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

Text the Show! 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. 💛 --- 🛍️ 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 Support the show