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This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we welcome our second-ever guest—and she’s sewing royalty! Join us as we sit down with Misty Doan, Creative Leader at Missouri Star Quilt Company, host of At Home with Misty and Homespun, and an inspiring voice in the world of modern quilting. From her early sewing inspirations to balancing creativity with motherhood, Misty shares openly about her journey as a creator, educator, and encourager in the sewing community. We also dive into her design process...
Welcome back to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home for many makers—the comparison trap. With constant posts of perfectly staged sewing spaces, flawless finishes, and endless new projects, it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. Today, we’re talking about how social media can stir up self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to “keep up” in the creative space. In this episode, we discuss: The bandwagon effect: new patterns, tren...
Episode 8: Making for Others - Navigating the Joys and Pressures of Handmade Gifting Welcome back to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a topic that every maker has faced at some point—making for others. Whether you’re creating handmade gifts out of love, obligation, or habit, there’s often an emotional toll that comes with sewing for someone else. From early projects made with enthusiasm to later ones that feel like pressure, we’re breaking down the difference between “ha...
This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we're excited to welcome our very first guest — Missy Luukkonen, the creative behind The Little Green Bean. Missy is a full-time maker, business owner, and sewing educator who has been crafting whimsical and practical creations for over 30 years. She joins us to share her inspiring story, from learning to sew in high school to building a successful handmade business with her husband in northern Minnesota. In this episode, we dive into: How The Little Gre...
Release Date: April 22, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) The sun is out, the fabric is flowing, and we’re ready to refresh our closets with handmade pieces! In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into our favorite summer sewing patterns, including our go-to picks for dresses, sets, and even swimsuits. Whether you’re beach-bound or backyard lounging, we’ve got you covered (literally). ✨ In This Episode: Each of us shares our top 3 summer...
Episode 5: Sewing Room Must-Haves – What You Really Need (and What You Don’t) 🧵 Release Date: April 15, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) Today on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking sewing room essentials - the tools, notions, and gadgets we swear by... and the ones we could definitely live without. Whether you're brand new to sewing or just looking to fine-tune your setup, this episode is packed with helpful tips to level up your space without wastin...
Release Date: April 8, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) Today, we’re diving into the fall of JoAnn Fabrics—an iconic name in the sewing and crafting world. Whether you were a loyal customer or just popped in for an emergency spool of thread, Joann’s impact on sewists, crafters, and makers can’t be ignored. So… what happens now? ✨ What We Cover in This Episode: 🔹 JoAnn’s closure & its ripple effect—what it means for the sewing industry 🔹 Ho...
Episode 3: Sewing & Stress – How Creativity Can Help Release Date: April 1, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking about the power of creativity in managing stress. Whether you turn to sewing, crafting, or another creative outlet, making time for creativity can be exactly what you need to combat anxiety and find balance. ✨ What We Cover in This Episode: &nb...
Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into our journeys in the sewing industry—how we turned our passion into careers, the highs and lows along the way, and how YOU can carve your own path in the world of sewing! ✨ What We Cover in This Episode: 🔹 How childhood dreams and early influences led us to sewing 🔹 The turning points that shaped our careers in the sewing industry 🔹 Challenges we fa...
Episode 1: Meet the Hosts 🎙️✨ Release Date: March 18, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) Welcome to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! In this debut episode, Bethany and Audra introduce themselves, share how they met at the 2024 Houston Quilt Market, and reveal how their instant friendship led to reviving this podcast. After a 10-month hiatus, The Sewcial Hour is back—better than ever—with a fresh structure, exciting new segments, and occasional guest appearances. ...
Welcome to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! 🎙️✂️ A podcast for sewists, by sewists, hosted by Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) and Audra (@SewDreamyStudio). Join us every Tuesday as we dive into all things sewing—from industry trends and niche techniques to inspiring stories and expert insights. Whether you're stitching at your machine, running errands, or just need some creative inspiration, we've got you covered! ✨ Join the conversation! 💬 Connect with fellow sewists in our Sewcial Sewists Facebook gr...
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