Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast

Craftonians! Get ready for a delightful episode of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! In this episode, Joleen chats with the Cristina Arcenegui Bono from Seville, Spain. Cristina, an award-winning quilter, shares her whimsical approach to quilting, her inspirations, and the secrets behind her stunning creations. Whether you're a quilting pro or just curious, this episode is sure to spark you...

Craftonians! Tune in to the latest episode of Happy Time Craftcast with your host Joleen Emery! We’re excited to welcome Becky Campbell, the brilliant founder of Sewforever Quilting, who is transforming the world of quilting with her innovative techniques and products. Becky Campbell created Sewforever Quilting to make traditional quilting techniques more accessible and enjoyable. Her innovative p...

Craftonians! Get ready for an inspiring episode of Happy Time Craftcast with your host, Joleen Emery! We’re featuring the incredibly talented Paige St. Pierre, founder of Paige St-Pierre Apparel LLC. 🌿 Paige is a Seattle-based fiber artist and educator who transforms post-consumer textiles into unique, wearable art. Her work invites us to envision a post-growth circular fashion model with creativ...

Craftonians! I'm thrilled to welcome Jenny White to our Happy Time Craftcast. Jenny is the creative force behind Lucky Jonquil, specializing in the vibrant world of embroidery thread stashing. She believes in the lasting joy of colorful threads, especially her favorite, rainbow! Jenny's crafting journey started in 2006 with her own baby carrier designs under the name JonquilMom. She expa...

Hello, Craftonians! It’s your Happy Time Craftcast host, Joleen Emery from Big Raven Farm, and I am absolutely thrilled to introduce our guest, Lacey Walker from Rebel Unicorn Crafts! In this episode, you’ll discover: How Lacey channels her unstoppable need to create across various mediums. Insights into her book writing experience and what to expect from its release. The therapeutic benefits of e...

Hello, Craftonians! Get ready to tune into another inspiring episode of the Happy Time Craftcast, hosted by Joleen Emery. We are thrilled to welcome a very special guest, Sondrasa of Art Quilts by Design, to explore "The Wonderful World of Art Quilting." With over a decade of experience, Sondrasa has transformed the art quilting landscape, creating unique and captivating fabric art that...

On this episode of the Happy Time Craftcast one of my best friends for the past twenty years is my guest. Lisa M. Bolt Simons, is not just an accomplished author and educator but also a passionate artisan who understands the power of using art to help work through life’s ups and downs. In this episode, we’re focusing on the heartfelt “Shadows and Sunlight: A Journey Through Grief”. As an author, e...

Craftonians! In this episode of Happy Time Craftcast we're excited to have Suzanne Earley, the brilliant mind behind Strawberry Moon Magazine, as our special guest.  This episode offers a deep dive into Suzanne’s artistic voyage, exploring her roots in hand lettering, her love for watercolor, and how these elements continuously influence her work. Through Strawberry Moon Magazine, Suzanne pro...

Hello Craftonians!  In this episode of the Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen Emery welcomes the multi-talented Michelle Butler, the creative mind behind Meeshmade . Michelle, an artist passionate about polymer clay, founded her jewelry company in 2020 and has since been designing statement earrings and Wallflowers that resonate with her audience. In this episode,  we'll get a peek into Michelle&ap...

In this heartwarming episode of Happy Time Craftcast, host Joleen Emery sits down with the lettering artist Christie Daugherty. Known for her vibrant energy and exceptional talent in doodling and lettering, Christie shares her journey from battling darkness to finding light through creativity and faith. This episode dives into the therapeutic nature of crafting, the joy of modern calligraphy, and...

In this heartwarming episode of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast, we dive into the colorful world of embroidery with our special guest, Hannah from Sherwood Forest Creations. Join us as we explore the therapeutic aspects of crafting, the simplicity of embroidery for beginners, and the inspiring journey of turning a passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new t...

Hey, Craftonians! Join us into the vibrant world of watercolors with us on Episode 07 of the Happy Time Craftcast, featuring the amazing Kate Talcott from Splatter & Bloom. 🌈 Kate blends the chill of Bob Ross with the zest of a Pacific Northwest artist, making watercolor not just an art but an accessible, joy-filled journey for all. 🖌️💦 Join us for a session filled with creativity, tips, and...

Craftonians, it's Joleen here with another episode of my Happy Time Craftcast! I just had the absolute best time chatting with my pal Andrea Nelson. Andrea and I go way back, so it's always so fun catching up on what she's been up to lately in the art world. I have to say, I was pretty amazed hearing how her God's Glue tutorial took off like wildfire online! Who knew a little b...

Hi Craftonians! In this episode of the Happy Time Craftcast, Joleen Emery takes us on a captivating journey into the world of book folding artistry. Join her as she shares her expert insights, tips, and secrets for transforming ordinary books into extraordinary pieces of art. Whether you're a seasoned book folding enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there's something here for every craft l...

Craftonians!  Welcome to Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery!  I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome you to another fabulous episode of our Happy Time Craftcast. Get ready to dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds, and every craft tells a story! In today's episode, we're not just crafting; we're embarking on an artistic adventure! I've got a super special guest...

Craftonians!! It's your friend Joleen here, bringing you another heartwarming episode of our Happy Time Craftcast. This time, we're diving into something super close to my heart – the magical world of art as a form of self-care. And guess what? I've got the amazing Molly Anthony joining us to chat about this relevant and important topic. In this episode, Molly and I are going to get...

Welcome back to "Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast," the show where creativity knows no bounds! In this special episode, your host, Joleen, sits down with a very special guest, her husband Darin Warling, to explore a topic that hits close to home for him: living with a wildly creative, wonderfully messy, and craft-obsessed partner. If you've ever wondered what it's like to sha...

I'm craft-obsessed. I think I always have been. My mom is too, and her mom before her. That's why I've invited my mom to be my first podcast guest. If you've seen my social media posts about my mom you already know she's hilarious....without intending to be. I'm coaching her today about keeping her swearing to a minimum and answering my questions more thoroughly than,...