What's New in Machines
Send us feedback about this episode! Every sewing machine brand seems to be releasing something new this year—but is any of it actually new, or just a new box for the same machine? We round up what's ...
22 Sep 28min
Making Peace with Your Stash
Send us feedback about this episode! Do you know exactly how much fabric you own? Would you tell anyone if you did? Between the guest-room closet, the bins under the bed, and "the good stuff" you're s...
15 Sep 35min
Three States, Ten Stores
Send us feedback about this episode! Janet scratched her itchy traveling foot recently with a twelve-day trip from Montana to Seattle to Cleveland and back, with a stop on the Olympic Peninsula and a ...
8 Sep 38min
Life After Joann Fabrics: Where Do We Shop Now?
Send us feedback about this episode! When JOANN Fabrics closed its doors, sewists lost more than a convenient place to buy fabric. We also lost easy access to patterns, thread, zippers, buttons, inter...
25 Aug 45min
Fit Happens: Taking the Fear Out of Garment Sewing
Send us feedback about this episode! A flattering, well-fitting garment begins long before you sit down at the sewing machine. It starts with understanding your body, your personal style, and what you...
18 Aug 42min
Finding Your Quilting True North
Send us feedback about this episode! The Mariner’s Compass is a striking quilt block, but its sharp points and intricate construction can make even experienced quilters hesitate. Robin Long of Robin R...
11 Aug 42min
Beat the Holiday Rush: Gifts to Sew Now
Send us feedback about this episode! Have you ever waited too long to start making holiday gifts, only to run out of time? In this episode, we’ll explore quick gifts you can sew in short sessions usin...
4 Aug 30min
