Thomas Knauer's guest appearances

Thomas Knauer

Craft Industry Alliance

Just Wanna Quilt

Teresa Duryea Wong

Sue Bleiweiss

Maddie Kertay

Michael Miller

Andrea Tsang Jackson

Stephanie Kendron

Kristin Esser

Tammy Silvers

Ali Smith

Liz Gipson

Heather Grant

Jo Westfoot

Michael McCormick

Dora Cary

Heather Givans

OwlTail

Thomas has a new, most magnificent book out, Quilt Out Loud: Activism, Language and the Art of Quilting (C&amp;T Publishing, 2023), available at https://amzn.to/3KkTDVP.The last time we spoke to Thomas in 2019, he was discussing his previous book, Why We Quilt. Listen to that podcast at, https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19599876. He discusses the process of writing this book, his life during the Pandemic, and his thoughts on the beauty he makes with activism messaging. He also talks about the influence of punk on his thoughts and process, and even the look of the book! Thomas Knauer holds Masters of Fine Art from both Ohio University and the Cranbrook Academy of art. Before he started designing fabric and quilts he was a professor of art and design at Drake University and the State University of New York. He began sewing in 2010 after leaving academia due to health concerns, and soon thereafter sat down at a sewing machine for the first time to make his wee daughter a dress. Since then he has designed six fabric collections for Andover Fabrics, writes an ongoing column for Quilters Newsletter, has published quilts in numerous magazines, and is exhibiting in quilt shows and museums. But in the end he loves making things for his daughter and new son the best. For more about Thomas, go to https://www.thomasknauersews.com/.

Thomas has a new, most magnificent book out, Quilt Out Loud: Activism, Language and the Art of Quilting (C&amp;T Publishing, 2023), available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3KkTDVP" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3KkTDVP</a>.The last time we spoke to Thomas in 2019, he was discussing his previous book, Why We Quilt. Listen to that podcast at, <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19599876" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19599876</a>. He discusses the process of writing this book, his life during the Pandemic, and his thoughts on the beauty he makes with activism messaging. He also talks about the influence of punk on his thoughts and process, and even the look of the book! Thomas Knauer holds Masters of Fine Art from both Ohio University and the Cranbrook Academy of art. Before he started designing fabric and quilts he was a professor of art and design at Drake University and the State University of New York. He began sewing in 2010 after leaving academia due to health concerns, and soon thereafter sat down at a sewing machine for the first time to make his wee daughter a dress. Since then he has designed six fabric collections for Andover Fabrics, writes an ongoing column for Quilters Newsletter, has published quilts in numerous magazines, and is exhibiting in quilt shows and museums. But in the end he loves making things for his daughter and new son the best. For more about Thomas, go to <a href="https://www.thomasknauersews.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thomasknauersews.com/</a>.

Quilter and Author Thomas Knauer joins us to discuss his new  book Quilt Out Loud

Thomas has created with Storey Publications one of the prettiest books I've ever seen, Why We Quilt.  We talk about his writing process and his life.   For more see http://www.thomasknauersews.com/  For more about the book:  https://amzn.to/2N393if

Thomas has created with Storey Publications one of the prettiest books I've ever seen, Why We Quilt. We talk about his writing process and his life. For more see <a href="http://www.thomasknauersews.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thomasknauersews.com/</a> For more about the book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2N393if" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2N393if</a>

Thomas Knauer joins us to talk about his new book, Why We Quilt

On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast I've asked quilter Thomas Knauer to talk about the state of the quilting industry right now. Knauer is an academic as well as an award winning quilter and he views the industry in a way that I feel is unusual and thought-provoking. He talks about the relationship between the quest for perfectionism and quilting and how that leads to consumerism. Thomas also feels that "the quilting industry has nothing to do with quilts," a statement I ask him to unpack for us. Finally, Thomas shares a new model for local quilt shops going forward - one that I've never heard before and that definitley made me think. I hope this interview prompts some new ideas to circulate as the business of quilting changes. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Craftcation. If you’re maker, blogger or creative business owner Craftcation Conference is the perfect place for you to get all the tools and resources you need to start the business of your dreams, take your existing business to the next-level, make life-long friends and build your community, and discover or rediscover your inner artist and crafter.Come to Craftcation: Business and Makers Conference on April 27-30 2017 in Ventura, California for four life-changing days of 80+ hands-on DIY craft workshops and business classes as well as special events like happy hour, keynote dinner, morning yoga, a dance party and more.Craftcation sells out every year, so don’t miss this chance. Go to dearhandmadelife.com and use the code: whileshenaps to get $20 off and register for four days you’ll never forget. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

On today’s episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast I've asked quilter <a href="http://www.thomasknauersews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Knauer</a> to talk about the state of the quilting industry right now. Knauer is an academic as well as an award winning quilter and he views the industry in a way that I feel is unusual and thought-provoking. He talks about the relationship between the quest for perfectionism and quilting and how that leads to consumerism. Thomas also feels that "the quilting industry has nothing to do with quilts," a statement I ask him to unpack for us. Finally, Thomas shares a new model for local quilt shops going forward - one that I've never heard before and that definitley made me think. I hope this interview prompts some new ideas to circulate as the business of quilting changes. +++++ This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craftcation</a>. If you’re maker, blogger or creative business owner Craftcation Conference is the perfect place for you to get all the tools and resources you need to start the business of your dreams, take your existing business to the next-level, make life-long friends and build your community, and discover or rediscover your inner artist and crafter.Come to Craftcation: Business and Makers Conference on April 27-30 2017 in Ventura, California for four life-changing days of 80+ hands-on DIY craft workshops and business classes as well as special events like happy hour, keynote dinner, morning yoga, a dance party and more.Craftcation sells out every year, so don’t miss this chance. Go to <a href="http://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dearhandmadelife.com</a> and use the code: whileshenaps to get $20 off and register for four days you’ll never forget. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same. To get the full show notes for this episode, visit<a href="https://www.craftindustryalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Craft Industry Alliance</a> where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.