Why I Sew

Becky Thompson is the owner of the YouTube channel,  Power Tools With Thread .  She retired from the US Air Force in 2003 and Air Force Civilian Service in 2020 as a Cyber Security Analyst. She uses the instructor skills taught to her by the military to now teach others how to expand their embroidery craft using the incredible technology available in today's home machines and embroidery...

Cathie Filian has always been crafty. She began sewing at age 8, making jewelry with paper clips by 9 and by high school making almost all her own clothing, including party dresses. She studied Textile Science and Design at The Ohio State University and spent the early part of her career in the Fashion Industry. Cathie spent 10 years working behind the scenes as a stylist on Hollywood films before...

Desiree Habicht, owner and designer of Desiree's Designs, creates machine embroidery designs, patterns and more. She truly has an artist's eye and loves sharing her creations with others. Learn how she honed her sewing skills through her competitive Girl Scout spirit. Plus, hear how a family tragedy sparked her creativity and rejuvenated her spirit. Take a free class from Desiree an...

Mark Montano strives to make the world a better place through creativity. He's a Best-Selling Author, Designer and TV Host. He writes THE BIG-ASS CRAFT BOOK series (Simon & Schuster) which are best-selling craft books in the U.S. Mark has worked in television for over 12 years and can be seen on the new Discover + show, MEET YOUR MAKERS SHOWDOWN with co-hosts Chrissy Metz and LeAnn Rimes. Lear...

Angela Wolf specializes in fashion sewing and is the host of the PBS show "It's Sew Easy" and "Behind the Seams" on YouTube and Facebook. She's the founder of Angela Wolf Patterns and Angela Wolf Academy. Learn about her journey into fashion design and how she keeps things fresh for her students in a variety of mediums. Find Angela: FACEBOOK @ Angela Wolf Couture TWITTER @ Angela _ Wolf INSTAGRAM...

Michelle Morris is the Editor-in-Chief of the colorful fashion, sewing and DIY blog That Black Chic . This is a platform on which she shares her own fashions, sewing tips, reviews and tutorials. Michelle is a sewing influencer on the scene who has become known for her loud and unusual prints and her ability to mix and match. She's also known for working with her fabric of choice, denim, and m...

Mary Fons, editorial advisor of Quiltfolk magazine and host of her live video magazine, "Quilt Nerd" on Twitch, talks about her sewing journey and what keeps her coming back for more. Mary is a writer, editor, and livestreamer who specializes in quilt history and the life of quilts in popular culture.  From 2017 to 2021, Mary served as editor in-chief of  Quiltfolk  magazine; s...

Suzy Williams produces handcrafted quilts, original designs and thoughtfully constructed patterns on her site, SuzyQuilts.com. She takes us through crafting a quilty career, with two littles in tow. “At age 15, I would wander into my friend's basement to peek into her mom's sewing room. To me, it seemed like such a magical place with its miniature towers of jelly rolls, stacks and stacks of yardag...

Why do we sew? Everyone's story is different and fascinating. We interview sewing stars & industry professionals, quilters & embroiderers, menders & makers to bring you inspiring stories that give you all the feels. Listen while you sew or on the go and learn about sewists from all walks of life. Get inspired to learn something new and create with needle and thread.