Latest Sewists Podcast Episodes
AQS Quilt Week 2024 Live from Paducah, KY- Celebrating 40 years of AQS
Sew & So... - May 09, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(:44) This show opens with the amazing sounds of the Paducah Tilghman Marching Band who annually opens Quilt Week with their exciting showmanship and award-winning music! (2:07) Bill Schroeder III President and CEO of AQS opens the awards ceremony and Susan Cleveland www.piecesbewithyou.com ...
George Kalajian - Standing Next to My Father
Sew & So... - April 25, 2024 15:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOur guest in this episode is George Kalajian the owner/operator of Tom’s Sons International Pleating which was founded more than 50 years ago by his grandfather. Born in Lebanon and moving to the US when he was 5 years old. After working with his father for a time, he went off on his own and wo...
Robyn J. Cuthbertson - I feel SO lucky
Sew & So... - April 11, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOur guest in this episode is Robyn Cuthbertson. Born in Melbourne Australia and raised in Lower Plenty (about an hour northeast of Melbourne), she learned to sew from her mom. Robyn was always interested in crafting, so sewing was a natural progression for her. She graduated from Melbourne ...
Jessica Barrera - Sallie Tomato
Sew & So... - March 28, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsDesigner, author, educator, and entrepreneur Jessica Barrera is our guest in this episode of Sew & So. Born and raised in Wisconsin, she learned to sew at an early age. She studied entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. When not running her growing company, she enjoys ...
Karen Nyberg - "I Did It - I'm Here"
Sew & So... - March 14, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(2:04) Karen brings us back up to speed on how she learned to sew. Her mom was the influencer on her – one of six children who learned to sew at the age of 6! Hear how this all began for Karen. (4:03) Were any of her sewing skills applicable for her training and life as an astronaut? Yes, th...
Cristina Arcenegui Bono - My 40 Cousins - My Inspiration
Sew & So... - February 29, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTravel with us to Andalusia, Spain for an amazing conversation with Cristina Arcenegui Bono whole cloth quilter extraordinaire! (2:27) How did Cristina learn to sew? Well…she never really did! (3:15)Who is her inspiration? How about her 40 cousins?! And wait…there’s more! (5:16) Cris...
Emily Blumenthal - The "What Now" Moment
Sew & So... - February 15, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsHandbag Designer 101 – is synonymous with Emily Blumenthal as she has done it all. What makes her different is that she takes her creations one step further in teaching not only HOW to design…but what to do next with your creations. Born and raised as a New Jersey Girl, she now makes her home on...
Linda Diak - Stronger
Sew & So... - February 01, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOnly coming to quilting 5 years ago, Linda Diak has had a life full of creativity. She’s raised and sheered her own sheep for fibers to spin. She’s crafted knitting needles and crochet hooks, and beautiful bespoke art quilts. Her newfound love for quilting began at a chance opportunity to sit do...
Tina VanDenburg - A Fully Lit-Up Life
Sew & So... - January 18, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOwner of Kinship Handwork, Tina VanDenburg has lived life others simply dream of. Ready for chances, and learning from experiences, Tina left no stone unturned in searching for passion, peace, and a fully lit-up life. Born and raised near Grand Rapids, MI, her sewing journey began when she c...
Yvette Todd - It Began With Rat Hammocks
Sew & So... - January 04, 2024 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsShow Notes: Yvette Todd Yvette Todd’s creation Stash Hub is only one year old, but it’s already made bold strides in helping sewists organize their fabric, patterns, and plan sewing projects. Only sewing since 2020, Yvette grew up in Portsmouth England. She attended the University of Bath ...
Susan Khalje - Sewing's Equivalent to Gourmet Cooking
Sew & So... - December 21, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsShow Notes: Susan Khalje Susan Khalje joins us for this episode of Sew & So to take us into the world of couture sewing. Owner of the eponymous Susan Khalje Couture, she is also the longest contributing author to Threads Magazine. www.threadsmagazine.com Author of Bridal Couture and Linen a...
Sarah Veblen - Designing From the Inside Out
Sew & So... - December 07, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsSarah Veblen from Sarah Veblen Clothing Originals has led a life dreaming of owning hew own business and in 1985 it all came true. Now an Haute Couture mainstay, she shares her story of taking chances and achieving her dream! (2:28) Sarah shares her story of learning to sew…her mom said she ...
Kelly Dempsey - When You Think It’s Falling Apart…It’s Really Falling Into Place
Sew & So... - November 23, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOur guest today is Kelly Dempsey – a sustainable fashion designer and Project Runway Season 14 runner-up. She has become a leading voice for sustainability and equitability in the fashion industry and has been featured on Good Morning American and in Marie Claire. Born and raised in Munsen, MA,...
Kenneth D. King - The Universe Just Might Say Yes
Sew & So... - November 09, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsBorn in Salinas Kansas and eventually raised in Oklahoma, Kenneth knew at a very young age who he was and what he wanted to do. He just didn’t understand the road he would travel to get there. He earned a BS in fashion merchandising from Central State University in Wilberforce, OH and learned p...
Catherine Stephenson - The Hidden Profession
Sew & So... - October 26, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsOur guest in this episode is Catherine Stephenson who lives in Ajijic, Mexico. The owner and name behind Catherine Stephenson Couture, she’s been in the sewing world doing what she loves for more than 35 years. Originally from Portland OR, she travelled to Madison WI to earn her BA in textil...
Philippa Naylor - Gobsmacked
Sew & So... - October 12, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(3:00) Her thirteenth birthday was a watershed event as she received her very first sewing machine – it was second hand. Sewing by necessity she hand sewed up until this time. (4:18) Who’s the equivalent of Barbie in the UK…Philippa tells us about these dolls. (5:19) Philippa shares the...
Maritza Atayde – Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus Fate and a Chihuahua
Sew & So... - September 28, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(2:28) Maritza shares the beginnings of her sewing learnings and her journey of improvement. She takes us through her progression in costume creation and how she was affected by the events of 9/11. She even “almost” had an opportunity to meet Mikhail Baryshnikov. (15:21) She grew up in a cir...
Abby Riba - The Clothes Horse Goes Snoop Shopping
Sew & So... - September 14, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(2:25) Abby shares why she initially didn’t like sewing when she took her first course in high school. But reading Vogue magazine turned this around for her as she wanted the fashion she saw in the magazine – but couldn’t afford. She also talks about how her children were the genesis of her lear...
Mary Grabenstatter, Needle Sharp – The Worst of Times, the Best of Times
Sew & So... - August 31, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsShow Notes: Mary Grabenstatter (1:40) Mary shares her story about why arts and crafts were important to her as a child. Hear about the origami birthday party and her favorite crafts! (3:20) Studying French and Film in college and working at Barnes & Noble her early adult years were filled w...
R'Bonney Gabriel, Miss Universe 2023 - If Not Now, When?!
Sew & So... - August 17, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsR'Bonney Gabriel is an eco-friendly fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor based in Houston, TX, and New York City who also happens to be the current Miss Universe titleholder. Born in Houston, TX she became the 1st Miss Universe of Filipino descent. As the first Filipino American to win...
Bernina University 2023 - Sharing the Joy
Sew & So... - August 03, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(2:39) The opening ceremonies raised the excitement of the crowd – kicked off by Paul Ashworth – President of BERNINA of North America. (https://www.sewandsopodcast.com/episodes/episode-22-paul-ashworth) He was followed by several more BERNINA luminaries…Christy Burcham - VP Training and Educat...
Courage + Cosplay = Yaya Han
Sew & So... - July 20, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsBorn in China, raised in her early years in Germany, Yaya moved on her own to the United States in 1998 while still a teen. It didn’t take her long to make a name for herself in the cosplay community. Now a successful designer, model, author, tv personality and social media influencer with more ...
Cookie Washington - The Divine Feminine
Sew & So... - July 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsCookie Washington, born in Morocco, is a fourth-generation needle worker, award winning textile artist and guest curator of the African American Fiber Arts Exhibit which is part of the North Charleston Arts Festival. Her passion for fiber art is infectious and she comes from a long line of s...
Amanda Carye - Quilting Since Forever
Sew & So... - June 22, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAmanda Carye, the owner of Broadcloth Studio and the co-host of Quilt Buzz has been quilting “since forever”. On this episode she shares her journey outside her comfort zone and shares her adventures in starting both her business and podcast Show Notes Amanda Carye, who owns Broadcloth Stud...
Alex Anderson from thequiltshow.com - Claim Your Space
Sew & So... - June 08, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratings(2:30) Alex takes us back to the beginning of her sewing journey and tells us of the first thing she ever sewed! (4:47) Alex takes back to her very first quilt studio and tells us of the moment she began to take herself seriously as a quilter. The “Quilt Life” (7:25) became a mantra for her ...
Jedimanda - My Life in Cosplay
Sew & So... - May 25, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsJedimanda is a professional seamstress, author and avid costumer. She’s been features in numerous publications, won awards for her costuming, and loves travel as much as she loves cosplay. At (1:54) she tells us why C2E2 Chicago is her vary favorite convention…and shares the story of how she...
C2E2 Chicago - 2023
Sew & So... - May 11, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThe Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo or C2E2 is a Chicago fan convention dedicated to comics, pop culture, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Now celebrating its 13th year, this event is a place for self-proclaimed geeks, nerds and introverts to connect an...
Meeting Black Sewists Where They Are
Sew & So... - April 27, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAleeda Crawley, President of the Modern Quilt Guild shares her personal journey into the world of quilting and tells of how she became president of the guild. The Guild itself is a powerhouse in the world of quilting – she tells us about its purpose and overall work. The Guild can be found at ww...
Nick Verreos - From the Little Boy Sketching Under the Tree to Project Runway
Sew & So... - April 13, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsGrowing up in South America, Nick spent his days under a tree drawing his mother’s dress designs for the diplomatic parties she attended with his father…an American diplomat in Caracas. He called her “Jay-Lo before there was Jay-Lo”! He credits his success to his mom for her support and encourag...
SewExpo 2023 – A Gathering of Friends in the Pacific Northwest
Sew & So... - March 30, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsThis exclusive/all-access episode takes you through the 2023 version of SewExpo at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup, WA In it’s 39th year, the Sewing and Stitchery Expo was back in full force after a two year Covid 19 hiatus. Hear directly from Show Manager Janet McLoughlin and Edu...
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