Hello there! I'm Diane and I have two grand passions: making crafts and making media. That's what I write about here, and sometimes, I get all thoughtful about internet culture and creative small businesses. Thanks for stopping by! Would you like some tea?

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CraftyPod #87: Creative Cross-Pollination, with Margaret Roach

CraftyPod #87: Creative Cross-Pollination, with Margaret Roach

A conversation with Margaret Roach: about her work with Martha Stewart Living, and about her creative adventures these days. There are some wonderful ideas on creative collaboration in this show – I love how Margaret speaks about this subject.

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CraftyPod #86: Indie Crafters and the Craft Industry, with Mike Hartnett

CraftyPod #86: Indie Crafters and the Craft Industry, with Mike Hartnett

An interview with Mike Hartnett, publisher of Creative Leisure News and veteran watcher of the craft supply industry. We talk about where the craft industry has been, and where it’s headed, and what trends have risen, fallen, and shaped the way we craft. We also discuss how the emerging indie crafter community fits into …

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CraftyPod #85: The Family Trunk Project, with Emily Johnson

CraftyPod #85: The Family Trunk Project, with Emily Johnson

An interview with Emily Johnson, whose Family Trunk Project involves designing knit garments to represent each member of her extended family.

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CraftyPod #84: Crafting Green: What’s It Mean?

CraftyPod #84: Crafting Green: What’s It Mean?

Ideas, suggestions, and musings on how to craft can make a positive impact on the world.

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CraftyPod #83: Making a Creative Career, with Kim Werker

CraftyPod #83: Making a Creative Career, with Kim Werker

An interview with Kim Werker, a talented woman who’s built an amazing career in craft – which, at one point, involved walking away from what most of us would consider a crafty dream job.

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