Best Quilting Machine Podcasts (2025)

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Bianca Weber: Sewing, Flying & Aerospace: Her Incredible Journey 25:20

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Our guest today is Bianca Weber—founder and owner of Dynamics Fashion, a German sewing and fabric shop offering patterns, accessories, and online tutorials. Bianca grew up in a small village in southern Germany and has carved an extraordinary path: she is not only an entrepreneur but also a commercial pilot and currently studying aerospace engineer…

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S2 Ep 39 Sewing Spaces 21:44

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Season 2, Episode 39: Sewing Spaces. What does your sewing space currently look like? What do you think would improve your sewing space? What are some cool ideas you’ve seen for sewing spaces? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atom…

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S2 Ep 38 Halloween 32:27

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S2 E38 - Halloween What are you Halloween plans this year? Favorite Halloween costumes? Work/life? Best tips for a quick and dirty Halloween costume? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community o…

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Maddy Ballard – Patchwork – A Sewist’s Diary 29:49

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Our guest today is Maddy Ballard, sewist, journalist, author. Born in Syracuse, NY, to a Texan father and a Chinese-New Zealander mother, she grew up in Auckland, New Zealand where she lived until she was 22. She then moved to England to pursue a postgraduate degree in English literature at the University of Oxford. Working in England as a journali…

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S2 Ep 37 Comfort 19:26

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By Jenny Hassler & Moira Asheland

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Ep. 47 - The Dolphin Episode (Aqua Farmer & Food of the Dragon) 1:05:04

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Yes, we are alive. Little inside-baseball: We have had a really rough couple of months. All three of the guys have had some family members pass away, health issues and some anxiety over the current state of the world (but who doesn't?). We are glad to be back and making some Courage content again. In this episode we talk Nasa Dolphins, fish food an…

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S2 Ep 36 Quilting 59:55

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Note this is an extra long episode because Jenny was actually feeling really good - first time since surgery almost 9 weeks prior to recording! Season 2, Episode 36: Quilting! What is your experience with quilting? Tips/Tricks? Any quilting bucket list items? Best places to find quilting fabrics or favorite quilting fabric brands? Insewmniacs is cr…

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Thadine Wormly -Making history tangible through fabric with faith, family and cultural experiences 45:44

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Our guest today is Thadine Wormly, quilter, artist, proud mother of 4! Originally from Brooklyn, she moved to Flushing Queens in the 1970’s. As a young girl she loved making doll clothes…and learning from her mother how to crochet and knit. Following a move to Miami, FL Thadine took Home Ec in Junior High which allowed her to continue her love of w…

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S2 Ep 35 Upcoming Sewing Plans 16:06

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Season 2, Episode 35: Upcoming Sewing Plans! What handcrafts are you planning to work on this Fall? Planning any costumes? What garments are you planning to make? Any events you’re looking forward to? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassl…

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S2 Ep 34 Planning your makes 18:47

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Season 2, Episode 34: Planning your makes! Do you plan your makes or do you wing it? What are the first steps for planning a make? What are the benefits of planning vs winging it with a make? What are the tools you can use to plan a make? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out…

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Project Runway Season 21 BERNINA Crew -The Sewing Fairies Have Arrived! 43:12

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In this episode of Sew & So, we sit down with four of those “sewing fairies”—Jaime David (Education Project Manager), Megann Freese (Educator), Hayley Grzych (Educator), and Fabian Renteria (Associate Educator). Together, they pull back the curtain on what it’s like to be behind the scenes of one of fashion TV’s most iconic shows. From early call t…

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S2 Ep 33 DragonCon recap! 38:19

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This is one of my fav episodes every year because Moira gets a chance to share one of her fav things ever - costumes & conventions. Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community over on Patreon as …

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S2 Ep 32 Jenny's Back 22:29

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This is a brief and chaotic episode - lots of audio issues really tripped us up. But ... Jenny's back. We are planning more episodes with guest hosts & hope the chaos of this episode isn't too much for long time listeners! Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at…

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TaMara Howard, Deanna Springer and The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show - Your Quilt Can Hug You! 39:09

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In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome TaMara Howard of Folk Quilts, an extraordinary artist, educator, and storyteller whose quilts speak volumes about heritage, identity, and innovation. Born in Virginia and raised in Maryland, TaMara began her quilting journey in 1996—without even owning a sewing machine. Inspired by the colorful stories …

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Vintage Sewing & Ashley 41:14

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Vintage sewing, finding (and creating!) online communities and #Shirtwaist September with Ashley!Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community over on Patreon - it's free to join! - as well! Don't …

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Phyllis Elmore – Quilt of Souls and “Righting” Your Story 53:51

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Our guest today is Phyllis Elmore, a remarkable woman whose story is as unforgettable as the quilts that helped shape her life. Phyllis is the author of Quilt of Souls, a powerful and deeply personal memoir that has touched readers across the country. Born in the Detroit and raised by her grandmother Lula in rural Alabama, Phyllis found herself imm…

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Retro machine repair & guest Shannon 41:08

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Retro machine repair, West Coast haunts and sewing what feels right for your body with Shannon! Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community over on Patreon - it's free to join! - as well! Don't f…

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Journaling - with guest stringthing Tiffany 59:54

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This week we are chatting with stringthing aka Tiffany from our discord server about her experience journaling during MeMadeMay. We also discuss Kentucky & meander into other topics along the way. Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @…

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BERNINA University - 2025 Salt Lake City, Utah 58:44

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We begin with a reflection on the roots of sewing in Salt Lake City, stretching back to the arrival of Mormon pioneers in 1847. For these early settlers, sewing was not a pastime but a necessity—a way to preserve life, create comfort, and build community. Their quilts, made from scraps of old clothing, flour sacks, and church shirts, stitched stori…

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Revisiting old makes 33:21

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ep 69 Revisiting old makes do you revisit older makes when they no longer serve you? Why or why not? what kind of alterations come to mind for refreshing your makes? what garment of yours do you most want to Refresh now? What would you do? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us ou…

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Sewing & Disability 31:53

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EP 68 sewing & disabilities. we both have disabilities. What are they? how do they impact our sewing practices? what other disabilities have you worked with sewing? and some resources. Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabyco…

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Kristine Frailing and The New York Sewing Center 26:18

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In this episode of Sew & So, we sit down with Kristine Frailing, founder of The New YorkSewing Center, a vibrant, hands-on sewing school with two locations in New York and virtual classes that reach students in all 50 states. A fashion designer, entrepreneur, and mom, Kristine brings her passion for sewing and empowering others into everything she …

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We go ROGUE...Reigniting Our Sewjo with a few Passion Projects 45:49

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This week, we’re stepping away from our usual format, mixing things up, and focusing on finding our sewjo! Kylie takes us behind the seams of the fabulous dress she made for a 40th birthday party, while Gemma shares what she’s been sewing for her daughter and the excitement of getting ready to launch sewing lessons at The Sewing Gem Studio. Kylie:h…

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Stretchy Things, or Stretch Yourself 31:07

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EP 67 Stetchy things, or stretch yourself. Do you find that you sew with stretchy things? Why or why not? Best tips for working with stretchy stuff? Where do you find your stretchy things? Have you ever combined stretch & non-stretch fabrics? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us…

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We're back! 49:43

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Episode 66: We’re back! Current Favs: Eating, Drinking, Cooking, Books, Movies/TV, Sewing patterns, fabrics, and what are we looking forward to? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community over o…

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E125: Guest Byrd Wadhams - Sewing and Fashion for All Ages and Skill Levels 1:34:06

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Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! You can watch the video of this podcast on my YouTube channel @makeanddecorate Stephanie welcomes guest Byrd Wadhams to the podcast. Byrd is a curvy sewist who loves Colorful eclectic clothing. She believes style should not be defined by age, size, or gender. Byrd started her sewing journey a few years ago …

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Tania McKnight Norris - The Story of A Magnificent Lady and Purple Wallpaper 45:28

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At times we have the opportunity to deviate a little from the tried-and-true conversations this podcast has become known for as opportunities occur for us to sit down with a very special person, perhaps not known as a sewist or quilter, but as someone who has made an indelible mark in the world of creativity. Our guest today is a woman whose life a…

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Darcy & the audacity 57:41

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We're back from our two week break - or are we? This episode sees long time listener Darcy sharing her sewing experience - wait until you hear about her audacious adventures in Edwardian sewing! Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @at…

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Beginner Sewists, Start here...making The Stevie Tunic 40:12

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In Episode 18 of the Sewing Club Podcast, we’re featuring the perfect beginner project: the Stevie Tunic by Tilly and the Buttons. Known for its brilliantly clear instructions, this pattern combines simple sewing techniques with minimal fitting, making it ideal for those just starting out. The Stevie can be sewn as either a top or a tunic, with opt…

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Amy Barickman - Inspired by the Past, Creating for the Future: 37:30

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Our guest today is Amy Barickman. Born in Michigan, raised in Iowa - Amy graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Fine Arts, only wishing it was with an emphasis in textiles versus glass blowing. Always drawn to boutique fashion as well as upcycling and vintage, Vintage Made Modernhas been a theme of many of the books and patterns s…

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Episode 64: Catching up with Jenny & Moira 29:25

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Episode 64: Catching up with Jenny & Moira Current Favs: Eating, Drinking, Books, Movies/TV, Sewing patterns, fabrics, and what are we looking forward to? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our commun…

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Threading Destiny – Behind the scenes of the movie Sew Torn 1:14:42

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Today we’re threading together sewing, and fate with some of the extraordinary people behind one of the most innovative and visually striking films of the year—Sew Torn. It’s a thriller. A dark comedy. And a stitched-together cinematic wonder that explores how every decision unravels a different destiny. In Sew Torn, Barbara Duggen—‘The Mobile Seam…

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Episode 63 Sewing risk taking - stretch yourself 39:08

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EP 63 Sewing risk taking - stretch yourself. how do you stretch yourself when seeing or crafting? what is a risk you’ve taken sewing? what stretch are you most proud of? how will you stretch in June? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassle…

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Episode 62 - Sewing & protests/politics 36:45

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EP 62 - Sewing & protests/politics What does protesting/politics mean for you? What is your political stance or affiliation? Have you created an intersection between sewing and politics in your life? What spaces do you see for sewing in protest movements? The dreaded question four : memorable protest actions you’ve participated in. Insewmniacs is c…

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Barbara McCraw - Living My Dream 44:18

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Today we welcome quilt artist Barbara Ann McCraw. Actually…we welcome her back as we met Barbara in person and interviewed her at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah at her exhibit Life Stories during Quilt Week in 2024. While our conversation was a component of a compilation of stories…we felt that she had so much more to share, hence she joins u…

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Episode 61: Kids & sewing 32:20

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EP 61 Sewing with kids (and as a kid) Did you sew as a kid? What? How? WHY?! Have you sewn with kids? Tips for sewing with kids? Why is the fourth question so hard? Fav make as a child? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabyc…

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Pants or Shorts, You Choose....making the Pietra Pants 36:49

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In this episode we’re taking a look at The Pietra Pants By Closet Core Patterns. With a flat front, high-rise fit and practical hip pockets they are as functional as they are flattering. Choose from four leg styles - shorts, floor-grazing wide leg, cropped wide leg or slim and tapered to create a pair that suit your style. Kylie: https://www.kyliea…

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Episode 60: Home Projects 26:03

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Episode 60: Home Projects. What qualifies as a sewing project for the home? What’s your past look like for this? What’s the future look like for this? Chatting. Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our …

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Pat & Walter Bravo – Art Gallery Fabrics. Partners in Every Aspect of Life 44:22

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Our guests today come to us from the world of fabric design as we welcome Pat & Walter Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics- Textile Manufacturer in Miami, Florida. Both born in Buenos Aires Argentina, Pat got the sewing bug beside her mother as she sewed…as she dreamed of painting her world with fabrics. As Pat created a gallery in their home with quilt…

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Episode 59: Sewing Likes & Dislikes 33:59

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Episode 59: Sewing Likes & Dislikes. The title says it all really. And chatting! Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community over on Patreon - it's free to join! - as well! Don't forget to give u…

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Episode 58 Skirts Skirts SKIRTS 27:10

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EP 58: Skirts, skirts, skirts! What types/styles of skirts do you make? What are your go to patterns? How do you solve fit problems? Favorite skirt you’ve made? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our …

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Atsushi Futasuya, Sashiko Story - Ep. 124 56:48

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Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! My guest on this episode is Atsushi Futatsuya, a Sashiko artisan and educator. Atsushi shares his Sashiko story, its cultural significance, and its evolution over time. He discusses the relationship between Sashiko and Boro, the importance of storytelling in preserving the craft, and the impact of Western t…

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The Sisters...Sue Nickels & Pat Holly. We've Always Played Well With Each Other 49:55

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In this special family-themed episode we're delighted to welcome sisters Sue Nickels and Pat Holly, renowned figures in the quilting community. Both have dedicated more than four decades to the art of quilting, earning numerous accolades and inspiring countless enthusiasts worldwide. Pat Holly was born in Lafayette, Indiana, during her father's te…

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Episode 57 Embroidery & your makes 24:17

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EP 57: Embroidery and your makes Do you incorporate embroidery in your makes? Best places to learn tips on embroidery or get inspiration? What materials do you use? favorite techniques? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabyc…

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Episode 56: Spring Sewing Catch Up 41:06

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EP 56: Spring sewing and catching up What are you excited about making in the next few months? Any fun Spring plans? Fewer questions because we think we should expand and just chat. Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycospl…

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YarnCon 2025 and Final Shopping Trip to JoAnn’s - Ep. 123 31:30

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Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! This is a solo episode with host, Stephanie Socha. The two main topics are YarnCon 2025 and my final trip to JoAnn Fabrics. This was my first time attending YarnCon, a trade show type event for the knitting, crochet, hand dyers and yarn community. Vendor booths from IL and surrounding states show their beau…

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Beth Donaldson – The Quilt Index 40:34

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Our guest today is Beth Donaldson, quiltmaker, quilt book author, and Associate Director of the Quilt Index www.quiltindex.org an online repository of quilt information housed at MATRIX: Center for Digital Humanities & Social Sciences at Michigan State University (https://matrix.msu.edu/),East Lansing, Michigan. Born and raised in suburban Detroit,…

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Episode 55: Thrifting for Sewing 39:21

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EP 55: Thrifting to expand your sewing Why would you use thrifting to expand your sewing? What cool things do you thrift for sewing? Best thrifting tips? Why thrift? Insewmniacs is created, performed, edited and produced by Jenny Hassler and Moira Asheland. Please check us out on Instagram at @insewmniacs @johassler @atomicbabycosplay. You can find…

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Episode 54: Where to start? 33:45

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EP 54 where to start. it’s hard to get started on something new. Can you share a time you started from ZERO & learned something? how do evaluate how much help, and what kinds of help, you need to learn something new? have you ever failed to start something because you got stuck? what new thing are you going to tackle this month? Insewmniacs is crea…

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Harvey Fierstein - Life Only Changes When You're Brave Enough to Say Yes 53:52

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Today we have a very special guest. From the stages of off-Broadway to the bright lights of Broadway, from his unmistakable voice to his performances in 30+ movies, Harvey Fierstein has spent a lifetime telling stories that matter. With four Tony Awards to his name—two for writing, two for acting—his work in Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, …