With the cooler weather settling in, you may be thinking of the coziness of fall and winter indoors, and how you can achieve that for your home.  In this episode I share five layers of home decor that can be freshened up and elevate the cozy feeling.I have sewing, quilting and knitting updates in the chit chat segment along with Netflix, Hulu and YouTube recommendations.Do you have interior design, decorating ,sewing or quilting questions?  Email them to info@makeanddecorate.com, and I will answer them in the next podcast episode.  You can also DM me in instagram @stephanie.socha.designFor photos and links to what I talked about in this episode, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorateMake and Decorate Friends, Mighty Networks group - free to join!INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.comEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha DesignSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

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S4 E75: Decorating a Cozy Home, plus Sewing and Knitting updates

Today my guest is Jennifer Swope, a David and Roberta Logie Associate Curator, Textiles and Fashion Arts Department at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.  We talk about a new exhibition opening October 10th at the MFA, Boston.  The exhibit is called Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories.  There are 50 quilts in the exhibit spanning the past 300 years, including current quilts by artists like Bisa Butler.Jennifer shares fascinating stories behind some of the quilts in the exhibit along with history of the fabrics and textiles used from the era the quilt were made.There is an accompanying book written for the exhibit by Jennifer Swope, Jennifer Parmal and Lauren Whitley. The book title is the same as the exhibit title Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories. This book is beautiful with a Bisa Butler quilt on the cover, and photographs of the quilts that are in the exhibit with their stories. For photos and links to what we talked about in this episode, visit my podcast blog https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorateMake and Decorate Friends, Mighty Networks group - free to join!INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.comEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha DesignSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

S4 E74 Jennifer Swope, MFA Boston: Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories Exhibit

Hardrock Woodworks is a family run Etsy shop that sells handmade wood and 3D printed products.  Wayne is a fine woodworker craftsman, and he makes beautiful quilting clappers in maple wood, walnut and a type of maple called Ambrosia, which has a striped wood grain. He started making clappers and other quilting notions and tools as a result of his wife, Jane, who is a quilter, had a need for her sewing and quilting use.  A good quality clapper is in high demand for not only quilters, but clothing and bag making sewists as well.  I talk with Wayne, Jane and their daughter Katy.  Katy handles most of the tech related responsibilities of the business like taking product photos and uploading to Etsy and  social media and marketing.   They are giving a special 10% off promo code, STEPH10,  to my listeners to use in the Hardrock Woodworks Etsy shop.   Find links and photos from this episode on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.comEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha DesignSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

S4 E73: Hardrock Woodworks; Tiny Piecing and Norwegian Knitting

This is the Season 4 Premiere episode, and is hitting the ground running!  I have a shiny new logo for the podcast, as you will notice with the updated podcast art icon. My guest is Melanio Gomez, a finalist Maker on the NBC TV show, Making It .  The Season 3 finale aired last week, August 26th, and 4 finalists competed with their final make of the Shed Hack.  Melanio shares his creative background that ultimately prepared him to be a maker on Making It.  We also chat about his experience on the show, working alongside other talented makers, showing completed projects to the judges and how the hosts, Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman kept everyone laughing.  Find more details about this episode on my podcast blog page at MakeandDecorate.comJoin my Mighty Networks Group, Make and Decorate Friends , a private group with no ads or algorithms.  Post your makes and chat with a community of creative friends.INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.comEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha DesignSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

S4 E72: Season 4 Premiere; Melanio Gomez, Making It Finalist

My guest on this episode is Kate and her amazing YouTube channel is The Last Homely House.  Kate lives alone in a little cottage on a hill farm in Northumberland right at the top of England, next stop Scotland. I absolutely love Kate’s YouTube Channel.  Her videos always transport me to a beautiful bucolic landscape where she shares a glimpse into her creative world with all of us.  You will see a bit of gardening, quilt piecing, knitting, paper crafts, sewing, hand quilting, cooking, baking and even chocolate making! Oh, and she is also a beekeeper - with beautifully painted bee hives (I’m not sure I am calling it the right name - but its the wooden boxes where the bees live and make honey)I hope you enjoy Kate’s YouTube channel as much as I do.  Also, be sure to comment on Kate’s videos and/or Instagram if you learned about her channel from the Make and Decorate Podcast :)In my chat segment, I update a bit on the progress of the deck container garden, and I review a couple of sewing products and online resource: Tulip needles; Tula Pink Stiletto; Connecting Threads online shop and catalog. They now carry Tulip needles and other Japanese sewing notions.Check out my Patreon page at https://makeanddecorate@patreon.com  There are a bunch of bonus podcast episodes to catch up on throughout the summer months.  You can find links and photos to everything we talk about on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate/2020/6/10/176zf9dh57dt8k2ghmf85vgnegu5jyINSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.com EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha DesignSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

Favorite Replay: Kate - The Last Homely House

Hello Everyone! today I am posting a favorite from 2019, episode 40 with Katarina Roccella.  Katerina is an artist and textile designer for Art Gallery Fabrics.  She lives in Belgrade, Serbia with her husband and three children.  In this episode, we chat about creative inspiration, and Katarina&apos;s career path into textile design for quilt and apparel fabrics with Art Gallery Fabrics.  Currently (summer 2021) in stores now is her Boscage collection, Aquarelle collection and Picturesque collection.  Preview these collections at https://liveartgalleryfabrics.com/person/katarina-roccella/At the time we recorded this episode (late 2019), Katerina was working on her PhD, which involves an art collection and Thesis, which she successfully completed a few days ago! Katarina&apos;s art is amazingly beautiful and her mosaic quilt art is stunning.  You can find links to all of Katerina&apos;s social, blog and website at http://likeflowersandbutterflies.com/about/Join my Mighty Networks group - MAKE AND DECORATE FRIENDS https://make-and-decorate-friends.mn.co/share/x5iiJZxiVoE8bWGx?utm_source=manualINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.socha.design/WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.comEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt5FuxwtVqIXMDzdoNAEqEwSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

Replay Favorite: Katarina Roccella, Art Gallery Fabrics

This is the Season 3 finale episode, and although the show will be on summer hiatus, I will be re-posting some of the older episodes.   Some of the chit chat topics are recently completed projects, including a bag I started a year ago. I also talk about my plans to make some clothing for myself this summer.  I bought several patterns to make and have a few more on my list to buy and make soon.Gardening topic: I am growing a tea garden!  Learn about the herbs and flowers you can make tea from.  I also am adding perennials to the back yard garden, and more!Product reviews:Paca Pressing Mat by What AH View Farm: This pressing mat is made of 100% Alpaca fiber.  I tested out this pressing mat, and have some interesting results to share with you. Promo code in episode and show notes 99 Machine Quilting Designs  book by Christa Watson.  I review this book, and tried out some of the quilting designs both walking foot and free motion quilting.  Promo code in episode and show notesFind links and photos from this episode on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorateMy instagram: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.come-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

S3 E71: Product Reviews & Season 3 Finale

Welcome to Episode 70!This is a super sized, super exciting episode with my guest, Jenni Grover with the School of  Creative Resilience.  Jenni just finished her term as President of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, and has launched a new business, where she helps people find their creativity and develop daily habits to help with resilience in everyday life.Jenni is also an avid gardener, and shares gardening tips and ideas for anyone who wants to plant and grow something!  We talk about vegetables, flowers, perennials, annuals etc.Of course, we have to chat about quilting.  Jenni shares her quilting story and how she became a quilter who loves modern quilting, fabrics, and bright jewel tone colors.You can find links and photos from the episode  on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate  My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

M&D S3E70: Jenni Grover, Creative Resilience: Quilting and Gardening

Welcome to the Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design Podcast!Today I chat about all the usual suspects of our creative living...sewing, quilting, a little knitting, a little heat transfer vinyl and gardening.The main topic is all about Upholstery:  Learn about fabrics, and which ones to choose for upholstery.  Did you ever sit on a sofa that was uncomfortable?  Do you know what to choose when you are looking to buy a new sofa or chair?  I explain the different types of cushions, seat depths and appropriate fabrics for upholstery.  The next time you shop for a sofa or chair, you will have the knowledge to choose the right one for you.You can find links and photos from this episode on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate  My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

M&D S3E69: Sewing, Quilting and How to Choose the Best Upholstery for You!

Welcome Make and Decorate podcast listeners! You get two podcasts on the same day!  This audio podcast is a full episode in itself with my chit chat segment, and I talk and review a very interesting new product (to me) from Ashmead Designs, pre cut forms for epp that stay in the epp project without need for removal. I also talk about threads you can use for epp, like silk thread, bobbin thread and more.I also direct you to my YouTube channel, Stephanie Socha Design  to watch my very first VIDEO PODCAST,  and not the kind where only the audio plays.  This is a split screen video recording of my conversation with my friend and new YouTuber, Andra Walker.  We show projects Andra has been working on, and towards the end we each show three of our favorite sewing notions. So hop on over to my YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt5FuxwtVqIXMDzdoNAEqEw to watch the video podcast.You can find Andra&apos;s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/Iluvlego551IG: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

S3 E68: EPP Leave-in precut shapes; My 1st Video Podcast with guest Andra Walker!

Happy April Friends, Today&apos;s episode covers many different ways you can embellish your fabric project, whether it is a quilt top, pillow, Denim Jacket, tea towel, the possibilities are endless. I share technique ideas for hand and machine embroidery, appliqué, thread painting, beads and baubles and couching.Visit my podcast blog to get links and see photos from what I chat about in this episode.https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate  My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

M&D S3E67: Embellishing Your Fabric Projects By Hand or Machine

I am so excited to welcome back a returning guest of the podcast, Jessica from Sallie Tomato!  You can listen to episode 35, where I chat with Jessica and learn the story of how Sallie Tomato came to be (if you missed it).  In this episode, we pick up where we left off and find out all the new and exciting things at Sallie Tomato...there are new collabs, lots of new patterns, new hardware and sew much more!In my chit chat segment, I tell about my recent quilt fail and how I was able to come up with a solution without a meltdown of panic and tears.  Also, I just got an Oliso mini iron, and I give my first impressions of this little project iron.You can find links, photos and more about this episode on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate  My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designPinterest: @stephaniesochadesignWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.com or http://makeanddecorate.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

M&D S3E66: Jessica, Sallie Tomato; Rebounding a Quilt Fail & Oliso Mini Iron

In this episode I give my recap of my first QuiltCon experience, and how the virtual QuiltCon did this year.  I have to say, I really enjoyed Virtual Quiltcon 2021 from the comfort of my home.  I am not a natural social butterfly, and this suited me so well!  I will talk about some of the highlights from the quilt design, hand stitching, and Boro workshops I took, as well as the many different lectures I attended.  On my podcast blog page, I posted photos of my projects from the workshops I took at QuiltCon.  My goal was to complete projects from these classes, and not have to stuff them in a box to "finish later".  There has been buzz chatter about the rising prices of quilt fabrics, and where you should purchase your fabrics, and" warning warning, danger Will Robninson" LOL! A little dramatic, I know, but there are ways to take the price increase in stride and not let it ruin our creative quilting parade.  I wrote a lot about this on my podcast blog post.You can find links and photos to everything  I talk about on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate  My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

S3 E65: QuiltCon 2021 Recap and How to Navigate the Rising Price of Quilt Fabrics

Chit Chat Segment: I update on the goings on here, which means so much snow!  Since the last episode, I made a quilt from start to finish in 9 days which is fast for me.  The pattern I used is free from the Robert Kaufman website.  It is called Pixelated Heart Quilt.My guest on this episode is Pam Cobb, known from the Hip to be a Square podcast, and The Stitch TV Show YouTube Channel.  Pam is as much of an animal lover as I am, so we start off our chat with pet talk.  Pam shares her cat(s) and dog rescue stories, and how Fred the dog and the three cats became close buddies.We talk about almost everything about quilting - from piecing tops, basting methods, frankenbatting, binding tips and more.Follow Pam on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/quiltyshenanigans/You can find links and photos to everything we talk about on my podcast blog at  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate  My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

S3 E64: Quilting and pet talk with Pam Cobb (Hip to be a Square)

Welcome back to the 2nd half of Season 3!  In this episode, I update on my creative goings on around the studio and a DIY home improvement project.  I will also share my first experience with chalk painting.  Did you know you can get custom colored chalk paint at the big box home improvement store?  It is pretty awesome :)The main segment is about choosing interior paints and color palettes.  Whether you are taking on painting your walls a fresh new color, or you are hiring out to painters to paint your rooms. I have some tips that will save you money and frustration in choosing your next paint color palette, as well as the different choices of paints available at the boutique paint shops to the large home improvement stores.  There is a quality paint accessible for every budget, you just have to know what to look for and how to find it.In closing, I share highlights on what I have been watching and podcasts I am listening to.You can find links and photos from this episode on my podcast page at  https://makeanddecorate.com and https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate Links:My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designWebsite: http://stephaniesochadesign.come-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comMusic:Intro: Background Music for Videos: https://www.soundotcom.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

M&D S3E63: Welcome Back! Choosing interior paints and Sew much more!

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