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The following are links to find SewNaturalDane and links to other things we talked about,
 SewNaturalDane website

YouTube Channel: SewNaturalDane

#BHMPatternDesigners

SewNaturalDane’s Spoonflower Shop

Monthly Makes Calendar

Fiber and Cloth Studio Agave Top and Dress Pattern

Rebecca Page Patterns: The Strappy Cami

Brother 1034D Serger

Janome HD3000

The CardiZen knitting pattern by Bayron Handmade that Stephanie is making for the #BHMPatternDesigners challenge

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This is the mid-season finale episode.  New episodes will resume in February 2023

My guest on this episode is Kristin Esser from the Simple Handmade Everyday podcast.  We talk about Kristin’s Master Bath Reno project she completed this year…with a little design help from me.  Of course we also chat about all the crafty things like quilting, knitting , cross stitch and our love for tea!

In the Chit Chat segment I share a quick lighting 101 lesson and talk about the three main categories of lighting and how to achieve the best lighting for your home and work.

Intro music:  Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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My guest today is Wendy Chow, the founder of The Weekend Quilter.  You may also know her from the podcast, Quilt Buzz,  https://the-weekendquilter.com/

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On this episode I welcome back Heidi Parkes to the show.   Heidi is known for hand quilting, art quilts and diary quilting as well as hand yoga.  If you missed Heidi on Episode 31, you can find it here.  We continue our conversation and catch up on all the fun and exciting things that Heidi has been working on since our last chat.

Check out Heidi’s website at https://www.heidiparkes.com/. You will find her online shop with art quilts, fabric vases, online classes and more.  Also there is still time to sign up for Heidi’s Diary Quilting class starting in January 2023.

In the Chit Chat segment, I recap my excursion to the Wool & Co yarn shop in Elgin, IL for the Meet and Greet with Arne & Carlos.  Spoiler alert…It was absolutely Fabulous!!

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The main topic of this episode is making a checklist for your fall and winter decorating for holidays and entertaining.  The time to start is early November or earlier if you are planning to do renovation projects.

I also review a quilting book by Christa Watson, How Do I Quilty It? Modern Machine Quilting. 

Plus, I announce the winner of the Free Spirit Fat Quarter bundle of Spirit Winds, by George Mendoza!!!

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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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This episode has a new chit chat segment where I chat about making the Upton dress by Cashmerette patterns.  The Main Topic segment is a replay from S2 E37 which is about decorating tablescapes, planning and recipes for fall/winter holiday entertaining.

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In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Tryon, with Homemade, an inspirational online crafting business.  Homemade hosts virtual retreats and workshops for quilting, sewing, cricut crafts and more.  The next event is a quilting retreat on Oct. 14th, 2022. Jennifer will show participants how to make the Stargazer quilt from start to finish.  

Shownotes are on the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast blog:  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

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This is a summer pop-in episode.  I recorded a new first segment with a summer update on all things sewing, knitty and crafty.  Then I have a replay of my conversation with Heidi Parkes from 2019 ... pre-Covid days! 

This is a great episode and Heidi shares so much, you are going to want to listen again.  Here is a link to Heidi's website https://www.heidiparkes.com

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This is the Season 4 finale episode.    

Chit Chat:  

• Sewing:  clothing alterations
• Sewing: Sling seat and back for outdoor chaise lounge
• Sewing: Dog placemat for food and water bowls from left over vinyl sling fabric
• Cricut:  Heat Transfer vinyl on apron and t-shirts
• Cricut: Cut out design with layered cardstock for a baby bear birthday card
• Gardening:  Lining hanging baskets with Sphagnum moss  
• Gardening:  Pruning and training Wisteria

Part 2 with Vicki Holloway:  we continue our chat on crochet, cricut, gardening (fairy gardens, sun flowers and wild flowers).  We conclude our chat with talking about the isolation of crafting, and times when we enjoy it as well as times when we need to sewcialize with other crafters and makers.

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