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In this episode of Make and Decorate, host Stephanie reflects on her unplanned break from podcasting and shares her excitement about returning. She discusses her creative projects over the past year, including a cathedral window quilt for her parents' anniversary and a commissioned king-sized quilt. Stephanie also shares her experiences at a quilting retreat, innovative tools she discovered, and cozy holiday projects. She highlights new patterns and classes she's excited about, and outlines her plans for the future of the podcast, including a shift to monthly episodes and potential video content.

Chapters

00:00
Welcome Back to Make and Decorate

03:43
Reflections on the Past Year

06:05
Creative Projects and Commissions

Missouri Star Cathedral quilt tutorial. 

Kraeo Handyed yarn shop

Sparklesax Designs Longarm Services

12:03
Retreat Experiences and New Techniques

Center Street Quilts Hemmingway zipper pouch pattern

**Free Pattern** Sweetwater Patchwork Tree Mini Quit excerpt by Moda Mail

Out of Print Elenor Burns Trip Around the World Pattern Book - 1988 available on Thriftbooks

2021 Elenor Burns Trip Around the World - Accu Quilt YouTube Video

2019 Donna Jordan Quick and Easy Trip Around the World You Tube Video

22:08
Innovative Quilting Tools and Techniques

Modern Quilting Stencils by Sew Harmony

27:57
Cozy Holiday Projects

31:15
Exciting New Patterns and Classes

Katia Ferris New Book - Make Your Own Animal Friends

Katia Ferris New Sew a Mouse Class on Creativebug - available now

Katia Ferris' New 14" Rag Doll Class on Creativebug - available on 2/10/26

Jayne Stitches - Meredith doll workshop

37:46
Looking Ahead: Futu

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Stephanie welcomes guest Byrd Wadhams to the podcast.  Byrd is a curvy sewist who loves Colorful eclectic clothing. She believes style should not be defined by age, size, or gender. Byrd started her sewing journey a few years ago and it is her goal to show people it’s never too late to pick up a new skill or passion.

Links:

Byrd’s IG: @yogabyrdsews

YouTube Channel Byrd Wadhams

Baltimore Frocktails IG

A couple more upcoming events Byrd mentions are: Sew Ankara Week (July) and KISS (Keep it Simplicity Sis)

Photos of Byrd’s sewing projects talked about on this episode can be found on Stephanie’s Podcast Blog at https://makeanddecorate.com

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Apologies for the extra music drowning out almost 4 minutes of our chat!  I forgot to remove that song from the music track last season!  

The old version of the episode is now taken down and a new and revised version of episode 116 is now up!

Thank you - Stephanie xxoo

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On this episode, I chat with Leah Day, quilter, pattern designer, business owner, and a writer.  Leah has an online shop with her patterns, quilting tools, and is a dealer of The Grace Company Longarm machines, and frames  https://graceframe.com/en  

If you have followed Leah Day over the years, you know she started out as a machine quilting expert in free motion quilting.  She did a year long blog project on 365 New quilt designs.  These quilting designs are available in a downloadable book or a physical book version.  https://leahday.com/products/365-free-motion-quilting-designs-download

We also talk about her creative story and how she built her business that includes her husband and her father - who are invaluable to the day to day operations of the Leah Day business.  We get into the origin of her amazing goddess quilts.  She is currently working on a goddess quilt book to be released later this year. 

Before my chat with Leah, I talk about my top 3 items I need to make in June.  None of them are a quilt, but they are all sewing projects.

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In today’s episode, the first segment begins with my recap of the Libs Elliot workshop, Embrace the Chaos, I went to last weekend.  It was one of the most amazing classes I have experienced!

My guest on this episode is Latifah Saafir. https://www.latifahsaafirstudios.com/ Latifah is an independent quilt pattern designer, and is a fabric designer with Hoffman Fabrics. Her latest fabric collection is “1985”.  She  designed the “Clammy” templates for her clamshell patterns, and she has a new quilting class on modern quilting with bias tape on Bluprint.  

Also, check out my 20% off sale on DIY interior design consultation services in my online shop https://stephaniesochadesign.com/shop

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It's a jam packed episode with me, Stephanie Socha! There are a lot of projects on my table, and I'm in the completion phase of a couple of quilts.  Find out what portable hand sewing project I took with me to jury duty last week, plus learn about hand sewing with silk thread.

I present a semi-review of the newer Singer Featherweight C240. I say "semi" because I have not actually sewn on this machine, but have done extensive research on this little gem of a machine since I recently learned about it.

I also talk about some Mother's Day or any day handmade gift ideas.

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In this episode, I talk with Kristin Nicholas of Kristin Nicholas Designs. Kristin is an artist, designer and book author.  Kristin excels in many areas of art: in the fiber artist world, as a pottery maker/artist, and a fabric/surface designer on Spoonflower.  She is an author of 12 books on color, stitching and home decor.  Kristin lives on a working sheep farm called Leyden Glen Farm, in western Massachusetts.

In addition to her art and design, Kristin also teaches online classes on Craftsy/Bluprint and Creativebug.  Her work has been published in numerous magazines, and she has made numerous television appearances on shows like Martha Stewart Living, PBS knitting shows, her home was featured on HouzzTV season 2, and last year she was featured on Talks at Google.

Kristin's website is https://www.kristinnicholas.com/

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It's episode 25🎉and my guest on the podcast today is Christa Watson of Christa Quilts! Christa is a quilter, teacher, book author, pattern designer and fabric designer for Benartex Fabrics.

Christa's latest book, Piece and Quilt with Precuts, is available on her website, and all of her fabric collections are available in her online shop as well at https://shop.christaquilts.com/

We had the best time chatting about it all, machine quilting, overcoming quilting hesitation and fears, and the interior decorating Christa has done since moving into her new home. She shares her decorating journey in her Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=christa%20quilts&epa=SEARCH_BOX

You won't want to miss this episode, so be sure to subscribe and share the Make and Decorate podcast with your friends😍 ✂️ 

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I recorded this episode from Thimbles Quilt Shop in Lockport, IL, a southwest suburb of Chicago. Tammy Newton is co-owner of Thimbles quilt shop, and she sat down with me in the beautiful 2nd floor of the shop that is their classroom and meeting place for all of the shop's events.

We chat about it all - sewing, quilting, fabrics, Babylock and Bernina machines, and how she and co-owner, Jane, along with their invaluable team keep this beautiful brick and mortar quilt shop successful. 

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Welcome to episode 23 of Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design!  There are a lot of exciting things going on here, I am about to start the Alison Glass Trinket sew a-long. This is a foundation paper pieced pattern, and I hope I can keep up with the 1 block per weekday for 8 weeks!  I am looking forward to it.

My guest this episode is Kristin Rauch, of Woolly Petals.  Kristin has an interior design background and a strong sewing background, and can make anything - I mean anything and everything! She is a multi-talented creative, and we have a great conversation about the things she likes to make, sew and quilt.  

Kristin designs quilt and sewing patterns available in her Etsy shop. She is releasing a brand new quilt pattern on Friday, March 15, 2019.  Be sure to listen to the entire episode for a special promo for all of you!

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On today's episode, I chat with Mister Domestic, Mathew Boudreaux.  Mister Domestic has built a genuine community of creative followers from his instagram feed, YouTube Channel, and fabric designer for Art Gallery Fabrics. 

We talk about the above, and focus on what's beneath the surface for Mathew, ie his inspiration, what gives him the most joy in his creative world, and how his life experiences have made him who his is today not only as a professional, but as a person, father and husband in every day life.

Find out the sewing and quilting projects he is working on this year, and when his next line of fabric with Art Gallery Fabrics will release.  

Check out my show notes to find out more about
The Aura Blog Party going on now
ModBee Online weekend class event March 14 - 16
Clark County Quilt Fest NW

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Happy Valentine’s Day!  On today’s episode, I chat with Frances O’Rourk Dowell.  Frances is a fiction novelist/author, mostly of young adult fiction, but also more recently, of Quilt Fiction.  Some of you may have read Birds in the Air, Frances’ first quilt fiction novel.  A follow-up novel Stars Upon Stars is due to release around June 2019.

In addition to writing, Frances is an avid quilter, and she has had a podcast, The Off Kilter Quilt, for the past 9 years! Her podcast is journal style, and very inspiring about quilting and her life in North Carolina. Frances has a second podcast that she launched last year, where she reads her quilt fiction novel, Friendship Album, 1933. We talk about many quilting topics like fabrics, modern quilting, binding methods etc.  If you are going to Quilt Con next week, be sure to look for Frances’ quilt called “Sit-In”.

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Happy February!!  Here we go - this new year has taken off at breakneck speed.  In this minisode, I talk about current projects in my studio, and happy to report that the king size butterfly quilt is now at the longarm quilter - yay!  

I have some new to me quilting notions to share with you: Clearly Perfect Angles, mini wonder clips, Olfa endurance blades, Clover marble glass head pins and more.

Be sure to listen to the very end...I reveal the guest that will be on next week's episode! 

Don't be shy...comment in show notes or email me if you have questions or just want to say hi!

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S7 Ep 116:

Welcome Back!  Season 7 of the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast is here!! 

If you are new to this podcast, you will hear any and everything about making, aka sewing, quilting crafting, knitting and interior decorating.  This first half of the season, I have a fabulous guest on almost every episode. 

There will be a Chit Chat segment on this episode after the guest segment.  For more episodes available only on my Patreon site, visit Patreon.com/makeanddecorate

My guest today is Kristin Oldach, owner of KraeO in Chicago.   Kristin is an indie hand dyer of yarn which is for sale on her website as well as local yarn shops.  We talk about her yarn, what fibers she chose to be in her yarn products. Mulberry silk and merino wool blends are a staple in her line of yarn as well as other fiber blends like wool and alpaca and more.  Kristin's yarn is so gorgeous and what I like to describe as very "painterly".  

We also chat about the different weights of yarn and how to use them in your projects, including using up those mini skeins you have been collecting and don't know what to make with them.

Links to what we talked about: 

Skacel - Addi FlexiFlips

FlexiFlips Amazon Link

FlexiFlips Amazon link

Yarn Guide for knit/crochet (ring)

• Nina Chicago
• Indie Untangled for Rhinebeck - Oct 18th

Bandana knit pattern

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In the first segment, I update on the goings on here, and a mini-review on my new iPhone XR. I share my research on the notable differences from the iPhone XS. 

My podcast guest this week is Sara Lawson, from Sew Sweetness Patterns!!!!  Sara is a bag pattern designer and has two weekly live facebook and youtube video shows, AND she is a fellow Chicagoan woot woot!  We chat about it all…when and how Sara started sewing, origins of her blog and pattern design to her video tutorials that are available for most of her patterns.

Be on the lookout for Sara's new four pack bundle of patterns with tutorial videos coming out very soon.

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Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with the amazing Jessica Pierce, owner and creator of 5 out of 4 Patterns.  Have you checked out her website, downloaded and made any of her patterns?  Let me know.
Also, in the first segment of this podcast I talk about my current WIP's, and recent installation of motorized roman shades.

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Happy New Year Everybody!!!

On the first segment of this episode, I chat about what I did, what I made and what I watched on Netflix during the holidays.  Check my show notes for links.

Segment 2:
Meet Jessica Pierce, owner of 5 out of 4 Patterns.  Jessica is an amazing person, and we had such a great time chatting about her, and her family and her awesome business, 5 out of 4 Patterns.  We had such a good time, that we talked for an hour and a half! Haha!  I split up this long conversation into 2 episodes, and I will release the part 2 episode next Thursday, January 17th (so you won’t have to wait 2 weeks for part 2).

Jessica has an extensive education in a field far far away from sewing …science, space and super technical teaching accolades that I could not begin to pretend I understand.  Like I said, she is an amazing and super smart woman, oh, and did I mention she has 6 little ones…whaaaa???  Yes, she has 6 kids, and is running the world with her independent pattern company. 

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Ooops!  If you downloaded earlier than noon cst 12-20-18, you got my "directors cut" long version of episode 16...sorry about that. This is the edited episode 16 with a new segment on making vanilla extract!  So be sure that you have episode 16 that is 52:40 minutes long.

It is the last episode of 2018! Do you find at the end of every year, you are marveling at how it went by so fast?  Well, here we are again, nearing the end of another year.  When I reflect back on this past year, I realize I did more than I thought.  I put together a Best Sewing Stuff 2018. There were a lot of notions, patterns and tools that I used a lot over 2018 and these are the best of them.
I share my look ahead for 2019, which for me means setting goals for the year.  
Lastly, I update on what's happening here in Chicagoland - what I'm watching, and reading, including youtube and netflix plus a new movie at the actual theater, as well as a Christmas story by Frances Dowell and a long awaited library book.

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Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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There is sew much going on here in Make and Decorate-land!  Since I removed several handmade gift items off of my to do list, I have been able to breathe and enjoy this holiday season so much better this year! 

On this mini-sode episode, I recap the previous Sugaridoo episode with some sources of craft shows with crochet, knitting, yarn and possible amigurumi for you to find in 2019.  I also give a progress review on my new Martelli Ergo rotary cutter, as well as mention the new Olfa limited edition Ruby rotary cutter coming out in February!

I made the cutest felt stuffed bear last weekend. Pattern by Gingermelon. Plus updates on my freelance design projects. I share key tips to remember when you are renovating your home regarding electrical outlet thought and placement before it is too late. 

Last but not least, I received my Fab Fit Fun Winter box.  This is my second box, and I can already say that I love love love this subscription...find out why.

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My guest today is Irene Staal, owner and pattern designer of Sugaridoo.  I had so much fun chatting with Irene, and learning more about her patterns in Amigurumi crochet stuffed animals, and foundation paper pieced quilts.  Irene is in the Netherlands, and I discovered her YouTube channel early this year, called Sugaridoo.  Irene is a great teacher and her videos are so beautiful and are made in easy formats for learning.

Amigurumi crochet and foundation paper piecing without having to rip paper away are just a few of the many things we talk about.  

Be sure to visit my shownotes for all the links to Sugaridoo's website, etsy, Youtube and blog.  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate  You can also make a one time donation on my podcast page to help me keep the podcast going.

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There is a lot of great information packed into this mini-sode.  Get tips and a link to a great video from Sew Sweetness' Ask Sara YouTube video, to learn how to reduce not only holiday stress, but anxiety and stress in your daily life. Sara's guest is Dr. Stephanie Palmer (she is the creator of the Quilter's Planner).

I talk about a new winter craft I started last week with acrylic paints, new fabrics from a fiber event from the Waste Shed, a reseller of re-purposed arts and crafts supplies and fabrics, and I got a new ergonomic Martelli rotary cutter.

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  This is truly a special episode, I cannot tell you what a joy it is for me to have Stephanie Kendron from http://modernsewciety.com/ ; The Modern Sewciety Podcast on the show today!  Aside from Pat Sloane, Modern Sewciety is one of the first sewing related podcasts I subscribed to, and I have been a loyal listener ever since.

We all love her podcast and have been given so much great information and stories from other makers, designers, and companies from our sewing and quilting community on Stephanie's podcast.  I am greatly inspired by Stephanie, and look...we have the same awesome name!  Great names and minds think alike :)

On this episode of Make and Decorate, I get to ask Stephanie Kendron to share her story and what motivates and inspires her on a daily basis, what machines she sews on, how her sewing and craft has evolved over the years, and - of course all about her podcast.

Stephanie Kendron is also a Cricut influencer, and she talks about the awesome Cricut Maker that has a rotary blade option to cut fabrics without adding stabilizers...whaaa??!!?

I hope you all enjoy time with your family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend.  Make some hot chocolate or cafe mochas, listen to my show, and and of course you will pull your sewing machines out and make something - right?! Yay!! 

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Another mini-sode this week - yay!  Just a little chit chat, I have a new podcast email  info@makeanddecorate.com in addition to my main email stephaniesochadesign@gmail.com
I review rotary cutters from Clover, Olfa, Fiskars, Gingher and Tula Pink.  
What am I watching on YouTube?  I talk about three channels that I subscribe to and watch on YouTube.  

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We have two weeks to go before Thanksgiving...do you have your tablescape planned out yet?  Create a beautifully decorated table with your own handmade table linens or make last minute semi-diy linens with embellished ready made linens.  I share workroom tips on standard dimensions of table cloths, placemats, table runners and napkins.  In addition to linens, there are more layers of greens or flowers, candles etc. to make a gorgeous tablescape.  You can use these decorating tips for any special event or just for yourself.

What if you are not hosting a holiday event?  I give ideas for making host/hostess gifts you can make for the host/hostess of the holiday gathering you are going to attend.

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Hello 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 with Stephanie podcast.

Guest Segment:
Jenni Grover is a wellness coach for makers, an author and quilter. She cares deeply about the intersection of craft and health, coaching clients’ physical, mental, social, creative and spiritual concerns. 

Jenni is also a past president and current board member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, and a passionate craft journalist, having written for Quiltfolk, Craft Industry Alliance, SuzyQuilts.com and Quiltmaker magazine.A lifelong writer, Jenni has more than 34 years of experience in print, broadcast and online media. She has been a professional speaker since 1996.Jenni has lived with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain since 1997 and has devoted much of her life to advocating for those like her. Her book ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness has helped countless folks feel better.

Follow Jenni online @coachjennigrover or visit her website: coachjennigrover.com

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Music:  Dare to Live 

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Adrian Dominic Walther, Amelia Joyce Kestner

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I am trying something new with my "mini-sodes", mini-size episodes on the weeks in-between the regular bi-weekly episodes.  These mini-sodes will be about the most recent updates with me, projects I'm working on, seasonal things and any thing else I think of between main episodes.  

If I don't have any new updates, then there will not be a mini-sode - so, I can focus on the main episodes as priority.  

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I recorded this episode on-site in Sarah Clevenger's sewing room!  We had the best time talking about sewing, machines, fabrics and pattern making.  Sarah gives a couple of sewing hacks/tips, and she talks about some of her niche sewing interests like costume and renaissance style sewing, and how she loves sewing coats.  

If you have any hesitation on sewing your own clothing, or think you need a fancy machine to achieve great sewing...listen to this episode.  I was blown away at the impeccable sewing that Sarah continues to achieve on her mechanical Kenmore sewing machine.  I have met several people who sew on a Kenmore machine, and they all say the same thing - it is a workhorse and they love it.

Go to my Show Notes to see photos of Sarah's sewing room, her machines and fabric stash!  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

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On this episode I give a full recap of the Sew Sweetness Retreat I attended the last weekend of September. There was a guest instructor from Blue Calla Patterns, Celine Alleart, and we made a bag from her pattern, The Boronia Bowler Bag.  Sara Lawson was also an instructor, and we made the cute crossbody/messenger style bag from her pattern called the Satellite Bag.  

Also, I review a couple of subscription boxes I recently started, the fall FabFitFun box, and Grove Collaborative (all natural products)

I finish the episode with a segment on interior painting tips.  Many people in the northern hemisphere are heading back indoors and sprucing up their homes for the holidays.  Learn about paint quality, finishes and choosing colors for your home.  I talk about mostly Benjamin Moore paint, but also give tips on big box store paint lines, as well as introduce you to a high end natural pigment paint from the UK, Farrow and Ball.  

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S6 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 group chats with members.  

The VIP waitlist for the Indy Bindy Sewciety (there will be a sneaky waitlist only doors open opportunity soon!): https://indybindy.lpages.co/sewciety-vip-list/

Music: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8057. Undeniable by Johanna Cranitch

Chit Chat:
I have finished three mini quilts with the epp flower and hand quilting, and have moved onto the new knitting project I talked about a couple episodes ago.  The Sag Harbor Wrap pattern - The wrap is a summer weight wrap make with Tahki osprey yarn, which is a lightweight cotton blend yarn.
Pattern for Sag Harbor Wrap:   https://www.yarn.com/products/tahki-yarns-sag-harbor-wrap-pdf

Osprey yarn by Tahki: https://www.yarn.com/products/tahki-yarns-osprey

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The 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” cuffed.  also wide leg jeans are very in right now.  
• https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/sudley-dress-blouse-sewing-pattern
• Harrison Shirt Pattern by Cashmerette. Classic button down - thank chambray, stripes and polka dots
• Holyoke Dress Pattern by Cashmerette   Perfect for the polka dot and dress trend.
• Blackwood Cardigan pattern by Helen’s Closet. Layering piece - has a long length and hip length.
• Oversize Bag:  Sky Harbor Tote and Superbloom Tote Bag

Fabrics:  sheers, metallics, denim.  Light blues and white are dominant for spring summer.

• Metallic fabrics:  Online Fabric Store
• Sheer fabrics: Mood Fabrics
• Denim fabrics: Blackbird Fabrics
• Metallic Cork and bag supplies: Sew Sweetness link to Silver Splatter cork.  Sew Sweetness Notions
• Polka Dot Fabrics:  Polka dot apparel fabrics 
• Unique statement fabrics:  Indy Bindy Fabrics.  Independent made fabrics from Japan

Notion Trends
https://oliso.com/products/m3pro-tula
https://oliso.com/products/mimi-g-auto-lift-smart-iron
https://shopaurifil.com/products/hand-stitching-with-the-last-homely-house-by-kate-jackson
https://shop.christaquilts.com/category/collection-dazzle-dots
https://shop.modafabrics.com/search/?searchString=ombre%20confetti

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Christa 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
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Music: Frederick Chopin Nocturne Op.9 No. 2  https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/16175 artist Adrian Walther

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 Patreon.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!  The links below are where you can find Belle:

https://www.instagram.com/seams_sew_me/

https://www.seamssewme.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOCBni_WdGUYQn6YOIlTZQ

Quilt Guild Training

2024 Events for Seams Sew Me:

New Course: https://belle-s-site-1fac.thinkific.com/courses/quiltpatterntester101worksho

Retreat Center: coming in Spring 2024

Guild Training and Consulting 

Taught at Quilt Festival last fall: envelop method of cathedral window quilt - Winsome windows

Lovely Pinwheels  Quilt Pattern:  “I designed this pattern in recognition of April’s National Child Abuse Prevention month and for the hundreds of thousands of survivors around the world. ” Belle Brunner

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Welcome 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
IG: https://www.instagram.com/naomifata/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/naomifata/

The music between segments today is Silent Night by Cast of Characters begins at marker 12:34

The Guest segment begins at marker 16:15

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Season 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 Minikins 4 and a link to the Sew Sweetness Facebook Group
IG link:  https://www.instagram.com/sewsweetness/

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S6 E108: Knitting with Willie Nillie Knits

Links: https://www.instagram.com/willienillieknits/

Link Tree - all the links to find Willie Nillie Knits

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My guest on this episode is Atsushi Futatsuya, a Sashiko artisan and educator. Atsushi shares his Sashiko story, its cultural significance, and its evolution over time. He discusses the relationship between Sashiko and Boro, the importance of storytelling in preserving the craft, and the impact of Western trends on the perception of Sashiko. Atsushi emphasizes that Sashiko is not just about technique but also about the cultural context and the stories behind the stitches.

Show notes Links:

https://upcyclestitches.com

https://sashikostory.com/?srsltid=AfmBOory1Mory2UFPbLjEnMtVvN1FOUlboELAvp0tFudTbkLAFaSc6k1

https://www.instagram.com/sashikostory/

https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/4952-introduction-to-japanese-sashiko-stitching

https://www.youtube.com/@SashikoStory

Chapters:

Introduction to Sashiko and Boro

Atsushi's Journey with Sashiko

Storytelling in Sashiko

The History and Evolution of Sashiko

The Impact of Western Trends on Sashiko

Exploring Mingei: Art Without Heroes

Atsushi’s weekly live YouTube streaming of Sashiko Stories 

Cultural Appropriation: A Balanced Perspective

Acknowledgment in Cultural Practices

Upcoming Workshops and Sashiko Japan Retreat

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S6 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 spoonful of Sugar on Etsy
• Idea: candy corn coasters - sew three fabric strips together.  Make a triangle with rounded corners template coaster size ie 5” x 5” 
• Bat Coasters pattern on Etsy shop debsdaysdesigns

Fall Coasters:

• Pumpkin Coasters pattern by Minki KIm.  Also free pumpkin pot holder pattern and oven mitt pattern free.
• Purl Soho free pattern: Fall Leaves Coasters. Made from felt 

Halloween Panels:

• Shabby Fabrics: Glow -o- ween panel by Kanvas Studios. Don’t forget glow in the dark thread - any brand but I have an amazon link to wonderfil glow in the dark thread. This wonderfil is 40 wt which is a nice thick top stitch weight that will produce a nice visible glow.  There is even hand embroidery glow in the dark thread by DMC sold at JoAnn.  Note - the glow in the dark thread lasts about 15 minutes and will reactivate when exposed to light.  It will last a lot longer under black light.  Or - use wearable rope light that can be stitched or glued onto fabric items and costumes. These lights will last a long time with the AA batteries.
• Missouri Star:  Wicked eve haunted house - Timeless Treasures
• Fat Quarter Shop: Witchy and Spooky fabrics to make your own panel
• Northcott Fabrics: Black Cat Capers Panel and quilt patterns. Also like the matching kitchen apron and oven mitts. insert photo

Thanksgiving Panels:

• Moda:  Harvest Wishes Panel by Deb Strain

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Season 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 September 30, 2023.  This is the link to Grace Company so you can check out the Little Rebel machine and the new Cutie Breeze tabletop fabric frame.
Also, Karla hosts a weekly video series called “Tuesdays with Grace”.  You can find it on the Grace YouTube Channel.

Chit Chat:  The usual ramblings of gardening, quilting, knitting, sewing, paper crafting.  Here are links to things I chat about:
Swaddle Blanket tutorial on my YouTube Channel
Amazon Jumbo Crayons 2 pack of 24 crayons
Introduction to Sashiko Stitching by Atsushi Futatsuya - Domestika
Purl Soho Prism Blanket Free Pattern
JoAnn decorative Halloween skeleton sewing machines

Books:
Nora Roberts:  Identity,  Awakenings

Ryder Creed Books in Order:  I read Breaking Creed and currently reading Silent Creed
The publication order is the same as the chronological order for this series

1. Breaking Creed (#1), 2015
2. Silent Creed (#2), 2015
3. Reckless Creed (#3), 2016
4. Lost Creed (#4), 2018
5. Desperate Creed (#5), 2019
6. Hidden Creed (#6), 2020
7. Fallen Creed (#7), 2022

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I 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.

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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 2023, is their new product, Sew Magnetic Cutting System.  Pre-orders are open now. 

Julie Luoma and her husband are the owners of Off the Wall Quilt.  This is an online (and traveling in person) quilt store that specializes in custom laser cut acrylic rulers and templates for just about anything, appliqué, longer quilting and more.  They also developed EziGrip rulers for quilters.  The backs of the rulers have a non-skid backing that keeps fabric and the ruler from moving.  
Also, check out their portable quilt wall that can easily break down, fit into a small bag and travel with you.  

Season 6 is just around the corner.  Until then, keep making and decorating! 

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This 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.

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Simple 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 have not tried these yet, but have seen them on YouTube.  They are super inexpensive, and worth a try for the bedroom or anywhere. https://a.co/d/h5ZCLyM

Print your own artwork on this canvas art paper and frame it for unique wall decor. PPD Inkjet Canvas 100% Real Printable Cotton LTR 8.5 x 11 125lbs. 340gsm 17mil x 20 sheets (PPD083-20) https://a.co/d/akTijdi

Try painting picture frames with a beautiful metallic color from Michaels.  https://www.michaels.com/product/americana-decor-metallics-paint-10487602

Terrain is a source of fresh houseplants, flowers and faux flowers, wreaths etc. https://www.shopterrain.com/categories/fresh-foliage-and-succulents

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My 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.

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Artificial 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 of the patterns revealed on the Sew Sweetness you tube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/jytpU26ef14?feature=share
https://www.youtube.com/live/39_ZUN4FTFU?feature=share

My new small rolling cart with wood top! From Amazon 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart...

Arne & Carlos Easter Egg patterns

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My 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.

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