Collage Creative with Amy Small

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have  Sari Shryack of  Not Sorry Art .  Her colorful paintings cover many different subjects and techniques including landscape, still life, portraits and disco balls! I can't wait to share her energy and message on creative living with you today. Show notes here .

Hi Everyone! Today on the show I have Rachelle, the creator of Moondrake yarns, where she is the chief dyer of the most incredibly vibrant yarns. Inside this episode she tells us about how she went from a board game cafe owner to creating the most gorgeous buzz worthy yarns ever. We dive into our collaboration yarns and my favorite, her top tip for sticking with your creative business idea and lea...

Today on the show, I have Chantal of @knitatude. In this episode Chantal shares about how she manages to work a full time job at an ad agency AND run her knitwear pattern business. We cover how actually taking time to get dressed shifts the way she shows up each day, her love of knitting patterns that always speak to beginners and the design she's most excited about right now. Show notes here .

Today on the show, I have Jenna Rainey . Jenna is a watercolor artist, teacher and entrepreneur. For creatives with small business aspirations, this podcast is for you. Jenna dives into how she manages all the things she juggles in her business all the while, not burning herself out. Prepare to be inspired. Show notes here .

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have  Karyn Lao , multimedia artist whose work explores interconnectivity through play. Karyn's work experiments with color, material, place, and participation. She believes pompoms have the power to bring communities together. To learn more abotu Karyn and to support her work, head to the show notes here .

Today on the show I have Madison Arnholt. She is an intuitive life coach where she helps her clients heal energy blocks and receive intuitive guidance so you can manifest more ease, and joy in your life. Show notes here !

Today on the show I have Betz White. Betz creates, patterns, curated kits and online classes. Betz is the author of three top-selling sewing and crafting books and has been featured on the Martha Stewart Show and in a variety of magazines such as Country Living, Where Women Create and Vogue Patterns. Show notes here . 

Today on the show, I have Alexa Martin. She is a teacher and life coach. I originally found her work because she taught a workshop at my yoga studio all about the art of saying no. How enticing is that! Show notes here !

Today on the show I have Rachel Burke and to say I'm a little excited is the understatement of the year. Rachel is a fashion designer with a speciality in TINSEL and pom poms, which makes me so happy. I know I'm not alone in this - I can't wait for you to hear her unique path to finding this specialty. Whatever it is you're working on or towards, I think this episode will inspire you to double dow...

Bonus Episode alert! In this episode I do a deep dive into our Creative Knitters Membership. Learn more and show notes here .

Today on the show I have the Grocery Girls !!!! Also known as  Tracie Millar and Jodi Brown! If you're anything like me, you spend time with these ladies on YouTube and Instagram, know a fair amount about them and yet you WANT to know a lot more! That's where this podcast comes in...and we go deep. We cover their creative stories, how the YouTube channel came to be, what Rhinebeck was like for the...

Today on the show I have Cadence Kidwell, the owner and founder of Fuzzy Goat Yarn Shop. Fuzzy Goat is a delightful and eclectic yarn shop located in Historic Downtown Thomasville – knitting together the community by putting consciously chosen yarns into the hands of both the new and experienced makers. Show notes here . Sign up for the Knit Collage Newsletter here . 

Today on the show, I have Lydia Morrow aka @whatlydiamade . She is knitwear designer, a creative director and the list goes on. There was this strong message from Lydia to let go when you're gripping too hard and it's just not working – that you don't know what's on the other side until you do. Couple that with her boundlessly creative spirit and dang, inspiration city! Show notes here .

I'm getting back into the swing of recording every 10th episode as a solo episode. In this session, I share a little bit about what's in store for 2023 personally and for Knit Collage. Then I dive into the inner voice training I'm doing right now and tell you all what it's about...warning a little woo woo and out there but if that kind of thing resonates with you, please listen. We'll be back to r...

Today on the podcast,  meet Liza Laird. Liza is a spinner, knitter, yoga teacher and the author of a new book called the Yoga of Yarn . The Yoga of Yarn is a book of practices for the modern knitter. There are a total of 55 explorations - including knitting patterns, meditations, yoga movements, and breathing exercises. Show notes and details about our giveaway  here .

Today is a special episode with Dylan Ayaloo or as he calls himself, the Inner Work Guy. Originally I planned to release this in a few weeks time but after we chatted I knew it had to go live sooner. When a new year begins, there's such a push to make goals, do more, be better etc. and what Dylan suggests is to slow down, go inward, find that story that's running your life and change it. That reso...

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have Vanessa Vargas Wilson! She is the force behind Crafty Gemini. At Crafty Gemini she teaches and shares many of the things she love: sewing, knitting, quilting, cooking and gardening. It feels like there's not much she doesn't do! Let's dive in. Show notes here . 

Today on the show I have Shelbey Monae! She is the founder of Shelbey and the Bookstore , a black, female owned bookstore with a big mission; to share and get more folks reading books from diverse authors across all different genres. She dives into this in all the juicy details in this episode and gives anyone looking to start a creative business, wonderful advice on how to do that – so stay tuned...

Today on the show I have Kelly Mason. She is the creator of Spindle and Co and Flock . Flock is an online membership and community for creative spinners who care deeply about the planet. With this she offers subscription boxes that include ethical fiber, guided mediation and a whole new way of feeling grounded. Show notes here. 

This week's episode is all about the spring make-along and I share a little behind the scenes into what is going on here at Knit Collage, including my new found love of MOUNTAINS! To see all the available designs, kits and details, click the link here .

Today on the show I have Brandi Cheyenne Harper . She is a knitwear designer, pattern writer, teacher and author of a gorgeous new book called Knitting for Radical Self Care. Show notes here .

Hi everyone, today on the show I have Diana Wiley! She is the founder of Handspun Hope , a Rwanda based nonprofit that has a huge mission of improving the health and well being of women and families there. The women that Handspun Hope employs do it all – they take care of sheep, card, dye, spin and felt. What they make is stunning but what is going to blow you away is Handspun Hope's incredibly po...

Hi everyone, today on the show I have Ashley Mitchell ! Ashley has all the super powers – she's a fitness instructor, an anti-racism and equity advocate and trainer, a blogger through her brand Black Girl Magic Mama and non-profit co-founder. I can't wait for you to hear about how she how she crafted a life where she gets to do all the things she cares about most. Prepare to be inspired!

Today on the show I have Reshma Alfus! Reshma is the founder and creator of Hello Lavender , a company where she designs and makes polymer clay stitch markers and jewelry. In this episode, you'll hear the long winding and super creative road she took to build her business. As I re-listened what struck and inspired me most is Reshma's willingness to not settle for a path that didn't fill her up and...

Today on the show I have Emma Janet of Bloom and Create . She is a therapist, knitwear designers and soon to be mindfulness collaborator for our upcoming knitalong. She tells us the story behind how she came to knitting and impact it's had on her – get ready to be inspired. Stick around for the end where I'll share some detail into what she'll be diving into as part of our upcoming KAL - it's all...