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Hello it's Martine here, remember me Martine from the iMake podcast? I just thought I'd put a little bit of audio out on this feed to see if anyone was still listening. If you are, and if you're interested in what I'm up to, I'm going to start a brand new shiny handmade blog. A creative lifestyle blog. It won't be iMake it will be something different, but I thought you might be interested. If you enjoyed the podcast it will definitely be all sort of thing you like, so hop over to martinemakes.com. There's nothing up there at the moment other than a landing page. But when you get to the landing page there's an option for you to put your e-mail address in. You've just got to click a button and then add your email and your first name and that sort of thing. If you do that I'll drop you an email when I've got something for you to see or hear up there. That's all for me I just wanted to pop in and say 'is there anybody there?' I hope you'll hop over to martinemakes.com and that we can be in touch in the future. Th

A few minutes of audio to update you on my latest project :-) Go to martineellis.com for more details. Thanks so much  Martine XOX

Welcome to episode 87 of the iMake podcast. This is going to be a tough one! I’m just going to say it - this is the last episode of the iMake podcast . After a lot of thinking and talking (mainly to myself!) and a lot of unscheduled podcast breaks, I have made the difficult decision to finish the iMake podcast. The first episode of the iMake podcast went live on 17 August 2010 (find it here) so the show has been going for 5 years. I have loved every second of podcasting. The highlight has been meeting podcast listeners - both virtually and face-to-face. It’s the most incredible community. This has been such a hard decision, but I’d rather stop now than just podfade. I feel the podcast needs an end - it deserves that.  Podcasting takes a lot of time and, over the past 6 months, for a variety of reasons, I have been finding it more and more difficult to find the time and energy to sit down and record. This has got to be a sign! I desperately wanted to offer my listeners regular shows, but

Welcome to episode 86 of the iMake podcast. This episode is an autumnal crafty catch up - let’s celebrate the onset of autumn by wearing hand-knitted socks and shawls. Hooray! Today’s show is kindly sponsored by the nice folks at Eucalan. Anyone who owns anything hand-knitted or crocheted should know about Eucalan as it’s a wonderful no rinse, delicate washing liquid. It was invented with woollens in mind. You need this in your life! Find them at eucalan.com. Mentioned in today's show: Crochet Sunflower Blanket by The Mercerie My colour board on Pinterest Shinybees Sweet Caress by William Boyd

Welcome to episode 85 of the iMake podcast. I'm back after a brief, totally unplanned break from podcasting feeling energised and creative. Today's show will include recent creative exploits, some news and a fair bit of free stuff, as well as an iMake Book Club update. This episode is kindly supported by CreativeLive and they have kindly offered iMake podcast listeners another discount coupon. Listen to the show for more details. Links from episode 85 Guernsey Triangle by Brooklyn Tweed in Toft Alpaca Fine Yarn Knitted Patchwork by iMake in various yarns iMake Ravelry Store Happy Crochet Blanket by The Mercerie Crochet Sunflower Blanket by The Mercerie Pebble Rug by Inga Hamilton iMake Ravelry group - PebbleCAL thread Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits Highland Wool and Textile Fair CreativeLive offer: IMAKE25 Handlettering 101 with Annica Lydenberg Introduction to Calligraphy with Bianca Mascorro Create Digital Products that Sell While You Sleep with April Bowles-Olin amazon.co.uk

Welcome to episode 84 of the iMake Podcast. Today’s show is a short, focussed episode, not in the usual format. It covers just one topic - decluttering. You might be thinking, what has this got to do with living a creative lifestyle? Well you might be surprised. This episode is kindly supported by the nice folks at Craftsy - if you’d like to check out their courses just visitimakegsy.com and click on the Craftsy logo. They have over 600 courses on sale at the moment and one of those that interests me in particular is Watercolour Cards Made Simple. Please check out Craftsy. Let’s get on with the show. Today’s show notes will be a series of bullet points and links as I want the format to be very off the cuff - just me sharing my thoughts on a topic. Stuff I have too much stuff. What are the effects of having too much stuff? How does this stifle my creativity? What is Konmari? amazon.com: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo amazon.co.uk: The Lif

Welcome to episode 83 of the iMake podcast. It’s my pleasure to welcome Charles back to the show. In true Charles and Martine fashion, this episode is really just us, chatting about creative stuff. As always, Charles shares a number of pearls of creative wisdom including an interesting recipe for, what sounds like, the world’s worst chocolate mousse. You’ve been warned. This episode is kindly sponsored by the nice folks at CreativeLive (creativelive.com) and I will be telling you more about them later as I have been working through some of their courses over the past week or so, and they are amazing. I am totally inspired, so listen up for a major dose of enablement shortly. So let’s get on with the show. First up, there’s a creative catch up, then I am going to chat briefly about the CreativeLive courses I am working on. Then it’s over to Charles. You know the drill - get outside in the sunshine (here’s hoping) with a cold drink and a creative work in progress. Let&r

You’ve made it to episode 82 of the iMake podcast. Today’s show includes little techie stuff, my recipe for perfect sausage rolls, the August iMake book club announcement, a new crochet website and lots more. So settle down, relax and enjoy some creative chatter. This episode is kindly sponsored by Crafsty. Craftsy offers over 800 creative online classes hosted by some of the world’s best instructors. I’m currently coveting one of their knitting classes called Plug and Play: Custom Scarves and Shawls, hosted by knitty.com founder Amy Singer. Thank you for constantly enabling me, Crafsty. Creative chatter Knitting wise I’ve been surprisingly monogamous, concentrating on my Pebble Beach Shawl. This is a lovely, simple semi-circular shawl pattern by fellow podcaster and knitwear designer, Helen Stewart aka Curious Handmade. I’m knitting the shawl in the most heavenly yarn - it was a gift from the lovely Kate and it is a silver skei

Welcome to episode 81 of the iMake podcast. Today’s show includes a creative catch up and a bit of a puppy update. I’ve been thinking about the health benefits of craft, along with the health benefits of a 6 week holiday (sorry non-teacher friends!) There’s some knitting chat, interior design chat and an update on the iMake Book Club in this episode so please join in. Introduction Hello and welcome to episode 81 of the iMake podcast. Happy fathers’ day to any fathers who are listening. I’m on the countdown to summer holidays now and I could not be more excited. There is SO MUCH I want to achieve over the summer and the vast majority of it is creative, fun stuff. I see many podcast episodes in my future… and yours, if you want them to be. Let’s get on with the show. Creative chatter Knitting wise there has been quite a bit of work on my Knitted Patchwork thanks to the inspiration of new yarn (yarn swaps). Also a very close friend of mine is pregnant so I hav

Welcome to episode 80 of the iMake podcast. Today’s episode could be a list, really. My creative mojo has not just returned, I think it has exploded (all over my house!) I have the compulsion to make, make, make! Introduction Hello and welcome to episode 80 of the iMake podcast. It’s a stunning Sunday morning in Guernsey and I am enjoying one of the benefits of being a new puppy parent - getting up early. It is a benefit, honestly. Today’s show is going to be a show of enablement (according to Wikipedia, this is a thing - it’s the provision of opportunity - the act of enabling). So settle down and prepare yourself for some serious enablement… Creative chatter Today’s show is all about my recent creative exploits. CAN’T. STOP. CRAFTING. Knitting wise there has been a bit of work on my Knitted Patchwork and hexipuffs. But for some reason, over the past week, all I have wanted to knit is my Hot Pink Cowl. There is no pattern, it’s basically a plain

Welcome to episode 79 of the iMake podcast - it's a mini-episode in which the June 2015 iMake Book Club choice is announced. If book clubs aren't your bag then I honestly won't be offended if you skip this episode... I promise! The Red Room by Nicci French on amazon.co.uk The Red Room by Nicci French on amazon.com The Red Room by Nicci French on audible.co.uk The Red Room by Nicci French on audible.com Nicci French website - it looks like this does not exist anymore, so you can check out their Facebook page here. Join our private book club chat room here: imakebookclub.interests.me. Download the Interests app here: Interests app. Contact Martine: imakegsy@gmail.com. 

Introduction Hello and welcome to episode 78 of the iMake podcast. You join me on a stunning Sunday in Guernsey - the sun is shining and the birds are singing. There’s not even a hint of breeze. It’s just lovely. I’ve had the song “Monday Monday” by The Mamas and The Pappas going around my head today, but instead of singing “Monday Monday” I’ve changed it to “Sunday Sunday”. Sundays are so much better than Mondays! Now this episode’s title makes a bit more sense! Today I’ll catch you up with my recent creative exploits and there will be a little chat about my Sunday rituals. We’ll talk knit, crochet and craft-alongs and events and then I’ll wrap things up. Creative chatter I can always tell when I have some serious creative mojo going on because my craft room is a mess! Knitting wise I am focussing on my Knitted Patchwork and hexipuffs. I need to get back to my Crochet Happy Blanket andPebble Rug&nbs

Welcome to episode 77 of the iMake Podcast. It’s Saturday 9 May 2015 - an extremely special day as it marks the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Guernsey after 5 long years of occupation by the German forces. Today’s show is not in the traditional format - it will feature extracts from previous episodes all about Guernsey. So why don’t you grab yourself a cup of nettle tea and a slice of potato peel pie and settle down to a special Guernsey episode of the iMake podcast. Extracts from: Episode 1 - A Podcast Is Born Episode 8 - Guernseys Galore Episode 11 - So This Is Christmas Episode 40 - Sarnia Cherie We wrap up with a quick chat to Charles on his thoughts about liberation. À la perchoine!

Welcome to episode 76 of the iMake podcast. It’s good to be back. It’s quite a yarny episode today but for non-yarny listeners you’ll also find, and hopefully enjoy, a little bird watching and some dog jewellery. I know it sounds odd, but it isn’t. Honestly. Introduction Hello and welcome to the show. It’s Bank Holiday Monday. Would you like a Penny update? Check out: instagram.com/pennycavachon. Also I purchased binoculars… Creative chatter So what’s occurring? Following my hexipuff conundrum in the last episode (aka should I start a Beekeeper’s Quilt?) I took the plunge… I am knitting one hexipuff then one square of my knitted patchwork - a rediscovered WIP. This pattern has been downloaded nearly 49,000 times! If you fancy getting involved pop in to the Knitted Patchwork (KAL/Chat) thread on the iMake Ravelry Group. Mini skein madness from The Knitting Goddess. Also: Five Moons Yarns Etsy Or… swaps! From

Welcome to episode 75 of the iMake podcast. This episode ponders one of life’s big questions - to puff, or not to puff? There’s also chat about books, stationery, cross-stitch, and yarn - yummy, lovely yarn! Let’s chat… Introduction Hello and welcome to the show. Perhaps a weather check and a Penny update might be in order? Find Penny oninstagram.com/pennycavachon. Creative chatter There has been some knitting, including a bit of a sock crisis. I’m working on: Purple Muscari by Wool and Honey. Despite my WIPs-a-plenty, I am pondering a Beekeeper’s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits. I don’t need another WIP. But I want one! I’ve been drawn to modular projects for ages now… Will I start ‘puffin’? I’m also working on the Think Happy Thoughts cross-stitch by Emily Peacock. I’m rather enjoying The Green Gables Happy Paper Club (£10 a month). I’m excited about BritYarn, a new UK based online yarn shop speciali

Welcome to episode 74 of the iMake podcast - or should I say the “new and improved” iMake podcast! This show is a bit of a catch up as I have not recorded an episode since February. I have lots of exciting news and creative exploits to share with you. Introduction (00:33) Welcome to the show this one is called Revamp! More on that later. Happy Easter Monday. I’m on Easter break. The weather is lovely. Today’s show has 2 halves this first is my recent creative exploits and the second explains the title “revamp”. Recent creative exploits (02:11) After a lot of sleep, I’ve rediscovered my creative mojo and energy! Hubby and I are pleased to announce the arrival of Penny the Cavachon. Check out her Instagram feed here:pennycavachon. I’ve been knitting and crafting… Easy Ombre Slouch Hat by Paul S Neary on Ravelry Rico Essential Soft Merino Aran - £3.24 per ball on Love Knitting Stitch Block Cowl by Purl Soho on Ravelry Rowan Kidsilk Haze - colourway Can

Welcome to episode 73 - this show is not in the normal format. It's just me and Jen opening our Christmas presents (a bit late) and chatting about our recent creative activities. I hope you enjoy our random chatter!  Birch Box Secret hollow book tutorial on iMake My Little Box Snowflake crochet-along  Rolled beeswax candles tutorial  Handmade ceramic coasters tutorial Coasters and boxes on iMake Dymo Letratag in Pink (available on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com) Calva 44 recipe (this was yummy!) Lush AnnaDore on Etsy Silverado in Brighton Subversive Cross Stitch (bad language alert!) Cross stitch software Cinnamon Christmas ornaments on Pinterest  Dehydrated orange ornaments on Pinterest Link to Let it Go parody on my teaching blog Issue 1 of iMake Magazine Geocaching  There is, as far as we are aware, no such thing as Minnesotan Ivy... Martello tower My Favourite Things Scarf - finished  Furry Cowl Crochet Happy Blanket Sunburst Granny Square tutorial 

It's time for my annual holiday message. You'll hear from the message that I plan to take a short break from the blog and podcast over Christmas (if I can manage it!) but I will be back in 2015 raring to go! I hope all iMake readers and listeners have a wonderful, restful holiday period and I'd like to thank you all for your continued support.

Welcome to episode 72 - this show is not in the normal format. It's just me and Charles chatting about weaving, pom poms, Christmas and memory boxes, amongst other things. I hope you enjoy our random chatter!  Show Notes Weaving Simplicity Looms Ashford Knitters' Loom Craftsy course: Rigid Heddle Weaving with Angela Tong Ashford inkle loom Pom pom maker (on amazon.com or amazon.co.uk) SnowflakeCAL Beeswax candle tutorial Lip balm tutorial  The Soap Kitchen The Spice Shop Lush Memory boxes Memory boxes for people with dementia - article  audible.co.uk and audible.com The Alzheimer's Association website and on Twitter