Stitch Wish Radio
An exploration of crafting your own magic in threads by textile artist, author, and teacher Christi Johnson.
Episodes
38 episodes
38. The Art of Thriving Online with Amelia Knott RP, RCAT
Today I’m talking with Amelia Knott RP, RCAT, who I know through instagram handle of @art_therapy_irl, Amelia is the author of: The Art of Thriving Online, Creative Exercises to Help ...
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37. Sketchbook Fears: From the Blank Page to Creating Magic
Let's explore the transformative power of sketchbooks - this isn’t just about drawing; it’s about making room for your creativity and transforming that daunting blank page into a canvas for your imagination.Learn some methods of working...
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36. From Seed to Shirt - A Brief History of Cloth
In this episode, we'll explore how cloth is made, the journey from fiber to fabric, and how that influences how clothes are made. As we trace the history of clothing, we'll discover how this technology has influenced just about every part of ou...
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35. Riffing on the Slow Nature of Textiles + The Creative Process
This episode shares clips from interviews that I’ve done with some amazing artists, talking about inspiration, and the artistic process, and all sorts of good stuff. These interviews took place over the spring on Knit a Spell podcast an...
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34. Envisioning Fashion's Future with Made X Hudson
I’m SO excited about this interview, Sergio and Eric have done the incredible work of not just reinvisioning an industry in their heads, not just casting a better future for fashion, but turning that into a reality and creating a sustainable sy...
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33. Prioritizing Your Creativity
My Monthly Stitch Membership is OPEN until July 12th! The assumption is often that I’m naturally creative, that I spend all my time maki...
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32. Zero-Pattern Sewing?!
Why I don’t always use sewing patterns, and sometimes make clothes like this instead… even works for beginners! (watch this on YouTube!) Mentioned in this episode:
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31: The Art of Clothing with Pamela Mayer of Mayer Wasner
I’m so excited to share this interview with Pamela Mayer, a patternmaker, clothing designer, and owner of the local boutique Mayer Wasner which specializes in modern day heirlooms with a focus on clothing made responsibly and ethically.W...
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30. A Quick Guide to Repurpose and Upcycling Garments
Repurposing and upcycling is a revolutionary act of creativity and resourcefulness. These actions embody the spirit of transformation, taking garments worn and weathered and breathing new life into their tired fibers.This episode talks a...
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29. Zero Waste Patternmaking
Sharing some new and old concepts for Zero-Waste patternmaking ideas, and a few of my favorite book recommendations for learning more! Want to see some visuals for this episode? Check out the
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28: Wardrobe Analysis for Easy Sustainable Style
My recommendations for better getting to know what is already in your closet so you can make the best choices for you and your wardrobe (no, I'm not going to tell you you can't shop - but these tips will ensure you shop wisely!)Psst... ...
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27. The Joy of "Making it"
I want to talk about our ideas around the meaning of “making it”! I’m so often talking about making things in the literal sense, on my teachings on embroidery and making clothes, but I also want to talk about ideas of success, and how I shifted...
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26. How Do You Value Your Time?
Let's talk about making things, and the cost of materials vs the cost of our own time (and why you shouldn't bother trying to recreate the $70 sweater). There's been a lot of conversations recently on why sweaters seem so cheap - so as makers, ...
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25.Chromatic Vibrations
Have you ever spent time to think about why we see the colors we see? How this information is translated in our brains, and if we all actually see colors the same, or if my red is different from your red? Do we all see the same shade of blue in...
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24. Returning to your Process
After more than a month off, I'm returning to the podcast with some thoughts on how we can return to our own creative process after periods of rest. It seems so simple... but can be a bit of a struggle! I talk about: - January1st a...
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23. Go Back and Get It!
Let's talk about how I like to end the year, with plenty of creative reflection that helps fuel my endeavors into the new year. This episode is based on the Adinkra symbols of the Ashanti people (modern day Ghana, Togo, and Côte d'Ivoir...
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22. Creative Intimacy
In this episode, I wanted to expand upon something Haley said in the last episode, making art that doesn't get seen by others. Maybe not never, but at least giving your creative practice the space to exist without external input.I share ...
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21. The Art of Authenticity with Haley Ann Bradley of Studio Hecha
"...not everything you make needs to be shared; having privacy with your work is kinda sexy!" One of my favorite take-aways from my conversation with Haley, ceramicist / dirt queen and the maker behind @studio.hecha! We talk a...
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20. Alexandra Jacopetti Hart
What an honor to be able to interview one of my idols for this episode of Stitch Wish Radio! Alexandra Hart is the author of the cult classic Native Funk and Flash, one of the original founders of Folkwear Patterns, as well as a counter-culture...
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19. Shifting Our Work Seasonally
No matter how hard we fight against it... winter is coming. Even if you live in a temperate climate, the seasons are shifting, even if you're in a different hemisphere than I am - the seasons are shifting (and winter will, eventually, return).&...
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18. Reuse as Alchemy with Crispina ffrench
I had the pleasure of talking about re-useing and recycling textiles for both art and business this week with Used Clothing Alchemist Crispina ffrench! She is an environmental textile artist, teacher, and coach working with textile wast...
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17. Archetypes, Symbols, and Correspondence Art
Long before written language, our species learned to communicate through symbols. As children, we learn to identify images before we can speak. And when we reach for knowledge beyond our own culture, symbols allow us to transcend the limitation...
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16. The Taller the Stitch, the Closer to God: Creative Devotion
Despite the fact that I don't really relate to any specific religious scripture, this connection between artistic expression and divine dedication is one that I feel deeply drawn to. So this episode is a little bit about the spiritual nature of...
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15. The Creative Tool We ALL Have (+ Meditation!)
Let's talk about one of the most powerful tools in the artists studio - creating in our minds that which does not already exist in the world! In this episode, I talk about what VISUALIZATION is to me, how it helps us access non-ordinary conscio...
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