The Stitching Co. Podcast

Making the jump from ‘just a hobby’ into a side hustle or business can be scary. A lot of people dream of making money doing what they love and Katie has done just that, all whilst still holding down a full-time job.

Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) as she chats to Katie from By Katie Olivia about what she has learnt, how to manage study vs work, and her creative journey in the first 12-18 months of running her business.

Episode Links:

Stitching & Co Advent Calendar Pre-order https://www.lifewithbess.com/product/stitching-co-embroidery-advent-calendar/

Katie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bykatieolivia/

Katie’s shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/bykatieolivia

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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Learning to say “no” is something we all struggle with, in our personal lives and businesses. It can be so hard as a small business, especially when you’re just starting out, to not just say “yes” to every opportunity that comes your way. When you’re starting out that might be just what you need to allow you to experiment and build up confidence, but at some point you need to set boundaries… and that means saying “no” to certain things.

Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) as she chats to Lindsey from Urbann Nest who has been in the small business world for over 6 years about her story, why it’s important to say “no” and whether she’s ever regretted saying “no” to an opportunity.

Episode Links:

Urbann Nest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbannnest/

Urbann Nest Website: https://urbannnest.com/

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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Social media, we love it and we hate it…but when you’re a business it’s hard work to keep on top of the latest trend, posting stories and photos, replying to your followers and creating reels. This episode features someone we consider the reel queen!

Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) and guest Yulia (Matryoshka Doll Shop) as they chat all things Instagram – how to have an Instagram account for business but also as a hobby page. This episode was filmed in late 2021 and there have been a few changes to Instagram such as chronological feed options but we think the fundamentals of what Yulia shares are still very much relevant to all of us.

Episode Links:

Matryoshka Doll Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matryoshkadollshop/

Matryoshka Doll Shop Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MatryoshkaDollShop

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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Want to take your business to the next level? Join host Bess Wilkins (from Life with Bess) as we chat to Julie from Humble Stitch Studio about two aspects to think about when it comes to business. Collaborations and branding… a bit of a random combination but this is a jam packed interview and a perfect episode to get you excited for all the amazing opportunities you can have this year!

Episode Links:

Humble Stitch Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humblestitchstudio/

The Humble Stitch Studio Website: https://www.humblestitchstudio.com/

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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If starting a creative business is on your list for 2022, then this is the perfect episode to start off season 2. Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) as she chats with Sally Wilson from Caterpillar Cross Stitch. After running a successful cross stitch business for 6 years, Sally has lots of tips and encouragements for those starting out or thinking about it. From how to avoid burnout, why it is important to build a community, when to bring on staff to help and more!!

Episode Links:

Caterpillar Cross Stitch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caterpillarcrossstitch/

Caterpillar Cross Stitch Website: https://www.caterpillarcrossstitch.com/

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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Burnout is something that a lot of us creatives have experienced at some point in time. Join host Bess Wilkins as we chat to Miriam from Slow Evenings Embroidery about her journey back from burnout at the start of 2021 and how she is learning to identify when she is heading down that path. She shares about how she was experiencing anxiety, business paralysis, and creative block. Anyone who has been burnout (creatively or not) will tell you it is not an easy journey back to normal – and Miriam shares about how focusing on her mental health and identifying triggers has helped her to tune in to her creative side again.

Episode Links:

Slow Evenings Embroidery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slow_evenings_embroidery/

Slow Evenings Embroidery Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SlowEvenings

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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Do you feel like there is nothing original left in the world of stitching botanicals. Join host Bess Wilkins as Katie Martin from Harvest Goods Co not only shares with us how to stand out in a saturated world of botanicals but the importance of finding that spark of joy that drew you to florals in the first place. From colour inspiration and composition to being confident to show the world as you see it – she is open about her journey with adoption, business and managing a work-life balance.

Episode Links:

Harvest Goods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestgoodsco

Harvest Goods Website: https://www.harvestgoods.co/

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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Join host Bess Wilkins and Sierra from Knotty Cat Co. as they chat about all things transferring your pattern onto fabric. Everyone has their own preference, or technique they swear but there are pros and cons to each method but in this episode it is just two stitchy girls chatting about all different things they’ve tried and what has worked and hasn’t!!!

Episode Links:

The Knotty Cat Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknottycatco/

The Knotty Cat Co. Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheKnottyCatCo

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

Life with Bess x Lumber Lust Embroidery Stands: https://www.lifewithbess.com/product/embroidery-stand/

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Ever felt like you are a total imposter when it comes to embroidery or running a business… you know that feeling of not being good enough or feeling inadequate. Well then this episode is for you!!! Join host Bess Wilkins as we hear from Tatum from Threaded by Tatum discuss imposter syndrome!! She shares how suffering from imposter syndrome has impacted her business, her creativity… and most importantly what she has learnt in how to overcome it and get back on track!!

Episode Links:

Threaded by Tatum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadedbytatum/

Threaded by Tatum Website: https://threadedbytatum.com/

Article – HRM 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome: https://www.hrmonline.com.au/section/strategic-hr/five-types-imposter-syndrome-how-to-manage-them/

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

Life with Bess x Lumber Lust Embroidery Stands: https://www.lifewithbess.com/product/embroidery-stand/

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Get to know Celeste Johnson from Lemon Made Shop. You may recognise her from her amazing collection of wildflower US state patterns and her embroidery book ‘Freshly Stitched’. Celeste’s journey is one of organic and strategic growth, setting boundaries and being open to possibilities like writing an embroidery book! This episode we mixed things up a little bit and answered a stack of questions from her Instagram fam.

Episode Links:

Lemon Made Shop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lemon_made_shop/?hl=en

Lemon Made Shop Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LemonMadeShop

Celeste’s Book – Freshly Stitched: https://www.amazon.com/Freshly-Stitched-Embroidery-Projects-Beginners/dp/0764361236

Stitching & Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchingandco/?hl=en 

Stitching & Co FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stitchingandco 

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