Why I Sew

From thoughtful gifts to organized obsessions with Kate Johnson, You Too More

Let's celebrate the beauty and artistry of stitching, one thread at a time. This episode features Kate Johnson, a blogger and creative genius behind YOU TOO MORE, a delig

Storytelling through Sewing with Debbie Hodge, Stitched Stories

We have the pleasure of sitting with the incredibly talented and multi-passionate artist Debbie Hodge. Debbie is the founder of Stitched Stories, a creative business that

Bringing Bliss with Quilting, Valori Wells

Valori Wells is a professional quilter, author, fabric and pattern designer, painter and photographer. She was born into and raised surrounded by fabric from birth by her

Solver of embroidery puzzles, Reen Wilcoxson of Embroidery Garden

Reen Wilcoxson is the talented owner of Embroidery Garden. Reen is a passionate entrepreneur and expert in machine embroidery, specializing in captivating in-the-hoop des

The act of creating with Melissa Mora, Melly Sews

Melissa Mora of Melly Sews is a pattern designer, author and sewing blogger. She designs fabric for Riley Blake and her "Learn to Sew" posts with easy-to-follow instructi

Sharing pieces of myself through quilting, Karie Jewell Quilts

Karie Jewell is a pattern designer and quilter. She has over 30 years of experience in quilting. She first started sewing with her mother and grandmother when she was 14 

Walking the line between fashion and craft with Liesl Gibson, Oliver + S Patterns

Liesl Gisbon is a pattern designer and the designer behind Oliver + S and Liesl + Co. She used to design clothing for large companies like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger

Healing through sewing with Ellen March, Sulky of America

Ellen March is the Director of Content for Sulky, hosting weekly videos, monthly webcasts and videocasts and developing projects and products to inspire creativity. Learn

From graphic design to quilting full-time with Karlee Porter

Karlee Porter is an award-winning quilter and the creator of “Graffiti Quilting: A Simple Guide to Complex.” Her mission is to help new people navigate the quilting world

Having it all (just not right now) with Sue Hausmann, America Sews

Sue Hausmann has been sewing since her first 4-H project at the age of 10 and she has been inspired and mentored by neighbors, friends and work colleagues all her life. H

Continuing the sewing legacy with Amy Barickman, Vintage Made Modern

Amy Barickman is the founder of Indygo Junction, a pattern company, featuring designs for home and fashion. She's the author of the best-seller, Vintage Notions and loves

The art & science of sewing with Barbara Emodi, author of Crafting for Murder

Learn all about Barbara Emodi, an incredible sewist who has made her own clothes since she was twelve. Barbara has had a fascinating double life. While working as a jour

Sewing for the Bride with Rae Cumbie, Fit for Art Patterns

Rae Cumbie is Creative Director at Fit for Art Patterns whose four core patterns yield one great wardrobe! Her coaching, blog posts, online classes, retreats, Threads art

Providing embroidery solutions with Eileen Roche, Designs in Machine Embroidery

Eileen Roche is the founder and creative visionary behind Designs in Machine Embroidery, focused on inspiring and educating readers on all aspects of machine embroidery.

The luckiest quilter alive: Elizabeth Beck, Tandem Quilting Co.

Born into a very artsy home, Elizabeth found the quilting world around age 28. She continued to quilt and learn and in 2009, opened her own cottage business. Elizabeth t

Making an Imprint with Sewing with Jennifer Tryon, HomeMade

Jennifer Tryon spent 20 years as a television news reporter, covering some of the most important moments in recent history. But nothing felt as good as making. So her two

Fighting anxiety & depression with machine embroidery, Zandra Shaw of EmbroiderShoppe

Embroidery Expert Zandra Shaw, of the Embroider Shoppe, focuses on a variety of techniques that include organza, appliqué, lace, patches, and 3D flower embroidery. Her ph

Sewing as a meditative process with Abby Glassenberg, Craft Industry Alliance

Abby Glassenberg co-founded Craft Industry Alliance and now serves as its president. She’s a sewing pattern designer, teacher and journalist. She has created an outstandi

Bringing beauty into the world with Dale Allen-Rowse, Quilting Cowboy

Dale Allen-Rowse, a.k.a the Quilting Cowboy, has been quilting since the birth of his niece in 1999 when he first taught himself how to make baby quilts on a tour bus for

Smocking, embroidery & heirloom roots with Martha Pullen

Martha Pullen is a legendary teacher in the sewing world. Her devoted students became loyal customers because she made them believe they could do anything - even the most