Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsHost Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home. This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating.
There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific maker techniques.
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S6 E115: Jenni Grover, Wellness Coach
April 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBHello and welcome everyone! If you are new, I am Stephanie and this podcast is a long conversational format with alternating solo and guest episodes. There is a chit chat segment that is after the guest segment where I chit and chat about everything and nothing in my world of being a maker and interior designer. This episode will probably be the last one for season 6, however, I may pop back in with an episode or two over the summer, so keep your notifications on for the Make and Decorate...
Aims - Indy Bindy Fabrics
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBS6 Ep 114 Guests segment: Aims, Indy Bindy Fabrics https://www.indybindy.com.au/shop Aims is the owner of Indy Bindy Fabrics, an independent online fabric shop based in Australia. She works with independent fabric artists and designers. A lot of these fabric artists are in Japan and are small businesses and their fabrics are unique and amazing! The Indy Bindy Sewciety is a private sewing membership group for garment sewists. Aims programs guest speakers, monthly live zooms along with ...
S6 E113: Sewing Fashion and Quilting Trends 2024
March 23, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBThe main topic for today’s episode is “Sewing Fashion and Quilting trends of 2024”. It was fun to research this topic and to present my thoughts on them as well as resources for you to check out to make some trendy fashion including patterns, fabrics notions and more. Stephanie's recommendations for sewing patterns on trend for 2024: https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/dawn-curve-jeans-4-in-1-sewing-pattern. Cufffed jeans are a trend right now too - like 4” cuffe...
S6E112: Christa Watson, Christa Quilts
March 08, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBChrista Watson is back to chat with us about none other than machine quilting, her new Dazzle Dots fabrics with Benartex, Sewing table with Arrow, quilting notions sold in quilt shops and her new book with C&T Publishing. Links: https://christaquilts.com/ Christa's Books Dazzle Dots Fabric Collection CT Publishing Creative Spark Christa Cabinet Sewing Table Christa's 2024 Teaching Events Make and Decorate Podcast Links to Ep. 25, 32 and 81 with Christa Watson https://stephaniesochadesign....
Belle Brunner: Seams Sew Me | Chit Chat: Tips for Pattern Matching Seams
February 23, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBPatreon.com/makeanddecorate Patreon has recently added a free membership feature available where you can join in chats with me and everyone in the group. Paid subscribers receive a new bonus podcast episode every month. Guest Segment: Belle Brunner with Seams Sew Me Belle is a quilter, quilt pattern designer, quilt guild consultant and trainer. Her popular quilt pattern, Winsome Windows, uses a technique where there is no curved piecing, but results in a cathedral window style quilt! ...
Naomi Fata, Love Stitches: Sewing, Alterations and Slip Covers
December 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWelcome to the Make and Decorate Podcast, for makers who love to sew, quilt, knit and decorate....and do all the crafts! Today's guest is Naomi Fata from Love Stitches by Naomi at naomifata.net. Naomi does bridal alterations and makes custom slip covers for upholstery furniture. She also does in person and virtual sewing classes. You can get 25% off of pdf tutorials and sewing lessons with promo code MAKEANDDECORATE. Links to Naomi: Website: Naomifata.com YouTube: Sewing with Naomi Fata ...
Bag Making with Sara Lawson, Sew Sweetness
November 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBSeason 6 Ep. 109 Sara Lawson from Sew Sweetness is back to talk about making bags. Sara is a bag pattern designer and sells bag making supplies and beautiful cork fabrics at https://sewsweetness.com Sara also has a YouTube channel with tutorial videos on bag making techniques and her live Sewcial Sunday show where she gives information on new and upcoming patterns, book, fabric and notions reviews and answers viewer’s questions. This is a link to the recent pattern bundle releases Minik...
Knitting with Willie Nillie Knits!
October 12, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBS6 E108: Knitting with Willie Nillie Knits Links: https://www.instagram.com/willienillieknits/ Link Tree - all the links to find Willie Nillie Knits Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: [email protected] YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design
Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting Projects
September 30, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBS6 E107: Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting Projects Make and Decorate Patreon Group - Free membership option!! Patreon finally added free memberships to their platform. Head on over to Patreon.com/makeanddecorate and join free, and if at a later point you wish to upgrade to a paid tier you can easily do so. For the month of October, I will unlock a few of the premium level posts for the free members to try out. Halloween: Ghost coasters pattern by A spoo...
MND 106: Season 6!! Karla Gerome, Grace Company; New Little Rebel Machine
September 14, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBSeason 6 is here!!! Consider joining my Make and DecoratePatreon group for a new bonus episode every month. I did record a great interview with Karla Gerome from the Grace Company, unfortunately you will not be able to listen to that conversation due to technical issues. I do, however have our recording notes that I share with you on this episode. Grace Company has a few new products coming out in late fall, and currently is running amazing promo pre-order deals that will end after Sep...
New! Sew Tites and Off the Wall Quilt chats from H+H Americas
July 13, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBI am surprising you with a new episode in the middle of summer...yay! The main reason for this episode is to share a couple of chats I had with a couple of quilting companies I met with at the H+H Americas show in June. *Affiliate Link to Sew Tites: STEPHANIESOCHA to receive 15% off any SewTites purchase via the "STEPHANIESOCHA" promo code link. Jessica and Jamie are sisters and the owners of SewTites the makers of the famous magnetic sewing pins. Coming out at the end of September 202...
Replay: Sewing with Liberty Fabrics, History of Tana Lawn & Lasenby Cotton
June 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThis episode is a replay of Season 4, Episode 84. In this episode I present a history of Liberty Fabrics. Find out how the fabrics are designed, and what makes Tana Lawn so special. I also give ideas and tips on sewing and quilting with Tana Lawn and Lasenby Cotton. Show notes are here Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: [email protected] YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design
S5 E104: Simple Summer Decor; Season 5 Finale
May 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBSimple Summer Decor Below are the links to resources I talk about in this episode: Home Dec fabrics: Onlinefabricstore.com : Look for fabric lines like Premier Prints, P.Kaufman, Kravet, etc. Quality scented candles. My summer favorite is Aloha Orchid. Volcano is also a year round favorite. Capri Blue Classic Belgian Linen Drapery panels from Pottery Barn: https://www.potterybarn.com/products/spo-classic-belgian-linen-drape-dark-flax/ Sheer drapery panels with Pom pom trim: I hav...
S5 E103: Minki Kim, Sewing Illustration
April 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBMy guest on this episode is Minki Kim from Sewingillustration.com. In our chat, we learn about Minki’s passion for sewing, designing her patterns and her fabrics with Riley Blake Designs. Along with her sewing patterns, Minki shows how to make them with tutorial videos on her YouTube Channel, Minki Kim In the Chit Chat segment: I share updates on quilting, knitting, gardening and new YouTube video recommendations. Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://...
S5 E102: AI in our Maker World; ChatGPT, DALL-E
April 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBArtificial Intelligence, what exactly is it and how we can utilize generative ai in our maker lives? I will answer those questions and more in this episode. I will present two types of GAI (generative intelligence) programs; ChatGPT and DALL-E. Also, I address the “sew-bot” addition to the apparel manufacturing industry. Who is using sew-bots, how it impacts the industry and how we can avoid this fast fashion craze. Chit Chat: Sew Sweetness new Minikins 4 releases April 16th. See some o...
S5 E101: Jennifer Moore, Mona Luna
March 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBMy guest on this episode is Jennifer Moore and her company is Mona Luna. Jennifer is a surface pattern designer and has designed and produced her own line of organic cotton fabrics, Mona Luna fabrics. Recently, Jennifer partnered with Windham Fabrics and has her first line of organic cotton fabric shipping to quilt shops in July 2023. Her collection is called In the Garden. Chit Chat Segment: Brooklyn Haberdashery: Cohana Sakura Collection Kate’s Aurifil Thread Box, 12 wt. Support the...
S5 E100: Puff Quilts: Historic to Contemporary
March 09, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB100 Episodes!!! What a great milestone for the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast, and I couldn’t have done it without all of you listeners and Patreon patrons. Thank you! Chit Chat: I will chat about current sewing and quilting projects and my clothing sewing plans for spring and summer. A few new “what I am watching” Netflix and Disney + show recommendations. Main Segment: Puff Quilts: Historic to Contemporary. A look at the origin of Puff quilts which were then called Biscuit...
S5 E99: Sewing Room Design and Organization
February 23, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBMake designing and organizing your sewing or craft room easy with a step by step process to guide you through start to finish so that you can spend more time sewing and crafting. Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: [email protected] YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design
S5 E98: SewNaturalDane, #BHMPatternDesigners
February 09, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe following are links to find SewNaturalDane and links to other things we talked about, SewNaturalDane website YouTube Channel: SewNaturalDane #BHMPatternDesigners SewNaturalDane’s Spoonflower Shop Monthly Makes Calendar Fiber and Cloth Studio Agave Top and Dress Pattern Rebecca Page Patterns: The Strappy Cami Brother 1034D Serger Janome HD3000 The CardiZen knitting pattern by Bayron Handmade that Stephanie is making for the #BHMPatternDesigners challenge Support the Show. INST...
S5 E97: Kristin Esser, Simple Handmade Everyday; Task Lighting 101
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThis is the mid-season finale episode. New episodes will resume in February 2023 My guest on this episode is Kristin Esser from the Simple Handmade Everyday podcast. We talk about Kristin’s Master Bath Reno project she completed this year…with a little design help from me. Of course we also chat about all the crafty things like quilting, knitting , cross stitch and our love for tea! In the Chit Chat segment I share a quick lighting 101 lesson and talk about the three main categories of ...
S5 E96: Wendy Chow, The Weekend Quilter
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBMy guest today is Wendy Chow, the founder of The Weekend Quilter. You may also know her from the podcast, Quilt Buzz, https://the-weekendquilter.com/ Find more links and details at my podcast blog. https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: [email protected] YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design
S5 E95: Returning Guest Heidi Parkes: Arne & Carlos Chicago Meet & Greet Recap
November 17, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBOn this episode I welcome back Heidi Parkes to the show. Heidi is known for hand quilting, art quilts and diary quilting as well as hand yoga. If you missed Heidi on Episode 31, you can find it here. We continue our conversation and catch up on all the fun and exciting things that Heidi has been working on since our last chat. Check out Heidi’s website at https://www.heidiparkes.com/. You will find her online shop with art quilts, fabric vases, online classes and more. Also there is st...
S5 E94: Fall and Winter Decorating Checklist; Quilting Book Review
November 03, 2022 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThe main topic of this episode is making a checklist for your fall and winter decorating for holidays and entertaining. The time to start is early November or earlier if you are planning to do renovation projects. I also review a quilting book by Christa Watson, How Do I Quilty It? Modern Machine Quilting. Plus, I announce the winner of the Free Spirit Fat Quarter bundle of Spirit Winds, by George Mendoza!!! Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://step...
S5 E93: George Mendoza, Artist & Free Spirit Fabrics Designer
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBOn this episode, I talk with George Mendoza, a blind artist living in New Mexico. George’s art has been printed on fabrics with Free Spirit Fabrics for years. His art is abstract and full of color, movement and light. You can find his newest fabric collection, Spirit Winds, in local quilt shops. Here is a link to Free Spirit Fabrics to see his newest collection. https://freespiritfabrics.com/fabric-lines/shipping-now/spirit-winds/ Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design ...
S5 E92: Sewing the Upton Dress & Replay Fav: Decorating & Entertaining Holidays
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBThis episode has a new chit chat segment where I chat about making the Upton dress by Cashmerette patterns. The Main Topic segment is a replay from S2 E37 which is about decorating tablescapes, planning and recipes for fall/winter holiday entertaining. Make and Decorate Friends, Mighty Networks group - free to join! INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.com EMAIL: [email protected] YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @...
S5 E91 Jennifer Tryon, Homemade: Quilting & Creative Online Learning
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, I talk with Jennifer Tryon, with Homemade, an inspirational online crafting business. Homemade hosts virtual retreats and workshops for quilting, sewing, cricut crafts and more. The next event is a quilting retreat on Oct. 14th, 2022. Jennifer will show participants how to make the Stargazer quilt from start to finish. Shownotes are on the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast blog: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate Make and Decorate Friend...
S4E90: Summer pop-in Chat and replay of Heidi Parkes Episode
July 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBThis is a summer pop-in episode. I recorded a new first segment with a summer update on all things sewing, knitty and crafty. Then I have a replay of my conversation with Heidi Parkes from 2019 ... pre-Covid days! This is a great episode and Heidi shares so much, you are going to want to listen again. Here is a link to Heidi's website https://www.heidiparkes.com As always you can find the episode on my podcast page at https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate Show us...
S4 E89: Part 2 with Vicki Holloway; Sewing and Cricut projects
June 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBThis is the Season 4 finale episode. Chit Chat: Sewing: clothing alterations Sewing: Sling seat and back for outdoor chaise lounge Sewing: Dog placemat for food and water bowls from left over vinyl sling fabric Cricut: Heat Transfer vinyl on apron and t-shirts Cricut: Cut out design with layered cardstock for a baby bear birthday card Gardening: Lining hanging baskets with Sphagnum moss Gardening: Pruning and training Wisteria Part 2 with Vicki Holloway: we continue our...
S4 E88: Vicki Holloway, My Creative Corner3/ Gardening, Quilting, Knitting
June 02, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis is the Season 4 Finale...part 1 of 2 episodes with my guest Vicki Holloway from the My Creative Corner3 podcast. Vicki returns to my show and we catch up on anything and everything crafty, quilty and fun in our creative lives. The chit chat segment has updates on sewing, knitting and gardening. I also talk about creative therapy options that may work for you during periods of high stress and emotional burdens. Full show notes are on my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/p...
S4 E87 Decorating: Outdoor Living
May 19, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThis is a decorating episode for Outdoor Living. This is the time of year most of the northern hemisphere is starting to enjoy more dining, entertaining and every day living outdoors. I will share some tips and ideas on how you can make your outdoor space a beautiful oasis that you and loved ones will want to spend time throughout the summer months. In the Chit Chat segment, I talk about replacing the sling fabric on my outdoor iron chaise lounge. Plus, my sewing studio gets a blingy f...
S4 E86: Rhonda Pierce, Schmetz Needles Spokesperson & VP Euro-Notions
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBRhonda Pierce is my guest on this episode. Rhonda is a spokesperson for Schmetz Needles and VP, Euro-Notions. If there is anything you ever wanted to know about Schmetz needles, there’s a good chance we talk about it in this episode! Learn about the color coding system that helps to identify the type of needle, and which needle is the best for different fabric types. We also chat about Grabbit sewing notions and Rhonda’s sewing blog, www.SewMoreStitches.com. www.SCHMETZneedles.com Do ...
S4 E85: Embroidery Threads Review
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this episode I have a long chit chat segment where I talk about gardening progress, sewing fabrics, quilting BOM and Watch and Listen recommendations. The main topic segment: I review cotton floss, cotton ball, hand dyed and crewel embroidery threads. Find out specific characteristics of cotton, Egyptian cotton, crewel wool and how they perform. For photos and links to what I talked about in this episode, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decora...
S4 E85: Embroidery Threads Review
April 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn this episode I have a long chit chat segment where I talk about gardening progress, sewing fabrics, quilting BOM and Watch and Listen recommendations. The main topic segment: I review cotton floss, cotton ball, hand dyed and crewel embroidery threads. Find out specific characteristics of cotton, Egyptian cotton, crewel wool and how they perform. For photos and links to what I talked about in this episode, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decora...
S4 E84: Liberty Fabrics, History and Sewing with Tana Lawn and Lasenby Cotton
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn this episode I present a history of Liberty Fabrics. Find out how the fabrics are designed, and what makes Tana Lawn so special. I also give ideas and tips on sewing and quilting with Tana Lawn and Lasenby Cotton. Show notes are here. Make and Decorate Friends, Mighty Networks group - free to join! INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.com EMAIL: [email protected] YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design Support the show INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.soch...
S4 E83: Emanuela Jeske, Quilt Karussell Podcast
March 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBNew podcast feature! Record and send me any question you have about quilting, sewing, decorating and more. Is so easy, just click on the “send me a voice mail” button, record your message and press send! https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate In this episode, I chat with quilt podcaster, Emanuela Jeske. Her podcast is called Quilt Karussell and is currently the only German speaking podcast. Emanuela shares her creative story from the time that she started quilting a...
S4 E82: Textiles for Home Decor, How to use Quilting fabric for Home Decor
March 10, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this episode, I chit chat about current projects and some clothing sewing projects I plan to fit in between everything else. *** New podcast feature*** Send me a voice mail from my podcast blog page. Click the purple “send voice mail” button on the mid-right hand side of the screen to record and send your question for the podcast. I will feature your message and answer questions on upcoming podcasts. How do you start, stop and secure threads when machine or free motion quilting? I s...
MND S4E81: Christa Watson, Christa Quilts
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBOn this episode, I welcome returning guest, Christa Watson. Christa is an award winning quilter, teacher, fabric designer, book author and so much more. She has many exciting things in the works for 2022. Check out her website/blog: ChristaQuilts.com Go to my Podcast Blog (link below) to find the PROMO CODE for FREE SHIPPING from Christa’s online shop. Christa is an Ambassador with AccuQuilt. This is Christa’s affiliate link to the Big Electronic Cutter: https://shrsl.com/3c332 , and...
S4E80: Quilt Fabrics, QuiltFolk BOM, Die Cutting, Quilt Coats and more
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBI am back with new episodes for the 2nd half of Season 4! Today I chat about my crazy fun fabric acquisitions in January, including Liberty Tana Lawn. I also talk about AccuQuilt die cutting and investing in dies that give you more bang for your buck. Have you seen the YouTube video “Quilt Clothes Must Die” by Mary Fons? I review it and share my thoughts on the topic. Plus an update on sewing, quilting and embroidery projects, including a super cute Luckyjuju cat doll I made from the Cr...
S4E79: Emma Jones, Vintage Sewing Box
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBHappy Holidays! This episode is the mid season finale. Season 4 will continue in February 2022. In the episode, I chat with Emma Jones, who has a YouTube channel and online shop called Vintage Sewing Box. She has videos on many epp projects and small accessories and often embellishes them with beautiful hand embroidery motifs. We talk about a great epp product, "hexiform", which is used in place of traditional paper pieces...and, does not need to be removed at the end of the project ...
S4 E78: History of the Sewing Pin; Too Much Rambling??
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBToday is a solo episode and the main topic is the history of the sewing pin. I have several links on my podcast blog to my resources on the topic, as well as links to current sewing pin companies, ie Tulip, Clover and Dritz. In my chit chat segment, I read a recent negative i-tunes review about my podcast, and I respond to it. In my 4 years of podcasting, this is the first negative review, which is not too bad, but of course, doesn't make me feel very good either. I ask for listener ...
S4 E78: History of the Sewing Pin
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBToday is a solo episode and the main topic is the history of the sewing pin. I have several links on my podcast blog to my resources on the topic, as well as links to current sewing pin companies, ie Tulip, Clover and Dritz. In my chit chat segment, I read a recent negative i-tunes review about my podcast, and I respond to it. In my 4 years of podcasting, this is the first negative review, which is not too bad, but of course, doesn't make me feel very good either. I ask for listener ...
S4E77 REVISED: Making Quick Holiday Gifts; Electronic Cutting Machines
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBTHIS EPISODE IS THE REAL EPISODE 77. I APOLOGIZE ABOUT THE EP75 UPLOADED TO THIS ONE BY MISTAKE. It is holiday crunch time. It can be so fun and fulfilling to make and gift holiday presents for the people you love. It can also be stressful and take longer than anticipated to complete a handmade gift. Gifts do not need to be masterpieces, they are special because you made them. I have lots of quick gift ideas that you can make very quickly, and have fun making them. I also chat a lit...
S4E77 REVISED: Making Quick Holiday Gifts; Electronic Cutting Machines
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBTHIS EPISODE IS THE REAL EPISODE 77. I APOLOGIZE ABOUT THE EP75 UPLOADED TO THIS ONE BY MISTAKE. It is holiday crunch time. It can be so fun and fulfilling to make and gift holiday presents for the people you love. It can also be stressful and take longer than anticipated to complete a handmade gift. Gifts do not need to be masterpieces, they are special because you made them. I have lots of quick gift ideas that you can make very quickly, and have fun making them. I also chat a lit...
S4E77 Making Quick Holiday Gifts; Electronic Cutting Machines
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIt is holiday crunch time. It can be so fun and fulfilling to make and gift holiday presents for the people you love. It can also be stressful and take longer than anticipated to complete a handmade gift. Gifts do not need to be masterpieces, they are special because you made them. I have lots of quick gift ideas that you can make very quickly, and have fun making them. I also chat a little about electronic cutting machines….the Cricket Maker 3 and Silhouette Cameo 4, specifically. ...
S4E76: Jess Zeigler, Longarm League
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBToday, I chat with Jess Zeigler, the founder of the Longarm League . Jess shares a wealth of information about Longarm quilting, how to prepare your quilt for a professional Longarm service, and what to look for when searching for a Longarm quilter. Jess also chats about digital pantographs, what they are and how they are used in Longarm quilting. Go to my podcast blog for a promo code to the Longarm League pantograph shop, for 50% off a digital pantograph design. If you have a Longarm q...
S4 E75: Decorating a Cozy Home, plus Sewing and Knitting updates
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBWith the cooler weather settling in, you may be thinking of the coziness of fall and winter indoors, and how you can achieve that for your home. In this episode I share five layers of home decor that can be freshened up and elevate the cozy feeling. I have sewing, quilting and knitting updates in the chit chat segment along with Netflix, Hulu and YouTube recommendations. Do you have interior design, decorating ,sewing or quilting questions? Email them to [email protected], and I w...
S4 E74 Jennifer Swope, MFA Boston: Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories Exhibit
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBToday my guest is Jennifer Swope, a David and Roberta Logie Associate Curator, Textiles and Fashion Arts Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. We talk about a new exhibition opening October 10th at the MFA, Boston. The exhibit is called Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories. There are 50 quilts in the exhibit spanning the past 300 years, including current quilts by artists like Bisa Butler. Jennifer shares fascinating stories behind some of the quilts in the exhibit along w...
S4 E73: Hardrock Woodworks; Tiny Piecing and Norwegian Knitting
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBHardrock Woodworks is a family run Etsy shop that sells handmade wood and 3D printed products. Wayne is a fine woodworker craftsman, and he makes beautiful quilting clappers in maple wood, walnut and a type of maple called Ambrosia, which has a striped wood grain. He started making clappers and other quilting notions and tools as a result of his wife, Jane, who is a quilter, had a need for her sewing and quilting use. A good quality clapper is in high demand for not only quilters, but clot...
S4 E72: Season 4 Premiere; Melanio Gomez, Making It Finalist
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBThis is the Season 4 Premiere episode, and is hitting the ground running! I have a shiny new logo for the podcast, as you will notice with the updated podcast art icon. My guest is Melanio Gomez, a finalist Maker on the NBC TV show, Making It . The Season 3 finale aired last week, August 26th, and 4 finalists competed with their final make of the Shed Hack. Melanio shares his creative background that ultimately prepared him to be a maker on Making It. We also chat about his experienc...
Favorite Replay: Kate - The Last Homely House
August 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBMy guest on this episode is Kate and her amazing YouTube channel is The Last Homely House. Kate lives alone in a little cottage on a hill farm in Northumberland right at the top of England, next stop Scotland. I absolutely love Kate’s YouTube Channel. Her videos always transport me to a beautiful bucolic landscape where she shares a glimpse into her creative world with all of us. You will see a bit of gardening, quilt piecing, knitting, paper crafts, sewing, hand quilting, cooking, baki...