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Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit

Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home.  This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating.  

There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific maker techniques.

Join my Patreon to get a bonus episode every month, year round (even during show hiatus). 

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Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting Projects from 2023-09-30T17:00

S6 E107:  Quick and Easy Fall and Halloween Sewing, Crochet and Knitting Projects

Make and Decorate Patreon Group - Free membership option!!  Patreon finally added free membershi...

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S3 E62: Sophia is back! My Great Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I am so pleased to have Sophia from My Great Challenge, back onto the podcast!  Sophia has a YouTube channel called "My Great Challenge" where she posts videos of DIY home improvement projects, cle...

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S3 E60: Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Happy Thanksgiving!  Thanksgiving is all about reflecting on what and who we are thankful for, as well as gathering together with family and loved ones, but this year is certainly different, and th...

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M&D S3E59: Choose a Sewing Machine with Confidence from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Choosing a Sewing Machine with Confidence is a huge topic and can be a very daunting task when you are looking for a new sewing machine.  I break down the types of machines into categories of featu...

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S3 E58: Yvonne Fuchs, Quilting Jetgirl from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On today's episode, I announce the two winners of the Giveaway bundles from me! My guest on this episode is Yvonne Fuchs, Quilting Jetgirl. Yvonne is a quilter, pattern designer, tech editor and bl...

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M&D S3 E57: Michelle Graham (Sew Sweetness); Procreate for FMQ/MQ designs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Originally published 10-15-20In this episode, I talk about my experience with Procreate, learning it and now getting to the point of being comfortable in using some of the features to draw quilt de...

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S3 E56: Season 3 Premier! My first giveaway, reviews on cutting mats and updates on everything! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to the Season 3 premier episode!!On today's episode, I am solo with so much to chat about!  I review Lori Holt's Cute Cuts rotary cutting mat and Tula Pink's cutting mat, and chat about the...

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Pop-up episode 55: new updates and replay of best of M&D with Sophia, My Great Challenge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hello, I am popping in for a bonus episode between seasons 2 and 3. A new recorded segment at the beginning of the episode, and then a replay of one of my most downloaded episodes with guest Sophia...

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M&D S2E53: Kate - The Last Homely House; Reviews on Sewing Notions: Season 2 Finale from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the Season 2 Finale episode!  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 Northumberla...

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M&D S2E52: Laurie Russman-Neon Kitty Quilts; Bluprint Shut Down; Knit Sewing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest on today’s episode is Laurie Russman from Neon Kitty Quilts.  Laurie is a fiber artist and creates textile art inspired by photographs of animals, nature and travel. Laurie shares the appl...

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M&D S2E51: Peter Byrne: 2020 Quilt Con Best in Show & Best Machine Quilting, Frameless from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest this week is Peter Byrne of Peter Byrne Quilts.  Peter is an international award-winning, published modern quilter and teacher with a deep passion for innovation and design.  Two of Peter'...

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M&D S2E50: Gerald & Elena Flores - Sew Taco from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's guests are a husband and wife podcast team and side hustle creative business owners, Gerald and Elena Flores. Their podcast is Sew Taco and they talk about their side hustle businesses, Sew...

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M&D S2E49: Juki 3000QVP, Visible Mending Boro Stitch and more with Stephanie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is a super raw, pared down episode: no music, no editing.  Never fear, I still have good content for you to listen to on today’s episode.  I tell you about a new release of a sewing machine, t...

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M&D S2E48: Stephanie - Let's chat about it all! Sewing, Quilting, Cooking, Entertainment and Decor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode is long, but full of various topics from sewing and quilting to cooking and entertainment as well as a lesson on Decor - grommet drapery panels.  I also try to make sense of the face m...

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S2 E47: BONUS Episode!! Stephanie with guest Vicki Holloway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hi all, I hope this finds you well.  I have seen many artists and creatives giving extra freebies and gifts to their followers/customers this past week so that we have a little more happiness as mo...

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S2 E46: Brett Lewis, Natural Born Quilter / Shelter in Place Activities to do at Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the first segment of today’s episode, I talk about various resources for interesting activities for not only creative and Quilty projects but also cooking recipes, free fitness classes and virtu...

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S2 E45: Vicki Holloway, My Creative Corner 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest on today’s episode is Vicki Holloway from the podcast, My Creative Corner 3.  We chat about quilting, crafting and Vicki’s newly released premium podcast Zen and the Art of Creating. Her p...

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M&D S2E44: Christian Henry, The Featherweight Shop from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn all about Featherweight machines with Christian Henry from The Featherweight Shop.

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M&D S2E43: Sophia, My Great Challenge: Home Decor, thrifting, quilting and Youtube from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest, Sophia from the My Great Challenge YouTube channel and I, chat about DIY home decor, thrifting for the home, quilting and her youtube channel.

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M&D S2E42: Juliet Van der Heijden, The Tartan Kiwi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's episode focuses on foundation paper piecing (FPP), with my guest, Juliet Van der Heijden, The Tartan Kiwi.

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M&D S2E41: 2020 New Year, Decade and Leap Year! Quilts, Crafts and more with Stephanie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stephanie shares new products, tools and crafts to try in the new year and her list of WIPs and new quilts to complete in 2020.

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S2E40 Katarina Roccella from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Meet Katarina Rocella, artist and fabric designer for Art Gallery Fabrics and learn about her new collection debuting mid December 2019.

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M&D S2E39: Pt2 Tracie Claiborne / Dollar Tree holiday decorating ideas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part 2 with Tracie Claiborne continues with hand lettering and home decor with seasonal decorating tips

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M&D S2 E38: Tracie Claiborne - The Scrap Gals Podcast/ Heritage Turkey / My new Christmas Color Scheme from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn how to make a journal style scrap book for quilting projects with Tracie Claiborne, and enjoy a chat about the upcoming holidays with Stephanie.

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M&D S2 E37: Quilt Market/Thanksgiving Entertaining Prep & Recipes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Stephanie talks about Quilt Market, Quilt restoration, holiday entertaining and recipes.

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S2 E36: Cheryl Sleboda: Quilting, Heirloom sewing and Cosplay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cheryl Sleboda talks about heirloom sewing, sewing with technology and Cosplay sewing.

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S2 E35: Jessica Kapitansky - Sallie Tomato from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Meet the owner of Sallie Tomato, Jessica Kapitansky, designer of bag hardware, patterns and cork fabric supplier

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M&D 34: Amanda Murphy: Longarm, machine and ruler quilting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode concludes the series of the different types of quilting, with my guest Amanda Murphy, longarm and ruler quilt professional.

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M&D 33: Natalia Bonner - Longarm Quilting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We continue the different types of quilting series with longarm quilter, Natalia Bonner.

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M&D 32: Christa Watson - Machine Quilting & 1 Yr Anniversary of Make and Decorate Podcast!! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Make and Decorate podcast celebrates 1 year anniversary, and I continue the quilting series with Christa Watson on domestic machine quilting.

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M&D 31: Heidi Parkes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today is all about hand quilting with my guest, Heidi Parkes, my newsletter launched and I made a dog bed.

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M&D 30: Jacquie Gering from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode begins a new series of episodes on the different types of quilting, with my guest Jacquie Gering.

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M&D 29: Leah Day from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest is Leah Day, and we talk about quilting, her goddess quilt series, and her upcoming book and events.

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M&D 28: Latifah Saafir Studios from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Latifah Saafir joins me on the podcast today and we chat about all the new and exciting things going on at Latifah Saafir Studios, including her new Bluprint Class, Modern Quilts with Bias-Tape App...

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M&D 27: Singer Featherweight C240, Sewing the Trixie Panel, Worsted Merino/Silk yarn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Stephanie for a Make and Decorate Studio chat where I update on quilting, hand sewing and crochet projects, and present a review of the newer Singer Featherweight C240 sewing machine.

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M&D 26: Kristin Nicholas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn about color, fiber arts, embroidery and home decor from artist and designer Kristin Nicholas

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M&D 25: Christa Watson, Christa Quilts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Christa Watson of Christa Quilts is on the show today talking about quilting, fabrics, her new book and decorating her new home - plus a recap on the International Quilt Festival in Chicago.

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M&D 24: Tammy Newton, Thimbles Quilt Shop from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join co-owner of Thimbles Quilt Shop, Tammy Newton, and me as we chat about sewing, quilting, fabrics, Babylock and Bernina sewing machines.

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M&D 23: Kristin Rauch, Woolly Petals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Meet Kristin Rauch of Woolly Petals, a multi-faceted creative quilt pattern designer and Etsy shop owner.

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M&D 22: Mister Domestic - Mathew Boudreaux !! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn about the creative side of Mister Domestic, and who/what inspires his creative process.

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M&D 21: Frances O'Roark Dowell - The Off Kilter Quilt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this episode, my guest is Frances O'Rourk Dowell, and we chat about lots of quilting, and her two podcasts, on of which is quilt fiction.

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M&D 20: Minisode - Current WIPs update and new Quilting notions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Minisode to catch up on my WIPs and new quilting notions as well as who is on next week's episode

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M&D 19: Sara Lawson, Sew Sweetness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn about bag making, cork fabric and stabilizers with Sara Lawson from Sew Sweetness Patterns

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M&D 18: Part 2 Jessica Pierce, 5 out of 4 Patterns; WIPs, & motorized window shades from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part 2 with Jessica Pierce of 5 out of 4 Patterns, and updates on WIPs, and motorized roman shades

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M&D 17: Jessica Pierce, 5 out of 4 Patterns - Part 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My guest is Jessica Pierce from 5 out of 4 Patterns, an independent garment pattern company with all the sizes.

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Ep. 16 M&D Best Sewing Stuff 2018, Making vanilla extract & looking ahead to 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Find out my list of the best sewing stuff of 2018, and look ahead to the new year around the corner.

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M&D 15: Mini-sode: Felt, Quilt, Sewing projects, Rotary cutter update & home renovation tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crafty felt projects, rotary cutter progress review and home renovation tips

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M&D 14: Sugaridoo - Irene Staal from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today's guest is Irene Staal of Sugaridoo, a pattern designer of crochet, quilts and cross stitching.

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M&D 13: Reduce Holiday Stress, Craft painting tips, Waste Shed fabric Haul & More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Post Thanksgiving creative activities, new ergo rotary cuttern, and learn ways to reduce holiday stress.

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M&D 12: Modern Sewciety podcaster, Stephanie Kendron from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Modern Sewciety's Stephanie Kendron chats with me about her podcast, her creativity and sew much more!

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Ep. 11 Mini-sode: Rotary cutter reviews, tools for cutting circles, YouTube from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mini episode with new email info, reviews on rotary cutters and what I'm watching on YouTube

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Ep. 9 New "Mini-sode" Sewing fleece, machine repair?, hot knife carving pumpkins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to my first "mini-sode"! Bonus episodes in-between regular bi-weekly full eposides of Make and Decorate

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Ep. 8 Sarah Clevenger, Musings of a Seamstress: Kenmore & Janome machines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I visit the sewing room of blogger, seamstress and new pattern designer, Sarah Clevenger.

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Ep. 7 Sew Sweetness Retreat Recap, Subscription boxes and Interior Painting Tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Get a full recap on the Sew Sweetness sewing retreat I attended, as well as a couple of reviews on Fab Fit Fun and Grove Collaborative subsctiption boxes. I finish the episode with a segment on in...

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Ep. 6 Kids learning to sew and craft with my 10 yr old niece, Ava from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

My 10 yr old niece, Ava, shares her point of view as a kid learning how to sew today and what resources she learns from as well as her most recent makes!

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Ep. 5 Guests Dori & Katie from Hobbies Up To Here from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode I host my first guests, Dori and Katie from the podcast, Hobbies up to Here.

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Ep. 4 Sergers and Coverstitch Machines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Learn the diverse uses of sergers and coverstitch machines.

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Ep. 3 My Collection of Sewing and Serger Machines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There are many ways to acquire a new to you sewing machine - find out how I went from naive to savvy through years of sewing machine and serger acquisitions.

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Ep. 2 Things to Consider Before Buying a Sewing Machine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Find the sewing machine that is right for you by defining your needs and wishlist.

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Ep1. Welcome to Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Introduction to the new Make and Decorate podcast and host, Stephanie Socha.

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Ep1. Welcome to Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design from 2018-07-17T00:00

This is the premier episode of Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design. I introduce myself, Stephanie Socha, and talk about my creative background and why I wanted to do a podcast show. I e...

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Ep1. Welcome to Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design from 2018-07-17T00:00

This is the premier episode of Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design. I introduce myself, Stephanie Socha, and talk about my creative background and why I wanted to do a podcast show. I e...

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