KnitSewCraft – Details, episodes & analysis

I have a VERY special guest in my closet: my youngest daughter Raleigh!

She talks about her STEAM fair project, including materials and process.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Welcome back to the closet!

It's been a year... literally! I talk about how my goals for 2023 went, what I'm working on now, and a couple plans for 2024.

Links:

Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs

A Hundred Ravens

Felicitous Shawl by Aly⁠ssa Coffey

A Whimsical Wood Yarn Co.

Needle Minder Lair

Cross Stitching Lovers

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Hello friends! Today I talk about the 5 step decluttering process from Dana K White at A Slob Comes Clean (podcast and books available!).

My studio is a mess, and I need to spend a good amount of time cleaning and decluttering. My creativity TANKS when my space is practically unusable because of TOO MUCH STUFF. I feel a lot of guilt and shame when my home is messy, like I don't deserve to be creative and take time for myself. My goal is to spend 25 minutes each day decluttering and cleaning to get my studio back in working order. 

If you are struggling with this as well, come sit by me! We will work together and encourage each other to declutter and claim our creativity back.

Resources for this episode:

A Slob Comes Clean: Podcast     YouTube     Books

Clutterbug: Podcast     YouTube     Books

The Minimal Mom: Podcast     YouTube     Books

Take Your House Back course

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Savannah Children's Museum

Georgia State Railroad Museum

Unwind Yarn and Gifts

The Frayed Knot

Moss Fibers

THE shirt from Target

Nocturne Pajama Pattern from Sew Liberated

The Essentials Expanded list for the Dark Tower series by Stephen King

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Today I talk about my experiences with two different, and back to back Saturdays, craft shows. 

The first was alright, I made a few sales, including a custom doll! Yay! I have completed it, and it will be on the way to it's new owner later today! Amanda had a better day than I did, and I'm so happy for her! We made coordinating pieces; I made a gnome inspired by an embroidery piece she had sketched out but hadn't completed yet. I sent Amanda a photo of the completed gnome, and she took the colors I used and created an embroidery to go with it. They found a new home with a friend of mine! Amanda also sold her "Beard Bae" embroidery (I'm jealous of his new owner!).

The second show was rough. It was cold and very windy. We were outside on a packed dirt floor, with no heat. There were no signs indicating that there were additional vendors in the arena, and I overheard customers talking in the building that 1) they didn't know there were more vendors; and 2) they didn't want to shop outside because it was too cold. It wasn't a great show, and it was mostly a non-positive experience. 

I was signed up for a show this weekend that I thought was inside, but turns out they have a few outside vendors as well. With a 50% chance of snow on Saturday, I'm going to cancel. That means I forfeit my fee, but I'm just not interested in another cold weekend outside with low sales. I'm going to the beach instead!

With two disappointing shows, my mental health took a hit. I have been feeling a lot of imposter syndrome, and wondering whether I can or should actually try to make a business of the things that I make. It's been a rough couple of weeks, for sure. I'm hoping that I can use some ACT exercises to help pull myself back up into a better state of mind, and continue doing was I was called to do.

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

{Take 2} Do you consider planning to be a craft? I sure do! Today I talk about the planners and types of planning that I use!  I've included links to most of the items that I talk about: Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll Miss Maker line by Happy Planner Clever Fox Planner PRO Let's move the conversation over to Instagram at @knitsewcraftpodcast, or you can read more at knitsewcraft.wordpress.com. You can also reach out privately at knittynerdy@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Today I talk with Moira Asheland of Atomic Baby Cosplay.

Not only is she a wonderful friend, she is also an amazing and active cosplay designer and seamstress. You can find her on Instagram and Facebook at Atomic Baby Cosplay.

I talk about a couple books that I suggested to Moira. The first is The Worn Archive, a selection of articles from the anti-fashion fashion magazine, Worn, out of Canada. I also found Women in Clothes at a local used bookstore! 

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Today I talk about my weekend in the woods with Darla! Head over to the blog at www.knitsewcraft.Wordpress.com for links and photos! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Welcome to knit sew craft! I’m your host, Brooke, and today we will be talking all about amigurumi! What is amigurumi? Here are the links to the websites I quoted from, and the Waldorf toy information I mentioned.  Mymodernmet.com Amigurumi.today Amigurumi Design and Creation course on Domestika Waldorf Toys Places to find patterns: Ravelry, Etsy, or an internet search Supplies needed to get started: Yarn, hook, filling, and scissors. Other handy items are stitch markers, safety eyes, embroidery thread, head pins, and a needle for sewing pieces onto the item. Yarn can be a personal preference, but I've ordered cotton yarn from Hobbii, and I'm thinking about an order from DROPS. Necessary skills: Magic ring to begin pieces, Single Crochet. This page on YouTube has been really helpful for me! I find inspiration all throughout my life, but Pinterest and Instagram are my favorite places because it's easy access and scrolling. You can follow me on both platforms at @knitsewcraftpodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support

Today I'm sick :-(

I give an update on a custom order, talk about Zoomigurumi 5, and the differences in my work from the time I started until now. 

LInks: Zoomigurumi 5, KnitSewCraft Blog

Ravelry: Kaan the Crocodile, Maury the Cat, Sockhead Slouch Hat

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-burleson/support