On 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/



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S5 E93: George Mendoza, Artist & Free Spirit Fabrics Designer

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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

Music  Music:  Dare to Live  Written By Adrian Dominic Walther, Amelia Joyce Kestner Performed By Scarlett Solo Produced By https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/671 Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design 

S6 E115: Jenni Grover, Wellness Coach

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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Aims - Indy Bindy Fabrics

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-patternHarrison Shirt Pattern by Cashmerette. Classic button down - thank chambray, stripes and polka dotsHolyoke 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 BagFabrics:  sheers, metallics, denim.  Light blues and white are dominant for spring summer.Metallic fabrics:  Online Fabric StoreSheer fabrics: Mood FabricsDenim fabrics: Blackbird FabricsMetallic Cork and bag supplies: Sew Sweetness link to Silver Splatter cork.  Sew Sweetness NotionsPolka Dot Fabrics:  Polka dot apparel fabrics Unique statement fabrics:  Indy Bindy Fabrics.  Independent made fabrics from JapanNotion 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

 Research Sources: 1. [Sewing Inspiration From Spring Trends 2024 - Dream. Cut. Sew]( Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design 

S6 E113: Sewing Fashion and Quilting Trends 2024

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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S6E112: Christa Watson, Christa Quilts

 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 Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design 

S5 E93: George Mendoza, Artist & Free Spirit Fabrics Designer

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