Sew & So... podcast

Sew & So...

Sew & So is a casual conversation with a special member of the sewist and quilting community. A casual conversation about how they got started, what inspires them and what excites them. Sew & So is brought to you by BERNINA - Made To Create.

Sew & So is a casual conversation with a special member of the sewist and quilting community. A casual conversation about how they got started, what inspires them and what excites them. Sew & So is brought to you by BERNINA - Made To Create.

 

#126

Sewing as Liberation: The Journey of Meg & Patrick McElwee

Today on the Sew & So Podcast, we welcome Meg McElwee and Patrick McElwee—partners in life... more

04 Dec 2025

52 MINS

52:57

04 Dec 2025


#125

Jessica Cronin - Clothing is a Language…How We Dress Shows Us To The World

In this episode of Sew & So we welcome costume designer and wardrobe freelancer Jessica Cr... more

20 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:29

20 Nov 2025


#124

William Daniels: From Jeans to Genius to Exploring the Human Voice in Quilts

  = Our guest today is William Daniels, an award-winning textile and quilt artist whose w... more

06 Nov 2025

35 MINS

35:58

06 Nov 2025


#123

Bianca Weber: Sewing, Flying & Aerospace: Her Incredible Journey

  = Our guest today is Bianca Weber—founder and owner of Dynamics Fashion, a German sewin... more

23 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:20

23 Oct 2025


#122

Maddy Ballard – Patchwork – A Sewist’s Diary

Our guest today is Maddy Ballard, sewist, journalist, author. Born in Syracuse, NY, to a T... more

09 Oct 2025

29 MINS

29:49

09 Oct 2025


#121

Thadine Wormly -Making history tangible through fabric with faith, family and cultural experiences

Our guest today is Thadine Wormly, quilter, artist, proud mother of 4! Originally from Bro... more

25 Sep 2025

45 MINS

45:44

25 Sep 2025


#120

Project Runway Season 21 BERNINA Crew -The Sewing Fairies Have Arrived!

In this episode of Sew & So, we sit down with four of those “sewing fairies”—Jaime David (... more

11 Sep 2025

43 MINS

43:12

11 Sep 2025


#119

TaMara Howard, Deanna Springer and The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show - Your Quilt Can Hug You!

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome TaMara Howard of Folk Quilts, an extraordina... more

28 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:09

28 Aug 2025


#118

Phyllis Elmore – Quilt of Souls and “Righting” Your Story

Our guest today is Phyllis Elmore, a remarkable woman whose story is as unforgettable as t... more

14 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:51

14 Aug 2025


#117

BERNINA University - 2025 Salt Lake City, Utah

We begin with a reflection on the roots of sewing in Salt Lake City, stretching back to th... more

31 Jul 2025

58 MINS

58:44

31 Jul 2025


#116

Kristine Frailing and The New York Sewing Center

In this episode of Sew & So, we sit down with Kristine Frailing, founder of The New YorkSe... more

17 Jul 2025

26 MINS

26:18

17 Jul 2025


#115

Tania McKnight Norris - The Story of A Magnificent Lady and Purple Wallpaper

At times we have the opportunity to deviate a little from the tried-and-true conversations... more

03 Jul 2025

45 MINS

45:28

03 Jul 2025


#114

Amy Barickman - Inspired by the Past, Creating for the Future:

Our guest today is Amy Barickman. Born in Michigan, raised in Iowa - Amy graduated from th... more

19 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:30

19 Jun 2025


#113

Threading Destiny – Behind the scenes of the movie Sew Torn

Today we’re threading together sewing, and fate with some of the extraordinary people behi... more

05 Jun 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:42

05 Jun 2025


#112

Barbara McCraw - Living My Dream

Today we welcome quilt artist Barbara Ann McCraw. Actually…we welcome her back as we met B... more

22 May 2025

44 MINS

44:18

22 May 2025


#111

Pat & Walter Bravo – Art Gallery Fabrics. Partners in Every Aspect of Life

Our guests today come to us from the world of fabric design as we welcome Pat & Walter Bra... more

08 May 2025

44 MINS

44:22

08 May 2025


#110

The Sisters...Sue Nickels & Pat Holly. We've Always Played Well With Each Other

In this special family-themed episode we're delighted to welcome sisters Sue Nickels and P... more

24 Apr 2025

49 MINS

49:55

24 Apr 2025


#109

Beth Donaldson – The Quilt Index

Our guest today is Beth Donaldson, quiltmaker, quilt book author, and Associate Director o... more

10 Apr 2025

40 MINS

40:34

10 Apr 2025


#108

Harvey Fierstein - Life Only Changes When You're Brave Enough to Say Yes

Today we have a very special guest. From the stages of off-Broadway to the bright lights o... more

27 Mar 2025

53 MINS

53:52

27 Mar 2025


#107

Inside BERNINA’s Annual Dealer retreat: A Gathering of Passion, Creativity and Community

Just about 40 miles west of Chicago, nestled in a quiet office and industrial park, you'll... more

13 Mar 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:25

13 Mar 2025


#106

Adam Brand – A Legacy in Bloom: The Story of M&S Schmalberg Flowers

In this episode, we take a fascinating journey behind the scenes with Adam Brand, the four... more

27 Feb 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:21

27 Feb 2025


#105

Linda Z’s First-Ever Fall Festival of Sewing, Embroidery, and Quilting: Behind the Seams

Join us as we uncover how this one-of-a-kind event came to life and why it’s already a mus... more

13 Feb 2025

26 MINS

26:31

13 Feb 2025


#104

Vickie Coleman & Allison Rainboth – Quilt Appraisers. For What It’s Worth!

Meet Our Guests ---Allison Rainboth grew up in Glendale, CA, just 10 minutes from the Ros... more

30 Jan 2025

58 MINS

58:25

30 Jan 2025


#103

Michelle Renee Hiatt – American Quilter’s Society. Trust the Process

Our guest today is Michelle Renee Hiatt, Executive Show Director at the American Quilter’s... more

16 Jan 2025

42 MINS

42:01

16 Jan 2025


#102

Threads of Valor: Lexie Millikan's Journey in Art, Quilting, and Leadership at the Quilts of Valor F...

Our guest today is Lexie Millikan, Executive Director of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. L... more

02 Jan 2025

30 MINS

30:24

02 Jan 2025


#101

Terry Grahl – Enchanted Makeovers - Love is in the Details

Our guest today is Terry Grahl the Founder and CEO of Enchanted Makeovers, a national non-... more

19 Dec 2024

28 MINS

28:04

19 Dec 2024