
Free Daily Podcast Summary
by Bethany McCue
The Sewcial Hour Podcast, hosted by Bethany, is a podcast for sewists by sewists - bringing creativity & community together through honest conversations about sewing, handmade fashion, quilting, creativity, and the real-life experiences behind making things by hand. The podcast features inspiring guest interviews, industry conversations, creative encouragement, and relatable discussions for sewists of all skill levels.
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
What happens when you decide to turn the dream of owning a quilt shop into reality? In Episode 56 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m sitting down with one of my sewing best friends, Kelli Petersen of Sew High Creations, to talk about what it’s really like to start a quilt shop from the ground up. About a year ago, Kelli made the decision to chase a dream and open a quilt shop in SE Iowa. That dream officially became a reality in May 2026, when she opened the doors to Sew High Creations and launched her...
What actually happens before a sewing pattern is released to the public? In Episode 55 of The Sewcial Hour, we’re going behind the seams to talk all about pattern testing with two guests who bring very different perspectives to the process: Catherine Holbrook of Bringing Sewing Back, who specializes in garment sewing, and Delia Birch of A Stitch is a Stitch Quilt Co., who designs quilt patterns and provides technical editing services to fellow designers. While the basic purpose of pattern tes...
Would you love having sewing goodies delivered right to your door every month… or would your sewing room quickly become even more stuffed with things you may never use? 😂 In Episode 54 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m joined by Brooke Stambersky of Brooke’s Bitchin’ Stitches for a fun conversation about sewing subscription boxes and the big question: Are they actually worth it? We’re talking about the appeal of subscription boxes, the mystery factor, cost vs. value, stash accumulation, sewing guilt, ...
What happens when your sewing space goes from a cozy Narrow Boat to a cottage in Scotland? 🏡🧵 In Episode 53 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m chatting with my friend Tracy Perks of Rope & Anchor Trading Co. Tracy joins me from the UK for a casual conversation about her quilting journey, her recent move to a cottage in Scotland, and what it’s like to suddenly have a whole lot more room to sew! We talk about Tracy’s unique approach to quilt pattern design and her wonderfully distinctive writing styl...
What happens when a love of quilting turns into a career that takes you across the country, introduces you to incredible people, and makes you one of the familiar faces in the quilting community? In Episode 52 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m joined by Corey Pearson, Chief Quilter at Linda’s, for a conversation about quilting, creativity, travel, community, and the journey that brought him to where he is today. Corey and I talk about how he discovered quilting, his path to becoming Chief Quilter at L...
What does it really take to build a creative career without losing yourself in the process? In Episode 51 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany is joined by guest co-host Lina Owen for an honest conversation about creativity, social media, and finding your place in the sewing industry. Together, they explore the challenges many makers face, from navigating layoffs and rebuilding confidence to resisting the pressure to fit neatly into a niche. Bethany and Lina open up about the emotional side o...
Episode 50: Amy Chappell of Ameroonie Designs What does it take to turn a love of sewing into a thriving creative business? In Episode 50 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany sits down with Amy Chappell, the designer and maker behind Ameroonie Designs, to talk about building a handmade business, designing sewing patterns, and finding joy in creating through every season of life. Amy shares the journey that led her from sewing for her family to becoming a well-known pattern designer and educat...
Episode 49: When Creativity Feels Heavy | with Lina Owens of Quilting with Latinas Creativity isn't always joyful. Sometimes life changes everything, and the things that once brought us comfort become the hardest to return to. In this deeply personal episode of The Sewcial Hour, Bethany is joined by guest co-host Lina Owens of Quilting with Latinas for an honest conversation about what happens when creativity feels heavy. Together, they share their lived experiences navigating job loss, burno...
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Listeners also like.

Love to Sew Podcast
A weekly podcast exploring sewing, handmade wardrobes, and the creative lives of independent designers and sewists.

Stitching Tales
Two sewing experts share insights on making your own clothes and building a business in the sewing world.

Measure Twice, Cut Once
Conversations about creativity, healing, and building businesses through the craft of quilting and making.

Not Your Granny's Quilt Show
A modern take on quilting through casual conversations, artist interviews, and the realities of life as a millennial maker.

Yarn Library
A podcast hosted by knitting influencer Adam Cleevely where the craft community discusses knitting and related topics.

Shop Sounds Podcast
A woodworking podcast hosted by Jason Hibbs and Keith Johnson.

A Beautiful Mess Podcast
Sisters and DIY bloggers discuss home projects, family life, and running a creative business.

SHeCOMMERCE
Women in CPG share real talk on business strategies, industry challenges, and personal growth in a supportive community.

Studio 5
Conversations with experts and friends aimed at improving home life, relationships, and personal well-being.

Our Upcycled Life
A mother-daughter team shares their upcycling projects, thrifting finds, and the challenges of building a creative business together.

Seeking Witchcraft
A beginner-friendly exploration of witchcraft and Wicca featuring global practitioners sharing their practices, experiences, and knowledge.

FOSS and Crafts
A podcast exploring free software, free culture, and collaborative making.
The Sewcial Hour Podcast, hosted by Bethany, is a podcast for sewists by sewists - bringing creativity & community together through honest conversations about sewing, handmade fashion, quilting, creativity, and the real-life experiences behind making things by hand. The podcast features inspiring guest interviews, industry conversations, creative encouragement, and relatable discussions for sewists of all skill levels.
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Get key takeaways from The Sewcial Hour Podcast in a 5-minute read.
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Sewcial Hour Podcast as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Bethany McCue.
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
The Sewcial Hour Podcast publishes biweekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
The Sewcial Hour Podcast covers topics including Leisure, Education, Arts, How To, Crafts. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.