Big Raven Farm

  Hello, Craftonians! Welcome back to another exciting episode of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast. I had the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented Becky Campbell, founder of Sew Forever. With over 30 years of quilting experience under her belt, Becky has developed some truly innovative techniques that make quilting more accessible and fun for everyone. Let me share with you what I learned from our delightful conversation. A New Approach to English Paper Piecing One of the first things Becky shared was her revolutionary take on English paper piecing. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the traditional methods involving basting...

Craftonians, welcome back to another heartwarming episode of Joleen's Happy Time Craftcast! I'm so excited to share today's episode with you because we have a fantastic guest—Paige St. Pierre, a brilliant fiber artist and educator with a deep passion for sustainable art practices. Paige and I explore the magic of creative reuse, eco-friendly techniques, and the enchanting world of botanical printing. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just dipping your toes into the artistic waters, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips that you won't want to miss. So, big news—I’ve got a new setup! I've finally moved...

In this episode of Happy Time Craftcast, I was thrilled to introduce Jenny White, the brilliant mind behind Lucky Jonquil. Jenny’s journey through the world of crafting is nothing short of fascinating. She started with knitting and crochet, transitioned to cross-stitch, and eventually found her niche in organizing crafting tools to make our crafting lives easier and more beautiful.   Jenny’s innovative spirit is truly inspiring. She began with pattern work but quickly realized her passion lay in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing organizational tools. You know that feeling when you buy all the crafting supplies and then have to...