Best Random Garbage Podcasts (2025)

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Jane Milburn OAM 36:36

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Jane Milburn OAM is TextileBeat on Instagram. She's a sustainability consultant, Slow Clothing pioneer, TEDx speaker, Churchill Fellow, upcycler and agricultural scientist. Jane has authored Slow Clothing and The Process of Mending - a recipe book. Clothing accounts for up to 10 percent of our environmental footprint and everyday practices that ext…

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Amanda dot Stitches 16:38

18d ago16:38

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Amanda.Stitches on Instagram is both today's podcast guest and guest editor on SewOver50 Her standout roberts.woods drafters grid dress at Perth Frocktails this year took our breath away and we had to invite Amanda to tell us all about this dress. As Amanda said 'the #draftersgriddress has been many months in the making, planning started early this…

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Leanne Munro 36:57

1M ago36:57

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It's not everyday you find an English woman in New Zealand who specialises in sewing kilts. Leanne Munro sewed 15 kilts in less than 12 months as part of her kilt making training. Yes she quilts but her passion is kilt making. Just ask the locals in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Her skills include not just sewing kilts but also recreating better kilts…

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Izumi Montgomery 16:23

2M ago16:23

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Izumi Montgomery is a Japanese artist and sustainable craft facilitator based in Sydney Australia. Izumi holds a Masters in Sculpture from Tokyo University of the Arts and she has also studies fashion at TAFE New South Wales. This is where she developed a strong interest in ethical and uncycled design. She combines traditional Japanese techniques s…

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WearWereGoing 21:16

2M ago21:16

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Alexis Bailey has come through a period of not designing and rebranded to become WearWereGoing. A listener suggested I interview Alexis and in this episode, you'll hear how Alexis has been supported by some of her Patreon community to create zero waste patterns. She's now turned this corner of her life and Alexis is a positive person to speak to. S…

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Random acts of crochet kindness 12:55

4M ago12:55

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Mental wellness advocate and author Olivia Dieterich has released an uplifting book, Random Acts of Crochet Kindness (published by Search Press), that has one purpose: to create something special and then leave it out in the world for someone else to find. Olivia creates 25 beginner friendly designs to label with kindness and place in your local co…

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Her Heart Australia 19:52

4M ago19:52

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Her Heart Australia was able to provide Ronda Hazell with a cardiologist for her current heart diagnosis. Maria Theoharous and Dr. Radhika Arunkumar discuss prioritising health, specifically women's health and focusing on key questions about heart attack. They share a checklist reviewed by health professionals and highlight differences in symptoms …

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Community reuse engagement 26:10

4M ago26:10

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Yasmin Andrews, Community Programs Manager develops and runs the community programs at Reverse Garbage. Reverse Garbage is celebrating 50 years of operations and Yaz discusses the breadth of programs provided to the community. Did you know there are 7 types of plastic? There's so much Yaz discusses that you'll want to get involved with the communit…

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Reverse Garbage 28:56

5M ago28:56

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Kirsten Junor, CEO of Reverse Garbage in Marrickville is making sure everyone celebrates 50 years of operating to give a second life to industrial and home 'waste'. Reverse Garbage rescues between 4 to 6 tonnes of material each month. Reducing landfill, providing a safe space for social impact, giving people low cost items, providing education. The…

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Ep.6: Wedding Movies 1:37:32

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Send us a text *Wedding bells play in the background* Ahhhh love, one of life's big moments that we love to immortalize on the big screen. this week join us as we dive into some of our favorite movies about weddings: The Princess Bride (1987) w/ a M.L.T., The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004) w/ Pear flavored Ben & Jerry's Ice cream, and …

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Stitch it, Don't ditch it 31:18

5M ago31:18

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Jeanna Wigger and Mary V Morton are the authors of Stitch it, Don't Ditch It. Mary direct messaged Jeanna when Mary heard Jeanna on Check Your Thread podcast. They teamed up and wrote this really helpful book about mending via hand sewing. As a sewist, you would assume mending clothes is the focus of this book. What Mary and Jeanna have created is …

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Sew Do It For Heart 24:07

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Ronda Hazell's story started in June 2024 when an echocardiogram showed she had a dilated ascending aorta (a dilation is a bulge where the diameter of the aorta gets bigger when it is more than 1.5 times normal size it is called an aneurysm). This is a life-threatening medical condition because larger aneurysms can rupture or dissect. Aortic diseas…

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Sewing and the City 17:32

5M ago17:32

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Christine is Sewing and the City. Her current life in Valencia Spain allows Christine to reuse existing linens with great embroidery for making garments. She was introduced to SewOver50 by Suzy because of their connection in Spain. This year Christine is using her fashion training to run Fit Clinics and she constantly creates new sewing patterns wh…

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Coastal Sewcial 26:26

6M ago26:26

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Lou and Lynn organise Coastal Sewcial. They met through a local sewcial called Sew-Toon. Tamlyn who runs Sew-Toon helped Lou and Lynn borrow some equipment when they first started Coastal Sewcial. Coastal Sewcial is run onsite at a charity and the bonus for the sewists is there is an onsite cafe there as well. The location is by the sea hence the '…

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Claire-Louise Hardie 37:42

5M ago37:42

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Claire-Louise Hardie shares her clothes cloning experience in her latest book - Clone Your Clothes. Claire-Louise is a career costumer. All the images Claire-Louise refers to are on the podcast website and on the YouTube version of this podcast. Creating clothes for productions means she is constantly ensuring costumes are created for productions i…

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Alison Martin 23:58

6M ago23:58

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Sew Like Dotty returns this week with ideas about starting your own sewing group. I'm thrilled to welcome back Alison Martin, the heart and hands behind Sew Like Dotty, for the second episode in our series! Alison is a beloved figure in the sewing world – a SewOverIt Pattern Insider, YouTuber, and the creator of the inspiring A Gift to November Cha…

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Sew Like Dotty 26:06

6M ago26:06

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Welcome to Part 1 of our inspiring conversation with Alison Martin, the creative force behind Sew Like Dotty and the Sew Virtual community. 🌸 Over the past four years, Alison has grown Sew Like Dotty into a safe and fun online space for sewists. She also manages an encouraging and thriving Facebook group, which she now focuses on full-time after re…

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Melanie Keane more 15:34

6M ago15:34

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In this episode with Melanie Keane, she gives us an insightful chat about how running the sewing groups for refugees has impacted her personally. In the 18 months after beginning sewing Melanie was asked 'Do I know anyone who can sew...? 2 weeks later she arrived at the refugee centre with 2 old sewing machines and some donated fabric. 4 months lat…

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Melanie Keane 20:44

6M ago20:44

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Melanie Keane's sewing journey is very community driven. This is a two-part series and Melanie began sewing 9 years ago through quilting. In 2020 Melanie and her family sewed over 100 pairs of scrubs for frontline workers, transforming sewing into a meaningful family activity. This experience deepened her connection to the craft and led her to expl…

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Micah Clasper-Torch 26:56

7M ago26:56

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Micah Clasper-Torch is a Los Angeles-based artist, designer, and educator helping to lead the modern revival of punch needle rug hooking. With a background in fashion design from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and the Politecnico di Milano in Italy, Micah blends fine art, heritage craft, and wearable design to create one-of-a-…

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Sew Pittsburgh 28:52

7M ago28:52

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Kelsey founded Sew Pittsburg with the vision of creating a sewing community in the Pittsburgh area. As the Instagram account quickly gained traction, Sarah stepped in to help foster the group's growing sense of community. https://www.instagram.com/sewpgh/ Together, they built a welcoming space for sewists to connect, share inspiration, and support …

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Alison Smith MBE 24:25

7M ago24:25

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Alison Smith, MBE, is a visionary in the world of sewing and couture techniques. As the UK's leading sewing educator, she has revolutionized garment construction, corsetry, and tailoring, making intricate skills accessible to all. Founder of the School of Sewing, Alison teaches hands-on workshops that empower sewists of all levels. She's also a cel…

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Natalie Chim 29:58

7M ago29:58

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Natalie or @Nataliecsews is never seen on her Instagram account until now. On the video version of this podcast, you'll both hear and see Natalie Chim. She has been industry trained and has sewn commercially for over 40 years. While Natalie's mother taught her how to sew, it was her father who showed her how to fit clothes properly. In this podcast…

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Mirjam Gielen 30:35

8M ago30:35

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In this podcast, you'll see Mirjam's textile art journey in full colour on YouTube. She does describe her journey so if you want to simply see her textile art, pop on the podcast website. All of Mirjam's links are there. You can find her on Instagram, her website and just googling Mirjam will show you how extensive her workshops are. If you are abl…

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Duane MacLeod 30:27

8M ago30:27

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Duane MacLeod is Hold Fast Bespoke. You can find Duane at Mainely Menswear.com In this podcast Duane discusses how he's progressed from completing not 1 but 2 qualifications from The Tailoring Academy. Through some investigation, Duane is really excited and invested in his tailoring business - Hold Fast Bespoke. Also in this podcast, I've used a ne…

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Ep.5: Movies That Haven't Aged Well 1:45:18

8M ago1:45:18

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Send us a text This episode we tackle the difficult subjects and problematic content of some movies that haven't aged all that well; Specifically Hoodwinked (2005) with a carrot cake cupcake, Overboard (1987) with cream pie and Sixteen Candles (1984) with lemon birthday cake. While they may be tough to watch, join us as we discuss the good and the …

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Maaike 24:13

9M ago24:13

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Maaike sees everyone as a maker that she's always willing to give them a good customer experience. Maaike created Maaidesign when she thought, having a fabric store would give her more time to sew. Her other reason for creating Maaidesign was to have access to fabrics she wanted to sew for her daughter. Maaike is a trained designer so you can under…

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Ep.4: These Originals Don't Need Remakes 1:17:18

9M ago1:17:18

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Send us a text With some debate, we've settled on The Mummy with Saltine Crackers, Mulan (1998) with White Rice and The Parent Trap (1961) with Fig Newtons for this category on Movie Snacks!By Movie Snacks

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Days for Girls Australia 29:03

9M ago29:03

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Mary Connelly-Gale is back to tell us about Days for Girls Australia. https://seworganisedstylepodcast.com/2025/03/29/days-for-girls-aust/ Days for Girls is an international organisation who's mission is to shatter the stigma and limitations associated with menstruation for improved health, education and livelihoods. The topics discussed in this po…

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Ep.3: I Keep Rewatching This Garbage 1:26:43

9M ago1:26:43

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Send us a text This week we recover from our previous episode's struggles with some good trashy movies we keep coming back to. Monster-in-Law (2005) with BBQ, Gods of Egypt (2016) with a "Little Egypt" Cocktail, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009) with a M.R.E. (Meal-Ready-to-Eat). Happy Movie Snacking!…

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Menopause makes 36:11

9M ago36:11

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Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh realised menopause snuck up on them and they shared a few projects to help deal with the effects of menopause. Menopause Makes is their second book containing sewing projects but they're all about helping ease the various effects of menopause. The 'What is the Menopause?' foreward by Dr Hannah Davies is very insightful, an…

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Custom dressforms 26:46

10M ago26:46

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Inge de Groot shares the steps she took to have a custom dressform made locally. Her website customdressform.com is where Inge shares a to-do list of steps and ideas for getting a dressform made locally. You'll hear why she hugged her dressform when it arrived on her doorstep too. Go to her website Custom Dress Form Tutorial | A styrofoam replica o…

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Isabella Strambio 20:48

9M ago20:48

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Isabella Strambio has authored this new macrame book - Mindful macrame - that is also a journalling experience. The projects are created to encourage readers utilise the practice of only using 2 knotting techniques to not just create something for themselves (and others) but to also create a mindful and meditative experience. While Isabella has aut…

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Global Kids Sewing Party 26:30

10M ago26:30

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Trixi has been running the Global Kids Sewing Party every year since 2019 for kids to sew a soft toy with the guidance of their parents/grandparents/teachers/carers. The toy is then a gift to someone either to others they know or to a community organisation. In 2024 over 6,500 kids in 22 countries joined the Gobal Kids Sewing Party. Kids and their …

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Mimiquins update 29:42

10M ago29:42

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More dressform options are now available from Mimiquins. Jaire and Mia have created - now get this - legs and arms options for their dressforms. On their website, you'll see the people who have now received their Mimiquins and why they chose their dressform for their sewing needs. Luke, the winner of the Great British Sewing Bee 2024 had his dressf…

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SewBusty Community 33:21

10M ago33:21

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Hopefully you watched Lindsie's LIVE chat in January. In this podcast Lindsie discusses how the first 2 patterns she's produced for the SewBusty community were purchased from Firebrand and design modified by Lindsie. Her dress block is being tested and the behind the scenes work is undertaken by experienced people. Lindsie knows what she can achiev…

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Tracey @an_upcycled_life 32:19

10M ago32:19

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Tracey of @an_upcycled_life in New Zealand has just completed a dress using tablecloths and lace she collected from her mother, grandmother and at op shops. Her Instagram account was originally called @an_upcycled_wedding but as time has gone on, it's now her life that includes reusing existing clothes as her fashion fabrics. Did you also learn to …

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Edinburgh Street Stitchers 33:01

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Mary Morton talks about how her son's discussion about climate change gave her the fuel to eventually create Edinburgh Street Stitchers. In 2019 when Mary's son discussed the climate change adjustments he was making to his life, Mary decided to learn about climate change. Then she took it upon herself to start using her sewing skills to mend clothe…

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SewOver50 news update 3:40

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Well, this is very exciting! (It's only a teeny video/audio but it's good news! ⭐️). SewOver50 has been nominated for a Golden Scissors Award in the Social Impact category organised by the @CraftIndustryAlliance in Chicago in May. In this podcast, Sandy discusses the work SewOver50 has done since 2018 to support this award nomination. We certainly …

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Tookiethings 27:36

11M ago27:36

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Ryn is tookiethings on Instagram. Tookie things are small special things. Ryn learnt to sew from her mother but you'll need to listen or watch how her mother went that extra mile at night to help Ryn and her sister learn to sew. Her makes are so eye catching and she's a great SewOver50 follower to get inspired by. You'll enjoy how Ryn meticulously …

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Harping Mad 35:56

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Susie is known on Instagram as Harping mad. That's harping underscore mad. You'll hear her talk about her family helped Susie develop her Instagram name. On Instagram you'll see Susie with her harp and at times, play her harp. You'll see her knitting and sewing. You'll even see Susie conquering the walks around the UK. Oh and Susie now manage her p…

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Save the date 1:38

1y ago1:38

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In this short announcement, Carol let's us know when Chicago Frocktails is on in 2025. The full details so far are in the longer LIVE podcast with Carol Crocker-Ware. Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram. Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025. Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails…

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Carol Crocker-Ware LIVE 19:18

12M ago19:18

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Carol chatted with me LIVE on Instagram. Carol https://www.instagram.com/anncie2001/ officially announced the date for Chicago Frocktails 2025. Make sure you follow Chicago Frocktails on Instagram and on their website. Get on their email list today. https://chicagofrocktails.com/ Subscribe to Carol's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@carolss…

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Sandy hashtags LIVE chat 17:37

1y ago17:37

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Sandy's 2 podcast about hashtags in 2020 are numbers 1 and 2 in the top 20 countdown. This recording is the audio version of the Instagram LIVE chat Sandy did on both SewOver50 and Sew Organised Style podcast Instagram accounts. I encourage you to go to the YouTube account so watch the hashtag research Sandy shared with us. Sandy updates us about t…

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Ep.2: An Oldie but a Goldie 1:43:01

1y ago1:43:01

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Send us a text Join us this week as we discuss 3 really old movies: Lawrence of Arabia (1962) with a "Blood & Sand" Cocktail in hand, Sunset Boulevard (1950) with a themed cocktail and The Sound of Music (1965) with some crisp apple strudel. We hope you'll join us in watching them for your next movie night!…

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Carrie to 2025 27:45

1y ago27:45

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This year has given Carrie more to enhance her sewing life and the sewing lives of others. Last episode was about the community work Carrie does. In this episode Carrie talks about her website, private Facebook group, Instagram, YouTube account and the Black Sewing Network she's a part of on TikTok. Her highlight for 2024 was being a committee memb…

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Carrie Community work 21:24

1y ago21:24

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This week, I'm featuring 2 new episodes of Carrie Cunningham. Her original podcast was listened to over 15,000 times. Carrie is number 3 in the Top 20 Countdown. Carrie asked that we record a new podcast and that's what we've done. In this first episode I ask Carrie about the two community works she told us about in 2020 to see how these works were…

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Rebekah Johnston 21:29

1y ago21:29

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Rebekah Johnston is a textile artist and educator from Nottingham, UK. Her art intertwines artistic self-discovery, sustainability, and the meditative practice of hand stitching. Embracing the unhurried rhythm of her craft, she finds solace and introspection in the deliberate act of slow stitching, allowing her thoughts to settle and reflect. Rebek…

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Ep.1: Our Favorite Movies 51:24

1y ago51:24

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Send us a text Hello there and welcome to the FIRST episode of the Movie Snacks Podcast! Get to know Sam, Brittany and Justin as they introduce themselves and talk a little about their favorite movies. In this episode the Snacks discuss Barbie (2023) with Pizza, Psycho (1960) with an Old Fashioned and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ri…