Ep 148: Thriving Through Craft: Chronic Illness & Creative Power (Rochelle New, Home Row Handcraft)

This week on Knit A Spell, I’m joined by the incredible Rochelle New—artist, stitch witch, and the mind behind Home Row Handcraft. Ro shares her journey of transformation, from a childhood love of textiles to becoming a creative business owner navigating chronic illness with grace, adaptability, and a little bit of magic. 🪡🌙

🎙️ In this episode, we chat about:

🧵 The origin of Home Row Handcraft and its powerful meaning

✨ How chronic fatigue shaped Ro’s business model (and made her art even more impactful)

🪑 Reclaiming space—literally—with a stylish director’s chair at the upcoming Fiber Witch Festival

🎨 Letting go of hustle culture and choosing sustainable creativity

🔮 The importance of intuition, digital tools, and giving yourself permission to adapt

Whether you're a maker managing health challenges or someone seeking inspiration to embrace change—this is a deeply honest and uplifting conversation. 💛

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🛍️ Explore Ro’s work: https://homerowhandcraft.com

📸 Follow Ro on IG: https://instagram.com/homerowhandcraft

🎪 Visit Ro at Fiber Witch Festival (April 2024): https://fiberwitchfestival.com

🧙‍♀️ Support Circle of Stitches after their flood: https://www.circleofstitches.com

💧 GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-save-circle-of-stitches-from-a-flood

👉 Watch this episode on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/Mx7A8RTuB_0