Multi-crafter, tutor, sewist, illustrator and designer Paula Milner joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on her passion for crafting and the journey to launching her popular brand, The Crafty Lass.

In 2015, Paula established The Crafty Lass with the aim to inspire adults to get creative in their busy lives, and has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in the craft industry. Her hand drawn, nature-inspired fabric ranges and hand-carved woodblock designs can be found for sale across the U.K. She is a brand ambassador for Brother Sewing Machines, part of the founding Cricut Crew, and author of the 2024 book Simple Paper Flowers.

Learn more about Paula and The Crafty Lass brand:

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Die-hard modern fabric fan Chelsea O’Hayre joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on finding a way to turn a passion into a thriving business and how to recognize and seize additional opportunities as they arise.

Chelsea is the owner of Pink Door Fabrics and Renaissance Ribbons. She started Pink Door Fabrics in 2011, and recently acquired Renaissance in 2023. A lover of fabrics from an early age, Chelsea taught herself to sew many years ago and has transformed her hobby into a growing enterprise that ships worldwide. She has found a niche offering fabrics from all the hottest designers in block of the month programs.

Learn more about Chelsea and her journey:

Website – Pink Door Fabrics

Instagram – Pink Door Fabrics

Instagram – Renaissance Ribbons

Craft ambassador and entrepreneur Isabelle Fish joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on bespoke travel experiences that allow creatives to discover the world through the lens of craft. Having made herself at home in five different countries, including Canada, England and South Africa, Isabelle retains a particularly French attitude towards les métiers d’art, along with her insatiable appetite for travel and cultural discovery.

Isabelle’s company Rue Pigalle is a travel and events-based community for women patrons of craft who celebrate and champion its place in everyday life — all with the purpose to support craft practice and practitioners.

Learn more about Isabelle Fish and Rue Pigalle:

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Rue Pigalle - Website

Rue Pigalle - Instagram

Rue Pigalle - Facebook