Ep 017: Sewing Through Stress | A Surgeon’s Journey to Discovering Wellness through Quilting

In this episode of Patchwork Revival, I’m joined by a truly inspiring guest: Dr. Marissa Famularo, who is a vascular surgeon by day and a quilter by night. Marissa found her way to quilting during one of the busiest seasons of her life, and has found purpose through her sewing machine, creating beautiful, meaningful quilts—and helping others do the same. Marissa opens up about how quilting became a powerful mental health tool for her, offering comfort, creativity, and a sense of community. We chat about how she’s now paying it forward by designing simple quilting kits and instructions that make it easy for even the busiest people to start stitching, and even shares ideas on how to engage kid’s creativity through sewing classes. Together, we explore: The mental health benefits of quilting and creativity Building a supportive quilting community Teaching kids to sew Marissa’s stunning foundation paper-pieced quilt inspired by the Statue of Liberty (click here for photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/DIvuuQXxs1C/?img_index=1 ) Whether you're a lifelong quilter or just curious about how fabric and thread can bring healing and connection, this episode is for you! So grab your favorite handwork and get cozy - let’s celebrate Marissa & the story behind The Surgical Sewist! Find Marissa at: Her website: https://www.thesurgicalsewist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheSurgicalSewist/ Purchase or donate a hand sewing kit HERE: https://www.thesurgicalsewist.com/shop   Enjoying the show? Subscribe, like, and share with a friend to help us build a warm, welcoming quilting community! Podcast Listeners Only: Get 15% off all quilt patterns in my shop with code REVIVAL 🛒 Shop Now: https://patchworkrevivalstudios.com/shop   Other Links: https://patchworkrevivalstudios.com/ 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patchworkrevivalstudios/ 🧵 Fat Quarter Shop (affiliate): https://www.dreamlandquilting.com/links