Collage Creative with Amy Small

Sari Shryack: From a daily art practice to viral paintings, a book and beyond!

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have Sari Shryack of Not Sorry Art. Her colorful paintings cover many different subjects and techniques including ...

Rachelle of Moondrake Co: From Board Game Cafe Owner to Rockstar Indie Dyer

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. Insi...

Chantal @knitatude: Her story from the beginning, what inspires her and how she stays motivated!

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Jenna Rainey ~ Watercolor Artist, Former Woo Skeptic + Growing a Creative Small Business

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, I have Jenna Rainey. Jenna is a watercolor artist, teacher and entrepreneur. For creatives with small business aspirations, this po...

Karyn Lao: The Power of Pom Poms

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have Karyn Lao, multimedia artist whose work explores interconnectivity through play. Karyn's work experiments with ...

Madison Arnholt: Innervoice, Flow State + Creativity

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Betz White: Building a creative business with all the pivots!

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 craft...

Alexa Martin: Leaving the corporate world for a life of no regrets

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 163: Rachel Burke of @imakestagram (re-release episode 91)

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 specialit...

Bonus Episode: Creative Knitters Deep Dive

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Re-release ~ The Grocery Girls: Making things, saying anything on YouTube and that incredible sisterly bond!

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 lad...

Cadence Kidwell: Building Fuzzy Goat Yarns and Refusing to Consider Failure

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Lydia Morrow: Creativity and the Power of Letting Go

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Episode 160: Amy + Inner Voice

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 202...

Liza Laird: The Yoga Of Yarn

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ya...

Dylan Ayaloo: On Slowing Down + Going Inward

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 157: Vanessa Vargas Wilson ~ Craft Gemini

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Shelbey Monae: On a mission to diversify what you read!

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Kelly Mason: From childhood creative to fiber entrepreneur!

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 spinner...

Spring Make-along ~ Bonus

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Brandi Cheyenne Harper: Self Nourishment, Big Leaps + Manifesting a Book!

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Knittin...

Diana Wiley & Handspun Hope: All about IMPACT

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ashley Mitchell: How she turned her passions into an amazing, impactful life

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 advoc...

Reshma Alfus: From psychology to baby blocks to Hello Lavender!

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Emma Janet: Bloom + Create ~ leaning into knitting

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 upcomi...

Bonus ~ Solo Episode with Amy

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since I got on here for a solo episode. Way back when I was more regular about releasing this podcast, I'd get on every 10th episode...

Keith Leonard: Color Love, Taking Naps and Growing a Creative Business

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Keith Leonard. Keith is the yarn designer and teacher behind Yarn Snob, his own hand dyed line of yarn. Keith tells us the st...

Suzan Colon: Knitting together a creative, mindful life

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Suzan Colon. Suzan is a creativity lover just like I know many of you are - she's an author, creator of meditation (which whi...

Rebecca Whitaker: When weaving clicked + taking creative leaps

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Rebecca Whitaker, a creative who dove head first into a weaving career after becoming a mom. She takes us behind the scenes i...

James N Watts: Music, Pattern Design, IG Friendships and Fantastic Hair

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have James N Watts, musician and knitwear designer extraordinaire. From growing up in a creative household, becoming a musician (a...

Anne LaFollette: It's never too late to create!

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Anne LaFollette! After years working in the corporate work and an unexpected layoff, Anne turned to the art supplies that had...

Kelly Brooks: Slowing down, cozy living + evolving Knitbrooks

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Kelly Brooks, the owner and founder of Knitbrooks. She is a woodworker, and along with her partner they create gorgeous hand ...

Jake Kenyon: Finding his creative voice through kenyarn

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Jake Kenyon, the owner and founder of kenyarn where he dyes all the gorgeous handspun yarns and gets inspiration from whereve...

Becky Kevelson: Creativity, String NYC & CASHMERE!

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Becky Kevelson, the owner and founder of Clinton Hill Cashmere! Becky shares her story of growing up with creative parents, t...

Shala Jones: Part 2 ~ A DEEP DIVE

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Shala Jones of Black Purl Magic for Part 2! In this deeper dive into Shala's story, we'll talk about how the name of her comp...

Shala Jones: Finding herself + her tribe in making

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show meet Shala Jones! Shala is the founder of Black Purl Magic, where she designs and sells all the knitting accessories like project ba...

Kristine Rodriguez: Saying yes before you're ready

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Kristine Rodriguez, the designer behind the knitwear brand, Declarative, the label. As we go back in time and dive into her s...

Safiyyah Talley: Creative roots and creative leaps!

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Safiyyah Talley aka the Drunk Knitter. There is a beautiful recurring theme that runs throughout her story and it's a theme o...

Christine Chitnis: Creative Beginnings, Patterns of India and Flower Farms

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Chirstine Chitnis. Christine is an author and photographer with a passion for all things floral and India. Her latest book P...

Marceline Smith: Creative Roots, Vulnerability & Daily Rituals

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Marceline Smith of Hey BrownBerry. Marceline is a content creator, designer, event host and so much more. We talk about her c...

Anushka ~ Crimson Stitchery: Creative dabbling, sock knitting and embracing learning as a way of life

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Anushka of the Crimson Stitchery. Anushka is a knitter, designer, youtuber, musician and writer.  We travel all over the pla...

Joji Locatelli (repeat interview!) ~ Becoming Joji

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Joji Locatelli – the designer behind countless knitting patterns that so many of us know and love - I know you'll love hear...

Solo Episode ~ Amy Small

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I take you behind the scenes into what the heck is going on in my life. I tell you about juggling knitalong planning but some major...

Lizzie Shriner: Yarn + Knitter - her way of life

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I'm excited to welcome Lizzie Shriner, the brains behind cult yarn store The Mermaid's Purl in Wickford, RI. Lizzie tells us about b...

Samantha Brunson: Netflix, Knitting and Building Fun into her Business

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have the Samantha Brunson, the founder of Bobble Club House, a social group that gathers around crafting and chillaxing (think Net...

The Grocery Girls: Making things, saying anything on YouTube and that incredible sisterly bond!

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 lad...

Gavriella Treminio: Holding true to your own intentions

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Gavriella Treminio – she is a knitwear designer, natural hand dyer and much more – we'll get into all of it! I'm excited ...

Amanda Hsiao: Moving through tough times to create and build business

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Amanda Hsiao, the co-owner of the Observatory Shop – but really it's a lot more than just a yarn shop and you'll hear about...

Jacqueline Cieslak: Teacher, Designer and Body Positive Activist

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Jacqueline Cieslak. She is a knitwear designer with a passion for making the world more body positive – this means inclusiv...

Alex Reynoso: Creating ALL the things

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! Today on the show I have the insanely creative Alex Reynoso the creator of Alex Creates! He is a yarn dyer, hand spinner, potter (the cer...

Marisa Morrison Stein: Taking Pom Poms to the Next Level

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there! Today on the show I have Marisa Morisson Stein. She is the creator of the Neon Tea Party, a business that is all about celebrating your crea...

Virginia Johnson: Growing Gather Here + pivoting during a pandemic

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast meet Virginia Johnson. She is the founder, along with her partner Noah, of Gather Here, a craft supply store in Cambridge, MA,...

Toni Lipsey: Moving TL Yarn Crafts into a full blow career!

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Toni Lipsey, AGAIN. She is a crochet designer and the founder of TL Yarn Crafts! She was originally guest number 18 and here ...

Whitney Crutchfield ~ Puff Paint, the Crafts Dept and building We Gather!

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Whitney Crutchfield of We Gather – weaving and textile company that is all about the magic and joy of making. Whitney's got...

Diane Ivey: Growing Lady Dye Yarns, Speaking out about Diversity Issues & Coping with Covid

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Diane Ivey. She is the owner and founder of Lady Dye Yarns, based right out of Boston a hop and a skip away from me. For a lo...

Nancy Ricci: Bali to NYC to Yarn!

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Nancy Ricci the creator of Getting Purly with It! Nancy is a designer and blogger based in NYC. I'm excited for you to dive i...

Amy Small ~ The Spring Knitalong!

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am getting back into the routine of doing solo episodes every tenth episode - so here we go! In today's episode, I dive into our upcoming spring kni...

Tara Morris: Photography, finding yoga, thinking up & winning the human lottery!

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Tara Morris. Especially now, I am so excited for you to hear this episode. Tara is a yoga teacher, photographer and world tra...

Sabrina Ward Harrison: Getting us all a little more free!

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Sabrina Ward Harrison and woah friends this is a good one. It's a long episode that is just jam packed. Sabrina is an autho...

Melissa Jenkins: Creative outlets, evolving her designs and the Mom juggle!

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Melissa Jenkins. Melissa is the owner and founder of Melissa Jenkins Designs – a jewelry company that makes stunning brass ...

Shelley Brander: Evolving and focusing Loops & Knit Stars

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Shelley Brander. She is the founder of Knit Stars which 10,000 people have participated in (which is insane, percolate on tha...

Gaye Glasspie: Becoming GG Made It

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Gaye Glasspie aka GG Made It. She's a prolific knitter, a designer and a youtube podcaster. Her impact on our community reach...

ChiWei Ranck: 1 Dog Woof, Transitions & Learning to be Gentle with Ourselves

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Chiwei Ranck, she is the creator of 1 dog woof. She's a designer (crochet and knitwear!) and a blogger. I love this episode A...

Crispina ffrench: Zero waste, upcycled alchemy and creative small business

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have a new friend that has an amazing business story to tell us! Her name is Cripsina ffrench and she is zero waste designer and t...

Yasmenda McCoy: The Fantastic Stories of Designs by Yasmen

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there! Welcome to Episode 112 of the Collage Creative Podcast. Today I am thrilled to have Yasmenda McCoy on the show. She is the crochet jewelry d...

London Kaye: Spreading Joy through Yarn Bombing

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast, I have London Kaye. London is a crochet artist with a specialty in yarn bombing and fiber installations.  Her work is happy and...

Jessica Carey (again!): Making her way onwards and upwards through team and staying true to herself

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Carey of the Hook Nook is BACK. Her original episode, episode #8 aired over a year ago. Do not miss this gem where she fills us in on how she ...

Episode 33 (repeat) ~ Paul Goodnight

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Repeat episode - one of my favorites with Paul Goodnight. Perhaps my most favorite? I am not sure. I miss seeing his face every day.    After 2 week...

Julie Duffy: Evolving Story A Day and prioritizing creative time

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Julie Duffy. Julie is a writer – our first ever write on the show!  She is the founder of a Story A Day which is a creativ...

Amy Small: Life, business, big picture updates and thinking

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I fill you in on what I've been up during my 2 month podcast break and where I see my business going in the future...all a little ...

Kristal Hill (again!) ~ Coping and growing in the face of challenge

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I am re-airing one of my most favorite episodes- my interview with Kristal Hill. I have old friend and colleague, Kristal Hill, who ...

Mary Jeanne Packer: Creating and coming back from a fire to create Battenkill Fibers

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Mary Jeanne Packer! I'm really excited for you to hear this episode because this is the first time I've ever had a mill owner...

Paula Pereira: Architecture, to retail, to yoga and finally to knitting.

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Paula Pereira! She is a knitwear designer based in Brazil who has published countless patterns on her own and with other larg...

Katy Westcott: Creating her own niche within the fiber world

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Katy Westcott, the incredible business lady behind Katrinkles. Her company focuses on accessories that work with your knittin...

Alexandra Tavel: From a Killimanjaro tarot card reading to Two of Wants

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi there today on the show I have Alexandra Tavel, the creative force behind Two of Wands! She is a prolific knit wear designer who's designs always s...

Cindy Bokser: Marfa to Macrame Artist & Supply Expert!

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Cindy Bokser! She is a macramé artist and the creator of Niroma Studio, an online supply shop for fiber artists. I think you...

Steven Berg: On being Steven Be - inside & out

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Steven Berg, the man and the legend behind all things Steven Be. This is a really special episode for me. I've known Steven s...

Mckenzie Mullen: Embracing all parts of herself at Emtothethird Yarn Co

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Mckenzie Mullen – the dyer and youtuber behind Emtothethird Yarn Co. I'm excited for you to hear about her yarns but I'm ev...

EPISODE 100 - SOLO EPISODE!

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hi friends! Someone this is episode 100 of this podcast. I can hardly believe it. In this episode I talk about what this podcast means to me and how I...

Alicia Scardetta: Building a creative life in weaving, teaching and small business

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show, meet Alicia Scardetta. Alicia is a fiber artist who creates her own unique pieces using wrapped yarns and unexpected color palettes...

Ellen Bruvoort: The mindset that fostered her small business, Fibrous

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Ellen Bruxvort the owner of Fibrous. We go deep into what it's like to run a small business and how she copes with all the up...

Allyson Rousseau: Cultivating a deep sense of sense to create a business

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast I have Allyson Rousseau, a weaver with a focus on color, texture and perhaps even a little geometry. Allyson opens up about her c...

Park Williams: On courage, shame holes and building 2 creative small businesses

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm super exicted about today's epsidoe with Park Williams! She is a knit wear designer and actor, which I did not even know until this episode. I lov...

Gina Bonomo: Evolving businesses through Skein Cocaine

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Gina Bonomo, she is the creator of Skein Cocaine. Gina has done so much in the fiber world from designing her own patterns to...

Amanda Solomon: Cultivating belonging and joy with fiber and on the farm

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Amanda Solomon. She is a part farmer and part fiber artist. What I love so much about this episode is the way that she radiat...

Carmel Snow: Smart textiles, burning man and dancing out that stress

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Carmel Snow and I'm so excited for you to hear this one! Carmel has her hands in a lot – machine knitting research centered...

Louis Borea: From a vivid dream to Brooklyn Boy Knits and all the steps in between!

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Louis Borea of Brooklyn Boy Knits and if you don't know him already, I'm so excited for you to get to here! I especially love...

Rachel Burke: Finding her way with tinsel and pom poms

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

High everyone!!! 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...

Christina Fagan: Knitted toy bats, cold calling and building Shi*t that I Knit!

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is with Christina Fagan, the owner of Sh*t that I Knit. We became friends at our husband's work xmas party and soon learned that we sh...

Bonus episode: Spring Knitalong Details

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I give you an overview of what's in store for our Spring Knitalong.....ALL the details! For photos of the exact styles, visit my blog...

Shay Johnson: On balance + fearlessly perusing what lights you up!

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Shay Johnson, the designer behind Knit & Croshay. All I have to say here, is prepare to be blown away. Along with her full ti...

Jen Duffin: On losing (and finding!) your creative spark

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Jen Duffin. I'm really fired up about this one guys! Jen is a macramé and weaving artist behind Nova Mercury. Her works are ...

Mariana Baertl: On endless artistic experimentation and that entrepreneurial spirit!

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Mariana Baertl, the creator of Living Fibers Art. She is a fiber artist that mixes so many techniques, like embroidery, weavi...

Hannah Fetig: Flowing into a design career + all the messiness it comes with

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Hannah Fetig, the designer behind Knit Bot and so many beloved patterns. We trace the steps of her career which all seemed to...

Tina Tse: Juggling day & night jobs and cultivating community on IG

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Tina Tse, she is a creative pattern designer who designs in her free time and works in the knitting machine world by day. I l...

Sharrel Paul: In the midst of sickness, a business blooms

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Sharrel Paul, the founder and owner of Mud & Yarn, a pottery and finished crochet goods company. Her path to pottery and this...

Angela Smith: From real estate to weaving supplies, with a little help from her pups!

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Angela Smith, the owner and founder of Purl and Loop a company that specializes in wood lasered weaving looms, kits and tools...

Bristol Ivy: Homeschooling, woofing in NZ and of course, designing

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Bristol Ivy, pattern designer, teacher and author. We dive into her childhood in Maine and what that was like as well so many...

Britt-Marie Alm: On growing Love Fest Fibers, feeling borderless and social entrepreneurship

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Britt-Marie Alm, the woman behind Love Fest Fibers. Her yarns are huge and cozy. Each skein and ball has a wonderful story a...

Candice English: Finding joy & balance at the Farmers Daughter Fibers

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show I have Candice English, the founder and creative brain behind the Farmers Daughter Fibers. We talk about her career, working crazy 6...