The Sewcial Hour Podcast

Would you love having sewing goodies delivered right to your door every month… or would your sewing room quickly become even more stuffed with things you may never use? 😂

In Episode 54 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m joined by Brooke Stambersky of Brooke’s Bitchin’ Stitches for a fun conversation about sewing subscription boxes and the big question: Are they actually worth it?

We’re talking about the appeal o...

What happens when your sewing space goes from a cozy Narrow Boat to a cottage in Scotland? 🏡🧵

In Episode 53 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m chatting with my friend Tracy Perks of Rope & Anchor Trading Co. Tracy joins me from the UK for a casual conversation about her quilting journey, her recent move to a cottage in Scotland, and what it’s like to suddenly have a whole lot more room to sew!

We talk about Tracy’s uniq...

What happens when a love of quilting turns into a career that takes you across the country, introduces you to incredible people, and makes you one of the familiar faces in the quilting community?

In Episode 52 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m joined by Corey Pearson, Chief Quilter at Linda’s, for a conversation about quilting, creativity, travel, community, and the journey that brought him to where he is today.

Corey and I talk a...

What does it really take to build a creative career without losing yourself in the process?

In Episode 51 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany is joined by guest co-host Lina Owen for an honest conversation about creativity, social media, and finding your place in the sewing industry. Together, they explore the challenges many makers face, from navigating layoffs and rebuilding confidence to resisting the pressure to fit neatly into...

Episode 50: Amy Chappell of Ameroonie Designs

What does it take to turn a love of sewing into a thriving creative business?

In Episode 50 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany sits down with Amy Chappell, the designer and maker behind Ameroonie Designs, to talk about building a handmade business, designing sewing patterns, and finding joy in creating through every season of life.

Amy shares the journey that led her from sewing for her ...

Episode 49: When Creativity Feels Heavy | with Lina Owens of Quilting with Latinas

Creativity isn't always joyful.

Sometimes life changes everything, and the things that once brought us comfort become the hardest to return to.

In this deeply personal episode of The Sewcial Hour, Bethany is joined by guest co-host Lina Owens of Quilting with Latinas for an honest conversation about what happens when creativity feels heavy. Together, th...

In Episode 48 of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany sits down with garment sewing educator, pattern drafting teacher, and content creator Cornelius Quiring for a thoughtful conversation about the fundamentals of sewing, garment construction, fit, and finding confidence through creativity.

When Cornelius was just three years old, a farm accident left his body asymmetrical. Frustrated by clothing that wasn't designed to fit his unique ...

Who Gets to Decide Your Sewing Level?

What does “advanced sewing” actually mean?

Is it mastering difficult techniques? Sewing with tricky fabrics? Pattern drafting? Perfect topstitching? Or is it simply having the confidence to try something new?

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany dives into the complicated world of sewing skill labels — beginner, intermediate, advanced, confident beginner — a...

Episode 46 of The Sewcial Hour is all about quilts, community, and building a business that feels like hanging out with your best quilting friends. This week, Bethany and Audra sit down with Kate Hay — the owner of Quilt with Miss Kate — to talk about growing up in the quilt world, working behind the scenes in the fabric industry, and creating an online quilt shop that makes quilters feel truly seen.

Kate shares what it ...

Episode 45: The Confidence Ladder of Making

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into something every maker experiences, but don’t always have language for: confidence. 🧵✨

When you first start sewing, everything feels intimidating: patterns are confusing, techniques feel overwhelming, and every project feels like a test. But over time, something shifts. You begin to trust your hands, your instincts, and yo...

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re joined by Karen Wade, founder of Bessie Pearl Binding Co. — a company that has helped thousands of quilters finally enjoy the finishing step with beautifully made, ready-to-use bias binding.

If binding is the part of quilting you dread (👀 you’re not alone), this episode is for you.

Karen shares how Bessie Pearl was born out of a very real sewing room frustration and how ...

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking about a topic that can get uncomfortable real fast… money. 💸✂️

Why does fabric feel so expensive? Why do makers consistently underprice their work? And what are we actually paying for when we choose handmade over mass-produced?

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the true cost of creating - from materials and tools to the often-overlooked value of...

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re joined by quilt designer and maker Julius Rempe-Night of Julius Handmade to talk all things Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) — one of the most striking and precise techniques in modern quilting.

Known for his bold geometric designs, fearless color palettes, and thoughtful approach to creativity, Julius shares how he discovered FPP, why he fell in love with the technique, and how...

In this week’s episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re recapping all things QuiltCon! 

From the quilts that completely stopped us in our tracks to the trends we saw everywhere, we’re breaking down our biggest takeaways from this year’s show. We’re talking bold color palettes, modern design moments, the vendors that had everyone buzzing, and the inspiration overload that only QuiltCon can deliver...

Have you ever bought a PDF pattern… and then procrastinated for days because you didn’t want to print, tape, and cut it out?

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into the world of projector sewing — the tool that has completely changed how Bethany sews and the one Audra is currently setting up (with a healthy mix of excitement and intimidation).

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by th...

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’re talking about a relationship that might need a little extra love — your sewing room.

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany dive into how your sewing space impacts your creativity, motivation, and joy. After last week’s conversation about WIPs and UFOs, we’re taking things one step further and talking about how to create a sewin...

Every sewist has them: Works in Progress and UnFinished Objects lurking in bins, closets, and the corners of our sewing rooms… quietly judging us.

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany are talking about all things WIPs & UFOs and why we get stuck, how unfinished projects can weigh on us emotionally, and how to decide what’s actually worth finishing (and what’s okay to let go).

We’...

What does it actually mean to be a “real” sewist — and who gets to decide?

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Audra and Bethany unpack the quiet, sneaky stories that keep sewists stuck: the lies we tell ourselves about needing better tools, needing to be perfect, needing to look a certain way, or needing permission before we begin.

We talk about where the idea of the “real sewist” even came fro...

As we wrap up 2025, we’re slowing down, reflecting, and looking ahead with intention. In this final episode of the year, Audra and Bethany dive into how to set sewing (and life) goals for 2026 that actually feel good - not overwhelming, not guilt-filled, and not destined to be abandoned by February.

We start with a little reflection on the moments from 2025 that made us proud (including big trips, big leaps, and a whole lot of...