Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor

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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.  

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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

As always you can find the episode on my podcast page at https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

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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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This is the Season 4 Finale...part 1 of 2 episodes with my guest Vicki Holloway from the My Creative Corner3 podcast.  Vicki returns to my show and we catch up on anything and everything crafty, quilty and fun in our creative lives.

The chit chat segment has updates on sewing, knitting and gardening.  I also talk about creative therapy options that may work for you during periods of high stress and emotional burdens.

Full show notes are on my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

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This is a decorating episode for Outdoor Living.  This is the time of year most of the northern hemisphere is starting to enjoy more dining, entertaining and every day living outdoors.  I will share some tips and ideas on how you can make your outdoor space a beautiful oasis that you and loved ones will want to spend time throughout the summer months. 

In the Chit Chat segment, I talk about replacing the sling fabric on my outdoor iron chaise lounge.  Plus, my sewing studio gets a blingy flush mount crystal chandelier. 

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Rhonda Pierce is my guest on this episode.  Rhonda is a spokesperson for Schmetz Needles and VP, Euro-Notions.  If there is anything you ever wanted to know about Schmetz needles, there’s a good chance we talk about it in this episode!  Learn about the color coding system that helps to identify the type of needle, and which needle is the best for different fabric types.

We also chat about Grabbit sewing notions and Rhonda’s sewing blog, www.SewMoreStitches.com.

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Do you have a quilting, sewing or decorating question?  Leave me a voice mail on my podcast blog page.  I will play and answer your message on a future episode.  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

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In this episode I have a long chit chat segment where I talk about gardening progress, sewing fabrics, quilting BOM and Watch and Listen recommendations.

The main topic segment: I review cotton floss, cotton ball, hand dyed and crewel embroidery threads.  Find out specific characteristics of cotton, Egyptian cotton, crewel wool and how they perform. 

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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.

Show notes are here.

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