Why I Sew

Sulky of America
Why I Sew

Why do we sew? Everyone's story is different. We interview sewing stars & industry professionals, quilters & embroiderers, menders & makers to bring you inspiring stories that give you all the feels. Listen while you sew or on the go and learn about sewists from all walks of life. Then go make something great!

  1. From thoughtful gifts to organized obsessions with Kate Johnson, You Too More

    1月18日

    From thoughtful gifts to organized obsessions with Kate Johnson, You Too More

    Let's celebrate the beauty and artistry of stitching, one thread at a time. This episode features Kate Johnson, a blogger and creative genius behind YOU TOO MORE, a delightful space where she shares her love for all things cross-stitch and quirky. Join us as we unravel the threads of Kate's stitching journey, explore her creative process, and dive into the joyous cross-stitch world. Kate is an extraordinary individual who has found her true calling in the art of stitching. With a needle in hand and a thread full of creativity, she has immersed herself in the enchanting world of cross-stitch. But how did she stumble upon this captivating craft? After years of exploring various artistic pursuits, Kate unexpectedly tripped and face-planted into the cross-stitch world. And from that moment on, she was hooked! Prepare to be inspired, entertained, and perhaps even motivated to pick up a needle and thread yourself! Cross-Stitch Resources Check out our cross-stitch resources and grab some products that will have you stitching successfully from the start: https://sulky.com/makers-lounge-handwork/ Connect with Kate: Website: linktr.ee/youtoomore Instagram: instagram.com/youtoomore/?hl=en   "Everybody has a different technique, a different style, a different way of finishing things, or how they store things like threads, how they manage their color, just a whole bunch of different things. Everybody has a different method to their madness. And I love that I like seeing that I'm constantly inspired. I'm constantly rearranging my stash of supplies to find out what works best for me."

    31 分钟
  2. Storytelling through Sewing with Debbie Hodge, Stitched Stories

    2023/11/23

    Storytelling through Sewing with Debbie Hodge, Stitched Stories

    We have the pleasure of sitting with the incredibly talented and multi-passionate artist Debbie Hodge. Debbie is the founder of Stitched Stories, a creative business that combines her love for embroidery, writing, and storytelling. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind Debbie's unique approach to combining crafts and storytelling and how she continues to inspire and engage with her audience through Stitched Stories. Whether you're a seasoned artist or someone looking to explore new creative frontiers, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiring anecdotes! [01:17] Crafting Chronicles: A Journey Through Passion and Stitching [12:34] Artistic Adventures: Exploring Mixed Media and Embroidery Puzzles [17:32] Embroidery Adventures: Debbie’s Tools, Techniques, and Inspirations [24:49] Creative Explorations: From Teaching to Designing, Finding The Path in Sewing" [28:43] From Stitches to Stories: The Intersection of Sewing, Scrapbooking, and Writing [32:51] Crafting a Creative Renaissance: The Rise of Handmade and the Human Touch Connect with Debbie: website: https://shop.stitchedstories.com  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedstories.embroidery/  facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stitchedstories.embroidery  youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypBxI-zbioAFULI2bxoelQ  pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/stitchedstories/  "There is a real sense of moving back to something more creative with your hands and mind."

    37 分钟
  3. Bringing Bliss with Quilting, Valori Wells

    2023/10/19

    Bringing Bliss with Quilting, Valori Wells

    Valori Wells is a professional quilter, author, fabric and pattern designer, painter and photographer. She was born into and raised surrounded by fabric from birth by her loving and creative mother. She has been designing fabrics for about twenty years, and her products can be found all over the world. She has written a total of twelve books, nine alongside her mother and three by herself. Join us as we talk about Valori’s younger self, her first exposure to sewing, the balance between professional and personal life, hand-carved blocks, building connections in the community and more. [02.30] Younger self – Starting the conversation, Valori shares a brief bio about herself and the journey she took to decide she wanted to design fabric. [07.42] First exposure – How Valori absorbed fabric her entire life without even realizing it [15.11] The balance – The importance of balancing professional life and personal life [20.57] Hand-carved blocks – Valori shares how she fell in love with block printing and the Japanese block printing tools she uses. [28.06] Favorite tools – Valori’s favorite tools in her sewing room [35.33] Creating Connection – We dive into how Valori and her mom started doing virtual classes during the COVID-19 period to build a community connection. [42.17] Open-minded people – Valori explains why she thinks she has the most amazing people in the industry. [50.00] The satisfaction – It’s not always about the destination but the journey. What you're doing at the moment brings all the bliss. Connect with Valori Twitter - twitter.com/valoriwells Website - valoriwells.com/ Facebook - web.facebook.com/valoriwells/

    47 分钟
  4. Walking the line between fashion and craft with Liesl Gibson, Oliver + S Patterns

    2023/07/20

    Walking the line between fashion and craft with Liesl Gibson, Oliver + S Patterns

    Liesl Gisbon is a pattern designer and the designer behind Oliver + S and Liesl + Co. She used to design clothing for large companies like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. She started her own business, Oliver + S, in 2008. Liesl + Co. is a line of patterns for women’s clothing that features all the details you expect from the very best independent patterns. Liesl is also the author of Oliver + S: Little Things to Sew. She chats about her career between fashion and craft, starting her own business, being a minimalist, the satisfaction of being a teacher and more. [00.43] Liesl’s background – We start the conversation with a brief bio about Liesl, including her educational background and her career journey. [04.15] Fashion and craft – Liesl explains why she built her career between fashion and craft. [13.55] Own business – Liesl shares why she decided to start her own business. [19.29] Creating something – We talk about what Liesl likes to sew if she has spare time. [22.35] A minimalist – Liesl shares why she likes being a minimalist and her favorite tools when it comes to sewing. [27.51] Sewing personalities – We talk about Liesl’s the two people who influenced her the most in the industry. [35.06] Satisfaction – Liesl shares why she likes being a teacher more than a pattern designer.   Connect with Liesl: Website - lieslandco.com/                 oliverands.com/ Instagram - instagram.com/lieslgibson/

    40 分钟

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Why do we sew? Everyone's story is different. We interview sewing stars & industry professionals, quilters & embroiderers, menders & makers to bring you inspiring stories that give you all the feels. Listen while you sew or on the go and learn about sewists from all walks of life. Then go make something great!

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