The podcast for people who love to sew – from the people who love to write about sewing! Brought to you by the editors of Threads magazine, this insightful podcast takes on topics important to sewing enthusiasts. Listen in for humor, wisdom, and opinions from expert guests and the Threads staff as they discuss sewing techniques, fashion design, fitting conundrums, and more. Use your ears to become a better sewer! Hear the talent behind the world's top garment-sewing magazine.
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Sewing Inspiration Podcasts
Sew & So is a casual conversation with a special member of the sewist and quilting community. A casual conversation about how they got started, what inspires them and what excites them. Sew & So is brought to you by BERNINA - Made To Create.
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Three sewists from different backgrounds discuss sewing trends, new releases, techniques, patterns... anything sewing-related is fair game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discussions on quilting, fabric, inspiration, creativity and more. Hosted by mother and daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, A Quilting Life Podcast with Sherri & Chelsi is a series of light-hearted and informative conversations that provide the listener with quilting industry news, quilting tips, and creative inspiration.
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Three sewists from different backgrounds — fashion, indie sewing and theater — discuss sewing topics and chat with big names from the sewing world. Join Meg Healy, Amanda Carestio and Kate Zaynard as they share their collective knowledge, insight and inspiration, connecting the sewing community and keeping listeners up-to-date on news and trends of sewing and fashion.
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Inspiration, motivation and laughter combine to make this podcast enjoyable! Mel of the With∞Mel and SinglehandedKnits blog shares her knitting, friend's who knit and enthusiasm for whatever the day may hold.
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Love sewing and clothing? Care about the environment? Upcycling clothing has never been so exciting. Get inspired to create clothing in a new, eco way with fashion upcycler Mariana Kirova.
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A Creative Lifestyle Podcast. We talk about small business, blogging, and sewing pretty things. Listening to the Maker Style podcast is like sitting down for a coffee and chat with your BFFs who are just as passionate about creating things as you are.
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The Mood Sewciety Podcast, presented by Mood Designer Fabrics, is an exploration of all things pop culture through the lens of sewing and style. Join our hosts, Ashley and Camille, as they break down the latest fashion news, discuss the costumes of the hottest films and TV shows, and find inspiration in the everyday. Theme Music by Frook
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Embark on a thrilling road trip through the world of sewing with the Sewing and Fitting Mentor Podcast, your go-to destination for stitching, creativity, and community. Hosted by Renee, a passionate sewist with a zest for adventure, this podcast blends the excitement of a motorcycle journey with the intricate art of sewing. From her first stitches at age 9 to becoming your guide on this creative journey, Renee invites sewists of all levels to join her on an unforgettable adventure. Each epis ...
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We love to make things with our own two hands, things like clothes, book illustrations, delicious meals...and a vibrant, mindful life! To be fully lit up! This is the In Kinship Podcast, and I am your host, Tina VanDenburg. I'm a maker and I imagine you might be a maker too, and you stumbled upon this podcast because maybe you want to elevate your life as a maker. In this podcast, we're gonna explore the idea of living a vibrant, fully awake life as a person who loves to create things.
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Stitchery Stories... Where textile artists share their life in fabric & thread. Embroidery. Textile Art. Inspiration, Techniques, Disasters & Delights. Join embroidery enthusiast & textile art dabbler, Susan Weeks, in her friendly chats with UK textile artists. Discover how they got started. Share the lessons learned along the way. Get excited about what they are working on at the moment. Learn how they keep their business growing, their creativity flowing, and get a sneak peek into what is ...
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As a modern quilter and founder of the Great British Quilter Challenge on Instagram, Sarah Ashford has spent the last 3 years galvanising and championing British quilters and the quilting industry. In this series, Sarah speaks to British quilt designers, fabric companies and shop owners, to share behind the scenes stories and to discuss what it means to be a part of the British quilting community today. Guests also share their top tips for quilting and social media, which we know you're goin ...
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The podcast for those who like their knitting, yarn and comedy in equally large measures. Hosted by UK knitter Jo Milmine, there are regular interviews with all your favourite designers and dyers. Get the latest knitting news, yarn and pattern book reviews, show updates along with local yarn shop visits and knitting related travel. Business minded? Enjoy the interviews with knitting and yarn entrepreneurs for top tips and inspiration on making it in the industry. Enjoy the finest funny knitt ...
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The InDependent Spouse Podcast with Jess Sands
Jess Sands : Podcast Host, Business Owner and military wife
Empowering Military Spouses: The InDependent Spouse Podcast from the Armed Forces Family. Looking for inspiration and support as a military spouse? The InDependent Spouse podcast is your one-stop shop for stories, tips, and a thriving community! Host Jess Sands chats with incredible military spouses achieving amazing things, alongside building the Milspo® Community. This network of over 1,450 spouses, partners, and "other halves" is dedicated to helping military families build epic businesse ...
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a podcast about the joys and anxieties of art and making
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This podcast is a follow-up to my book. I am here to bring messages to the deaf and visions to the blind. We have lost sense of who we are as human beings and frequently misunderstand this experience because of how society has poised us to be unaware of the very thing we live in. In our struggles to find our ways past the traumas that likely began in childhood, we’ve developed a disconnect as we aged that we call by many names – such as, anxiety, depression, and fear. But, it’s simply mental ...
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THE FIXATE & BINGE PODCAST, with Host, Joe Curdy: Deep dives into cinema and storytelling with voices who create it
Joe Curdy
Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast, where host Joe Curdy dives deep into the world of film and television — exploring the stories that move us and the creators who bring them to life. Each week, Joe sits down with filmmakers, writers, actors, and producers from around the globe to unpack the art, craft, and cultural impact of movies and TV. From indie gems to major releases, every conversation blends thoughtful analysis with candid, down-to-earth storytelling. Whether you’re a passionate ...
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We live in a complex world where we are surrounded by things and gadgets that make our life, well, let’s say easy. But in this busy schedule, when we take most of things for granted, we hardly pause for a second to think about how this thing came into being and who the brains behind it were. We often use the phrase "Necessity is the mother of all inventions" but do you know a ton of the world inventions were actually accidental? The inventions that changed the world on its head and became a ...
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Ingrid Alteneder– Joe June and Mae. Finding Inspiration everywhere!
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31:10Today on the Sew & So Podcast, we welcome Ingrid Alteneder, founder and CEO of Joe, June and Mae an online quilt pattern shop who is joining us from Frankfurt Germany. Born and raised in Germany, she has travelled most of the world with her jobs and kids. Starting out in the fashion industry receiving her training through a combination of schooling…
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🎙️ Podcast Stew: Rob Reiner’s Film Legacy, a Wild Boxing Weekend & a Spoiler-Free Take on AVATAR: FIRE & ASH!
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53:59Send us a text In a rare solo episode after ten straight guest interviews, Joe Curdy returns to the mic solo with a full-on Podcast Stew — a wide-ranging, unfiltered mix of film reflection, pop-culture spectacle, and spoiler-free criticism. The episode opens with reflections on Rob Reiner and his enduring film legacy, using his body of work as a re…
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Eight Days, One shot: Writer/Director Jeff Hupp on the Inspiration for his 2025 Film BAND ON THE RUN
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1:01:22Send us a text Writer/director Jeff Hupp joins The Fixate & Binge Podcast to discuss his 2025 indie feature BAND ON THE RUN— a heartfelt, DIY road-trip film shot in just eight days that captures a fleeting moment in the late 1990s Detroit Garage Rock scene. Centered on the rock trio 'Hot Freaks', the film follows drummer Jesse Grant (Matthew Perl) …
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Designing the Birch & Willow Fabric Collection and Making the 2025 Quilting "Nice List"
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39:57In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi do a deep dive into the designing of their new fabric collection, Birch & Willow. They share how this new Fall fabric line has been in the works for quite some time and how they envision this fabric being used in future Fall, and Halloween, quilt patterns. They then share what made their "Quilting Naughty & Nice" …
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From SXSW to Netflix: Writer and Director Freddy Macdonald’s Wild Ride With His Swiss Alps Thriller -- SEW TORN!
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58:06Send us a text This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe sits down with writer/director Freddy Macdonald -- the breakout filmmaker behind the Neo-noir crime caper SEW TORN, which premiered at the 2024 SXSW and went on to debut on streaming giants like Amazon Prime and -- as of December 1, 2025 -- now on Netflix! Shot on location in the Swiss Alp…
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New Fabric Announcement, Christmas Sewing, and Favorite Christmas Things
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44:17In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce the share date for a brand new fabric collection, discuss their Christmas sewing plans for 2025 and share some of their "favorite Christmas things." Be sure to check back in on Friday December 12th, for the reveal of their new fabric collection. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog P…
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Sewing as Liberation: The Journey of Meg & Patrick McElwee
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52:57Today on the Sew & So Podcast, we welcome Meg McElwee and Patrick McElwee—partners in life, work, and creativity. Together they are the co-founders of Sew Liberated, a sewing education company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Their journey has taken them from the University of Notre Dame to the canyons of northern Mexico, where a combination o…
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Folkwear, Patterns From Around the World, with Molly Hamilton | Episode 96
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36:46Longtime indie patternmaker Folkwear offers vintage and folk patterns that can suit even the most fashion-forward wardrobe.
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Arrested Development in Hawaiʻi: Talking CHAPERONE (2024) with writer/director Zoë Eisenberg & star Mitzi Akaha
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52:07Send us a text In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy sits down with writer/director Zoë Eisenberg and starring actress Mitzi Akaha to unpack their acclaimed 2024 indie film CHAPERONE -- a poignant, quietly powerful coming-of-age story set against the lush, time-suspended backdrop of Hawaiʻi. Drawing on his own experiences li…
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Sibling Bonds, Autism, and Pure Heart: A Talk with the Cast & Director of this Year's Indie Gem HELLBENT ON BOOGIE
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1:10:39Send us a text In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe sits down with writer/director Vito Trupiano, actor Shiloh Fernandez, and breakout newcomer Alyx Ruibal to dive deep into their heartfelt 2024 film HELLBENT ON BOOGIE. They discuss the origins of this unexpectedly tender story, the challenges and joys of making an intimate famil…
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Hawaiian Quilt Retreat and Giving Thanks in 2025
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42:32In this episode, Sherri recaps her recent Hawaiian quilt retreat on the beautiful island of Kauai. She discusses the quilting projects that were made by the attendees and shares all the other fun adventures they were able to participate in while there. Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy then share what they are each thankful for in 2025 and tell what Thanks…
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Jessica Cronin - Clothing is a Language…How We Dress Shows Us To The World
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44:29In this episode of Sew & So we welcome costume designer and wardrobe freelancer Jessica Cronin, whose work spans film, television, theater, and fashion. Raised across the U.S., Singapore, and England, Jessica brings a globally shaped perspective to the way clothing communicates who we are. With a BA in Art History from Drew University and an MFA in…
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Inside American Skyjacker: Filmmakers Eli Kooris & Joshua Shaffer on Martin McNally’s Wild True Crime Story
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41:16Send us a text Ladies and gentlemen, please make sure your seatbelt is fastened and that your seat and tray tables are in the upright position! This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I’m joined by directors Eli Kooris and Joshua Shaffer, the creative force behind AMERICAN SKYJACKER, a wild and gripping docudrama chronicling Martin McNally’s audac…
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Love, Doubt, and Honesty: Inside the 2025 SXSW Indie Sensation I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND w/ director GG Hawkins and actress Madison Lanesey (Part 2)
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44:14Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe sits down with acclaimed writer-filmmaker GG HAWKINS and writer-actor MADISON LANESEY to discuss their bold and intimate new film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND. Set against the lush backdrop of Panama, the film examines love, honesty, and what it means to truly know your partner -- …
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In this engaging conversation, Kaitlyn Howell of Knot and Thread Designs shares her journey from a long arm quilter to a successful pattern designer and business owner. She discusses her early influences, the evolution of her business, and the importance of community support in the quilting world. Caitlin also delves into her creative process, the …
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William Daniels: From Jeans to Genius to Exploring the Human Voice in Quilts
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35:58Our guest today is William Daniels, an award-winning textile and quilt artist whose work bridges fine art and social commentary. Born in New Orleans and now based in New York, William blends a deep academic background with a hands-on creative spirit. With degrees from the State University of New York and New York University—and nearing completion o…
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082 : Scotty's Little Soldiers Re-Release for Remembrance with founder Nikki Scott
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36:14Ahead of Remembrance Day, we are re-releasing one of the most poignant interviews ever recorded on The InDependent Spouse podcast. Host Jess Sands talks with the brilliant and inspirational founder, Nikki Scott, about the incredible journey that led her to create Scotty's Little Soldiers. Nikki shares the intensely personal and heartbreaking story …
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A Peek at the Threads Winter 2025 Edition | Episode 95
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34:57The editors of Threads share what they're excited about in the magazine's winter 2025 issue and even look forward to the spring. Find out what's coming up in the holiday issue—from how-to articles, to magnificent wool garments, to gifts for the sewists on your shopping list.
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Love, Doubt, and Honesty: Inside the 2025 SXSW Indie Sensation I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND w/ director GG Hawkins and actress Madison Lanesey (Part 1)
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41:17Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe sits down with acclaimed writer-filmmaker GG HAWKINS and writer-actor MADISON LANESEY to discuss their bold and intimate new film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND. Set against the lush backdrop of Panama, the film examines love, honesty, and what it means to truly know your partner -- …
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Inside BAD MAN: Director Michael Diliberti & Star Johnny Simmons on Dark Comedy, Chaos, and Small-Town Crime
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1:22:19Send us a text Host Joe Curdy sits down with writer-director Michael Diliberti and actor Johnny Simmons to talk about their new 2025 action-comedy film BAD MAN — a wildly entertaining, small-town crime farce starring Seann William Scott, Rob Riggle, and the late Chance Perdomo. The conversation dives into the film’s creation, the mix of chaos and c…
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Sizing Considerations in Quilts and Start, Bench, Cut Halloween Edition
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55:53In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all the different aspects of sizing that is considered when designing and piecing a quilt. They discuss block sizing, overall quilt size, and what size prints to use throughout a quilt. The crew then shifts their focus to the upcoming Halloween weekend and play a fun Halloween version of Star, Bench, Cut. …
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Bianca Weber: Sewing, Flying & Aerospace: Her Incredible Journey
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25:20Our 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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The Art of Indie Mischief: Talking THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK with Heston Horwin (Part 2)
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47:43Send us a text In the second part of this 2-part podcast series of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy sits down with filmmaker Heston Horwin — the writer, producer, and star of the hilarious new indie comedy THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK. It’s a buddy crime caper filled with wit, chaos, and heart — featuring standout performances by C…
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The Art of Indie Mischief: Talking THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK with Heston Horwin (Part 1)
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52:11Send us a text In the first part of this 2-part podcast series of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy sits down with filmmaker Heston Horwin — the writer, producer, and star of the hilarious new indie comedy THE MISADVENTURES OF VINCE AND HICK. It’s a buddy crime caper filled with wit, chaos, and heart — featuring standout performances by Ch…
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2025 Quilt Market Recap, Moda 50 Year Anniversary, and Exciting New Collaborations
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53:08In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi recap their recent trip to Houston Texas for the 2025 International Quilt Market. They talk about the Moda Fabrics 50 year anniversary and share a new fabric collaboration with Moda and Shannon Fabrics. They also highlight a great new product they discovered at market and talk about some of their favorite new fabr…
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Maddy Ballard – Patchwork – A Sewist’s Diary
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29:49Our 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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Adaptive Sewing, with Lynn Brannelly | Episode 94
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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: Paul Thomas Anderson vs. the New American Order
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40:22By Joe Curdy
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A Debut in Terror: JC Doler on Co-Writing & Directing the 2025 Shudder Sensation THE TWIN
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44:17Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, director JC Doler joins host Joseph Curdy to discuss his chilling new film THE TWIN, now streaming on SHUDDER. Equal parts terrifying and emotionally raw, the film confronts trauma and mental illness while keeping audiences on edge. Doler—who co-wrote, directed, and edited the project—pu…
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Introducing the Poinsettia & Pear Fabric Collection
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39:02In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Poinsettia & Pear. They discuss what inspired this new Christmas fabric collection and also share how it can be used for more than just Christmas quilts and projects. Sherri also explains the significance of the name of this collection as it relates to family holiday traditions…
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Thadine Wormly -Making history tangible through fabric with faith, family and cultural experiences
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45:44Our 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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From Watsonville to Hollywood: Sedrick Cabrera on FREAKY TALES, DREAMS, and Working with Screen Legends (Part 2)
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1:01:14Send us a text In this second half of my two-part conversation, actor Sedrick Cabrera takes us inside his recent film work and the leap from stage to screen. We explore his experience on FREAKY TALES including what it was like sharing the set with Pedro Pascal, and his role in acclaimed director Michel Franco’s DREAMS (2025) alongside Academy Award…
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Coloring Quilt Patterns, Attending Quilt Shows and Why Square Quilts?
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40:29In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. They discuss coloring their quilt patterns, using the correct stitch length for different projects, quilt batting, long arm quilting pricing, share advice for attending a quilt show for the first time and more! Be sure to check the YouTube channel this Friday September 26t…
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Sedrick Cabrera’s Origin Story: Theatre Roots and the Making of a Hollywood Actor (Part 1)
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1:03:02Send us a text In this first half of my two-part conversation, actor Sedrick Cabrera opens up about his roots in Watsonville, California, and how his journey into acting began long before the cameras rolled on FREAKY TALES. We dive into his formative years at San Jose State University’s Theatre Arts Program, where he discovered a passion for stage …
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Project Runway Season 21 BERNINA Crew -The Sewing Fairies Have Arrived!
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43:12In 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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The Art of Grief and Comedy -- Actress and Writer of 2022's Indie Hit TRUST Jennifer Levinson!
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57:43Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe Curdy welcomes actress, film producer and screenwriter Jennifer Levinson from Los Angeles to the podcast to discuss her 2022 film TRUST which she wrote, executive produced and starred in. This in-depth conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the filmmaking process from co…
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Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor
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40:26In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi participate in their first ever fantasy fabric draft as they both select colors from Moda Solids to begin their hypothetical Fall fabric line. They also discuss their favorite fall fabrics and decor. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32187 Stay in the…
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Sewing Advice to Live By, with Kenneth D. King | Episode 93
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36:19Threads Contributing Editor Kenneth D. King outlines his approach to ensuring the best results when he sews. Through years of practice, experimentation, and research, he's developed methods that are, in his words, "repeatable and reliable."
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HBO's Boardwalk Empire's influence on author JL Flannery's 2025 novel 'Trouble in Atlantic City'
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1:00:32Send us a text On this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joseph Curdy sits down with novelist J.L. Flannery, whose debut novel 'Trouble in Atlantic City' plunges readers into the grit, glamour, and danger of 1927 Atlantic City -- at the height of Prohibition. Drawing inspiration from meticulous research and HBO's BOARDWALK EMPIRE, Flanner…
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TaMara Howard, Deanna Springer and The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show - Your Quilt Can Hug You!
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39:09In 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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ALIEN EARTH -- Monsters, Corporations, and the Quest to Become Gods!
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27:46Send us a text This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I go beyond the jump scares and alien horror of FX/Hulu’s ALIEN EARTH to uncover the deeper philosophical questions lurking beneath. *What does it mean to be conscious? *Who controls our autonomy in a world dominated by corporate titans acting as modern-day world powers? *And what does the pur…
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Sewing with Unreleased Fabric and our Top "Go-To" Quilts
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41:50In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their process of sewing with a brand new fabric collection that has yet to be released. They share how they approach which quilt patterns they will make first and what they do if there are any hiccups in the process of sewing new patterns for the first time. They then share some of their top "Go-To" quilt …
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Campfire Tales: The Making of MARSHMALLOW, 2025’s Must-See Indie Horror Sensation with Director Daniel DelPurgatorio & Producer Todd M. Friedman
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1:03:10Send us a text In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I sit down sit down with director Daniel DelPurgatorio and producer Todd M. Friedman to dive deep into their critically acclaimed indie-horror gem, MARSHMALLOW. The conversation explores the film’s clever meta-take on summer camp horror, what it was like filming with such a fantastic cas…
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Phyllis Elmore – Quilt of Souls and “Righting” Your Story
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53:51Our 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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WEAPONS Review: The Horror Movie That Isn’t What You Think
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41:29Send us a text Welcome to The Fixate & Binge Podcast! In this special episode for new subscribers, I pull back the curtain on who I am, what this show is all about, and why movies and TV aren’t just entertainment — they’re conversation starters. I dive into two of the most talked-about new releases: BOB TREVINO LIKES IT (now streaming on Hulu) and …
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New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories
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41:22In this episode, Sherri debuts her new sewing studio and offers some tips and advice for anyone who might be transitioning into a new sewing space anytime soon. Sherri, Chelsi and Billy then share some of their back to school memories as Chelsi is preparing for her kids to head back to school after Summer break. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/s…
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The Joy of a Hand-Sewn Wardrobe, with Louisa Owen Sonstroem | Episode 92
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40:41The author of a book about creating a hand-sewn wardrobe shares how she got hooked on patternmaking and hand stitching, plus explains what her guide has to offer.
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Behind the Camera with DAVID BOWEN: Surfing, Hawaii, Storytelling, and Two Emmys Later
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1:10:00Send us a text In this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, I welcome one of my best pals from college and (now) an award-winning director, David Bowen, a surfer turned Emmy-winning filmmaker -- for a deep dive into his career capturing the raw beauty of surfing and ocean culture from a life well-lived. David shares stories from the shores of the…
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081 : Sewing a New Path: How a Business Course Changed Everything with Bekky from The Crafty Starfish
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40:29Welcome to the final episode of Series 7! This week, I'm joined by Bekky, a Navy wife, mum of three, and a graduate from the Milspo Business Start-Up course. Bekky shares her incredible journey from feeling lost and lonely as a new military partner to building her own thriving business, The Crafty Starfish. We discuss the unique challenges military…
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BERNINA University - 2025 Salt Lake City, Utah
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58:44We 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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