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

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! I am surprising you with a new episode in the middle of summer...yay!  The main reason for this episode is to share a couple of chats I had with a couple of quilting companies I met with at the H+H Americas show in June. *Affiliate Link to Sew Tites:  STEPHANIESOCHA   to receive 15% off any SewTites purchase via the " STEPHANIESOCHA " promo code...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! This episode is a replay of Season 4, Episode 84. 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 Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate Y...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! Simple Summer Decor Below are the links to resources I talk about in this episode: Home Dec fabrics: Onlinefabricstore.com :  Look for fabric lines like Premier Prints,  P.Kaufman, Kravet, etc. Quality scented candles.  My summer favorite is Aloha Orchid. Volcano is also a year round favorite.  Capri Blue Classic Belgian Linen Drapery panels from Pottery B...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! My guest on this episode is Minki Kim from Sewingillustration.com .  In our chat, we learn about Minki’s passion for sewing, designing her patterns and her fabrics with Riley Blake Designs .   Along with her sewing patterns, Minki shows how to make them with tutorial videos on her YouTube Channel, Minki Kim In the Chit Chat segment: I share updates on quil...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! Artificial Intelligence, what exactly is it and how we can utilize generative ai in our maker lives? I will answer those questions and more in this episode. I will present two types of GAI (generative intelligence) programs; ChatGPT and DALL-E. Also, I address the “sew-bot” addition to the apparel manufacturing industry. Who is using sew-bots, how it impac...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! My guest on this episode is Jennifer Moore and her company is Mona Luna .  Jennifer is a surface pattern designer and has designed and produced her own line of organic cotton fabrics, Mona Luna fabrics.  Recently, Jennifer partnered with Windham Fabrics and has her first line of organic cotton fabric shipping to quilt shops in July 2023.  Her collection is...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 100 Episodes!!! What a great milestone for the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast, and I couldn’t have done it without all of you listeners and Patreon patrons.  Thank you! Chit Chat:  I will chat about current sewing and quilting projects and my clothing sewing plans for spring and summer.  A few new “what I am watching” Netflix and Disney + show re...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! Make designing and organizing your sewing or craft room easy with a step by step process to guide you through start to finish so that you can spend more time sewing and crafting.   Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephanie...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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 Card...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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 , cro...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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/ Find more links and details at my podcast blog.  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@m...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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 websit...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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 c...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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. Make and Decorate Friends , Mighty Networks group - free to join! INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEB...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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....

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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:  L...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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 wor...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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.  For p...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! 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. Make and Decorate Friends , Mighty Networks group - free to join! INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: http://s...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! New podcast feature!  Record and send me any question you have about quilting, sewing, decorating and more.  Is so easy, just click on the “send me a voice mail” button, record your message and press send! https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate In this episode, I chat with quilt podcaster, Emanuela Jeske. Her podcast is called Quilt Kar...

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! In this episode, I chit chat about current projects and some clothing sewing projects I plan to fit in between everything else. *** New podcast feature*** Send me a voice mail from my podcast blog page .  Click the purple “send voice mail” button on the mid-right hand side of the screen to record and send your question for the podcast.  I will feature your...