Maritza Atayde – Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus Fate and a Chihuahua
(2:28) Maritza shares the beginnings of her sewing learnings and her journey of improvement. She takes us through her progression in costume creation and how she was affected by the events of 9/11. Sh...
28 Sep 202347min
Abby Riba - The Clothes Horse Goes Snoop Shopping
(2:25) Abby shares why she initially didn’t like sewing when she took her first course in high school. But reading Vogue magazine turned this around for her as she wanted the fashion she saw in the ma...
14 Sep 202336min
Mary Grabenstatter, Needle Sharp – The Worst of Times, the Best of Times
Show Notes: Mary Grabenstatter(1:40) Mary shares her story about why arts and crafts were important to her as a child. Hear about the origami birthday party and her favorite crafts! (3:20) Studying Fr...
31 Aug 202328min
R'Bonney Gabriel, Miss Universe 2023 - If Not Now, When?!
R'Bonney Gabriel is an eco-friendly fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor based in Houston, TX, and New York City who also happens to be the current Miss Universe titleholder. Born in Houston...
17 Aug 202333min
Bernina University 2023 - Sharing the Joy
(2:39) The opening ceremonies raised the excitement of the crowd – kicked off by Paul Ashworth – President of BERNINA of North America. (https://www.sewandsopodcast.com/episodes/episode-22-paul-ashwor...
3 Aug 202357min
Courage + Cosplay = Yaya Han
Born in China, raised in her early years in Germany, Yaya moved on her own to the United States in 1998 while still a teen. It didn’t take her long to make a name for herself in the cosplay community....
20 Jul 202352min
Cookie Washington - The Divine Feminine
Cookie Washington, born in Morocco, is a fourth-generation needle worker, award winning textile artist and guest curator of the African American Fiber Arts Exhibit which is part of the North Charlesto...
6 Jul 20231h 3min
Amanda Carye - Quilting Since Forever
Amanda Carye, the owner of Broadcloth Studio and the co-host of Quilt Buzz has been quilting “since forever”. On this episode she shares her journey outside her comfort zone and shares her adventures ...
22 Jun 202329min
