Crafty Hands Club Magazine – Details, episodes & analysis

In this week's episode, Jackie talks about the biggest mistake she made when attempting her first pattern. She also shares her sewing journey, how she stays focused when social media is noisy, and how she overcame her fear or creating YouTube videos. 

Jackie Rodriguez is a Latina content creator and dress maker.  She's been making dresses and costumes for over nine years.  Her favorites are upcycling older fabrics, such as bedsheets into wearable garments. 

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is why the month was mentioned in one of the questions. 

Check out Jackie's pages:

Etsy Shop: https://etsy.me/1tdib3g

Instagram: VintageInspiredbyJackie (@vintageinspiredbyjackie) • Instagram photos and videos

Tik Tok: Jackie (@vintageinspiredbyjackie) | TikTok

The knitting industry has come a long way, but there's still room for improvement. In this week's podcast episode, knitter and podcaster Liz Piatt candidly speaks about barriers within the knitting industry and why she started a podcast to educate minorities about unpleasant experiences with local yarn shops. 

Dr. Liz Piatt is a Follower of the Way of Jesus and has a doctorate in Sociology. Her podcast, The Black Knitter, is a space where people can learn about the impact of race on the making industry while practicing Beloved Community. Her teacup Yorkie, Neeko, often makes an appearance. 

Podcast Link: The Black Knitter - YouTube

Lynn has been crafting since she was child.  Her love of knitting brought her to where she is now as owner of Knit 1, a yarn store in Chicago’s North Center neighborhood.  She has started to embrace new crafts like crochet and needle punching.

Knit 1 Chicago Online:

Website: www.knit1chgo.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knit1chgo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knit1chgo/

More Information About Chicago Yarn Crawl: July 31st - August 8th:

https://www.chicagoyarncrawl.com/

Being a craft show vendor takes a lot of planning and it costs way more than the table or booth fee. However, when you are vending at an event that isn't profitable, your mood and confidence is affected. To avoid wasting money on craft shows, this episode will give you detailed examples and signs that you should avoid.

Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, is former syndicated newspaper columnist and now a full-time creativepreneur which has led to multiple product lines, and collaborations with national brands. She has authored several craft books and novels, recently, Forever Frida: A Celebration of the Life, Art, Loves, Words, and Style of Frida Kahlo. Kathy has a new book releasing in December, and has new products lines debuting this year for HSN, Bisque Imports, Madison Park Greetings, and Riley Blake Fabrics. She has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Buzzfeed+ more.

To learn more about Kathy, please visit www.craftychica.com

Let's be honest, being a new mom while trying to run a business is no joke. I am a mom of a six month old, and before he was born, there were a lot of pivots made (read article here: https://craftyhandsclub.com/business-pivot/). The one lesson that being a new mom has taught me is to make the most use of the time I have. 

Business and children are both demanding, requiring lots of time and attention. In spite of its challenges, both can be done. This week's episode give new moms a few tips on how to run a business while being tending to their child needs. 

After listening to today's episode, please email your thoughts to info@craftyhandsclub.com

Jamie Miles aka The Crafty DIY Guy is a guy who loves to craft and create!  From Dollar Tree overhauls to cooking to Thrift Store Flips and Dupes - he kinda loves it all.  After purchasing his first home in 2018, DIY projects became important (for budget reasons) and he discovered his love to create then.  Jamie is also a Television & Film Actor and has had co-starring and guest star roles on shows like The Resident (FOX), Watchmen (HBO), Halt & Catch Fire (AMC), The Inspectors (CBS) and more!  His commercial work includes brands like Doritos, AT&T, Verizon, Trust Automotive and more.

In this podcast episode, Jamie talks about how he grew his channel to 32.2K followers, gained attention from crafters from different parts of the world, and also his weekly video projects. 

Check out TheCraftyDIYGuy!

www.youtube.com/TheCraftyDIYGuy

@TheCraftyDIYGuy - Instagram

@TheCraftyDIYGuy - Twitter

@TheCraftyDIYGuy - TikToc

Doing what's right might take longer to get results. It might not be popular. However, when you do the right thing in business, it pays off. When the spotlight, money, status, and everything else is gone, all you have is your name.

Listen to episode for tips on building relationships with fellow crafters/entrepreneurs, proper etiquette in craft groups, respecting the work of others, and paying for products and services.

To learn more about Crafty Hands Club Magazine go to: www.craftyhandsclub.com

Perfectly Hued Expressions is an illustration-based boutique that features children’s greeting cards and stationery. Created to fill the void of stationery and greeting cards available for & inspired by children of color, we’ve created high-quality, fun and stylish  products that mirror the beautiful hues of our little ones. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Cu-HUE-ties by showcasing the Be-HUE-tiful tones and personal styles of little girls and boys of color. At Perfectly Hued, we are committed to celebrating and embracing  the beautiful hues and skin tones of children from all nationalities.

Podcast interview with Latisha Armstrong, part owner of Perfectly Hued shares her creative and business journey. Also, from this episode she shares:

• Barriers in the Greeting Card Industry
• Balancing between a full-time job, running a small business, and parenting
• How Perfectly Hued connect with kids in the digital age
• Legally protecting your work as a startup business

Follow them on social or check out their website:

Website: https://perfectlyhued.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyhued/

"Helping Homeowners Making Home Custom on a Budget."

Denise Joy Hart is a multi-passionate designer, veteran speaker, entrepreneur and educator. In her former role as sales coordinator for Motivating the Masses with Lisa Nichols, via remote/virtual learning Denise taught and trained hundreds of entrepreneurs to improve their sales and to speak powerfully from any platform. Denise is also a sought after designer and the host of the Thrifty Fly DIY show on Youtube. Through her creatively curated designs she helps homeowners make their home custom on a budget in one weekend or less. Trust me, it's not just a makeover, it transforms your life! 

Listen to episode to learn what to avoid in business, how to thrive during economic downtime, and trusting your gut. 

W. http://www.hartofthesell.com 

FB. https://www.facebook.com/HartofTheSellHomeStaging/

IG. https://www.instagram.com/denisejoyhart

YT. http://www.youtube.com/DeniseHart