The LoveCrafts show

Latest Episodes:

Janie Crowfoot | Crochet, CALs and the Arts & Crafts Movement [S03E08] Dec 21, 2022

Show notes

Merion and Jamie meet Janie Crowfoot, crochet legend! If you haven't discovered Janie's work, you can find all her wonderful blankets and projects on her website, www.janiecrow.com, and follow her on instagram for her latest makes. Janie's latest CAL, Spirit of Flora, can often be found in Inside Crochet magazine, in print or available as a digital subscription.
Jane's latest CAL is inspired by artist William de Morgan, and you can read about him here.
You can buy Stylecraft yarns at LoveCrafts.com

Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts for more chat about love, crafts and everything in-between!
You can email us at show@lovecrafts.com to share your crafting stories, guest recommendations or just your favourite flap jack recipes - we'd love to hear from you!
(ps - please please leave us a review wherever you can, so that we can keep making happy pods that you love!)
Happy crafting!

Merion & Jamie's Christmas Stocking | What do you buy a crafter for Christmas? [S03E07] Dec 06, 2022

Show notes

What do you buy a crafter for Christmas? Jamie and Merion , our dynamic duo, share their faves from LoveCrafts.com and share their fun, festive ideas for holiday gifts! (with a side order of Jamie's best Dad Jokes, of course!)
Yarn packs
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/all-crafts-promotions/promotions/yarn-value-packs-up-to-30-off

The Mr X Stitch Guide to Cross Stitch
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/the-mr-x-stitch-guide-to-cross-stitch

Jake Henzler | Intarsia, Inspiration and Impeccable Taste [S03E06] Nov 22, 2022

Show notes

If you haven't discovered Boy Knits World Jake Henzler, be prepared to be AMAZED at his incredible work! Knitter of buildings, toys and incredible intarsia, he's also a mighty talented artist and creative inspiration to everyone in the yarn industry. Join Merion and Jamie as they chat with this super crafter to find out how his knitting took him from the shores of Copenhagen to Sydney via The Grand Budapest Hotel!
You can find Jakes' instagram here, and his fabulous patterns on Ravelry, here.
In this episode, Merion and Jamie also review Liv Huffman's Contemporary Crochet book, published by CICO.

Dr. Karen Nyberg | Space, Sewing and Saving the Earth [S03E05] Nov 08, 2022

Show notes

Jamie and Merion meet supersonic astronaut and fabric artist Dr Karen Nyberg, the 50th woman in space, whose creative childhood and experiences on the International Space Station have informed her wonderful quilting and sewing passions and patterns. If you listen to just one episode of this fun show, make it this one, and be inspired by an incredible woman!
Follow Karen on instagram here, and buy her AMAZING patterns and prints on her website!
As part of our series of book reviews, this episode contains a review of the new CICO book from Kate Eastwood, Crochet with Flowers and Plants. No spoilers here, but we give it a 9.8 out of 10!

Norah Gaughan | Great Design, Editorial Success and Singing! [S03E04] Oct 25, 2022

Show notes

Jamie and Merion meet the fabulous Norah Gaughan and learn all about her designs, her love of biology and geometric shapes - and of course her editorship of one of our favourite magazines in the craft industry, Vogue Knitting!
You can explore Norah's patterns here on Ravelry, and on her website.

Caren Garfen | Dolls Houses, Stitching Truths and Finding Your Path [S03E03] Oct 12, 2022

Show notes

Meet Caren Garfen, acclaimed textile artist, miniature stitcher, mother, and dolls house lover. The power of stitch meets difficult truths in Caren's incredible work, and you just won't believe the detail! You can have a look here on Caren's website or on her instagram. From stitching miniatures for dolls houses to international art exhibitions, Caren's down to earth journey is an inspiration for everyone!
BOOK REVIEW: Jamie and Merion review Emma Congdon's new book, Cross Stitch for the Heart published by David & Charles.

Bella Coco | Crochet, Careers and Children [S03E02] Sep 27, 2022

Show notes

Sarah Jayne Fragola is crochet royalty, and we love her! Catch up with all her news (spoiler, there's a new book!) and chew the crochet chat with Merion and Jamie as they find out what's new with this social media megastar!
Bella Coco YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BellaCoco

Frances Quinn | Biscuits, Baking and Brilliance [S03E01] Sep 13, 2022

Show notes

Jamie and Merion meet baking hero Frances Quinn, winner of the Great British Bake Off, queen of biscuits, textiles and music, and discuss everything from record breaking Jaffa Cakes to why crushed Bourbon biscuits remind Frances of mud. If you love music, baking and biscuits, you're going to love this episode!
Frances has her fabulous podcast Baking Playlist on YouTube, and it's a must-watch!
You can buy Frances' gorgeous book here.

Season 3 Teaser - We're back! Sep 09, 2022

Show notes

Yes it's true, The LoveCraft Show is BACK - Premiering Wednesday 14th September with a super delicious first episode!
Please join us alongside Hollywood Jamie, Ralph and more fabulous guests.
Join the fun on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and make sure you rate us if you enjoy the show!
Cant wait :)
Merion & Jamie x

Tom Daley | “Honestly, I’d Just Love To Be A Knitwear Designer” [S02E10] Nov 25, 2021

Show notes

He's back! Everybody's favourite knitting, crocheting Olympian Tom Daley joins Jamie and Merion on the LoveCrafts Show to talk knitting at the Olympics, mindfulness, stress busting and how the crafting world has embraced him with open arms! We talk about his latest crafting project, his plans for the future, and how he chatted knitting to Anna Wintour and met Rhianna outside the toilets at the Met Gala. All this and more, on this fabulous episode of the LoveCrafts Show!
Tom's new kits are coming soon to www.lovecrafts.com

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected