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Casual conversations over coffee with award-winning author and sewing instructor Deborah Moebes, based on her blog, Whipstitch. Deborah shares insights about the connections sewing provides each of us: our relationships, our history, our homes, our community, our hearts, our minds. Engage with ideas that will enrich your sewing, make it more rewarding, and enjoy some time visiting together.
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Host Deborah Moebes shares the story of sewing a men's sport coat from a Vogue sewing pattern, only to have it fail miserably--and what that reveals about her own (accidental) pursuit of perfectionism in her sewing.
Read the original blog post here:
https://whip-stitch.com/mens-sport-coat-reveal/
Deborah talks about how to get UNSTUCK when you don't know how to get started sewing--whether sewing is brand-new to you, or whether you're feeling stalled out and need new ideas.
Read an abridged transcript of this episode on the Whipstitch blog:
https://whip-stitch.com/how-to-get-back-into-sewing/
Learn more about the Murder Mystery Quilt mentioned in this episode here:
http://murdermysteryquilt.com/about
Learn more about the League of Dressmakers mentioned in the episode here:
https://leagueofdressmakers.com/about/
Listen as Deborah Moebes shares the history of the Murder Mystery Quilt, her subscription clue where quilters join Clue Crews to read an original detective story while sewing a quilt they've never seen, so they can sew the quilt to solve the crime!
Registration for the 2023 Murder Mystery Quilt is now open:
https://murdermysteryquilt.com/join-2023
1Almost exactly one year ago, Deborah set a goal to sew FIVE quilts as a Christmas gift for 2022. But they aren't any old quilt--they're the Project Of Doom, a notoriously challenging foundation paper pieced Harry Potter-themed bookcase quilt. This episode, she updates us on her progress, even though it's only October, and discusses how she sews Christmas pajamas every year for the whole family by starting far soon in the calendar than she really likes.
Along the way, join in this thought-provoking discussion of how handmade is a part of YOUR holiday, how ambitious plans can be handled with some self-compassion, and how we can evaluate our progress on sewing projects by viewing it through the lens of how much joy it brings us IN THE PROCESS.
Read more about the Whipstitch Project of Doom here:
https://whip-stitch.com/the-quilt-of-doom-harry-potter-quilts-for-five/
Season Two premiere! Your host Deborah Moebes walks through the process of shopping for fabric, with and without a sewing pattern. Consider the options for where and what to purchase--and find out how many yards to buy when you don't know yet what you're making!
Read the show notes, complete with links, at the Whipstitch blog:
https://whip-stitch.com/whipstitch-podcast-season-2-premiere
Deborah Moebes talks through the thought & design process behind the Junior Ranger backpacks she sewed for her three children as a way to display the embroidered patches they've earned at the US National Parks. This coffee-date talk also includes conversation about the Junior Ranger program itself, how Deborah thinks through projects as part of an intentional design process, how to sew with bias tape on thicker fabrics, and why it's worth it to design with longevity in mind.
Read more and see photos of this project here:
https://whip-stitch.com/junior-ranger-backpacks-with-patches-and-pins/
See the Continuous Bias Tape tutorial and download the guide here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZUJknZ6aC0&t=607s
Deborah Moebes discusses how learning to knit changed how she stores her textiles; how pantry moths taught her how to prevent infestations; and where to get the goodies to keep your preciouses safe. Brief mentions of Helen Mirren and the "ephemeral nature of all making."
Transcript of this episode (abridged):
How To Store Wool Yarn & Fabric
Links for items mentioned in this episode:
two-gallon zip-top storage bags
tips for preventing moth infestation
wool dryer balls
lavender essential oil
dried organic lavender flowers (bulk)
Martha's basics for mothproofing
That Helen Mirren film Deborah mentioned? Is called Gosford Park, and it's spectacular.
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Host Deborah Moebes details her thought process for selecting the best iron for sewing & quilting, comparing past steam generator irons (like Rowenta or Black & Decker) vs the gravity-fed iron with a separate reservoir. Ideas about iron weight, steam quality, and what iron works best in your space are all included!
Read more on this idea on the Whipstitch blog:
https://whip-stitch.com/in-the-ring-rowenta-vs-the-gravity-feed-iron/
Meet Deborah Moebes, our podcast host! Hear about how she came to sewing, her two best-selling books, her two wildly successful subscription clubs, how she gets inspired to sew, and what's next for Whipstitch.
In 1895, to save her kingdom from being torn apart, Queen Lili’uokalani signed over her authority to the US government. Subsequent to that event, she was imprisoned in her own bedroom in her palace–‘Iolani Palace–for ten months. Her closest companion stayed with her, voluntarily, throughout her confinement, leaving only on Sundays to see her family. During the time that she was under house arrest, Queen Lili’uokalani worked in crazy quilt style–the most popular quilting style of the day–and created much of the 97″ x 95″ Queen’s Quilt that is now on display in ‘Iolani Palace.
Join host Deborah Moebes for a peek into how the Queen's Quilt serves as a symbol reflecting the way sewing has impacted Hawiian culture, and continues to demonstrate how sewing can be an act of revolutionary identity.
Read more here:
https://whip-stitch.com/the-queens-quilt-podcast
Deborah Moebes shares three questions we can ask ourselves about our sewing that will challenge us, direct our focus, and help us celebrate our wins at the sewing machine.
Vintage thread spools are THE most darling, those tiny wooden hearts with lovely colors wound around them--BUT! That thread may not be stable or strong enough for your modern-day sewing projects. Learn why in this episode where we explore how to test your thread's strength, and what to do with thread rather than throw it away.
Read a transcript of this episode here:
https://whip-stitch.com/your-thread-has-a-shelf-life/
The story of Ann Lowe, whose designs are housed in the Smithsonian Museum of American History and created the wedding gown in which Jackie Kennedy was married, and who died nearly destitute and largely forgotten. She's fascinated and our sewing will be better when we know more about her.
Read a transcript of this post on the Whipstitch blog:
https://whip-stitch.com/ann-lowe-a-great-woman-of-sewing/
Ever had a giant bird's nest of thread under your sewing with no idea how it got there? How about a weird noise coming from the machine with every stitch? Deborah reviews the top three most common sewing machine errors and how to fix them, based on questions asked by thousands of students over the years. You can read a truncated transcript of this post here:
https://whip-stitch.com/answers-to-the-three-most-frequent-sewing-machine-questions/
Host Deborah Moebes shares the story of Sandra, whose sewing machines and legacy inspired Whipstitch from the beginning. One of the most popular posts on the Whipstitch blog, this story reminds us all that the legacy we leave with our sewing can reach far beyond what we imagine. Fair warning: bring tissues, this one's a honey of a tale!
You can read a transcript of this episode on the Whipstitch blog:
https://whip-stitch.com/the-story-of-sandra-2/
One of my very favorite series on the Whipstitch blog is the Great Women In Sewing series, where we highlight the work and influence of a woman who changed the world with her needle, or simply changed the world with a needle in her hand. In this episode, we focus on Rosa Parks, Civil Rights icon and community activist--and professional seamstress.
Read a transcript of this episode and get links to the sites and resources mentioned here:
https://whip-stitch.com/rosa-parks-a-great-woman-in-sewing/
I've discovered some simple ways of making dramatic improvement in your sewing. This twenty-minute episode shares those, along with some stories that follow my path to uncovering these techniques.
You can download a copy of this list as a printable PDF from the League of Dressmakers, our episode sponsor!
Join host Deborah Moebes as she shares details about the 2025 Murder Mystery Quilt project! Sew the quilt to solve the crime by taking part in Murder At Machu Picchu with the nicest quilters on the internet.
Learn more and register: https://murdermysteryquilt.com
Host Deborah Moebes shares a list of the nine most important sewing tools you can have in your sewing kit--the perfect collection for anyone new to sewing or looking to improve their results!
Find links and more details on the Whipstitch blog:
https://whip-stitch.com/your-9-most-important-everyday-sewing-tools/
Host Deborah Moebes reviews her 2024 sewing goals, including how she set them and what she's hoping to achieve this year. Join the conversation and think through your sewing philosophy, your sewing habits, and how to sew more garments that you love to wear!
Read a related blog post here:
https://whip-stitch.com/my-sewing-goals-for-2024/
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