Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor

Stephanie Socha
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Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home.  This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating.  There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific maker techniques.Join my Patreon to get a bonus episode every month, year round (even during show hiatus). 

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  1. Episode 126

    I took a break, my Sewing Machine did not! Let's chat about sewing dolls, quilts and more!

    Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! In this episode of Make and Decorate, host Stephanie reflects on her unplanned break from podcasting and shares her excitement about returning. She discusses her creative projects over the past year, including a cathedral window quilt for her parents' anniversary and a commissioned king-sized quilt. Stephanie also shares her experiences at a quilting retreat, innovative tools she discovered, and cozy holiday projects. She highlights new patterns and classes she's excited about, and outlines her plans for the future of the podcast, including a shift to monthly episodes and potential video content. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Make and Decorate 03:43 Reflections on the Past Year 06:05 Creative Projects and Commissions Missouri Star Cathedral quilt tutorial.  Kraeo Handyed yarn shop Sparklesax Designs Longarm Services 12:03 Retreat Experiences and New Techniques Center Street Quilts Hemmingway zipper pouch pattern **Free Pattern** Sweetwater Patchwork Tree Mini Quit excerpt by Moda Mail Out of Print Elenor Burns Trip Around the World Pattern Book - 1988 available on Thriftbooks 2021 Elenor Burns Trip Around the World - Accu Quilt YouTube Video 2019 Donna Jordan Quick and Easy Trip Around the World You Tube Video 22:08 Innovative Quilting Tools and Techniques Modern Quilting Stencils by Sew Harmony 27:57 Cozy Holiday Projects 31:15 Exciting New Patterns and Classes Katia Ferris New Book - Make Your Own Animal Friends Katia Ferris New Sew a Mouse Class on Creativebug - available now Katia Ferris' New 14" Rag Doll Class on Creativebug - available on 2/10/26 Jayne Stitches - Meredith doll workshop 37:46 Looking Ahead: Future Plans Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

    39 min

  2. Episode 127

    Quilting your own quilts with Christa Watson & her new fabric line with Riley Blake

    Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! Returning guest, Christa Watson is back to talk about her new partnership with Riley Blake Designs.  Christa's is now a fabric designer with Riley Blake and her first collection with them will be available in Nov 2026. We also chat about practice quilt sandwiches you can make and use with what you have on hand.  I am super excited about Christa's  practice quilt panels that will be available in Nov 2026! Links: christaquilts.comRiley Blake Designs - Quilt in Color by Christa WatsonYouTube: Christa Quilts99 Machine-Quilting Designs PDF Book by Christa WatsonSupport the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

    1h 9m

  3. Episode 128

    Chit Chat: How to pattern match fabric for quilt backings, Foundation Paper Piecing Tips & Audioook Reviews

    Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! In this episode: Chit chat: life update, H+H this week, and birthday party decor projects.  Mini Topics Pattern Matching fabrics for quilt backings (or for any project) My process for Foundation Paper Piecing the Fairytale Forest BOM by DuckadillyAudiobook Reviews  AudiobookBook reviews on "Local Woman Missing" by Mary Kubica, "The Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn, and "She's Not Sorry" by Mary Kubica, covering themes, character analysis, and author backgrounds. Movie commentary comparing the "The Housemaid" series book and film, exploring differences and storytelling nuances. Resources & Links: Frieda McFadden BooksMary Kubica BooksKate Quinn BooksSew Harmony - Quilting StencilsSmithsonian Article on Mila PavlichenkoReliable Sewing MachinesLiberty Fabrics at Duckadilly Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

    59 min
  4. Meet Melodie Harding - Sew Harmony; Quilt stencils, marking tools and more!

    Episode 129

    Meet Melodie Harding - Sew Harmony; Quilt stencils, marking tools and more!

    Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! S8 Ep 129 In this episode, I chat with Melodie Harding who shares her journey from traditional quilting to designing innovative stencil tools for machine quilting. Our conversation covers practical tips for quilting, the benefits of using stencils, and how to overcome challenges in free motion quilting. Melodie shares her insights on combining different techniques and encourages quilters to experiment and find their unique style. For 20% off one order of Sew Harmony stencils, enter Promo Code "MakeDecorate20" at checkout.  https://sewharmony.com/collections/all Links: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! https://www.havelssewing.com/snip-eze-embroid-snips-carded https://primitivegatherings.us/primitive-gatherings-binding-needles-12-ct/ https://a.co/d/06Ze39et Subscribe to Melody's newsletter for product updates - the mini stencils are coming out very soon in June 2026! https://sewharmony.com Come join me in my Patreon group free or paid. I post quips in free content and ad free episodes as well as behind the scenes posts in paid tiers.  https://patreon.com/makeanddecorate Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

    1h 4m
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Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home.  This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating.  There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific maker techniques.Join my Patreon to get a bonus episode every month, year round (even during show hiatus). 

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