 Patreon.com/makeanddecorate  Patreon has recently added a free membership feature available where you can join in chats with me and everyone in the group.  Paid subscribers receive a new bonus podcast episode every month.Guest Segment:  Belle Brunner with Seams Sew MeBelle is a quilter, quilt pattern designer, quilt guild consultant and trainer.  Her popular quilt pattern, Winsome Windows, uses a technique where there is no curved piecing, but results in a cathedral window style quilt!  The links below are where you can find Belle:https://www.instagram.com/seams_sew_me/https://www.seamssewme.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOCBni_WdGUYQn6YOIlTZQQuilt Guild Training2024 Events for Seams Sew Me:New Course: https://belle-s-site-1fac.thinkific.com/courses/quiltpatterntester101workshoRetreat Center: coming in Spring 2024Guild Training and Consulting Taught at Quilt Festival last fall: envelop method of cathedral window quilt - Winsome windowsLovely Pinwheels  Quilt Pattern:  “I designed this pattern in recognition of April’s National Child Abuse Prevention month and for the hundreds of thousands of survivors around the world. ” Belle BrunnerSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Belle Brunner: Seams Sew Me | Chit Chat: Tips for Pattern Matching Seams

Welcome to the Make and Decorate Podcast, for makers who love to sew, quilt, knit and decorate....and do all the crafts!Today's guest is Naomi Fata from Love Stitches by Naomi at naomifata.net. Naomi does bridal alterations and makes custom slip covers for upholstery furniture. She also does in person and virtual sewing classes.  You can get 25% off of pdf tutorials and sewing lessons with promo code MAKEANDDECORATE.  Links to Naomi:Website: Naomifata.comYouTube: Sewing with Naomi FataIG: https://www.instagram.com/naomifata/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/naomifata/The music between segments today is Silent Night by Cast of Characters begins at marker 12:34The Guest segment begins at marker 16:15Have comments or questions?  email Stephanie at info@ makeanddecorate.comSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Naomi Fata, Love Stitches:  Sewing, Alterations and Slip Covers

Season 6 Ep. 109Sara Lawson from Sew Sweetness is back to talk about making bags.  Sara is a bag pattern designer and sells bag making supplies and beautiful cork fabrics at https://sewsweetness.com Sara also has a YouTube channel with tutorial videos on bag making techniques and her live Sewcial Sunday show where she gives information on new and upcoming patterns, book, fabric and notions reviews and answers viewer’s questions.This is a link to the recent pattern bundle releases Minikins 4 and a link to the Sew Sweetness Facebook GroupIG link:  https://www.instagram.com/sewsweetness/Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Bag Making with Sara Lawson, Sew Sweetness

S6 E108: Knitting with Willie Nillie KnitsLinks: https://www.instagram.com/willienillieknits/Link Tree - all the links to find Willie Nillie KnitsSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Knitting with Willie Nillie Knits!

S6 E107:  Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting ProjectsMake and Decorate Patreon Group - Free membership option!!  Patreon finally added free memberships to their platform.   Head on over to Patreon.com/makeanddecorate and join free, and if at a later point you wish to upgrade to a paid tier you can easily do so.  For the month of October, I will unlock a few of the premium level posts for the free members to try out. Halloween:Ghost coasters pattern by A spoonful of Sugar on EtsyIdea: candy corn coasters - sew three fabric strips together.  Make a triangle with rounded corners template coaster size ie 5” x 5” Bat Coasters pattern on Etsy shop debsdaysdesignsFall Coasters:Pumpkin Coasters pattern by Minki KIm.  Also free pumpkin pot holder pattern and oven mitt pattern free.Purl Soho free pattern: Fall Leaves Coasters. Made from felt Halloween Panels:Shabby Fabrics: Glow -o- ween panel by Kanvas Studios. Don’t forget glow in the dark thread - any brand but I have an amazon link to wonderfil glow in the dark thread. This wonderfil is 40 wt which is a nice thick top stitch weight that will produce a nice visible glow.  There is even hand embroidery glow in the dark thread by DMC sold at JoAnn.  Note - the glow in the dark thread lasts about 15 minutes and will reactivate when exposed to light.  It will last a lot longer under black light.  Or - use wearable rope light that can be stitched or glued onto fabric items and costumes. These lights will last a long time with the AA batteries.Missouri Star:  Wicked eve haunted house - Timeless TreasuresFat Quarter Shop: Witchy and Spooky fabrics to make your own panelNorthcott Fabrics: Black Cat Capers Panel and quilt patterns. Also like the matching kitchen apron and oven mitts. insert photoThanksgiving Panels:Moda:  Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting Projects

Season 6 is here!!!  Consider joining my Make and DecoratePatreon group for a new bonus episode every month.I did record a great interview with Karla Gerome from the Grace Company, unfortunately you will not be able to listen to that conversation due to technical issues.  I do, however have our recording notes that I share with you on this episode.  Grace Company has a few new products coming out in late fall, and currently is running  amazing promo pre-order deals that will end after September 30, 2023.  This is the link to Grace Company so you can check out the Little Rebel machine and the new Cutie Breeze tabletop fabric frame.Also, Karla hosts a weekly video series called “Tuesdays with Grace”.  You can find it on the Grace YouTube Channel.Chit Chat:  The usual ramblings of gardening, quilting, knitting, sewing, paper crafting.  Here are links to things I chat about:Swaddle Blanket tutorial on my YouTube ChannelAmazon Jumbo Crayons 2 pack of 24 crayonsIntroduction to Sashiko Stitching by Atsushi Futatsuya - DomestikaPurl Soho Prism Blanket Free PatternJoAnn decorative Halloween skeleton sewing machinesBooks: Nora Roberts:  Identity,  AwakeningsRyder Creed Books in Order:  I read Breaking Creed and currently reading Silent CreedThe publication order is the same as the chronological order for this seriesBreaking Creed (#1), 2015Silent Creed (#2), 2015Reckless Creed (#3), 2016Lost Creed (#4), 2018Desperate Creed (#5), 2019Hidden Creed (#6), 2020Fallen Creed (#7), 2022Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

MND 106: Season 6!! Karla Gerome, Grace Company; New Little Rebel Machine

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 link.Jessica and Jamie are sisters and the owners of SewTites the makers of the famous magnetic sewing pins.  Coming out at the end of September 2023, is their new product, Sew Magnetic Cutting System.  Pre-orders are open now.  Julie Luoma and her husband are the owners of Off the Wall Quilt.  This is an online (and traveling in person) quilt store that specializes in custom laser cut acrylic rulers and templates for just about anything, appliqué, longer quilting and more.  They also developed EziGrip rulers for quilters.  The backs of the rulers have a non-skid backing that keeps fabric and the ruler from moving.  Also, check out their portable quilt wall that can easily break down, fit into a small bag and travel with you.  Season 6 is just around the corner.  Until then, keep making and decorating! Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

New! Sew Tites and Off the Wall Quilt chats from H+H Americas

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 hereSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Replay:  Sewing with Liberty Fabrics, History of Tana Lawn & Lasenby Cotton

Simple Summer DecorBelow 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 BlueClassic Belgian Linen Drapery panels from Pottery Barn:  https://www.potterybarn.com/products/spo-classic-belgian-linen-drape-dark-flax/  Sheer drapery panels with Pom pom trim: I have not tried these yet, but have seen them on YouTube.  They are super inexpensive, and worth a try for the bedroom or anywhere. https://a.co/d/h5ZCLyMPrint your own artwork on this canvas art paper and frame it for unique wall decor. PPD Inkjet Canvas 100% Real Printable Cotton LTR 8.5 x 11 125lbs. 340gsm 17mil x 20 sheets (PPD083-20) https://a.co/d/akTijdiTry painting picture frames with a beautiful metallic color from Michaels.  https://www.michaels.com/product/americana-decor-metallics-paint-10487602Terrain is a source of fresh houseplants, flowers and faux flowers, wreaths etc. https://www.shopterrain.com/categories/fresh-foliage-and-succulentsSupport the showSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E104: Simple Summer Decor; Season 5 Finale

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 KimIn the Chit Chat segment: I share updates on quilting, knitting, gardening and new YouTube video recommendations.Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E103: Minki Kim, Sewing Illustration

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 impacts the industry and how we can avoid this fast fashion craze. Chit Chat:Sew Sweetness new Minikins 4 releases April 16th. See some of the patterns revealed on the Sew Sweetness you tube channel https://www.youtube.com/live/jytpU26ef14?feature=sharehttps://www.youtube.com/live/39_ZUN4FTFU?feature=shareMy new small rolling cart with wood top! From Amazon 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart... Arne & Carlos Easter Egg patternsSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E102: AI in our Maker World; ChatGPT, DALL-E

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 called In the Garden.Chit Chat Segment:Brooklyn Haberdashery:  Cohana Sakura CollectionKate’s Aurifil Thread Box, 12 wt.Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E101: Jennifer Moore, Mona Luna

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 recommendations.Main Segment:  Puff Quilts: Historic to Contemporary.  A look at the origin of Puff quilts which were then called Biscuit Quilts.  The resurgence of the Biscuit quilts in the 70s that then became puff quilts with the introduction of poly fiber fill.  And now, a new revival of puff quilts replicating the old with modern techniques and designs.Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E100:  Puff Quilts: Historic to Contemporary

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 showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E99: Sewing Room Design and Organization

The following are links to find SewNaturalDane and links to other things we talked about, SewNaturalDane websiteYouTube Channel: SewNaturalDane#BHMPatternDesignersSewNaturalDane’s Spoonflower ShopMonthly Makes CalendarFiber and Cloth Studio Agave Top and Dress PatternRebecca Page Patterns: The Strappy CamiBrother 1034D SergerJanome HD3000The CardiZen knitting pattern by Bayron Handmade that Stephanie is making for the #BHMPatternDesigners challengeSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E98: SewNaturalDane, #BHMPatternDesigners

This is the mid-season finale episode.  New episodes will resume in February 2023My 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 , cross stitch and our love for tea!In the Chit Chat segment I share a quick lighting 101 lesson and talk about the three main categories of lighting and how to achieve the best lighting for your home and work.Intro music:  Canon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E97: Kristin Esser, Simple Handmade Everyday; Task Lighting 101

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-decorateSupport the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E96: Wendy Chow, The Weekend Quilter

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 website at https://www.heidiparkes.com/. You will find her online shop with art quilts, fabric vases, online classes and more.  Also there is still time to sign up for Heidi’s Diary Quilting class starting in January 2023.In the Chit Chat segment, I recap my excursion to the Wool & Co yarn shop in Elgin, IL for the Meet and Greet with Arne & Carlos.  Spoiler alert…It was absolutely Fabulous!!Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E95: Returning Guest Heidi Parkes: Arne & Carlos Chicago Meet & Greet Recap

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 Fat Quarter bundle of Spirit Winds, by George Mendoza!!!Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S5 E94: Fall and Winter Decorating Checklist; Quilting Book Review

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 collection.  https://freespiritfabrics.com/fabric-lines/shipping-now/spirit-winds/Support the showFor more show notes, links and photos, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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