Send us feedback about this episode! In this episode, I take a closer look at the essential tools that make my sewing more efficient and enjoyable. From sewing machines and scissors to pins, measuring tools, and beyond, I am sharing my favorite items from my sewing toolbox—what I love, why I chose the ones I did, and how they’ve improved my projects over time. Whether you're just beginning your sewing journey or looking to refine your current setup, this episode offers helpful insights and pr...

Episode 5: Sewing Room Must-Haves – What You Really Need (and What You Don’t) 🧵 Release Date: April 15, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) Today on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking sewing room essentials - the tools, notions, and gadgets we swear by... and the ones we could definitely live without. Whether you're brand new to sewing or just looking to fine-tune your setup, this episode is packed with helpful tips to level up your space without

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 @atomicbabycosplay. You can find our community over on Patreon - it's free to join! - as well! Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating if y...

Would you want to wake up in the morning with your breath stinking like fried chicken? Producer Trav really got under Brad's skin this week, but was it just a petty little fight? We also got nominated for a very prestigious award, wonder what it could be. PLUS loads of your messages and voice notes.You can WhatsApp the Bald Builders Breakfast directly 24 hours a day 077090 81400Listen to The Bald Builders Breakfast weekdays from 6am on the builders station. Fix Radio.

Sears was Amazon.com first, they are indirectly responsible for the creation of the Delta Blues, and their Kenmore sewing machines can give Singer a run for its money… and win. It’s time for a deep dive into the history of how sewing machines exist inside the larger story of American

This week the girls catch up and Leslie gets to hear all about Rochelle's great painting adventure in Texas! But first, an update on her mom, Pat who just had a scary injury. Rochelle's Texas trip involved not quilting, but PAINTING a chair and a teapot. It was her first adventure off doing something where she didn't know anyone and they didn't know her. So, this was a great experience for her, but exhausting! It was an Alice in Wonderland theme party and there were costumes involved. She is ...

In this episode we talk about: #seaglasssweater by @wool.and.pine #magicknot #sewnbindoff #neck #sweaterstyle #colourwork #tightfitknits. How the jumper may ride up at the yoke. #shortrows #scrapyarn Does this pattern use up your scrap yarn. Can you get a neat finish#ochrecardigan @ambahobrien @circustonichandmade #possumyarn @vikinggarn #refletive hat #fishermansrib Cost of patternsCost of classes #Slantingslipover @anneventzel#paintbrushtank @brianaarlene Perfect lis...

Send us a text In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo welcomes Andrea Lui for a thoughtful conversation about crafting and health. Together, they explore the importance of ergonomics while we craft and share preventive measures to help ensure many years of comfortable, joyful making. Andrea also speaks to the powerful role crafting can play in supporting our mental health. Andrea shares her journey from casual crafter to physical therapist, now specializing in craft-related inju...

How does one share crafting progress when progress feels insignificant? Hey Ya'll, I'm Peggy, and I'm The Kickass Knitter An experienced knitter documenting her journey through TKGA's Master Handknitting Program, as well as other fiber fun. Peggy is a largely self-taught fiber enthusiast and Knitter with a capital K. She loves yarn, crafting, and riding her motorcycle. Questions? Comments? Feedback?!? My inbox is open at thekickassknitter@gmail.com. Show notes can always be found here. Ad...

I denne episode taler vi om lommer i tøjet - fordi lommer er fantastiske! I episoden kommer vi ind på emnerne: - Hvad har vi på i dag? - Hvorfor er der forskel på størrelsen på lommer i mande- vs. kvindetøj - både i dag og rent historisk? - Vi taler om binde-om-lommer / "tie-on pockets" - Vi taler om blazere, høje hæle, bukser, mm. - Om at sy lommer i sit eget tøj: kjoler, på nederdele mm. - Hvilket signal sender man, når vi står med hænderne i lommerne? F...

In which we learn about a woman called Christian Shaw, who as a child of 11, 'rid' her Scottish County of 7 witches, and then went on to singlehandedly improve the quality of Scottish Linen! There may have been some espionage involved, definitely a curse, and the famous linen 'bleaching fields' in the Netherlands. What a tale! References & Further Reading: 1. Levack, Brian P. The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe – A broader look at the social and political cl...

Send us a text Is making your own gear actually saving you money? According to our math, DIYers can sometimes save up to 200%—but we've also seen folks drop $300 on a project they could’ve bought for $250. In this episode, we break down the three tiers of MYOG, what drives costs in each, and what makers are really spending when they go the DIY route. Products Mentioned: Kits/Patterns: ZPPTarp WalletBear Bag Kit with Dyneema® Composite FabricAlpha Raglan HoodieDias ShortsFabr...

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 beautiful product, much of it hand made, hand dyed and all of it stunning! Below is a list of the vendors from the 2025 show that just took place last weekend

Auch dieses Jahr haben wir uns für die Community-Folge wieder etwas Besonders überlegt und teilen Geschichten über Puppen und Puppenmachen, die ihr uns geschickt habt.

In dieser Folge wird es wild! Wir sprechen über unfassbare Dreistigkeiten, wenn es ums Geld geht, und Gerichtsgeschichten, die so kurios sind, dass selbst Barbara Salesch blass werden würde. Chiara erzählt von einer Weihnachtsfeier, die nicht nur Chaos, sondern auch den Verlust eines Eherings mit sich brachte. Und wir legen eine Beichte der ganz anderen Art ab: Warum Handwerker aus einem Hotel geschmissen werden…Ihr könnt unseren Baustellenalltag gern bei Instagram und TikTok verfolgen, unter...

This week we have the phrase "cold shoulder", the froe is our cool tool. We are talking about how lumber is processed and how to impress with grain matching. Send us a text Support the show

For so many of us, crochet (or any craft) is as gift which offers mental release, a chance to focus on something away from the day-to-day worries of life and that creative spark so many of us need. When Marianne Rawlins was working part-time whilst raising her very small children, crochet arrived in her life. It gave her a creative outlet and ultimately an additional career, as her hobby developed into writing and designing for Simply Crochet magazine. Our paths crossed through her work for S...

In this special fireside conversation recorded live at our Bath Luxury Knitting Retreat, Carmen sits down with legendary British knitwear designer Erika Knight. With a glass of wine in hand and surrounded by fellow makers, they chat candidly about Erika’s creative journey, the intersection of fashion and handcraft, and the deep, soul-nourishing experience of working with yarn. Episode Highlights The story behind Erika’s journey as a designer and makerHow creativity, fashion, and function shap...

On this episode of *Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show*, I sit down with the incredible Lorraine Woodruff-Long, aka *Quilting in the Fog*. A San Francisco Bay Area quilter and fiber artist, Lorraine didn’t start quilting until the 2020 lockdowns— but once she did, she found her voice in bold, statement-making quilts. With a background in garment sewing, she blends traditional quilting techniques with powerful text and repurposed materials to bring important messages into visible spaces. Lorraine wears

I episoden "Tilpasning" kommer Aurelia og Julie ind på: - Vi gætter, hvad den anden har tilpasset på sit outfit - Hvordan tilpasser vi vores tøj? Bluser, bukser, mm. - Hvorfor passer bukser aldrig vores kroppe? - Hvordan syr man bukser mere højtaljede? - Diverse syprojekter, vi har gang i Følg med på Instagram og Facebook @tradenemellemos Episoden "Lommer" er den 3. episode i første sæson af podcasten "Trådene mellem os". Podcasten er lavet af Aurelia Boelsbjerg og Ju...