Ep. 95 Finding Authenticity with Quayln Stark

Welcome to Making Conversation, a podcast for makers where we share with you some incredible people within this community we love so much. Here’s where you get to listen to a little part of their making journey.Interview Intro: I’m your host Ashley Yousling. Today I’m talking with Quayln Stark of QUOE. As an artist and designer, Quayln’s passion for self-expression and inclusivity shine through each of his creations. From sewing and quilting to knitting and crochet, Quayln pairs traditional fiber arts techniques with imaginative designs, colors, and textures. You can find his free Crochet Lentil pattern–an adorable amigurumi cat designed for Making–when you log in at themakingapp.com. Quayln is featured in the inaugural issue of our newest publication BRIGHT, a bi-annual magazine centered on diverse voices, repurposing, craftivism, and the future of making - now available for 2022 subscriptions at makingzine.com. You can follow Quayln’s process on the Making app, Instagram @portquoelio, and TikTok @quoe, and on his website quoe.us. Giveaway Sponsor:  This week’s giveaway is sponsored by Purl Soho, and we’re giving away 5 skeins of their Tussock yarn in Blue Fjord - a deep navy blue 60/40 superfine kid mohair and silk blend. The winner will also receive a pair of Purl Soho Rose Gold Fabric Shears made in Sheffield, England perfect for making precise cuts on your most precious fabrics.To enter this giveaway, download our new app, Making, and leave a comment on today's podcast episode post. Find us in the Apple App Store with a search for "Making." And if you don't have an iPhone–not to worry. Our Android app will be out next week. In the meantime, you can enter by commenting on the episode blog post at makingzine.com. The biggest of thanks to everyone involved in this weeks episode, Quayln, Purl Soho, the Making team and our producer Alice Anderson. I hope you’ll join me each week as we talk and learn from more fascinating makers. For podcast notes and transcription, visit makingzine.com. Have a wonderful week!🌟 Support the Podcast🌟🔔 Subscribe on YouTube – youtube.com/@making_co☕ Buy me a coffee on Ko-fi – ko-fi.com/makingconversation📢 Tell your maker friends – Spread the love!If you'd like to give a shout-out, have a question that you'd like us to answer on the podcast, or are interested in sponsoring Making Conversation, email us at [email protected] by Despatches.