Michael C. Thorpe - Painting with Fabric and Thread
As we begin our conversation we learn about Michael’s early years and his realization that, for him, quilting isn’t about following a prescribed pattern, but rather about envisioning unlimited possibi...
27 Maj 202121min
Corin Wright - When You See a Chance…Take It!
Corin’s love of sewing began as a teenager when she enrolled in her high school’s fashion textiles program. It was here that she learned how to drape, draft and sew on an industrial machine. Knowing s...
13 Maj 202142min
Margaret Jankowski - Passion and Possibilities
During a casual conversation, Margaret shares that on a Saturday morning in 2005, she happened upon an article that was the genesis of The Sewing Machine Project. The article, written by a BBC reporte...
29 Apr 202138min
Craig Conover - Keep on Stitchin'
Although Craig’s love of sewing began in his 8th grade Home Economics class, it came to the forefront when, a few years ago, he and his girlfriend broke up and the only thing he was left with was his ...
15 Apr 202137min
Jinny Smanik - Telling Stories with Fabric
A mother of three and grandmother of four, Jinny starts this casual conversation by talking about how her love of family runs deep. Whether it’s her own family stories that remind her of her roots, bi...
1 Apr 202118min
Julane Sullivan - A Hobby That Got Out of Control
Julane began sewing in middle school and loved it. “A hobby that got out of control.” is how she describes her passion for sewing in this insightful podcast. It began when she was doing community the...
18 Mars 202143min
Amanda Murphy - Creating Quilts, Stretching Boundaries
This casual conversation with Amanda Murphy takes us on an inspired-filled journey, from her humble beginnings as an aspiring tween sewist to a professional graphic designer to the twist and turns tha...
4 Mars 202132min
Bisa Butler - Quilting As Art
This episode explores Bisa Butler’s fascinating journey, which began with her getting a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting at Howard University. Realizing painting was not her passion, she went on to M...
18 Feb 202137min
