Prairie Craft Almanac

In this episode, I talk about what may be my favorite new craft, share a reading recommendation for anyone looking to develop better habits, and talk about my recent seed audit. Plus, Moth and Rust has an updated look--be sure to check the link below to find out how you can enter my latest giveaway!

Link to my giveaway on instagram:

Link to my blog post, where I talk about the giveaway and share more photos:

Beautiful, quality Oxford Punch Needles, made in the USA:

Atomic Habits by James Clear:

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

Today I wanted to quickly share some of the basic things to think about if you're wanting to bring your handmade or craft business online, but aren't sure where to begin. If you'd like to read more about any of these points, be sure to check out my free ebook here:

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

A lot of people who educate about "content creation" talk about the benefits of niching down...and I think it probably is a great strategy. However, right now, I'm feeling compelled to niche *out* and share a more holistic type of creativity. Also-- I think the Moth and Rust blog and brand might be ready for a (slight!) refresh...today I'm chatting about where my mind is right now, so I hope you'll hang out with me for a bit!

I also mention the Fibershed 7 day slow fashion challenge; you can sign up for that by visiting

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

Are you feeling excited and ambitious for the upcoming new year....or are you utterly uninspired?! Whether you're busily planning for the new year, or wondering where your groove went, don't fret! In today's episode, I offer a few tips for getting inspired when you're not. Let's stay--or get--creative in 2022!

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

Today we're keeping it cozy!! I chat a bit about my favorite ways to enjoy winter, and share some of the fashion accessories that I really think should make a comeback...

Links to things I mention:

Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmermann:

The Private World of Tasha Tudor by Tasha Tudor, Richard Brown, Barbara Werden:

The bonnet-style hat I mention,"A Cap for Nessa's Mother" by Lisa R. Myers:

My friend Toni, who's beginning to share her weaving journey online!

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Music in this podcast from freemusicarchive.org:

“Greensleeves” by Howie Mitchell & Charlotte Williams is licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License.

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

Will this be the beginning of a more consistent show?! (Golly, I sure hope so...!) In this episode, I muse a bit about wanting to cultivate a more "visible" community, share a few resources from my blog that will hopefully be helpful to handmade folks (shoppers & sellers alike), and share a couple book recommendations...

Also, shout out to Reclectic Goods, my amazing crocheting friend! Please check her out at

Find my directory of Kansas Makers & Artists here:

An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Setting Up Your Online Craft Biz (my ebook on getting started in the world of selling handmade online):

Chelsea Green Publishing:

"Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World" by Joel Salatin (only $1.99 right now on Kindle!)

"Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" by Cal Newport:

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Music in this podcast from freemusicarchive.org:

"Every Time" by Katy Kirby is licensed under an Attribution License CC BY 4.0

"Minuet - Notebook for Anna Magdalena" by Aaron Dunn is licensed under a Public Domain License CC0

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

Just popping in to give a few updates and some recommendations that I think are especially helpful to creatives of all sorts, INCLUDING those who don't yet know they're creative. (Trust me, you are!)

Show Your Work! by Austin Kleon:

Steal Like an Artist (also by Austin Kleon!):

Ali Abdaal:

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

Did you know that a lush, green lawn could actually be harming the ecosystem? Today, I'm talking about why you might want to think about planting native plants! I also have some recommendations for craft- and nature- related podcasts that I think you'll really enjoy, and I'll share some of the autumn inspired prints I recently released.

Mandy, who shared my bloomers on TikTok!

https://tiktok.com/@oldloserinbrooklyn

(The one featuring my bloomers):

@oldloserinbrooklyn/video/6993040954097667333?is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6993427620957455877

My video about what to do as an organizer/host on the day of your craft show:

Cast On Podcast:

CraftLit Podcast:

Sustainable World Radio Podcast:

Blog post showcasing some of my new fabrics:

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

Today's episode is another rambler!! ;) But I just want to share some things I've been thinking about, give a fundraiser update, and encourage you to check out your local library's online catalog of ebooks! Here are the links to things I talk about in the show:

ICTSOS Fundraiser pouches:

Katrina Rodabaugh, author of "Mending Matters" (I'd love to check out her other books, too!):

My favorite local garden shop:

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠

I've been out of the loop, but I feel myself slowly easing back in!! There are so many great things going on right now...or maybe I'm just now noticing?! Whatever the case, I'm excited about it. Today I chat about inspiring Wichita makers, recant on Li Ziqi, and give a quick garden update. Also, the fundraiser I mentioned last episode has finally launched! Total net proceeds will be donated to ICTSOS, a Wichita-based organization helping to fight human trafficking. Listen to learn more!

_ _ Links to everything I talk about: _ _

View or purchase ICTSOS fundraiser pouches:

Learn more about ICTSOS:

Stitch + Shop:

The Sewing Center Wichita:

Red Door Fibers:

Amber Waves of Fiber:

Tamsyn’s Gallery:

Warclan Collective:

Grate Fill:

Sunrise Wichita:

Reclectic Goods:

Malissa Long Wilson:

Lexlando Creations:

The video I talk about by Serpentza about Li Ziqi:

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Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more.

***As of summer 2024, I am retiring my old blog! However, all the patterns which were previously there are moving over to my NEW website, which you can find at: ⁠⁠⁠https://leanne.studio/diy⁠⁠ ***

Learn more about what I'm currently doing here: ⁠https://leanne.studio/about⁠

Follow Moth and Rust DIY on instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠⁠⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠⁠⁠ 

Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠⁠⁠

If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠

You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠⁠⁠

My art YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@leannedelux ⁠