Festival, debuting in Ft. Wayne Indiana, October 30th through November 1st. This is a really exciting world-class crafting event, and Laura was able to take the time out of her busy schedule to share the details about this really unique Festival. Annie's is one of the largest and most diverse sources of craft designs, instruction and supplies in the U.S. Annie’s produces a catalog, several craft publications, such as Creative Knitting, Crochet! Crochet World, Quilter’s World, Cardmaker and Just Cross Stitch. Annie’s also has a kit club, a fiction book series, video classes and the popular PBS TV show series, Knit and Crochet Now! with Deborah Norville, who will be the new host starting this coming January. To listen to the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/011-annies-craft-festival/ To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

Beth is a knitting teacher, designer, and technical editor whose curiosity has led her to visit many countries (stranded color, EPS, k1b, lace, ...) on the knitting-world map. Originally from New England, she now lives in San Francisco, where mountains, ocean, and Haight Street are always good sources of inspiration. Her designs have been published in Creative Knitting and Knitters' magazine, as well as by Cascade Yarns, Claudia's Handpaint, Fiesta Yarns, and Red Heart. She has been teaching locally since 2003, and nationally at STITCHES Expos since 2005. What she loves most about teaching is finding ways to make light bulbs pop on in her students' heads and helping them grow as knitters. What we can do in our knitting, we can do in our lives. Throw the spaghetti on the wall and see what sticks. Keep what works, throw out the rest. To get the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/009-beth-whiteside/ 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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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]

Beth is a knitting teacher, designer, and technical editor whose curiosity has led her to visit many countries (stranded color, EPS, k1b, lace, ...) on the knitting-world map. Originally from New England, she now lives in San Francisco, where mountains, ocean, and Haight Street are always good sources of inspiration. Her designs have been published in Creative Knitting and Knitters' magazine, as well as by Cascade Yarns, Claudia's Handpaint, Fiesta Yarns, and Red Heart. She has been teaching locally since 2003, and nationally at STITCHES Expos since 2005. What she loves most about teaching is finding ways to make light bulbs pop on in her students' heads and helping them grow as knitters. What we can do in our knitting, we can do in our lives. Throw the spaghetti on the wall and see what sticks. Keep what works, throw out the rest. To get the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/009-beth-whiteside/ To listen to more episodes like this: www.powerpurlspodcast.com To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

Jeanne Carver, along with husband Dan, own and operate the historic Imperial Stock Ranch in north central Oregon. Established in 1871 as a homestead claim, it became Oregon’s largest individually owned land and livestock holding by 1900, running tens of thousands of sheep. Located in a high desert climate, the ranch has maintained production in sheep, cattle, grains and hay throughout its history of more than 144 years. The ranch headquarters are a National Historic District. The Carvers have been awarded numerous honors in their conservation work. Jeanne was awarded an Orchid Award, given by the Portland Business Journal, for Women of Influence for 2014; and Dan and Jeanne were awarded the Oregon Agriculture Connection Award in 2014, for their leadership in connecting consumers to the source of food and fiber. Imperial Yarn was chosen to provide the yarn for the Opening Ceremony uniforms, designed by Ralph Lauren for Team USA in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. To read the show notes: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/008-jeanne-carver/ To listen to more episodes like this: 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]