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Episode 64: Courage + Cosplay = Yaya Han
Born in China, raised in her early years in Germany, Yaya moved on her own to the United States in 1998 while still a teen. It didn’t take her long to make a name for herself in the cosplay community....
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Episode 65: BERNINA University – 2023 – Sharing the Joy
(2:39) The opening ceremonies raised the excitement of the crowd – kicked off by Paul Ashworth – President of BERNINA of North America. He was followed by several more BERNINA luminaries…Christy...
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Episode 66: R’Bonney Gabriel – If Not now, When?!
R'Bonney Gabriel is an eco-friendly fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor based in Houston, TX, and New York City who also happens to be the current Miss Universe titleholder. Born in...
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Episode 67: Mary Grabenstatter, Needle Sharp – The worst of times, the best...
(1:40) Mary shares her story about why arts and crafts were important to her as a child. Hear about the origami birthday party and her favorite crafts!(3:20) Studying French and Film in college and...
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Episode 68: Abby Riba – The Clothes Horse Goes Snoop Shopping
(2:25) Abby shares why she initially didn’t like sewing when she took her first course in high school. But reading Vogue magazine turned this around for her as she wanted the fashion she saw in the...
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Episode 69 - Maritza Atayde & Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi...
(2:28) Maritza shares the beginnings of her sewing learnings and her journey of improvement. She takes us through her progression in costume creation and how she was affected by the events of 9/11....
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Episode 70 - Philippa Naylor - Gobsmacked
(3:00) Her thirteenth birthday was a watershed event as she received her very first sewing machine – it was second hand. Sewing by necessity she hand sewed up until this time.(4:18) Who’s the...
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Episode 71 - Catherine Stephenson – The Hidden Profession
Our guest in this episode is Catherine Stephenson who lives in Ajijic, Mexico. The owner and name behind Catherine Stephenson Couture, she’s been in the sewing world doing what she loves for more than...
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Episode 72 - Kenneth King – The Universe Might Say Yes
Born in Salinas Kansas and eventually raised in Oklahoma, Kenneth knew at a very young age who he was and what he wanted to do. He just didn’t understand the road he would travel to get there.He...
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Episode 73 - Kelly Dempsey - When You Think It’s Falling Apart…It’s Really...
Our guest today is Kelly Dempsey – a sustainable fashion designer and Project Runway Season 14 runner-up. She has become a leading voice for sustainability and equitability in the fashion industry and...
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Episode 74 - Sarah Veblen - Designing From the Inside Out
Sarah Veblen from Sarah Veblen Clothing Originals has led a life dreaming of owning hew own business and in 1985 it all came true. Now an Haute Couture mainstay, she shares her story of taking chances...
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Episode 75 - Susan Khalje - Sewing’s Equivalent to Gourmet Cooking
Susan Khalje joins us for this episode of Sew & So to take us into the world of couture sewing. Owner of the eponymous Susan Khalje Couture, she is also the longest contributing author to Threads...
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Episode 76 - Yvette Todd - It Began with Rat Hammocks
Yvette Todd’s creation Stash Hub is only one year old, but it’s already made bold strides in helping sewists organize their fabric, patterns, and plan sewing projects.Only sewing since 2020, Yvette...
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Episode 77 - Tina VanDenburg - A Fully Lit-Up life
Owner of Kinship Handwork, Tina VanDenburg has lived life others simply dream of. Ready for chances, and learning from experiences, Tina left no stone unturned in searching for passion, peace, and a...
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Episode 78- Linda Diak - Stronger
Only coming to quilting 5 years ago, Linda Diak has had a life full of creativity. She’s raised and sheered her own sheep for fibers to spin. She’s crafted knitting needles and crochet hooks, and...
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Episode 79 - Emily Blumenthal – The “What Now” Moment
Handbag Designer 101 – is synonymous with Emily Blumenthal as she has done it all. What makes her different is that she takes her creations one step further in teaching not only HOW to design…but what...
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Episode 80 - Cristina Arcenegui Bono – My 40 Cousins – My Inspiration! (Copy)
Travel with us to Andalusia, Spain for an amazing conversation with Cristina Arcenegui Bono whole cloth quilter extraordinaire!(2:27) How did Cristina learn to sew? Well…she never really did!(3:15)Who...
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Episode 81 - Karen Nyberg – I did it…I’m Here!
(2:04) Karen brings us back up to speed on how she learned to sew. Her mom was the influencer on her – one of six children who learned to sew at the age of 6! Hear how this all began for Karen.(4:03)...
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Episode 82 - Jessica Barrera – Sallie Tomato
Designer, author, educator, and entrepreneur Jessica Barrera is our guest in this episode of Sew & So. Born and raised in Wisconsin, she learned to sew at an early age. She studied...
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Episode 83 - Robyn Cuthbertson – I feel SO lucky!
Our guest in this episode is Robyn Cuthbertson. Born in Melbourne Australia and raised in Lower Plenty (about an hour northeast of Melbourne), she learned to sew from her mom. Robyn was always...
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