Prairie Craft Almanac
Prairie Craft Almanac
Leanne of Moth and Rust DIY
Prairie Craft Almanac is a show exploring craft, nature and simple, creative living. Each episode, I talk about different topics that relate in some way to creativity, craft, art, nature, gardening, culture, etc. and also share my recommendations for different artists, books, and other various resources. Let's learn and grow together! Hosted by Leanne of MothandRustDIY.com Thoughts or questions? Want to request a show topic? Don't hesitate to send me a message!
Getting the ball rolling (and allowing myself to let go of the ball…)
Hello again!!! I just wanted to touch base and share some deep thoughts, some not-so-deep thoughts, and my hopes for the blog (I know, please don't laugh!) Things I mention in today's episode: Dr. Tracey Marks: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTraceyMarks Erin Miller: https://www.youtube.com/@erinmiller/shorts The Last Homely Garden: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastHomelyGarden-xw7tw Warclan Collective: https://www.instagram.com/warclan_collective/ https://www.facebook.com/WarClanArtCollective My newsletter sign up: https://mothandrustdiy.com/newsletter/ Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. To check them out, as well as sign up for my newsletter or get in touch, visit the official blog: ⁠https://mothandrustdiy.com⁠ Follow me on: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠  Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠ If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠ You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠ If you're interested in my art and more personal stuff, check out links to all that here: ⁠linktr.ee/leannesart⁠ My art YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leannedelux
Aug 8, 2023
20 min
Squirrels and a ramble fest...oh, and inspiration for creatives, too.
Weee! We're trying the video thing...again! (Note: If you're just listening to the audio, don't worry, I don't really have anything to show off today.) But, I *DO* share a couple youtube channels I'm really enjoying, which I hope you'll like, too! Links to things I mention: how to make more art this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx1a_mjrMWg&t=48s Little Tiny Egg (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSzmWsrt4r84BlYhcOjKhbA - The Creative Process: 3 steps to unlock your hidden potential: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTFRdPSw4G0&t=56s Sketchbook Skool (YouTube channel): https://www.youtube.com/@SketchBookSkool - Dyck Arboretum, who hosts native plant sales and other events: https://dyckarboretum.org The Maize Farm & Art Market: http://facebook.com/maizefarmandartmarket - Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. To check them out, as well as sign up for my newsletter or get in touch, visit the official blog: ⁠https://mothandrustdiy.com⁠ Follow me on: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade⁠  Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: ⁠youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy⁠ If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: ⁠https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com⁠ You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: ⁠https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust⁠ If you're interested in my art and more personal stuff, check out links to all that here: ⁠linktr.ee/leannesart⁠ My art YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leannedelux
Apr 29, 2023
21 min
If I do what I think I’d like to do, I’ll let you know after I do it…! (Art, markets, and more.)
Spring is here, which means I’m extra anxieted (anxious + excited!!)  It’s all good, though.  We’ll get everything done, right?  And if we don’t…that’s okay. Today I’m rambling about my somewhat newfound appreciation for working with “traditional”/physical art media.  And, we’re starting a farmers market!!! Yay!  The Maize Farm & Art Market: https://facebook.com/maizefarmandartmarket (I only briefly mention Wendell Berry in this episode, but if you haven’t heard me go on about him before, you must read his work!!!  This is one of my faves by him: https://www.amazon.com/Unsettling-America-Culture-Agriculture-ebook/dp/B013AGWCGU?ref_=ast_author_dp ) - Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. To check them out, as well as sign up for my newsletter or get in touch, visit the official blog: https://mothandrustdiy.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust If you're interested in my art and more personal stuff, check out links to all that here: linktr.ee/leannesart My art YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leannedelux
Mar 31, 2023
15 min
Is your life missing a little...boredom? (Plus: what I've been doing, my new serger, and the state of the garden)
It's been a minute!!  In today's episode, I'll catch you up on what's been going on, share my new schedule, talk about the Baby Lock Vibrant serger (sort of), share a new favorite garden resource, and then some... Links to things I mention: Newsletter sign up: mothandrustdiy.com/newsletter Leanne's Art Lab (art videos): youtube.com/@leannedelux Chonky Cap - Free Knitting Pattern: mothandrustdiy.com/chonky-cap-free-knitting-pattern Monarch Gardens, an awesome resource for midwesterners who are interested in land stewardship and converting lawns into native prairie: www.monarchgard.com Milk the Weed, the facebook page for Monarch Gardens: facebook.com/MonarchGardensLLC - - - My craft blog: mothandrustdiy.com Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living.  My name is Leanne, and I'm the maker behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. To check them out, as well as sign up for my newsletter or get in touch, visit: https://mothandrustdiy.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade Check out my YouTube channel for DIY and tutorial videos: youtube.com/@mothandrustdiy If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust If you're interested in my art and more personal stuff, check out links to all that here: linktr.ee/leannesart
Jan 31, 2023
18 min
Unavoidably creative people, freaking out, and other great things...
In today’s rambling episode, I dive into some deep thoughts about creativity and don’t really come to any conclusions…but that’s part of the process, right?! Links to some things I talk about: Autumn anxiety is a thing (!): https://www.healthline.com/health-news/autumn-anxiety Find & support your favorite charities on eBay: https://www.charity.ebay.com The Last Homely House: https://www.youtube.com/c/thelasthomelyhouse - - - My craft blog: https://mothandrustdiy.com/blog  Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living. I (Leanne) am also the creator behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. To check them out, as well as sign up for my newsletter or get in touch, visit: https://mothandrustdiy.com You can also follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mothandrustdiy Check out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiy If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust
Aug 28, 2022
18 min
Art (& craft) at the Amphitheater, and thinking about the way I think about things…
Oh my, it's been a little while again...!  Today I'm talking about the craft show I was organizing and how that went, chat a bit about how Me-Made-May went, give an update on the garden, and discuss how I want to go from here... The book I started reading - How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42771901-how-to-do-nothing - - -  Thank you for spending time with Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living--hosted by me, Leanne! I'm also the creator behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. To check them out, as well as sign up for my newsletter or get in touch, visit: https://mothandrustdiy.com You can also follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rust Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmade TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mothandrustdiy Check out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiy If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more: https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.com You can also shop my original fabric prints and more here: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust
Jul 27, 2022
16 min
Hey, it's Me Made May!  Plus: blue corn, green cotton, and sustainable self-confidence
It’s already mid-May? How did that happen?! (Really, one of these days, I’m going to get it together with this podcast…maybe…!)Today I’m talking about participating in the Me Made May challenge, blue corn, green cotton, and how self-confidence might save the world…maybe?!?!Learn more about #MeMadeMay: http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/p/about-me-made-may.html#:~:text=What%20is%20Me%2DMade%2DMay,suitable%20and%20useful%20for%20YOU.Check Your Thread Podcast: https://checkyourthread.com/So Zo on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sozoblog/Planted in the garden:Po’suwaegeh Blue Corn: https://www.rareseeds.com/po-suwegeh-blueErlene’s Green Cotton: https://www.southernexposure.com/products/erlene-s-green-cotton/Natural Palettes: Inspiration from Plant-Based Color by Sasha Duerr: http://www.sashaduerr.com/books/natural-palettes-inspiration-from-plant-based-colorNative American Seed: https://www.seedsource.com/- - - Welcome to Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living--hosted by me, Leanne! I'm also the creator behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. Visit my website: https://mothandrustdiy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rustFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmadeCheck out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiyPlease feel free to reach out to me at any time. If you enjoy the show, I'd love it if you left a review on Apple podcasts--it helps so much! If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more:https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.comYou can also shop my original fabric prints and more here:https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust
May 17, 2022
13 min
Cultivating Cloth & Community: What I've been up to, Fibershed book review, and more...
It has been so nice to get out and connect with other makers!! On today’s episode I’m talking about the events I’ve been part of recently, share an update from the garden, and explore my own personal fibershed, as well as talk about the book Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess.ICT Fashion Tour: https://ictfashiontour.comMy video about the March 5 Runway Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwHpwCt3RVw&t=83sICT S.O.S. pouches (proceeds got to https://ictsos.org): https://www.etsy.com/shop/mothandrusthandmade/?etsrc=sdt&search_query=ICTsos Clearwater Art Walk: https://www.clearwaterartwalk.comLeanne’s Art Club Newsletter (for art lovers in south central Kansas!): https://gmail.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=71e2e1e080234efda1e768c5a&id=d9e8d40308Fibershed by Rebecca Burgess: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/fibershed/The Fibershed website: http://fibershed.org- - - Welcome to Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living--hosted by me, Leanne! I'm also the creator behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. Visit my website: https://mothandrustdiy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rustFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmadeCheck out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiyPlease feel free to reach out to me at any time. If you enjoy the show, I'd love it if you left a review on Apple podcasts--it helps so much! If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more:https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.comYou can also shop my original fabric prints and more here:https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust
Apr 25, 2022
13 min
Stressed, blessed, and textile-obsessed...plus, fashion and farming collide!
In this episode, I share some incredibly inspiring artists and projects (yes, again!), and talk a bit about getting ready for some upcoming events, including an art show and fashion event….eeee! (Yeah, I’m a little nervous, but also excited!)Sky High Farm: https://skyhighfarm.orgSky High Farm Work Wear: https://www.skyhighfarmworkwear.comThreads and Throws CHS by Autumn Callison: https://www.instagram.com/threadsandthrowschs/Rozmarin by Sofia Guseva: https://www.instagram.com/rozmarinstore/My TikTok, *if* you're interested... (yikes!) https://www.tiktok.com/@mothandrustdiy- - - Welcome to Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living--hosted by me, Leanne! I'm also the creator behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. Visit my website: https://mothandrustdiy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rustFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmadeCheck out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiyPlease feel free to reach out to me at any time. If you enjoy the show, I'd love it if you left a review on Apple podcasts--it helps so much! If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more:https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.comYou can also shop my original fabric prints and more here:https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust
Feb 18, 2022
12 min
Punch needling, garden dreaming, and reading for improvement
In this episode, I talk about what may be my favorite new craft, share a reading recommendation for anyone looking to develop better habits, and talk about my recent seed audit. Plus, Moth and Rust has an updated look--be sure to check the link below to find out how you can enter my latest giveaway!Link to my giveaway on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcgZ1XLVEQ/Link to my blog post, where I talk about the giveaway and share more photos: https://mothandrustdiy.com/celebrating-the-logo-reveal-with-a-giveaway/Beautiful, quality Oxford Punch Needles, made in the USA: https://amyoxford.comAtomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits- - - Welcome to Prairie Craft Almanac, a podcast exploring craft, nature, and simple, creative living--hosted by me, Leanne! I'm also the creator behind Moth and Rust DIY, the blog where I share free patterns, tutorials, artist interviews, and more. Visit my website: https://mothandrustdiy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moth_and_rustFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mothandrusthandmadeCheck out my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/mothandrustdiyPlease feel free to reach out to me at any time. If you enjoy the show, I'd love it if you left a review on Apple podcasts--it helps so much! If you're interested in supporting me and this show, please check out my Etsy shop where you can find handmade accessories, clothing, patterns, art, and more:https://mothandrusthandmade.etsy.comYou can also shop my original fabric prints and more here:https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/mothandrust
Feb 1, 2022
12 min
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