The Stitch People Podcast

Amanda de Campos Scavone has been on the Stitch People train since we released the first edition of ‘Do-It-Yourself Stitch People’ in 2014 and she’s been stitching ever since. Having stitched almost 1,100 portraits, ordered to almost every continent, she has gained an extraordinary perspective when it comes to making creative decisions, capturing every detail, and staying true to what it is that your hobbies and interests bring to ...

At first blush, being a professional musician and music teacher, having a prolific cross-stitching habit, and learning to navigate a life-altering medical diagnosis may seem like disparate topics. But for Jaimee, they’re everyday life! And the themes and lessons therein are surprisingly universal. You’re going to love learning about, with, and from Jaimee.

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Stop everything you’re doing and listen to this episode if you need some validation and encouragement about where you are in not only your cross-stitching world, but life in general. Giselle has legitimate professional expertise in the notion of embracing being where you’re at and bringing what you and you alone can bring to any table. Get ready for a fantastically invigorating conversation!

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OY am I thrilled to have spoken with Courtney! She is one of the brightest lights I know, and have known for years! (Since high school, in fact!) By way of warning, you may want to pull out your tissues for this one. Courtney shares some incredible stories about some of her most meaningful portraits and they sure tugged on my heart strings. Hope you enjoy getting to know her as much as I enjoyed catching up!

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Erika learned to cross-stitch for the first time in 2018 and since then she’s created dozens – if not over a hundred – different cross-stitched portraits and projects. She is absolutely fearless in the designs she tackles and the skills she picks up along the way. Living in Japan brings a daily adventure to her door and she rises to every occasion to learn something new or try her hand at an unknown craft or activity. A super woman...

Chatting with Megan was like chatting with a lifelong friend, even though we only just officially met! You’re going to adore her whole vibe: her stories, her life, her favorites and her interests! Megan both exudes and embraces happiness. It’s impossible to walk away from this episode without a smile!

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Getting to know Karina for even just one hour, it’s clear that courage underlies so much of who she is: courage, and an aptitude to fix what doesn’t work for her! You’ll be so inspired by Karina’s brave choices, the way she embraces her authenticity, how she marries her culture of origin and culture of family, and how she balances stitching, her personal life, and her mental health. 

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Whether it’s about her origins in Argentina to her current life just outside of London, the way the stars have aligned for so many wonderful moments in Alejandra’s life is amazing! You’re going to love her stories of spontaneous travel, meeting members of the Royal family, and now raising three of her own little Spice Girls.

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She did it! Cassie is the person who follows through with their dream of downsizing and living life in a tiny home. Allowing her to be more family-oriented and prioritize her crafting - or in other words, her self care - Cassie is truly living the dream and not letting anything get in her way. You’re going to love her tips and great advice!

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Are you someone who’s dreamed of traveling the world, living abroad, and generally broadening your horizons? Then you’re going to love this episode because Emma Foot has done just that! Pull up a chair and your latest cross-stitch project to get to know this extraordinary and delightful woman. You’ll be wow’d by her many talents, interests, and adventures!

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In this episode, you’re sure to walk away feeling like you’ve made a new friend in Parrish Hayward. She has fantastic stories of living in many different states - from Hawaii to New York - and has developed great systems, and personal confidence, from her role as a homeschooling Mama to three beautiful girls!

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Krystal brings a focused, determined passion to everything she does. From painting, to woodworking, to cross-stitching, and her career as a Research Assistant, Krystal has a curiosity and gumption for figuring things out. Her partner, family, and trusty cat give her a lot of fulfillment and support along the way - even insofar as making things together! What a gift.

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Maybe you recognize her name from Instagram or the Stitch People Community group on Facebook…or maybe you recognize her as winner of the “Sorest Fingers” Stitchy Awards category for this past Stitch People Day on September 29, 2022! Andrea Emslie is a prolific cross-stitcher! Her attention to detail is extraordinary and she is *always* stitching.

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Our last episode of The Stitch People Podcast (Season 1)!

Fair warning to all - you’re about to be graced with the presence of an Award Winning Cross-Stitcher! Bethany has been cross-stitching since a very young age, and chose to re-adopt her beloved craft after taking a break throughout high school and nursing school! Now, she bridges the gap between her home life, crafting life, and professional life by getting crafty at work wh...

Have you ever had one of those conversations where time just flies and you seem to cover every subject under the sun? In this episode with Amanda, you’ll go on a long and winding journey from cross-stitching to communication with remote working teams to raising children in a society with rapidly changing technology. Amanda is smart as a whip, and delightful as can be and you’ll no doubt walk away feeling like you’ve made a new frie...

In this conversation that could have *easily* been four times as long, we learn all about Abby’s family, her history with cross-stitching and crafting, her expertise in communications, her best practices for running her cross-stitch business selling Stitch People portraits, and so much more! Abby is a woman who really seems to know what she’s about and uses her self-awareness to her advantage.⁠

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The ever-smiling and multi-talented Jennifer Brandt joined the Stitch People team in December of 2020. In this conversation, Lizzy and Jenn – friends since they met around 2017 – cover a breadth and depth of topics from why they love Disneyland to how people can approach one another with more openness and curiosity: especially when they disagree. Fair warning! Jenn has the best laugh on the PLANET!

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If you ever hope to meet Superwoman – today’s the day! How *does* she do it? Kate Anderson keeps so many plates spinning in her life, and still makes time to stay creative with her cross-stitching, embroidery, font/alphabet design, and stitch-alongs! Prioritizing her mental health, and executing tricks to keep herself accountable and focused, Kate clearly has a knack for organization and a very (impressively) large heart.

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You’d never guess in a million years that Amanda was second-guessing her choice to do a podcast interview! Her energy is infectious, her enthusiasm is inspiring, and you’ll be absolutely energized by her wholehearted approach to cross-stitching and gift giving, and her tenacious ability to jump into a new idea and figure out something completely new.

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