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by Stephanie Socha
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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- 2 weeks ago58 min
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...
- Mar 26, 20261h 9m
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 Bl...
- Feb 7, 202639 min
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 c...
- Jul 6, 20251h 34m
E125: Guest Byrd Wadhams - Sewing and Fashion for All Ages and Skill Levels
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! You can watch the video of this podcast on my YouTube channel @makeanddecorate Stephanie welcomes guest Byrd Wadhams to the podcast. Byrd is a curvy sewist who loves Colorful eclectic clothing. She believes style should not be defined by age, size, or gender. Byrd started her sewing journey a few years ago and it is her goal to show people it’s never too late to pick up a new skill or passion. Links: Byrd’s IG: @yogabyrdsews YouTube Channel Byrd...
- Apr 25, 202556 min
Atsushi Futasuya, Sashiko Story - Ep. 124
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! My guest on this episode is Atsushi Futatsuya, a Sashiko artisan and educator. Atsushi shares his Sashiko story, its cultural significance, and its evolution over time. He discusses the relationship between Sashiko and Boro, the importance of storytelling in preserving the craft, and the impact of Western trends on the perception of Sashiko. Atsushi emphasizes that Sashiko is not just about technique but also about the cultural context and the stories...
- Apr 12, 202531 min
YarnCon 2025 and Final Shopping Trip to JoAnn’s - Ep. 123
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...
- Mar 18, 20251h 24m
Ep 122: Guest Jenny Kae Parks (Jenny Kae Quilts); Machine Quilting and Color for Quilters
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! You can watch the video recording of this podcast on my YouTube Channel @makeanddecorate In this episode of the Make and Decorate Podcast, host Stephanie interviews quilt designer and teacher Jenny Kay Parks. They discuss Jenny's journey into quilting, her experiences working at big box fabric stores and local quilt shops. Jenny shares her passion for teaching color theory to quilters and emphasizes the importance of finding joy in quilting pro...
- Dec 21, 202453 min
Deborah Fisher, Ceramic & Textile artist - Fish Museum and Circus - S7 E 121
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! This is the last episode of 2024! Happy Holidays to you and enjoy a very Happy and Healthy New start to 2025. Check out my Patreon page for a few unlocked Bonus Episodes at patron.com/makeanddecorate My guest on this episode is Deborah Fisher, a ceramic and textile artist with a background in fine art. She has an online shop called Fish Museum and Circus where she sells the most beautiful ceramic pin cushions, sewing patterns, miscellany hand ...
About Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor
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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