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Making an Imprint with Sewing with Jennifer Tryon, HomeMade
Jennifer Tryon spent 20 years as a television news reporter, covering some of the most important moments in recent history. But nothing felt as good as making. So her two worlds merged. She regularly appears as the...
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Fighting anxiety & depression with machine embroidery, Zandra Shaw of EmbroiderShoppe
Embroidery Expert Zandra Shaw, of the Embroider Shoppe, focuses on a variety of techniques that include organza, appliqué, lace, patches, and 3D flower embroidery. Her philosophy: “Don’t hoop yourself in! There is...
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Sewing as a meditative process with Abby Glassenberg, Craft Industry Alliance
Abby Glassenberg co-founded Craft Industry Alliance and now serves as its president. She’s a sewing pattern designer, teacher and journalist. She has created an outstanding trade association for the crafts industry....
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Bringing beauty into the world with Dale Allen-Rowse, Quilting Cowboy
Dale Allen-Rowse, a.k.a the Quilting Cowboy, has been quilting since the birth of his niece in 1999 when he first taught himself how to make baby quilts on a tour bus for a ballet company. Ever since, Dale has been...
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Smocking, embroidery & heirloom roots with Martha Pullen
Martha Pullen is a legendary teacher in the sewing world. Her devoted students became loyal customers because she made them believe they could do anything - even the most intricate and delicate heirloom sewing...
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From casinos to cruise ships to custom sewing with Amanda Carita, So Sew English Fabrics
So Sew English was founded by Amanda Carita, a single mother with a passion for sewing. This passion began in childhood and was deeply ingrained in her throughout her life.
As she pursued her craft, however, she ran...
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Mostly self-taught, making things & selling them with Jessica Barrera of Sallie Tomato
Jessica Barrera is the founder of Sallie Tomato, a brand specializing in bag-making patterns and supplies. In this episode, learn what inspires her to sew and how she created her booming business.
Jessica has been...
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From Barbie clothes to custom bags & memory quilts with Cheryl Kuczek, Paradiso Designs
Cheryl Kuczek, of Paradiso Designs, designs eclectic style sewing patterns for handbags and clothing, including plus sizes. Cheryl describes her creative process and shares her inspiring sewing journey.
Take Cheryl's...
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Master of curves (& folding khakis) Jen Carlton Bailly of Betty Crocker Ass
In a previous life, Jen Carlton Bailly probably sold you a pair of jeans or khakis at The Gap. Today you’ll find her covered in thread and searching down the latest inspiration for a quilt. She is a self-proclaimed...
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Couture costumer, artist & fashion designer Anna He of Seattle Cosplay
Anna He has an extensive, professional background in the fashion industry as a designer. With a passion for sewing and anime, she merged her dream job and her love of all things anime and high fantasy. Raised in New...
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From the Air Force to YouTube Sewing Star: Becky Thompson, Power Tools with Thread
Becky Thompson is the owner of the YouTube channel, Power Tools With Thread. She retired from the US Air Force in 2003 and Air Force Civilian Service in 2020 as a Cyber Security Analyst. She uses the instructor...
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Have a handmade happy hour with Cathie Filian, cathiefilian.com
Cathie Filian has always been crafty. She began sewing at age 8, making jewelry with paper clips by 9 and by high school making almost all her own clothing, including party dresses. She studied Textile Science and...
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