Hello and welcome everyone! If you are new, I am Stephanie and this podcast is a long conversational format with alternating solo and guest episodes. There is a chit chat segment that is after the guest segment where I chit and chat about everything and nothing in my world of being a maker and interior designer. This episode will probably be the last one for season 6, however, I may pop back in with an episode or two over the summer, so keep your notifications on for the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast. Guest Segment: Jenni Grover is a wellness coach for makers, an author and quilter. She cares deeply about the intersection of craft and health, coaching clients’ physical, mental, social, creative and spiritual concerns. Jenni is also a past president and current board member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, and a passionate craft journalist, having written for Quiltfolk, Craft Industry Alliance, SuzyQuilts.com and Quiltmaker magazine.A lifelong writer, Jenni has more than 34 years of experience in print, broadcast and online media. She has been a professional speaker since 1996.Jenni has lived with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain since 1997 and has devoted much of her life to advocating for those like her. Her book ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness has helped countless folks feel better. Follow Jenni online @coachjennigrover or visit her website: coachjennigrover.com Music Music: Dare to Live Written By Adrian Dominic Walther, Amelia Joyce Kestner Performed By Scarlett Solo Produced By https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/671 Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S6 Ep 114 Guests segment: Aims, Indy Bindy Fabrics https://www.indybindy.com.au/shop Aims is the owner of Indy Bindy Fabrics, an independent online fabric shop based in Australia. She works with independent fabric artists and designers. A lot of these fabric artists are in Japan and are small businesses and their fabrics are unique and amazing! The Indy Bindy Sewciety is a private sewing membership group for garment sewists. Aims programs guest speakers, monthly live zooms along with group chats with members. The VIP waitlist for the Indy Bindy Sewciety (there will be a sneaky waitlist only doors open opportunity soon!): https://indybindy.lpages.co/sewciety-vip-list/ Music: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8057. Undeniable by Johanna Cranitch Chit Chat: I have finished three mini quilts with the epp flower and hand quilting, and have moved onto the new knitting project I talked about a couple episodes ago. The Sag Harbor Wrap pattern - The wrap is a summer weight wrap make with Tahki osprey yarn, which is a lightweight cotton blend yarn. Pattern for Sag Harbor Wrap: https://www.yarn.com/products/tahki-yarns-sag-harbor-wrap-pdf Osprey yarn by Tahki: https://www.yarn.com/products/tahki-yarns-osprey MAKE AND DECORATE PATREON GROUP Join free to sample a couple unlocked bonus episodes that paid members get every month, and to get to know other members in the group. Paid memberships are also available starting at $5 per month. patreon.com/makeanddecorate Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

The main topic for today’s episode is “Sewing Fashion and Quilting trends of 2024”. It was fun to research this topic and to present my thoughts on them as well as resources for you to check out to make some trendy fashion including patterns, fabrics notions and more. Stephanie's recommendations for sewing patterns on trend for 2024: https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/dawn-curve-jeans-4-in-1-sewing-pattern. Cufffed jeans are a trend right now too - like 4” cuffed. also wide leg jeans are very in right now. https://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/sudley-dress-blouse-sewing-pattern Harrison Shirt Pattern by Cashmerette. Classic button down - thank chambray, stripes and polka dots Holyoke Dress Pattern by Cashmerette Perfect for the polka dot and dress trend. Blackwood Cardigan pattern by Helen’s Closet. Layering piece - has a long length and hip length. Oversize Bag: Sky Harbor Tote and Superbloom Tote Bag Fabrics: sheers, metallics, denim. Light blues and white are dominant for spring summer. Metallic fabrics: Online Fabric Store Sheer fabrics: Mood Fabrics Denim fabrics: Blackbird Fabrics Metallic Cork and bag supplies: Sew Sweetness link to Silver Splatter cork. Sew Sweetness Notions Polka Dot Fabrics: Polka dot apparel fabrics Unique statement fabrics: Indy Bindy Fabrics. Independent made fabrics from Japan Notion Trends https://oliso.com/products/m3pro-tula https://oliso.com/products/mimi-g-auto-lift-smart-iron https://shopaurifil.com/products/hand-stitching-with-the-last-homely-house-by-kate-jackson https://shop.christaquilts.com/category/collection-dazzle-dots https://shop.modafabrics.com/search/?searchString=ombre%20confetti Research Sources: 1. [Sewing Inspiration From Spring Trends 2024 - Dream. Cut. Sew]( Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Christa Watson is back to chat with us about none other than machine quilting, her new Dazzle Dots fabrics with Benartex, Sewing table with Arrow, quilting notions sold in quilt shops and her new book with C&T Publishing. Links: https://christaquilts.com/ Christa's Books Dazzle Dots Fabric Collection CT Publishing Creative Spark Christa Cabinet Sewing Table Christa's 2024 Teaching Events Make and Decorate Podcast Links to Ep. 25, 32 and 81 with Christa Watson https://stephaniesochadesign.com/search?q=christa+watson Music: Frederick Chopin Nocturne Op.9 No. 2 https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/16175 artist Adrian Walther Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 Me Belle 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.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVOCBni_WdGUYQn6YOIlTZQ Quilt Guild Training 2024 Events for Seams Sew Me: New Course: https://belle-s-site-1fac.thinkific.com/courses/quiltpatterntester101worksho Retreat Center: coming in Spring 2024 Guild Training and Consulting Taught at Quilt Festival last fall: envelop method of cathedral window quilt - Winsome windows Lovely 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 Brunner Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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.com YouTube: Sewing with Naomi Fata IG: 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 12:34 The Guest segment begins at marker 16:15 Have comments or questions? email Stephanie at info@ makeanddecorate.com Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Season 6 Ep. 109 Sara 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 Group IG link: https://www.instagram.com/sewsweetness/ Support the show INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S6 E108: Knitting with Willie Nillie Knits Links: https://www.instagram.com/willienillieknits/ Link Tree - all the links to find Willie Nillie Knits Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

S6 E107: Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting Projects Make 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 Etsy Idea: 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 debsdaysdesigns Fall 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 Treasures Fat Quarter Shop: Witchy and Spooky fabrics to make your own panel Northcott Fabrics: Black Cat Capers Panel and quilt patterns. Also like the matching kitchen apron and oven mitts. insert photo Thanksgiving Panels: Moda: Harvest Wishes Panel by Deb Strain. Seams Sew Perfect quilt shop in Maine and online. This is where I get myself in trouble.... I research for the podcast and end up not being able to r Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 Channel Amazon Jumbo Crayons 2 pack of 24 crayons Introduction to Sashiko Stitching by Atsushi Futatsuya - Domestika Purl Soho Prism Blanket Free Pattern JoAnn decorative Halloween skeleton sewing machines Books: Nora Roberts: Identity, Awakenings Ryder Creed Books in Order: I read Breaking Creed and currently reading Silent Creed The publication order is the same as the chronological order for this series Breaking Creed (#1), 2015 Silent Creed (#2), 2015 Reckless Creed (#3), 2016 Lost Creed (#4), 2018 Desperate Creed (#5), 2019 Hidden Creed (#6), 2020 Fallen Creed (#7), 2022 Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 here Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

Simple Summer Decor Below 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 Blue Classic 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/h5ZCLyM Print 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/akTijdi Try painting picture frames with a beautiful metallic color from Michaels. https://www.michaels.com/product/americana-decor-metallics-paint-10487602 Terrain is a source of fresh houseplants, flowers and faux flowers, wreaths etc. https://www.shopterrain.com/categories/fresh-foliage-and-succulents Support the show Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 Kim In the Chit Chat segment: I share updates on quilting, knitting, gardening and new YouTube video recommendations. Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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=share https://www.youtube.com/live/39_ZUN4FTFU?feature=share My new small rolling cart with wood top! From Amazon 3-Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart... Arne & Carlos Easter Egg patterns Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 Collection Kate’s Aurifil Thread Box, 12 wt. Support the show INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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 Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

The following are links to find SewNaturalDane and links to other things we talked about, SewNaturalDane website YouTube Channel: SewNaturalDane #BHMPatternDesigners SewNaturalDane’s Spoonflower Shop Monthly Makes Calendar Fiber and Cloth Studio Agave Top and Dress Pattern Rebecca Page Patterns: The Strappy Cami Brother 1034D Serger Janome HD3000 The CardiZen knitting pattern by Bayron Handmade that Stephanie is making for the #BHMPatternDesigners challenge Support the Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

This is the mid-season finale episode. New episodes will resume in February 2023 My 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 Show. INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design