You can love your life and still feel a little lost inside of it.In this episode of You Are a Work of Art, I share the moment on the couch when hearing my son laugh made me realize how disconnected I felt—even while I was doing everything that needed to be done.We talk about gratitude and longing, why my own needs kept coming last, and the evening I let the dishes wait and picked up leftover paint markers and a canvas. That small beginning helped me find a little calm and start noticing what I

I know that cooler temperatures are on the way even if the weather hasn’t gotten the message. We want to be prepared when that cooler weather arrives. I also hear from many of you that you are afraid to sew with knit fabrics. Cozy knit fabrics are some of the easiest knits to sew, so into today’s episode I am ranking 3 cozy knit fabrics for you to try  from easiest to one that is more of a challenge. If you are a beginner to sewing with knits, the first two are definitely beginner friendly  and the

I speak about my top 10 Star Wars vehicles

The random stuff we keep in dusty old boxes -- fragments of events, people and of course, of love. Come craft with me. I have a story to tell you. Let’s Talk Lavender is a storytelling podcast for knitters, stitchers and creative crafters — a place for curious stories about ordinary objects, peculiar discoveries, people, nature, memory and the small things we might otherwise pass by. The subject changes from week to week. You might find yourself thinking about a forgotten photograph; why bird...

For a long time, I wanted someone to bring me flowers. Eventually, I realized I was asking for something more: to feel considered.In the first episode of You Are a Work of Art, I share the story of the flowers I used to wait for, the ones I learned to buy for myself, and the Sunday flowers that became part of my life with Nick.Along the way, we talk about asking for support, making things without needing them to be beautiful, and learning to recognize care that makes room for who you are.You’ll hear

In this episode of Life Well Stitched, our Host, Mary Meier-Evans sends a messages to all the podcast listeners about Autumn Needlepoint Reunion, and what to expect from The Curious Cowgirl. Click here to see which Curious Cowgirl Needlepoint Canvases are currently available! The Curious Cowgirl Halloween Canvas Collection

Do you struggle to find time for your sewing practice or the focus to finish your sewing projects? Have you ever wished that you could finish that project for a beloved child or even yourself? I can’t give you more hours in your day, but in today’s podcast, I have a story about a sewing legacy and a possible solution to help you get the support you need. Enrollment is currently open for the Sewing Circle, our online sewing membership community. If you would like to be part of a supportive sewing

Season 3, Episode 37 Sewing Machine Feeties. Most used sewing machine foot (besides the normal one)? Are there any feet you have but have never used? (Challenge to try one and report back?) Favorite sewing machine foot? Least favorite? 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 FREE community over on Patreon as well! Good ni...

Help - I want to purchase fabric online but how do I know I will receive something that I love? I understand - we have all been there. We want to feel the fabric, see how it drapes, feel the weight in our hands. But the reality for many of us is that we don’t have a local fabric store, or if we are lucky enough to have one, this time around it doesn’t have what we are looking for. Online may be our only option so how do we make an informed  decision so we end up with a fabric that we love? I have

The socks arrived. I moved on. They didn’t. Meanwhile, down a narrow alley, a woman with pink hair had just the suitcase I needed. Come craft with me. I have a story to tell you. Let’s Talk Lavender is a storytelling podcast for knitters, stitchers and creative crafters — a place for curious stories about ordinary objects, peculiar discoveries, people, nature, memory and the small things we might otherwise pass by. The subject changes from week to week. You might find yourself thinking about ...

Chris Frediani looks at new protections announced by the Government to tackle rogue traders and poor-quality work in the home repairs market.Chris is joined by carpenter and builder Simon Hodson, who discusses whether the new approved code and trusted payments system will benefit good tradespeople or create unnecessary extra work.Chris also speaks to NFB spokesperson Rico Wojtulewicz, asking him whether the new measures will actually tackle rogue traders, or simply add more work for reputable

Have you had your first pumpkin spice latte yet? Are you noticing the cooling temperatures and a few changing leaves? Have you picked up your mums? Here in Connecticut it is still warm but Fall is definitely on the way - the temperatures are cooler and I am not opening the windows when I get up. . But maybe you live in an area where Fall is still a long way off. Well today I am thinking Fall even if the temperatures are not cooperating and I have 4 easy to sew woven fabrics for you that will help

What connects Tom Hanks, a little typewriter shop in Berkeley, and a handful of leftover yarn? Come craft with me. I have a story to tell you. Let’s Talk Lavender is a storytelling podcast for knitters, stitchers and creative crafters — a place for curious stories about ordinary objects, peculiar discoveries, people, nature, memory and the small things we might otherwise pass by. The subject changes from week to week. You might find yourself thinking about a forgotten photograph; wh...

Season 3, Episode 35 Hand Sewing. How often do you hand sew? What sorts of things do you hand sew? Hand sewing tips/tricks/hacks? 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 FREE community over on Patreon as well! Good night - sleep well, we know we won’t! Don't forget to give us a 5-star rating if you like what you hear! Good nigh...

Do you have a fabric store near where you live? If you don’t and then you had the opportunity to finally visit a fabric store, were you able to take advantage of the opportunity? Did you have what you needed with you to make decisions in the time you had or did you get 50 miles down the road and remember the 10 things that you should have picked up? Here in the US, most of us don’t have a nearby fabric store so when we can physically get to one, it’s important to make the most of the opportunity

A tale more than 2,000 years old—and a little ancient wisdom with flour on its hands. Come craft with me. I have a story to tell you. Let’s Talk Lavender is a storytelling podcast for knitters, stitchers and creative crafters — a place for curious stories about ordinary objects, peculiar discoveries, people, nature, memory and the small things we might otherwise pass by. The subject changes from week to week. You might find yourself thinking about a forgotten photograph; why birds sing; a...

Le podcast par et pour les passioné.e.s du fil.Venez, je vous emmène à la découverte des réalités, du quotidien et des coulisses des créateurices qui font le monde du fil en Belgique. Couture, Broddreie, Crochet, tricot. On est partie pour voyager.Ce podcast est produit par le BFF, le Bruxelles festival du fil. Le Festival pour les passionnées de couture, broderie, crochet et tricot à faire soit-même. La prochaine édition aura lieu au Be-Here à Bruxelles les 20 et 21 mars 2027. Toutes les

How do you decide on the next sewing pattern or fabric that you are going to sew for yourself? Do you pick the pretty fabric and then it never gets sewn? Do you just go with the latest pattern that your favorite sewist is showing on instagram? Maybe you love a particular type of garment and you always sew that type? Do you sew for the special occasion, or for your everyday life? Don’t get me wrong, I love sewing for the special occasion, but the goal of this podcast is to help you sew garments that

This episode of the iCoat podcast takes a fresh look at the enormous opportunity wedding season creates for flower preservation artists. The latest 2026 data from The Knot shows that around 2 million U.S. couples married in 2025, generating more than $100 billion in wedding-related spending. Fall has now become the most popular wedding season, with 35% of couples marrying between September and November, compared with 33% from June through August. October continues to be a standout month, accounting

Did you know that Bernina and Husqvarna manufacture over 100 specialty feet for their sewing machines and that Pfaff, Babylock and Janome make at least 60. Did you know that there is such a thing as a twin welting foot for the sewing machine? Typically only a small number of feet come with your sewing machine so you can spend a small fortune on additional feet. But having the right foot can help you achieve accurate sewing and make your garments look more polished. Now if you are someone who