Stitch Please
242 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsDive deep into the vibrant world of sewing with the Stitch Please podcast, an official show of Black Women Stitch – the sewing group where Black lives matter. Uniquely crafted for those who love sewing, this sewing podcast is a gem that centers around Black women, girls, and femmes, weaving threads of creativity, technique, and passion with every episode.
Hosted by Lisa Woolfork, a 6th generation sewing enthusiast, this podcast not only mirrors her ardor for the craft but also her roles as an artist, activist, and academic. Specializing in African American literature and culture, Lisa seamlessly stitches together her varied backgrounds to produce episodes that are both informative and engaging. You'll be immersed in lively interviews that are enriched by her expertise, presenting a fresh perspective that few other podcasts in the sewing community can offer.
As an artist, Lisa Woolfork brings a unique eye for detail and aesthetics, offering listeners the chance to envision sewing in new, vibrant ways. As an activist, she ensures that the podcast sewing narratives and discussions are rooted in liberation, particularly emphasizing the significance of Black lives. Her academic background adds another layer of depth to the podcast, allowing listeners to delve into the rich tapestry of African American literature and culture, shedding light on how these narratives can influence and inspire one's sewing journey.
Each week, listeners of the Stitch Please podcast can look forward to insightful discussions that celebrate Black creativity in sewing and quilting. Moreover, as a bonus, this sewing podcast shares invaluable tips and techniques, making it a must-listen for both beginners and seasoned sewists alike.
Join us as we thread the needle of history, art, and activism with the love of sewing, creating a tapestry of stories and tips that resonate with every stitch. If you cherish the world of sewing, quilting, and the rich narratives of Black creativity, the Stitch Please podcast is your ideal companion. Tune in weekly. This sewing podcast will “help you get your stitch together.”
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Episodes
The Bankruptcy of JoAnns Fabrics and what's next with Keshia Tanay
April 10, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MBThis week, Lisa interviews Keisha Tanay, fashion designer a sewist and retail worker, about the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Joann Fabrics. Keisha shares her sewing story and her vision for creating a sewing space in Detroit. They discuss the implications of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Joann Fabrics and the possibility of acquisitions. Keisha offers insights into consumer behavior and the challenges faced by retail stores. She gives her insights on whats needed for Joann Fabrics to i...
Atlanta Frocktails 2024 with Aaronica Cole
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBIn this episode, Lisa and Aaronica Cole discuss the upcoming Atlanta Frocktails event. They talk about the planning process, the decision to move the event to May, and the theme of the year: Secret Garden. This is Aaronica's first time hosting the event and she went all out! From amazing door prizes, to a fabulous caterer, you can expect to have ana amazing time in Atlanta! Lisa, and Aaronica also discuss other activities you can do during your time in Atlanta as well as the fabric shopping ...
Quilting with Dr. Jennifer Hale (Part 2)
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 60.8 MBOn this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academy in her creative process. Dr Hale highlights the significance of representation in her quilting projects and the impact of community on her creat...
Quilting with Dr. Jennifer Hale (Part 1)
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 58.1 MBOn this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academy in her creative process. Dr Hale highlights the significance of representation in her quilting projects and the impact of community on her creat...
I'm a Sewist Series: Lessons Learned!
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa Woolfork shares lessons from the I'm a Sewist series on the Stitch Please Instagram and provides tips for sewists of all levels. She discusses the importance of using a prescription pill bottle for sharps as a safe and convenient way to dispose of needles. Lisa also recommends using a bodkin for threading elastic and drawstrings, and highlights the benefits of investing in a heat press for advanced sewists. Hopefully, these tips will help yo...
The Scrap Cushion: Part 2
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBIn part 2 of The Scrap Cushion episode, Lisa discusses her success with a rectangular cushion and then moves on to the main topic of the episode, the scrap cushions. Lisa divides the episode into three sections: a summary of the cushion, making the math work, and lessons learned. She explains how she calculated the volume of her scraps and realized that the cushion she made was too big. Lisa then shares her process of making a circle cushion, including measuring and cutting the fabric, choos...
Black is America & Stitch Please Presents - Ann Lowe: An American Original
February 29, 2024 15:30 - 49 minutes - 113 MBHey Stitchers! We are so excited that our good friend and 22x(!) award winning podcaster Dominic Lawson has shared this beautifully crafted history of Ann Lowe with us as a Black History Month leap day treat. Black is America is one of my favorite pods so take a listen and when you're done, click the link and check out the rest of his episodes! === Anne Lowe was a pioneering African American fashion designer who dressed high society elites in the early to mid 20th century. We learn about h...
The Scrap Cushion: Part 1
February 28, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this conversation, Lisa discusses her sustainability project of creating a scrap cushion using vintage resources. She introduces the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing as a valuable book for beginners and shares her idea of using fabric scraps as a form of archive. Lisa explores the importance of having a clean sewing trash bin and the memories associated with fabric scraps from previous projects. She discusses the challenges she faced in making a round cushion and ultimately decide...
Delicious Stitches: Phebe Higgins Felts Food
February 21, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBIn this episode, we meet Phebe Higgins the stitcher behind Felt the Food. Learn about Phebe's journey, sewing background, and how her graduate education has woven into her crafting of appetizing felt creations. We explore the concept of "functional play," its enriching impact on children, and how Phebe's felted food is at the crossroads of play, learning, and creativity. Together, we stitch through the soft, flexible, and durable nature of felt, as Lisa shares some of her personal affectio...
Tailoring Freedom with Sasha Huber
February 14, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBThis week, Lisa speaks with talented Swiss-Haitian-Finnish artist Sasha Huber to explore the intersections of art, activism, and healing. Sasha shares her journey from her family's legacy of textile arts to her cutting-edge activist-based art practice. As Sasha unfolds her story of "reparative intervention," using her pneumatic staple gun to highlight social and historical injustices, we'll examine how her art taps into the deep-rooted pain of colonialism and the ways in which her work stri...
Threads of Genius: Celebrating Ann Lowe with Curator Elizabeth Way
February 07, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBWelcome back Stitchers, today Lisa welcomes Elizabeth Way, associate curator at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the curator of Ann Lowe: American Couturier at the Winterthur Museum. They discuss Anne Lowe's significance as an American couturier and her impact on the fashion industry. They delve into the difference between couture and haute couture and discuss Anne Lowe's experiences in Paris. Ann Lowe was a creating work beyond her time and had to navigate the racism a...
Sisterhood Heals with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
January 31, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBWelcome back stitchers! Today Lisa welcomes Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls to discuss her new book 'Sisterhood Heals' and the journey of creating it. She explains how the book captures the spirit of an in-person event focused on conversations about sisterhood and challenges us to be better to and for one another. Dr. Joy emphasizes the importance of sisterhood as a vibrant life force for Black women and the need to navigate the challenges that come with it. The conversati...
First Make of 2024! - Vogue 1982
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 60.9 MBIt's here Stitchers! Lisa's first (full) make of 2024 and it's the Vogue 1982 ! Today Lisa breaks down her process from top to bottom which included basting anything and everything, which needle she needed for this specific project, and just what adjustments she made to make sure she absolutely loved herself in the dress! If you picked up this pattern make sure you connect with us on social and let us know if you stuck with the pattern as is or if you were like Lisa and changed it up. =====...
Quilting as Legacy, Photography as Expression: The Artistry of Tiavalya Befecadu
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes - 93.4 MBWelcome back Stitchers! Today Lisa is chatting with Tiavalya Befecadu a quilter and photographer, as she shares her sewing journey and the inspiration behind her beautiful quilts. Tiavalya is a 3rd generation sewing enthusiast who found herself restarting the craft during the pandemic and using family fabrics to create sentimental quilts. She shares her experiences with local quilt shops and highlights the beautiful pieces she has made, including the 'Space is the Place' quilt and the 'Alaba...
Soulful Stitchers and More with Diane Roney
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes - 88 MBWelcome back stitchers! Today host Lisa Woolfork interviews Diane Roney, a quilter, sewist, and graphic AI artist. Diane shares her sewing journey, including her first outfit at the age of 68. She also discusses her brand, Diane Roney Creates, which encompasses various creative endeavors. Diane talks about her Soulful Stitchers coloring book and the process of creating it. What does it take to be a multi-hyphenate creative? Why does a jumpsuit bring so much joy? Why do Brother printers keep ...
Sankofa 2024!
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 11 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome back stitchers! Happy 2024! Today we celebrate in the spirit of Sankofa. Sankofa is a word of the Akan people of Ghana, meaning "to go back and get it" in the Twi language. The retrieval concept is symbolized by interlocking hearts or a bird with her feet facing forward but her head turned backward and carrying an egg in her beak. What is the core concept of 2024? Plus what is Lisa's first make of 2024? The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on...
Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 4
December 27, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBCelebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please ...
Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 3
December 20, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBCelebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please ...
Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 2
December 13, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBCelebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . SHIPPING 12/14... The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to th...
Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 1
December 06, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThe Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows you to visualize a project before cutting into yardage. Swatches are useful for sewing because they help us match fabrics, guide fabric prep, and...
TipStitched! Sewing Tips and More with Tiffany Turner
November 29, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBThe Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa welcomes Tiffany Turned, a talented sewist, to share her transformative journey into sewing. Initially skeptical, she discovered her passion through a 30-minute skirt tutorial. With a background in civil engineering, Tiffany approaches sewing with precision and relishes...
African Zesty Couture with Grace Christopher
November 22, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa interviews Grace Christopher, the creative genius behind African Zesty Couture. Grace shares her journey into sewing, which began as a way to keep her mind active after moving to the United States (US) with her one-year-old child. Growing up in Nigeria, Grace had been e...
Aaronica B. Cole: Designer and Sewing Influencer
November 15, 2023 21:40 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBPreorder your 2024 BWS Wall Calendar TODAY! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Aaronica B. Cole Aaronica B. Cole is a dynamic force in the world of sewing and creative expression. With a passion for using thread as a transformative tool, she's known for her audacious approach to style and fashion. Her journey...
Garment Girlies of Black Sewing Network
November 09, 2023 00:27 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an a...
Bag Girlies of Black Sewing Network
November 01, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! Black Sewing Network Website: Black Sewing Network Facebook: Black Sewing Network Instagram: Black Sewing Network T...
Sister Sewists of Black Sewing Network
October 25, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associ...
Sketch to Stitch: NY Fashion Week with Sahara Clemons
October 18, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing ...
Fall Sewing Plans
October 11, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBSponsored by Accuquilt! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Patterns Mentioned: Vogue 1940, Simplicity 8982, Mimi G for Simplicity 9687 KnowMe 2046, The Rushcutter Dress by In the Folds, The Naomi Shirt by Coffee and Thread Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American lite...
Bisa Butler
October 04, 2023 15:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBSponsored by Accuquilt! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Wo...
Chawne Kimber: A Sew Black live episode
September 27, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBStart of the show. 0:09 Welcome to stitch please, official podcast of black women's stitch. Black women at quilt con. Finding a safe place from her heart to land. Quilting as a way to escape mathematics. What does “I miss hope” bring to me? 3:33 The scale of I miss hope. The frustration and tension of following the news. The intersection of quilting and activism. The process of creating a statement quilt. Defining risks as risks. 8:38 Risks in her work and how she defines them. B...
Rashida Coleman Hale: Sew Black Live
September 20, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThis episode of the Stitch Please podcast features Naomi Johnson as host interviewing guest Rashida Coleman Hale and Lisa, live at the Modern Quilt Guild's 10th anniversary QuiltCon event in Atlanta. Lisa explains her motivation for attending QuiltCon for the first time and shares her excitement over the increased representation of Black women and Black-owned businesses at the event. Rashida discusses debuting her new fabric line and the emotional experience of seeing Black women wearing and ...
Stitching Ancestry: A Sew Black Live episode with Sarah Bond and e bond
September 13, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIntroduction to this episode. 0:09 Welcome to the official podcast of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group, where Black Lives matter. Thanks to underwriters Spoonflower, Moda, and Bernina This is a “very special episode” because this episode is Sew Black at Quiltcon. Watch word of the day. 3:21 Sarah has been collaborating with dead women from her family for the last 30 years, and now she gets to collaborate with an actual live bond thanks to her collaboration with her cousin, e bond ...
Stitching For the Culture: A SEW BLACK LIVE EPISODE
September 06, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBCelebrate the 200th episode of the Stitch Please podcast by contributing to the next 200 episodes. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon community to get videos of the podcast, BTS, and other bonus content. Donate via Act Blue (tax deductible) to support our Capacity Building campaign in September and October. Donations earn bonus entries for the giveway. Stitching FOR THE CULTURE, Produced by Latrice Sampson Richards Sara Trail, Social Justice Sewing Academy @sjsacademy www.sj...
Tea with Queen and J visits Stitch Please!
August 30, 2023 15:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Queen Queen is a Bronx native with a Harlem heart, did college in Queens, currently resides in Brooklyn, and like most New Yorkers forgets Staten Island exists. Creating safe, nourishing spaces for Black femmes and folks impacted by misogynoir through digital media and live events is h...
Her Hoop Dreams
August 23, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Jennifer Oldham Jennifer Oldham is a thread artist who creates beautiful embroidery hoop designs through which we can see our sisters and ourselves. Jennifer shares her designs through @herhoopdreams and a collection of her work was recently displayed at the Nashville Hermitage Library...
Crowned with Care: a chat with Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu
August 16, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Black Women Stitch 2023 Wall Calendar Amazon Store Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu was born in 1981 and is a painter and photographer whose passion for photography compliments his studio painting practice. His inimitable approach to fabric collage paintings and the transformation of recyc...
The Handmade Millennial with Ella Clausen
August 09, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Ella Clausen When Ella Clausen fell in love with sewing, she fell HARD. She started a few months before the pandemic began and has been riding a wild frenzied wave ever since, savoring every seam, learning all that she can about this skill from patternmaking to couture tailoring and ev...
London Reign with Miss J Sews
August 02, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBLONDON REIGN discount code: STITCHPLEASE35 for 35% off the London Reign dress pattern. Not compatible with any other offer. Valid until October 1, 2023. One purchase per customer. Find Miss J Sews at her wonderful website! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Janet Hensell Janet Hensell is a blogger who shares her handm...
Styles in Seams with Robyn Burgess
July 26, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Robyn Burgess Robyn Burgess has been 6’2” since she was 13 years old and has always loved making every hallway and sidewalk her runway, but finding fashions that fit all of her proportions is a struggle. After recording her cooking journey on her food blog Runaway Apricot for over 7 ye...
Sewing Humor and more with Sasha Black
July 19, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Sasha Black Sasha Black is a home sewist and content creator who is known for her amazingly hilarious sewing videos as Sasha Sews. She started sewing in 2015 as an amateur and began sharing her mishaps on Instagram, learning how to improve her craft from the sewing community along the ...
Sewing for Beyonce!
July 12, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Julian Collins Julian Collins works in public health, but loves to bring joy to the world through his colorful menswear creations by night as Julian Creates. His work has been featured in multiple publications including Sewn Magazine and Sew News. He is a BERNINA and Laurastar Ambassad...
Beaute J'adore a chat with Nikki Brooks
July 05, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Dubsado helps me organize the podcast. Try it for 20% off. Nikki Brooks Beaute’ J’adore is the love child of Nikki Brooks-Revis: who is a wife, a mom to an awesome toddler, proud pet parent to Callie, Nelson, and Curious, sunglass lover, fashion admirer, foodie, DIY fanatic, closet...
The Making of Black Magic Leopard
June 28, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Queenora Irvin Queenora Irvin is a fabric designer and owner of Queenora Renee Fabrics, offering small batch custom inclusive fabric to home sewists and small businesses that center Black people, our community, and our culture. Janine Lecour Janine Lecour is an Atlanta-based digital ...
SEW BLACK LIVE with Janine Lecour
June 21, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store This episode was recorded live at the Sew Black Affinity Space hosted by Black Women Stitch at the MQG Quiltcon in Atlanta, Georgia in February 2023. Click here to see warm memories of a wonderful time. Guest: Janine Lecour is an Atlanta-based digital pattern designer who loves to d...
Daddy Dressed Me
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Ava & Michael Gardner Michael Gardner is a proud Father, self-taught sewist, lifelong crafter, and DIY enthusiast. Also Known As "Ava's Dad." He can be found exercising his creative abilities. He began his sewing journey in 2014. He wanted a way to bond with his daughter while looking...
Eat Quilt Joy with Porfiria Gomez
June 07, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBRegistration info: KINDRED SPIRITS: AN AFRICAN AMERICAN QUILTERS CONVERGENCE, June 15-17, 2023, Durham, NC Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Black Women Stitch 2023 Wall Calendar Amazon Store Porfiria Gomez Porfiria Gomez is a sewing enthusiast, a designer, and a blogger. Her love of sewing began as a child and is a native New Yo...
Sew Your Suitcase with "Garichild" Martha McIntosh
May 31, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBRegistration info: KINDRED SPIRITS: AN AFRICAN AMERICAN QUILTERS CONVERGENCE, June 15-17, 2023, Durham, NC Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Martha McIntosh Also known as GariChild, Martha McIntosh is a powerful creative. An engineer by trade, she also makes stunning works of apparel that are guaranteed to impress whi...
Sew Tales with The Telltale Tasha
May 24, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBRegistration info: KINDRED SPIRITS: AN AFRICAN AMERICAN QUILTERS CONVERGENCE, June 15-17, 2023, Durham, NC Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Black Women Stitch 2023 Wall Calendar Amazon Store Tasha Henry Tasha is a widely talented creative with specialties in sewing and dance. She likes to make videos about travel, sewing, hair,...
African Stretch Fabric with Danielle Pierce
May 17, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBRegistration info: KINDRED SPIRITS: AN AFRICAN AMERICAN QUILTERS CONVERGENCE, June 15-17, 2023, Durham, NC Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Black Women Stitch 2023 Wall Calendar Amazon Store PREORDER YOUR AFRICAN STRETCH FABRICS BY TUESDAY, MAY 23! Danielle Pierce In addition to her work as a designer, Danielle Pierce is the pr...
Celeste Haselrig, Senior Student at Parsons School of Design
May 10, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Dubsado helps me organize the podcast. Try it for 20% off. Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English, specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory and American slave...