Comment from Cathy
Time: April 7, 2008, 12:10 pm

I loved your conversation with Emily. Very insightful. You asked some great questions and I loved how candid she was about things. She is truly an inspiration. Thanks for the podcast!

Comment from rodi
Time: April 7, 2008, 2:03 pm

Wonderful show! It didn’t seem that long at all…I really enjoyed listening to your conversation.

Comment from Chris
Time: April 8, 2008, 10:18 am

Oh.
This.
Is one of the best.
Podcasts.
EVER.

Isn’t that Emily erudite, articulate, and fun? And Jennifer, you always are, anyway; that’s a given.

WHAT happens to people? I’d had this horrible, sinking feeling when Martha made her comments on Emily’s segment, and asked Emily about $$, it was horrifying, and now I can see that I didn’t even know the half of it!

But people are responsible for their own behaviors, and they were WAY out of line with regard to what they put on Emily as a result. People need to have some BOUNDARIES for heaven’s sake! And a bit of REALITY, here. It’s none of anyone’s (even Martha’s) business what Emily’s doing, and it’s Emily’s brilliance and HER hard work, and HER dues to pay! Everyone needs to just get their own lives!

Sometimes the feast on celebrity in this country is just too much to take. Just mind your own stores, people!!

That having been said, I’m going to go ask Emily for her autograph.

Comment from LeAnn
Time: April 8, 2008, 7:21 pm

Loved the interview. I stumbled upon Emily about five months ago through sublime stitching and fell in love with her work. She has such a cute blog and great vintage style. It is nice to hear that someone can be successful by doing what they love.

Comment from Ann
Time: April 9, 2008, 9:41 am

Great interview, Jennifer! You asked a lot of really great questions — I was even listening to my ipod while at work since it was so enrapturing. Thanks!

Comment from Jennifer
Time: April 9, 2008, 1:07 pm

I’ve been listening to your podcast since November (and am getting caught up on all of the podcasts since before then) and I have to say Emily Martin is your best interview yet.

She seems like a really cool girl; very grounded and realistic. She has a great sense of humor, and your rapport with her was great.

Great work!

Comment from Kari
Time: April 9, 2008, 4:44 pm

I continue to be impressed by the diversity of people that you interview. Emily seems very unique and I’ve really enjoyed checking out her blogs and Etsy shop. I’m impressed by her openness and am glad she’s making a living at what she’s doing. Very exciting!

Comment from Lydia
Time: April 10, 2008, 12:27 pm

Another wonderful interview. Emily was very inspirational and delightful. I’ve already ordered one of her prints and can’t wait to order more.

Jennifer – please continue to give us these fabulous interviews and great craft business insights. Thank you

Comment from Megan
Time: April 10, 2008, 5:48 pm

What a lovely interview! I’ve been incredibly inspired by Emily and her work for some time, and I was so excited to listen to your podcast. I’m amazed by this small phenomenon she has created through the Black Apple and I think she is so deserving of the credit she has received. Living the dream, I say!! Thanks so much for yet another captivating interview!

Comment from betz
Time: April 14, 2008, 6:00 pm

Jennifer,
Thanks for another great show. It was awesome to hear Emily’s story and her perspective. What I loved is that she didn’t sugar coat her experience nor did she sound bitter in any way. Just the facts and let the listener decide…
Keep up the good work!
Betz

Comment from melissa
Time: April 15, 2008, 1:49 pm

thank you yet another great podcast! i really enjoyed this one- i am long-time of both you AND emily! it was a really inspiring listen- perfect for hand-sewing to! :)

Comment from melissa
Time: April 15, 2008, 1:49 pm

oops- sorry- that would be longtime fan…

Comment from Laura
Time: April 20, 2008, 2:12 am

Just found craft mania and what a great blog and extra goodies- podcasts! This is such a great interview, emily seems like just a lovely person and your relaxed interviewing technique fits so well with the whole crafty vibe :)

Comment from Rachel
Time: April 21, 2008, 4:12 am

I was so happy to listen to this podcast, I’ve been reading the Black Apple blog and Emily’s work is so unique.

Comment from Laurie
Time: April 23, 2008, 3:51 pm

Hi! I loved this show! I noticed Emily’s work awhile back and I appreciate her creativity. Your interviews are just the best, Jennifer. Your show has opened my eyes to new artists, designers, writers, etc. Thank you so much.

Comment from Felicia
Time: April 29, 2008, 12:15 pm

Very enjoyable show :)

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Time: May 6, 2008, 8:11 am

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Comment from Elizabeth
Time: June 3, 2008, 7:43 pm

Hi! I finally got around to listening tonight while English paper piecing (I -know-. It -is- addicting. What makes this tinny little work so satisfying?). This was a really great interview. Thank you, Emily, for being so candid with us. I even laughed out loud when you all joked about jumping in your money 60% and then having to shovel it back in your closet! Congrats to you both!

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Time: July 9, 2008, 9:44 pm

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Comment from jacqueline brito
Time: July 11, 2008, 6:00 am

i love it, beautiful work

Comment from Staceydotdot
Time: July 12, 2008, 8:16 am

I just listened to this podcast and it was fab! I love the Black Apple and Emily is as down to earth as I imagined! Shes so inspiring!

You site if great! Im listening all the way from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and I will continue to listen and inform people of your great podcasts!

Stacey..

Comment from jen
Time: July 13, 2008, 7:46 pm

emily is one of my favourites – she is SO inspiring and beautiful and creative and she’s really cool too – from what i’ve seen on her blog/martha/etc. and she replies to comments on her blog too, which doesn’t always happen!

Comment from Missy
Time: July 17, 2008, 9:35 pm

Emily is SO amazing! I’ve been a blog reader of hers for ages. I really should comment there more, but I feel a little silly for some reason commenting when I I don’t know her and she has so many readers.
What a wonderful podcast. She is so level headed about everything and such a positive person! I love that she just seems so open, friendly and funny. So candid!

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Time: July 23, 2008, 10:42 pm

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Comment from natalie
Time: August 25, 2008, 11:27 am

these are absolutely adorable! i cant wait to use mine! :)
Thanks for sharing

Comment from Michelle
Time: August 29, 2008, 9:29 pm

Thank you Emily, and thank you Jennifer. I really enjoyed this episode, and I learned SO much from it, especially as a new-ish Etsy seller.

Comment from ok
Time: September 24, 2008, 11:28 pm

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Comment from nadine
Time: March 24, 2009, 2:45 am

what a great podcast! i featured it over on my blog –
go here to check it out!
thanks
x
pretty little posie

Comment from Horse trailer parts
Time: April 22, 2010, 5:35 am

She is so level headed about everything and such a positive person and I love that she just seems so open, friendly and funny it’s so candid!

Comment from Wedding centerpiece vases
Time: May 8, 2010, 3:23 pm

This is a great and interesting article.

Comment from Green screen backgrounds
Time: May 13, 2010, 6:28 am

I’ve been listening to your podcast since October and am getting caught up on all of the podcasts since before then and I have to say Emily Martin is your best interview yet.

Comment from Anne
Time: May 14, 2010, 8:04 pm

Simply lovely. Thank you so much, I am going to use these with end of the year gift books for my preschool class.
-Anne

Comment from Federal tax brackets
Time: May 19, 2010, 5:06 pm

Great interview, Jennifer! You asked a lot of really great questions — I was even listening to my ipod while at work since it was so enrapturing. I did read this blog and it was very interesting. I liked the second part the most.

Comment from Motorcycle wheel chock
Time: May 26, 2010, 5:19 pm

I loved your conversation with Emily. An article very well written. I agree with what your writing.

Comment from Toy hauler trailers
Time: May 28, 2010, 11:40 am

Loved the interview. I stumbled upon Emily about five months ago through sublime stitching and fell in love with her work. Thank you Emily, and thank you Jennifer.

Comment from Motorcycle tank bags
Time: May 30, 2010, 3:52 pm

What about people? That had this horrible sinking feeling when Martha made his comments at the segment of Emily, Emily and asked about $$, it was horrible, and now I can see that I did not know even half! Motorcycle tank bags

Comment from Children spoilers
Time: July 22, 2010, 4:52 am

I loved his conversation with Emily. Very insightful. You asked some great questions and I loved how she was honest about things. She is a true inspiration.

Comment from Mary
Time: August 2, 2010, 2:23 pm

The bookplates are a perfect combo of cute & cool. Happily adding them to my bookplate page at http://www.squidoo.com/best-bookplates — thanks, Emily and CraftSanity!

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Comment from keysli
Time: February 23, 2012, 4:16 am

hank you Emily, and thank you Jennifer. I really enjoyed this episode, and I learned SO much from it, especially as a new-i!!!

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